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Singapore’s Telecommunications Equipment Regulatory FrameworkPresented to Japan MIC MRA International Workshop 2010Presented by Melinda Tan, International
25 March 2010
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Agenda
> About Singapore and IDA
> Singapore’s Conformity Assessment Framework
> Singapore’s Scheme for Recognising Foreign Conformity Assessment Bodies for Telecommunications Equipment
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About Singapore
> Land Area : 707 sq km> Population : 4.84 million (3.64m residents)> GDP : S$243 billion (US$174 billion)> GDP Per Capita : S$52,994 (US$37,850) > Literacy Rate : 95.7%> Labour Force : 2.95 million> Government Agencies : 15 Ministries, 63 Statutory
Boards> Public Sector Officers : 126,000
•(Source : Singapore Department of Statistics http://www.singstat.gov.sg/ dated Jun 2009)
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About IDA
> Statutory board under Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA)
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IDA’s Vision & Mission
> Vision:Singapore: An Intelligent Nation, A Global City, powered by Infocomm
> Mission:To develop the ICT cluster as a major engine of growth and to leverage ICT for economic and social development
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Infocomm
Industry
Developer
Government
CIO
Masterplanning, project-managing, implementing infocomm systems and capabilities for Government
Develop vibrant and competitive IT and
communications industrySpearheading transformation of
key economic sectors, Government and society through more sophisticated and innovative use of infocomm
Corporate Functions
Technology
International Engagement
Infocomm Policy
Infocomm Security
Manpower Development
Infocomm Infrastructure
Singapore: An Intelligent Nation, a Global City, Powered by Infocomm
Sector Transforma-
tion
Architecting Singapore’s ICT roadmap, planning for key infrastructure, manpower
development, security and technological developments
People
Sector
Enrichment
Transforming key people sector clusters & raising the infocomm sophistication of citizens
IDA’s Roles
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Singapore’s Conformity Assessment Frameworks
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Content
> Singapore’s Conformity Assessment Framework
Equipment Registration Regulations
Equipment Registration Schemes
Equipment Registration Online
Significance of Equipment Approval/Registration
Ex Post Enforcement
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Equipment Registration Regulations
> Telecoms (Dealers) Regulations
Approval for sale
§20 of Dealers Regulations provides for IDA to approve any telecom/radio-com equipment for sale and use by way of equipment registration
Requirements for equipment registrationDeclaration of conformity to IDA standardsCertificate of conformity or results of testingContinuous conformity to IDA standards
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Equipment Registration Schemes
> Simplified Equipment Registration (SER)Self-declaration
GSM and DECT/CT0 phones, WLAN (≤ 200 mW), remote controls for air-borne model objects, ADSL and Cable Modem
Enhanced SER (ESER)Instantaneous approval for registration of ISM-band Short-Range/Low Power Devices (SRD/LPD) operating ≤ 100 mW (e.g. WiFi and Bluetooth devices)
> General Equipment Registration (GER)Declaration evaluated by IDA or certified by IDA recognised Certification Body (CB)
All types of telecom/radio-com equipment
Guide for Registration of Telecommunication Equipment
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Equipment Registration Online (http://tls.ida.gov.sg)
Online Application
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Equipment Registration for ISM-Band SRD/LPD
Receive Online Registration
Issue Equipment Registration
Number
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Significance of Equipment Approval/Registration> IDA Approved Equipment
Equipment Search List Available for viewing on IDA’s Telecom Licensing System (TLS) website (http://tls.ida.gov.sg)
> SafetyFree from unacceptable risk of radio interferenceFree from unacceptable risk of harm
Electrical SafetyElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
> Network CompatibilitySuitability of telecom/radio-com products for use under specific conditions to fulfill relevant requirements without causing unacceptable interactions
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Ex Post Enforcement
> Supplier’s Responsibilities
Before selling any IDA registered telecom equipment, ensure that
Equipment meets the applicable IDA standards
Equipment works correctly with the relevant operator’s network
Validity of the declaration of conformity can be maintained and defended
> Post Market Surveillance
Complaints
Weekly sample checking of registrations under ESER
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Singapore’s Scheme for Recognising Foreign Conformity Assessment Bodies for Telecommunications Equipment
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Content
> Introduction
> Legal Mandates
> Scheme for Recognising Foreign Certification Bodies
> Administration Procedures
> Technical Regulations
> Useful Links
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Introduction
> IDA recognises CABs designated by the Designating Authority of Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) partners, and accepts results of the conformity assessment performed by these bodies to IDA’s technical regulations and administrative arrangements.
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Introduction
> Regulatory Authority & Designating AuthorityInfocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA Singapore)
> Accreditation BodySingapore Accreditation Council (SAC-SINGLAS)
> Conformity Assessment BodyTUV SUD PSB Corporation
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Legal Mandate
> Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 137A)
Section 6(h) & (u)Second Schedule Article 12 & Article 14
> The Telecommunication Act (Cap. 323)
Section 2 & 74
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References
> ISO/IEC Guide 2:1996Standardisation and related activities – General vocabulary
> ISO/IEC 17025:1999General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
> ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996 General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems
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Scope
> Scope of EquipmentCovers all types of telecom equipment that are subject to network terminal attachment or radio-communication regulationIncludes EMC and electrical safety assessment for telecom equipment
> Scope of RecognitionLimited to scope of accreditation
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Criteria for Test Laboratories> Must be a legal entity with local presence in an MRA
partner country
> Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 in the relevant area of telecommunications, EMC or electrical safety by an Accreditation Body appointed by the MRA partner;
> Have the capability and technical competence in performing the tests against the technical regulations concerned;
> Have expert knowledge of all the applicable technical regulations and administrative requirements relevant to the conformity assessment of the equipment.
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Criteria for Certification Bodies
> Must be a legal entity with local presence in an MRA partner country
> Accredited to IEC/ISO Guide 65 in the relevant areas of telecommunications, EMC and safety
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Criteria for Certification Bodies – cont’d
> Have test facilities accredited to IEC/ISO 17025 in the relevant areas of telecommunications, EMC and safety and/or
> Have arrangements with testing laboratories that are recognised by IDA under MRA
> DemonstratedCapability and technical competence in performing test and certification against the relevant technical regulationsConformity with applicable parts of the ISO/IEC 17025 and Guide 65
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Obligations of Test Laboratories> Maintain accreditation status with AB
> Ensure that equipment tested is done following procedures, rules and policies of IDA or the requirements as provided for under the MRA
> Avoid testing equipment for the Singapore market that has already been set out as prohibited equipment in the Third Schedule of the Telecommunication (Dealers) Regulations 2004 and the Telecommunication (Dealers) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
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Obligations of Certification Bodies> Maintain accreditation status with AB
> Ensure that equipment tested, evaluated and certified is done following procedures, rules and policies of IDA or the requirements as provided for under the MRA:
Evaluate equipment against criteria specified in the IDA Technical Regulations
Ensure that subcontracted labs are accredited or evaluated against ISO/IEC 17025 and IDA Technical Regulations:
Take full responsibility of subcontracted workDocument arrangements of subcontracting
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Obligations of Certification Bodies – cont’d
> Have proper record system
Includes application forms, test reports, description of equipment, IDA spec checklist (if applicable), technical data, facilities supported, sales brochures and other related documents
Have retention for 5 years
All document to be submitted to IDA must be in English
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Obligations of Certification Bodies – cont’d> Perform post-certification surveillance activities for
products certified by them as required by IDA or the relevant MRA; and report results of the surveillance to IDA.
> Notify the equipment supplier, the appropriate importing party and IDA immediately if during post-certification surveillance of certified equipment, it determines that the equipment fails to comply with the applicable technical regulations and shall also provide a follow-up report within thirty days of the action taken by the supplier to correct the situation.
> Should have a procedure to inform IDA within 14 days of any changes that will affect the conformity of the certified equipment.
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Obligations of Certification Bodies – cont’d
> Have a procedure to inform IDA of changes that will affect the conformity of certified equipment
> Maintain a directory of tested equipment and suppliers
> Do not test prohibited equipment foe Singapore market [Third Schedule of Telecoms (Dealers) Regulations]
> Be familiar with the Scheme for Recognition and Technical Regulations available on ida website http://www.ida/gov.sg
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Recognition Procedure
IDA (MRA partner) submits recognition request to DA (IDA), enclosing:
1) Notification of Designation (Annex 1)
2) Certificate of Accreditation
3) Copies of contractual arrangements (applicable to certification bodies only)
4)Checklist on technical competence (Annex 3, applicable to certification bodies only)
>DA (IDA) issues Notification of Recognition to DA (MRA partner)
>DA (IDA) evaluates CAB against Recognition Scheme and MRA criteria
>DA (IDA) enters information into register of recognised CABs
>DA (IDA) posts CAB information on the IDA website
>DA (IDA) informs DA (MRA partner) of discrepancies (if any)
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Administrative Procedures
> General Equipment Registration (GER) Schemes
Applies to all categories of telecommunication equipment shown in Annex A3 of the “IDA Guide EQR”
It is mandatory forEquipment with high potential for causing interference eg land mobile trunked radioEquipment with complex call switching functions eg PABXEquipment of new technologies yet to be stabilised eg WBA
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Administrative Procedures> General Equipment Registration (GER) Schemes
Applies to equipment certified by certification bodies designated/recognised by IDA
Applies to local suppliers & overseas manufacturers/suppliers from countries of MRA partners
Registration requirements (IDA Guide EQR)
Registration Form, certification of conformity, SDoC, general Registration Form, certification of conformity, SDoC, general information & fee (Annex A.3 of IDA Guide EQR)information & fee (Annex A.3 of IDA Guide EQR)
Registration number (G1234Registration number (G1234--YY)YY)
Compliance with IDA StandardsCompliance with IDA StandardsValidity is 5 yearsValidity is 5 years
Complies with
IDA Standards
[Dealer’s Licence No.]
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Process of Registration under GERDomestic CB / Domestic CB /
Recognized Foreign Recognized Foreign CBCB
Domestic / Foreign Domestic / Foreign ManufacturerManufacturer
Singapore Singapore Supplier / Supplier / ImporterImporter
IDA enters info of Equipment and Supplier in Database of Registered Equipment
Web-based Database is accessible by public, suppliers, operators, Customs, IDA etc.
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Label & Sale
Export /
Wholesale
For Registration, Manufacturer or Supplier should submit to IDA(hardcopy or electronic)
Copy of Application Form submitted to CBCopy of Certificated issued by CBCopy of SDoCRegistration Fee
Status
Issue Certificate Submit
Application
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Technical Regulations
> Technical Requirements defined in the relevant IDA Technical Standards/Specifications (IDA TS)
Listed in annex 2 of Scheme
> Where applicable, requirements include EMC, electromagnetic radiation and electrical safety
IEC CISPR 22ICNIRP Guidelines (EN 50360, EN 50361)SS 337/IEC 60950
> IDA TS available from the IDA website
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Useful Links
> IDA's MRA websitehttp://www.ida.gov.sg/programmes/MRA
> IDA’s Schemes and Technical regulationshttp://www.ida.gov.sg/Policy and Regulation/
> Import, Export,Tran-shipment Procedures and List of HS Codes of products
http://www.tradenet.gov.sg