Australia's EMC system divides products into three levels. Before selling level 2 and level 3 products, suppliers must register with ACA and apply for the C-Tick mark.
Level 1 products
Level 1 products refer to products with low interference radiation to equipment using the wireless spectrum, such as manual switches, simple relays, one-way squirrel cage inductors, resistors, etc. For level 1 products, suppliers must sign a declaration of conformity and provide a product description. Level 1 products can voluntarily apply for the C-Tick mark, but after choosing to use the mark, suppliers must provide a declaration of conformity and a product description, as well as a compliance record to prove that the product described in the statement has met the relevant EMC standards. There is no requirement for the test location, and internal testing is allowed.
Level 2 products
Level 2 products refer to products with high interference radiation to equipment using the wireless spectrum, such as switching power supplies, welding machines, dimmers, and most household appliances. In addition to signing a declaration of conformity and providing a product description, suppliers must also provide a test report in accordance with relevant standards. If there is no relevant standard, a technical structure document is required. There is no requirement for the test location, and internal testing is allowed.
Level 3 products
Level 3 products refer to products that have extremely high interference radiation to equipment using the wireless spectrum, that is, products covered by CISPR11 and CISPR22. At present, communication terminal products are still included in this scope, but from November 7, 2003, terminal products will be classified as Level 2 products. In addition to signing a declaration of conformity and providing a product description, suppliers must also provide a test report issued by an approved testing agency. At the same time, a quality management system certificate issued by the QSM certification body must also be issued.
