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The International "emc-Mark" Requirements for the USA Market Region
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - The FCC specifies the maximum amounts of conducted emissions and electromagnetic energy that can be emitted from a product. Virtually all products that employ a microprocessor are regulated. Immunity tests are not required but are frequently conducted by manufacturers to demonstrate a product’s resistance to external electromagnetic field effects; for example TIA/EIA-631 for Telecommunications Terminal Equipment having an Acoustic output.
Testing and Certification for the USA Region under the International "emc- Mark" program will result in compliance with the requirements for:
FCC rules under CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A or B
FCC rules under CFR 47, Part 18
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - The FDA has established rules covering the EMC emissions and immunity of certain medical and dental products. The FDA prohibits the marketing or sale of these products unless a manufacturer has proof of compliance, which can best be demonstrated through independent, third party certification. Testing and Certification are done to comply with IEC 60601-1-2, the FDA’s Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions, and 510(k).
Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) -Telephone Radio Frequency Immunity: The FCC receives an average of 25,000 complaints each year from individuals who are unable to use their telephones because nearby radio stations interfere with the proper operation of their phone. Telephones and similar devices meeting test criteria in ANSI/TIA/EIA-631, the standard for Telecommunications Telephone Terminal Equipment Having an Acoustical Output, have a reduced susceptibility to interference caused by various types of electromagnetic fields. Only products identified with this marking, have been tested by an independent third party certifier and found to meet TIA-631 requirements.
Industry Canada (IC) - Industry Canada is a Canadian Government department responsible for technology advances and application. This agency has generally considered compliance with FCC methods and procedures to indicate compliance with Canadian EMC emissions requirements.
Some products are not specifically covered under the scope of the mandatory agency requirements; however, these products will be tested to applicable standards (for example, CISPR or IEC Standards). The report and International "emc- Mark" Certificate will indicate compliance with those standards.
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