CCSCCSRCM : The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) (General)
The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is a trade mark owned by the electrical regulator (Regulatory Authorities (RAs)) and Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA).
Product scope under RCM control?
The Australian Standard AS/NZS 4417.1 and AS/NZS 4417.2 Marking of electrical products to indicate compliance with regulations ¨C General rules for use of the mark provides general requirements for the use of the RCM including location of the marking on the equipment and its dimensional requirements.
All Level 1, 2 or 3 electrical equipment offered for sale by registered Responsible Suppliers must be marked with the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
The RCM is a symbol that represents compliance with two independent schemes:
EESS; and
ACMA¡¯s labelling requirements. (For more information on ACMA, see here)
For electrical safety, in-scope electrical equipment must not be sold unless the item is marked with the RCM in compliance with AS/NZS 4417.1 & 2 and the EESS.
RCM = Safety +EMC+Radio (if need)+GEMS/MEPS(if need)+Importer declaration and register
Q&A:
What is Responsible Supplier?
is a person situated in Australia or New Zealand who, for the purpose of sale, is either an on-shore manufacture OR imports In-scope electrical equipment from overseas.
What is REAS and RECS/EESS?
REAS | RECS/EESS | |
Name | Recognised External Approvals Scheme | Recognised External Certification Scheme |
States | New South Wales Brisbane South Australia DeTasmania The Capital Territory of Western Australia | Victoria, Queensland |
Control product | 64 types E&e products | 60 types E&e products |
Certification type | Declared product: Certificate of Approval Non-declared product: Certificate of Suitability | prescribed product (Level 3 product):Certificate of Conformity Non-prescribed product (Level 1 /2 product):Certificate of Suitability |
Data Base | No more register from Oct. 2019 | All level 1/2/3 product need register to EESS data base |
Certification valid time | Declared product: 5 years Non-declared product: 2 years | prescribed product :5 years Non-prescribed product :2 years |
Note:
Some products such as Floor polisher, Heating pad, Projector, Sewing Machine, Water bed heater and other Lever 2 products belonging to RECS are not required to apply for safety certificate according to laws and regulations; However, in the REAS system, it is a Declared controlled product, and it is mandatory to apply for a safety certificate; For such Level 2 products; It is recommended that manufacturers take the initiative to apply for safety certificates to ensure that products can be legally sold in all major Australian states