mras – mutual recognition agreements/arrangements update
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August 8, 2005 MRA Update 2
Three MRAsUS-EU Mutual Recognition Agreement
Bi-lateral, multi-sector (6), 25 member states
Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement
Multi-lateral, single sector, 21 economies
Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Mutual Recognition Agreement
Multi-lateral, single sector, 34 countries
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 3
Annual CAB Update
Responses reviewed Some CABs will receive e-mails requesting further informationIf no response is received, CABs will be suspended and/or withdrawn as necessary
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 4
US-EU MRA – Designated CABsEntered operational phase in January 2001
EMC Designated CABsUS 31 (47 locations)*
EU 51
Telecom Designated CABsUS 16 (27 locations)EU 10
Recreational Craft Designated CABsUS 0*
EU 0
* recent changes
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 5
US-EU MRA - EMC
Timeline for EMC Directive ImplementationDecember 31, 2004 – New EMC Directive PublishedJanuary 20, 2005 – Member States have two years to incorporate new EMCD into national legislation January 20, 2007 – Deadline for transposition July 20, 2007 – 2004/108/EC repeals 89/336/EEC
• 89/336/EEC can no longer be applied• 2004/108/EC can be applied
July 20, 2009 – Application of new Directive is mandatory and apparatus under 89/336/EEC cannot be sold on the market
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 6
US-EU MRA - EMC
Revision of EMC DirectiveCompetent Bodies to become Notified Bodies (NB)Increased Surveillance of NBsGuidelines to be published December 2005Use of a NB will not be required under any circumstances but can be used anywayMarket forces will determine
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 7
US-EU MRA - EMC
EMC Info Day Presentationshttp://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/emc/revision/workshop.htm
Scope and Clarification, Essential Requirements, Conformity Assessment Procedure, Role of NBs, Marking and Information Requirements, Fixed Installations, Market Surveillance
Europa EMC Web sitehttp://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/emc/index.htm
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 8
Other Developments in Europe
EU Enlargement
Currently no requests to designate CABs from the 10 new EU countries
PECAs with Romania and Bulgaria in progress• National legislation aligns with EU Directives• Expected to join EU in 2007• Turkey and Croatia are EU candidate countries but
accession negotiations have not started
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 9
APEC/CITEL MRAs
MRAs are limited to conformity assessment procedures
Does not harmonize standards Does not harmonize regulationsHowever, it may happen as a byproduct
Participation is voluntary
U.S. requires an exchange of letters
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 10
APEC MRA - Phase-I Current Status
Australia Phase-IACA – 8 at 9 locations
Canada Phase-IIC - 26 at 33 locations
Chinese Taipei Phase-IBSMI – 68 at 96 locationsDGT – 6 at 7 locations
Singapore Phase-IIDA - 14 at 25 locations
Korea Phase-IRRL - 1 US CAB nomination, but no official designation yet
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 11
APEC MRA - Phase-I DevelopmentsKorea
U.S. and Korea Exchanged Letters to implement Phase-I of the MRA
Workshop was held on May 10, 2005 in Baltimore-Washington area
Specific information on Korea’s technical requirements is available in English at http://www.rrl.go.kr/eng/kindex.html. Click on regulations at the top of the page.
Includes Administrative Provisions and Technical Regulations for Telecom Terminal Equipment, Radio Equipment (including SAR), and EMC.
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 12
APEC MRA - Phase-I DevelopmentsKorea
Assessor’s must use checklist provided by Korean Ministry of Information and Communication Radio Research Laboratory
Prospective CAB candidates must submit to NIST the front page and the evaluator signature page of the checklist for each area of technical interest (Telecom, Radio, SAR, Safety, EMS, EMI). Do not submit entire checklists. This is in addition to other documents to be submitted for CAB designation listed on our web site.
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 13
APEC MRA - Phase-I DevelopmentsHong Kong
On April 4, 2005 U.S. and Hong Kong exchanged letters to implement Phase-I and Phase-II of the MRA.
Technical information for HK requirements is available at http://www.ofta.gov.hk/en/ under “industry focus”
Designation for Phase-I is available.
Next step in the implementation of Phase-II will involve information exchange.
Next APEC Tel MRA Meeting September 5-9, 2005 Seoul, Korea
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 14
APEC MRA - Phase-II Current StatusCanada Phase-II
U.S. designated 12 Certification Bodies to ICRSS 212 being replace with a Procedures DocumentRSS 102 being revised to include SAR requirementsSome earlier RSS prescribed marking requirements have been revisedCBs will be able to notify IC through an electronic filing system. Visit http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00052e.html at Certification and Engineering Bureau’s E-filing. A web-based CB discussion forum has been created. See http://www.scc.ca/forums/tapac/dispatch.cgi/CAB
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 15
APEC MRA - Phase-II Developments
Singapore Phase-IIANSI applied to NIST for scope expansion to include IDA requirementsNIST conducted document review and witness auditANSI is in process of accrediting U.S. CABs to IDA requirementsSingapore is expected qualify and nominate one CAB Phase-II is expected to be implemented towards the end of this calendar year
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 16
U.S.-Japan MRA
U.S. and Japan negotiating a separate MRA for telecommunications equipment only
Scope: EMC, Telecom, and Electrical SafetyTime frame is about one year until MRA is signed and longer for implementationWorking towards VCCI acceptance of NVLAP and A2LA accreditations
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 17
CITEL MRA(Inter-American Telecommunication Commission Mutual Recognition Agreement)
Adopted October 1999 by the Organization of American States (OAS)Essentially identical to APEC MRAImplementation with Brazil, TBD Implementation with Mexico, June 2006Next CITEL meeting September 20-23, 2005 Washington, DC
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 18
Brazil – Phase I
ANATEL has 3 equipment categoriesCategory 1: Terminal Category 2: RadioCategory 3: Network
Over 50% of standards/regulations have been converted to include test methods. Older versions do not. Many more revisions to come this year. When implemented, the agreement may have a transition period. When this period ends, the parties may decide not to go forward with full implementation.
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 19
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
Keep borders closed to terrorism and open to tradeWorking Group on E-Commerce and Information Communication Technology to “…stimulate and accelerate cross-border technology trade by preventing unnecessary barriers from being erected (e.g., agree on mutual recognition of technical requirements for telecommunications equipment, tests and certification; adopt a framework of common principles for e-commerce)”.
See http://www.spp.gov/spp/index.aspJune 2006 – Mexico states they will be ready to exchange letters for MRA implementation Phase I
August 8, 2005 MRA Update 20
Workshop at NIST October 3-7, 2005Sponsored by NIST, FCC, TCBC, and OASU.S., EU, CITEL, APEC Agenda
EMC Directive, EU EnlargementTechnical, Policy, and Administrative IssuesUpdates from various countries and regions MRA Implementation
Limited sponsorship opportunities still available
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