A / C-Tick is a certification mark issued by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) for communications equipment.

Manufacturers and importers must follow the steps below to use A / C-Tick ::

1, the product implementation ACAQ technical standards test

2, to the ACA registration using A / C-Tick

3, fill out the "Declaration of Conformity Form" (Declaration of Conformity Form), and with the product in line with the records kept C-tick certification

4, in the communication products or equipment labeled A / C-Tick logo on the label (label)

5, sales to the consumer A-Tick only applies to communications products, electronic products are mostly apply for C-Tick, but if the application of electronic products A-Tick, do not need to apply for C-Tick.

Since November 2001, the application of EMI in Australia / New Zealand has been merged; if the product is to be sold in these two countries, the following documents must be prepared before marketing to prepare for ACA (Australian Communications Authority) or New Zealand (Ministry of Economic Development The authorities are checking at all times.

Check items

1. Test report - must be validated by NATA or a certification body with NATA, such as NVLAP or A2LA approved laboratory, otherwise the probability of sending samples is very high.

2. "Application to use the C-tick Mark" Form - must be signed by an Australian / New Zealand company or importer.

3. "Supplier's Declaration of Conformity" Form - must be signed by an Australian / New Zealand company or importer. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer responsible for ensuring that the products sold are still in compliance with EMI regulations.

4. Original design drawings and specifications (such as: circuit diagram, block diagram, User's Manual and Service Manual, etc.).

5. Describe the production inspection procedures at the time of production to ensure the maintenance of EMI characteristics.

6. Any changes that affect EMI and the necessary test records. 2 certification cycle C-tick certification cycle: 1-2 weeks 3 certification level Australia's EMC system to the product is divided into three levels, the supplier in the sales level two, three levels of products, must be registered in the ACA, apply for the use of C-Tick Logo.

Level 1 product refers to the use of wireless spectrum equipment to interfere with lower radiation products, such as manual switches, simple relays, one-way squirrel-cage induction motor, resistance and so on. For a level of product, the supplier must sign a declaration of conformity and provide a product description.
Level 1 products can voluntarily apply for the C-Tick logo, but the supplier, after choosing to use the mark, provides a compliance record while providing a declaration of conformity and product description to demonstrate that the product described in the declaration has been Conforms to the relevant EMC standards. Test site is not required, allowing internal testing.

Level 2 products refers to the use of wireless spectrum equipment to interfere with higher radiation products, such as switching power supply, welding machine, dimmer, most of the household appliances. In addition to having to sign a declaration of conformity and provide a product description, the supplier shall provide a test report in accordance with the relevant standards. If there is no relevant standard, the supplier will need to provide technical structure documents, where the test site is not required and internal testing is allowed. Level three products refers to the use of wireless spectrum equipment interference radiation products, that is, CISPR11 and CISPR22 covered products.

Communications terminal products are still included in this range, but from November 7, 2003 onwards, the end product will be divided into the level of two products. In addition to having to sign a declaration of conformity and provide a product description, the supplier also provides a test report issued by a recognized testing organization. At the same time also issued by the QSM certification body issued by the quality management system certificate.

Certification mark The C-Tick logo must be marked with the information of the Australian supplier as required, so that ACA can be traced back to the supplier responsible for the product EMC when sampling the product on the market.

The identification of the information includes four aspects:

1. The name and address of the Australian supplier.

2. Australian Company Number (Australian Company Number)

3. The number issued by ACA to the Australian supplier.

4. Products are registered trademarks in Australia. Sequential Labels Radiocommunication equipment or special electrical and electronic equipment must comply with the relevant labeling notice requirements, otherwise it can not be sold or supplied to Australia The C-Tick is a sequential label that applies to the item covered by the following label notice

1. Radiocommunication (Sequential Label Attached Launch) Bulletin 2001 Brief description of EMC-compliant arrangements

2. Radio equipment (sequence label) Bulletin No. 1 1996 Brief description of arrangements for compliance of radio communications

3. Radiocommunication (Sequential Labels - Electromagnetic Radiation) Bulletin 2003 Brief Description Subject to EMR Adjustment Arrangements EMC adjustment arrangements are required to place a sequence label on the product before the product is supplied to Australia. It is also a sequence of labels that must comply with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) rules for non-radiocommunication products. For telecommunications products, EMR is covered by the A-Tick sequence label. The order label on the C-Tick must have vendor information that identifies the supplier. This information may be taken by the ACA-issued supplier code, the Australian company's number or other forms detailed in the relevant label notice, and you can get more information on using the C-Tick mark on the ACA website.

5 Product range According to the 2001 government issued by the implementation of electromagnetic compatibility products directory, the main products are:
● industrial, technology, medical (ISM) equipment, audio and video equipment;
● household appliances;
● electric tools and electric appliances;
● lighting and similar equipment;
● Information technology equipment.
● products that do not need to be applied are:
● Manufactured in areas other than Australia and not for devices imported into Australia;
● Equipment imported from New Zealand to Australia and complying with New Zealand regulations;
● Products that do not need to apply.
1. The name and address of the Australian supplier.
2. Australian company number (Australian? Company? Number)
3. The number issued by ACA to the Australian supplier.
4. Products are registered trademarks in Australia