EMC Regulatory Arrangements
To deal with the problem of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), ACMA has introduced the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulatory arrangements under the Radiocommunications Act 1992. All products that fall within the scope of the regulation are subject to compliance with the arrangements and must be appropriately labelled with the compliance mark.
The purpose of the regulation is to minimise electromagnetic interference between electronic products which may diminish the performance of electrical products or disrupt essential communications. This is increasingly important with the rapid growth in the use of electronic systems and digital technology in the commercial and domestic environments that all users can access the radiofrequency spectrum without risks from interference.
The EMC regulatory arrangements introduce technical limits for emissions from electrical/electronic products and communications services. It is important that manufacturers and importers understand the compliance arrangements for accountability rests with Australian suppliers responsible for placing the products on the market. To establish compliance with the regulatory arrangements, suppliers must demonstrate that products meet relevant standards before such products are supplied into Australia. ACMA recognises a number of European and international EMC standards. Also under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA), ACMA has harmonised the EMC regulatory arrangements with New Zealand.
EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling using the C-Tick mark
The compliance label indicates that the product complies with the applicable standard and establishes a traceable link between the equipment and the manufacturer, importer or their agent responsible for compliance and for placing it on the Australian market.