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February 19-21, 2008Hazim DawoodHazim Dawood
Telecommunications Engineering andCertification
Canadian Update on Canadian Update on
MRA ImplementationMRA Implementation
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INTRODUCTION
• Canada is currently participating in both Phases of the MRA
• The regulatory authority is Industry Canada
• The Canadian Accreditation authority is the Standards Council of Canada
• The MRA covers Terminal Equipment, Radio Equipment and EMC
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• Allows for mutual recognition of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Testing Laboratories) and mutual acceptance of test reports
• Covers Terminal Equipment – Technical Specifications List (CS-03)
PHASE I OF THE MRA
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Terminal Equipment - Technical RequirementsTerminal Equipment - Technical Requirements
• CS-03 establishes technical requirements for terminal equipment that connects to the PSTN– Analogue, DS-1, ISDN, xDSL
• CS-03, Issue 9, was published on November 13, 2004
• Three amendments issued in 2006
• CS-03 is available at: http://ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf06131e.html
• Prevent network harm
• Ensure that handset telephones are hearing aid compatible and have volume control
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REC-LAB: Procedure for the Recognition of Designated Foreign Testing Laboratories by Industry Canada
DC-01: Procedure for Declaration of Conformity and Registration of Terminal Equipment
PHASE I PROCEDURES
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Terminal Equipment - Conformity AssessmentTerminal Equipment - Conformity Assessment
• Declaration of Conformity adopted in January 2002
• Procedures for the Declaration of Conformity and Registration of Terminal Equipment (DC-01) available at: http://ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf05610e.html
• TE testing must be performed by IC recognized testing laboratories
• TE must be marked with Registration Number and Model number
• All TE models require registration
• The label fee has been replaced with a one-time registration fee
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New IC Conformity Assessment Fees for Terminal
• New fees were published on September 10, 2007
– Labelling fee for terminal equipment replaced with one-time registration fee of $750
• More information available at: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08796e.html
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• The Foreign Designating Authority submits to IC: Signed application (Appendix I of REC-LAB) Covering letter Copy of ISO/IEC 17025 scope of
accreditation- List of CS-03 Parts for which recognition
is sought
DESIGNATION PROCEDURE
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RECOGNITION PROCEDURE
• Upon receipt of a designation, Industry Canada: Assesses the information provided by the
Designating Authority Issues a letter of recognition to the Designating
Authority Adds the new testing laboratory to the list of
recognized testing laboratories: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00039e.html
• Separate designations are required for Phase I and Phase II
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LISTING OF DECLARED TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
• Registration details will be listed on the Terminal Equipment List (TEL) by Industry Canada
• Listing fee applies before equipment added to the TEL
• Equipment is not considered registered if not properly labeled and listed in the TEL
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STATISTICS
MRA Partner Number of Foreign Foreign
LabsLabs Recognized by IC
USA 32
Chinese Taipei 7
Korea 4
Hong Kong 1
Singapore 1
European Union 9
MRA Partner Number of Canadian Canadian LabsLabs Recognized
USA 10
Chinese Taipei 7
Korea 9
Hong Kong 1
Singapore 4
Australia 6
Canadian and Foreign Testing Laboratories Recognized under Phase I of the MRA
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• Allows for mutual recognition of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Certification Bodies) and mutual recognition of equipment certificates
• Coverage – All Radio Standards Specifications (RSS) and Broadcasting Equipment Technical Standards (BETS) in the Category I Equipment Standards List
PHASE II OF THE MRA
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ACCREDITATION SCOPE
• Radio – All Radio Standards Specifications (RSSs) in the Category I Equipment Standards List
• Broadcasting – All Broadcasting Equipment Technical Standards (BETS) in the Category I Equipment Standards List
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• REC-CB: Procedure for the Recognition of Foreign Certification Bodies by Industry Canada
• CB-02: Recognition Criteria, and Administrative and Operational Requirements Applicable to Certification Bodies for the Certification of Radio Apparatus to Industry Canada Standards and Specifications
• CB-03: Requirements for the Certification of Radio Apparatus to Industry Canada Standards and Specifications
Available at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf06138e.html
PHASE II PROCEDURES
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• The Foreign Designating Authority submits to IC: Signed application (Appendix I of REC-CB) Covering letter Cross reference checklist (Appendix II of
REC-CB) completed by the applicant Copy of accreditation certificates (ISO/IEC
Guide 65 and ISO/IEC 17025 certificates) Copy of ISO/IEC 17025 scope of
accreditation- List of standards/specifications for which
recognition is sought
DESIGNATION PROCEDURES
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Radio apparatus certification procedure based on CB-03
Auditing and surveillance procedures Assessment report from the Accreditation
Body
DESIGNATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)
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Auditing and Surveillance Procedures
• Shall cover the following: Auditing Complaints IC requests
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RECOGNITION PROCEDURE
• Upon receipt of a designation, Industry Canada: Assesses the information provided by the
Designating Authority Issues a letter of recognition to the Designating
Authority Adds the new certification body to the list of
recognized CBs: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00039e.html
• Status of applications are not disclosed to the public until recognition process is completed
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FCB Administrative and Operational Requirements
• Limit certification activities to scope of recognition
• Publish its certification procedures
• Keep certification files for ten years
• Keep informed of Industry Canada regulations
• Ensure that Open Area Test Site (OATS) is filed with Industry Canada
• Ensure proper marking
• Notify IC, through E-filing, of all certifications performed by a CB
A CB shall:
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A CB shall not:
• Assign Company Numbers
• Waive any applicable requirements
• Certify equipment for which there are no requirements promulgated by IC
• Advertise outside scope of recognition
FCB Administrative and Operational Requirements (continued)
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LISTING OF CERTIFICATIONS
• Certification details will be listed on the Radio Equipment List (REL) by Industry Canada
• There is a listing fee
• Equipment is not considered approved if not properly labeled and listed in the REL
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MRA Partner Number of Canadian Canadian
CBsCBs Recognized
U.S.A. 2
Chinese Taipei 1 (pending)
MRA Partner Number of Foreign CBsForeign CBs
Recognized by IC
USA 13
European Union 6
STATISTICS
Canadian and Foreign Certification Bodies Recognized under Phase II of the MRA
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• MRAs in which Canada participates: http://www.ic.gc.ca/MRA
• MRA Workspace: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/mra-arm.nsf/en/nj00033e.html
• TAPAC Workspace: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/tapac-ccprt.nsf/en/ni00048e.html
• Procedures for Conformity Assessment Bodies: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf06138e.html
• List of Conformity Assessment Bodies: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00039e.html
• E-Filing: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00052e.html
• Radio Equipment List (REL): http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00020e.html
• Terminal Equipment List (TEL): http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/en/h_tt00050e.html
• Radio Advisory Board of Canada (RABC): www.rabc.ottawa.on.ca
• Category I Equipment Standards List: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf06128e.html
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