
C-tick Certification
A/C-Tick is the certification mark issued by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) for communication equipment. Among them, C-Tick certification is applicable to electromagnetic compatibility and radio equipment, with only mandatory requirements for EMC interference part and RF RF parameter test, while A-Tick certification is applicable to telecommunication equipment. Manufacturers and importers must use A/C-Tick according to the following steps
- Products are tested according to ACAQ technical standards
- Register with ACA to use A/C-Tick
- Fill in the “Declaration of Conformity Form” and keep it with the product conformity record
- Label with A/C-Tick mark on communication products or equipment
- A-Tick sold to consumers is only applicable to communication products. Most electronic products apply for C-Tick. However, if electronic products apply for A-Tick, they do not need to apply for C-Tick. Since November 2001, EMI applications from Australia/New Zealand have been merged; If the product is to be sold in these two countries, the following documents must be complete before marketing for random inspection by ACA (Australian Communications Authority) or New Zealand (Ministry of Economic Development) authorities at any time.
The necessity of C-Tick certification
C-Tick certification is compulsory in Australia. Generally, C-Tick certification is required for all products, which is equivalent to the product quality certificate. Only after the certification is made, the product can enter the market and be accepted, and the sales will be better.
C-TICK certification spot check items
- Test report – It is valid only after being approved and issued by NATA or a certification agency that has negotiated with NATA, such as NVLAP or A2LA accredited laboratory. Otherwise, the probability of sample submission for test is very high.
- “Application to use the C-tick Mark” form – must be signed by an Australian/New Zealand company or importer.
- “Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity” Form – must be signed by an Australian/New Zealand company or importer. The manufacturer responsible for the signature is responsible for ensuring that the products sold still comply with EMI regulations.
- Original design drawings and specifications (such as circuit diagram, block diagram, User’s Manual and Service Manual).
- Describe the production inspection procedures during production to ensure the maintenance of EMI characteristics.
- Any change statement that may affect EMI and necessary test records.
C-TICK certified product range
- Full name and detailed contact address of the manufacturer applying for certification and the applicant for certification.
- A copy of the installation and use manual of the certified product that will be provided to the user. (If there is no user manual for the product, a draft copy of the relevant content can be provided.
- Product electrical schematic diagram and working principle () description.
- The working oscillation frequency table of relevant products shall list the signal propagation path and corresponding oscillation frequency.
- Other product features to be explained.
Tips:
Unless otherwise specified, the above information shall be provided in English;
For the product application of multiple plough numbers, please provide the data of each model separately;
For the application of series products, please attach the similarities and differences between different models of products.
C-TICK certification process
- Samples;
- Product data;
- Application form;
- Sign the contract;
- Arrange the first payment;
- Conduct the test;
- Issue a report;
- Arrange the balance payment.
C-TICK Certification Test Program
Only EMI requirements, test conduction, CLICK sound, magnetic field radiation or space radiation.
Time period and validity of C-TICK certification
Cycle 1-2 weeks; Period of validity: no period. As long as the product is unchanged and the test standard is not updated, the C-TICK certificate is always valid.
C-Tick issuing authority
The report shall be endorsed and submitted by the Australian importer, accepted by the Australian ACA, and the registration number shall be issued.
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