The Canadian authority ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) has released Issue 7 of the Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, ICES-003, which covers Information Technology Equipment, Including Digital Apparatus.
This standard specifies the limits and methods of measurement of radio-frequency (RF) emissions, as well as the administrative requirements for information technology equipment (ITE). This includes devices or systems that generate and/or use timing
signals or pulses with a rate of at least 9 kHz and employ digital techniques for purposes such as computation, display, control, data processing, and storage.
There are three primary changes:
Additional requirements to wireless power transfer devices (such as a mobile phone wireless charger, etc.)
Override limits have been eliminated, so now there is only one set of limits. Both CISPR and ANSI test methods are still allowed. The radiated emissions limits are changed, and less stringent.
The compliance labeling requirements are specified in the new standard ICES-GEN 1
After a year-long transition period, these changes will come into effect as of 15 October 2021 and affect manufacturers and importers placing ITE products on the Canadian market.
Demonstration of compliance with the updated standard requires a review of existing test reports to evaluate
the changes as they relate to specific products. Depending on the situation, the test report can be reissued to reflect the compliance with ICES-003 Issue 7 standard, or alternatively, a document justifying compliance may be provided. In many cases, testing is not required.
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