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Bureau Veritas ADT assists many global NB computer brand vendors to complete WiMAX Forum logo certifications

As more WiMAX Networks are deployed, the requirement of the WiMAX end product is also increased. To satisfy the demand of the market, many NB (Notebook) computer brand vendors have started to integrate Intel mobile WiMAX module in their laptop product to support WiMAX function.

Recently, Bureau Veritas ADT received many requests from the major NB brand vendor’s certification projects. All these NB brand vendors integrate Intel’s WiMAX module to develop the “WiMAX” laptop. Till now, Bureau Veritas ADT already helped several NB brand vendors to get the WiMAX certificate for their laptops. We got great admiration from the NB brand vendor of this achievement. Some projects are still under certification process, we hope to certify more laptops in the near future.

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Status update for WiMAX Forum New Certification profile

Up to now, WiMAX Forum has announced 5 profiles for mobile certification (M2300T-01, M2500T-01, M3500T-02, M3500T-03, and M3500T-05). In the recent CWG F2F meeting, CWG presented the service timeline plan for 2.3GHz profile (M2300T-02). Validation event (including M2300T-01 and M2300T-02) will be launched from August, 2009, and 2 lead operators will determine Parity of test cases needed to approve start of certification testing.
(Packet 1 – Lead 2.3GHz, 5/10 MHz Korea Telecom – Lead 2.3GHz, 8.75 MHz)

It is expected to start certification from Oct. 2009.

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Japan PSE mark using IEC standard: LED related power supply

Paragraph 2 of METI Ordinance concerning Technical requirements for Electrical Appliances and Materials (Japanese standard harmonized with IEC standard), J61347-2-13(H21) goes into effect from June 17, 2009. According to this METI's new regulation, JET can accept to apply PSE application by submitting CB test report and CB test certificate under IEC standard 61347-2-13 for product mentioned below.

• Switching mode power supply for LED
• Adaptor of LED Lamp
• Built-in LED drive
• Power supply for LED light
• Other DC power supply use for LED device

Previously, IEC standard 61347-2-13 was not acceptable by Japan CB to apply for PSE Certification. top

Requirements for end products with CCC-regulated key components

China Quality Certification Centre（CQC）restates the CCC certification requirements for end products with CCC-regulated key components to prevent that the certification body can not complete the assessment on schedule.

CCC-regulated key components

• Cord set (or plug power cord)
• Socket-outlets for appliances
• Fuses
• Temperature limit fuses

Requirements

• When applying both CCC and CB, it is not allowed to violate CCC requirements because both have different certification requirements for key components. In general, only manufacturers of the key components are shown in a CB report but the CCC report is required to show the factories (i.e. ODMs/OEMs) additionally.
• When applicants submit an end product certification application, they have to provide effective certificates and reports of their key components from different ODMs/OEMs for certification body's assessment. The testing organization has to state each key component's CCC certificate number in the end product's CCC report.
• If the applicant can not provide CCC certificates and reports for the backup key components from their ODMs/OEMs, the testing organization has to ask the applicant to provide samples for random testing. The testing data shall be shown in the report. Otherwise, the ODM/OEM's key components can not be shown in the report.

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New requirements of VCCI labeling

Due to changing name from "VCCI" to "VCCI Council", the Council has new requirements for the labeling of VCCI label/mark. The new labels are available to download from VCCI's website and can be used from now on. The old labels are allowed to be used for all applications that are submitted before or on March 31st, 2010, even though the products are marketed in Japan after April 1st. After then, all applicants have to use new ones. read more top

EPA announces OPS system now available for ENERGY STAR Computer Program V5.0 submittals

The latest announcement from EPA as below,

EPA is pleased to inform stakeholders that the ENERGY STAR Online Product Submittal (OPS) tool is now available for Version 5.0 Computer submittals for manufacturers who have recommitted to the Version 5.0 program. This message contains details on accessing the new module along with two specification clarifications to elements of the specification.

Online Product Submittal tool is now available for Version 5.0

Effective immediately, ENERGY STAR computer partners may access the new OPS module for Version 5.0 and commence submittal of products to EPA for review against the new Version 5.0 requirements. Products qualified under Version 4.0 remain in the system for further edits should partners wish to resubmit for 5.0 qualification; new fields for 5.0 will automatically appear in the product entry when partners select the "edit" feature next to the product in the OPS list. All current 4.0 products intended for continued qualification after the July 1 effective date must be updated accordingly to seek qualification; products that are not updated will not appear on the Version 5.0 qualified product list.

Please contact computers@icfi.com with additional questions on submitting products for Version 5.0.

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Green Regulation Introduction Seminar: EuP, Energy &REACH

Regional Green Regulations have become a powerful policy tool these years. They establish a new trade barrier and raise the pressure on vendor's operation. The semina will demonstrate EU's EuP and REACH Directives as well as energy consumption requirements of some countries. We expect help vendors comply with regulations and market their products over the word faster through the seminar.

• Organizer: Bureau Veritas
• Date: Jul. 8th, 2009 (Wed)
• Time: 13:00~17:00
• Venue: Labor Recreation Center of Hsinchu Science Park, 1st Meeting Room
• Add.: No. 2, Sin-an Rd., Hsinchu City 30016, Taiwan (map download, parking lot available at the right of the center)
• Fee: free
• Presentation language: Chinese
• Contact person: Mr. Wang (+886-3-318-3232 ext. 1622)
• E-mail: ys_wang@adt.com.tw
• Agenda

Agenda download (Chinese)

Registration form download (Chinese)

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