Introduction to LVD directive and EMC directive
LVD is applicable to all electrical products with their own functional use voltage range of AC 50~1000v and DC 75~1500v. This definition refers to the scope of application of the directive, rather than the limitation of the application of the directive (for example, in computers using AC 230V, the danger caused by DC 12V circuits is also regulated by LVD). LVD is applicable to products provided to consumers and industry. In the case of industrial equipment, the directive also covers products used by the manufacturer itself (such as test equipment).
In order to adapt to the new legislative framework (NLF) of the European Union, on March 29, 2014, the official journal of the European Union published a new version of the low-voltage directive 2014/35/eu to replace the original low-voltage directive 2006/95/ec.
The new LVD directive 2014/35/eu will be implemented from April 20, 2016. Member States must complete the legislative process before April 19, 2016. In other words, VOC (Declaration of conformity) based on the old low voltage directive will not be accepted after April 20, 2016.
EMC (electro magnetic compatibility), i.e. electromagnetic compatibility, is defined by IEC as the ability of equipment or system to meet the requirements in its electromagnetic environment and not produce unbearable electromagnetic interference to any equipment in its environment. EMC directive certification is a unified standard set by the European Union to regulate the management of electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment. At present, the current directive is 2004/108/ec. Electromagnetic compatibility EMC directive CE certification requires that the electromagnetic wave emission generated by all electrical and electronic products and equipment equipped with electrical and electronic components shall not exceed the specified limit, so as not to interfere with the normal operation of other equipment; At the same time, it must have certain anti-interference ability to make the product operate normally under normal conditions.
On March 29, 2014, the European Commission issued a number of directives to recast the CE mark in line with the new legislative framework (NLF) of the European Commission. Under the new legislative framework, operators can provide a single declaration of compliance for each product. At the same time, the labeling requirements and traceability requirements for various products are the same.
The updated EMC directive number is 2014/30/eu, which will enter into force on April 18, 2014. The old EMC directive 2004/108/ec will be repealed on April 20, 2016.
The products covered by the new directive include new products launched on the EU market, as well as products supplied in different forms, including remote sales products. However, it is not applicable to special evaluation kits that can only be used solely for research and development facilities.
Before this Directive (2014/30/eu) completely replaces the old directive (2004/108/ec), the distributor must make reasonable transitional arrangements to put the ordered products (i.e. the inventory equipment already provided to the distribution chain) on the market.
Lvd/emc instruction sequence technical supporting documents:
1. Product manual;
2. Product structure description;
3. Product electrical schematic diagram;
4. List of key parts of the product;
5. Other relevant information required when necessary;
6. Test report
The manufacturer must use various necessary methods to ensure that the manufacturing process conforms to the technical documents. The contents of the file should clearly prove that the product is safe from the design point of view, and can be determined to be consistent throughout the manufacturing process.
New instruction update content
The new directive clearly states the obligations and responsibilities of various operators, namely manufacturers, authorized representatives, distributors, importers and their respective representatives of related products, in the supply and sales chain.
The new directive has formulated detailed provisions of the notification of conformity assessment bodies. It details all the requirements and obligations of the notified body. It also points out in detail all requirements, obligations, applications, changes, operations, appeals and mutual coordination of notified bodies. As a long-running conformity assessment agency, sice has the authorization of multiple notified bodies and can assist our customers to certify the basic requirements of the new EMC directive at any time.
The new directive specifically mentions that for some basic requirements, manufacturers can choose to adopt internal production control methods (Annex II) to reduce the application for conformity assessment procedures. For other basic requirements, the type conformity assessment can be carried out according to the EU type inspection procedure based on the internal production control method (Annex III).
The new directive also adds new requirements to the technical document:
-Design concepts and manufacturing images, as well as component schemes, sub components, principles, etc;
-Necessary descriptions and descriptions to understand those images and schemes, and to understand the operation of the equipment
The manufacturer shall affix CE mark on each individual equipment to meet the appropriate requirements of this directive. The manufacturer should also prepare a written EU compliance statement for the equipment model. When the equipment has been put on the market, the statement should be kept together with the technical documents. Until 10 years later, it can be disposed of through national institutions.
Official forms of non-compliance are also listed in the new directive. The new Directive states that any member state should require the relevant economic operators to correct the nonconformity, or the relevant member states should take all appropriate measures to restrict or prohibit the equipment that has been provided on the market, or ensure that its equipment is recalled or removed from the market.
Each member state shall formulate relevant punishment rules, which are suitable for operators who violate national laws and regulations. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure the implementation of the rules of punishment. These penalty rules may include criminal penalties for serious violations.
