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Hazim Dawood Telecommunications Engineering and Certification

Canadian Update on MRA Implementation. Hazim Dawood Telecommunications Engineering and Certification. OUTLINE. Introduction Applicable procedures Statistics. INTRODUCTION. Canada is currently participating in both Phases of the MRA The regulatory authority is Industry Canada

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Hazim Dawood Telecommunications Engineering and Certification

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  1. Canadian Update on MRA Implementation Hazim Dawood Telecommunications Engineering and Certification

  2. OUTLINE • Introduction • Applicable procedures • Statistics

  3. 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

  4. PHASE I OF THE MRA • Allows for mutual recognition of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Testing Laboratories) and mutual acceptance of test reports • Covers Terminal Equipment – Technical Specifications List (CS-03)

  5. Terminal 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

  6. PHASE I PROCEDURES • 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

  7. Terminal 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

  8. 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

  9. DESIGNATION PROCEDURE • 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. STATISTICS Canadian and Foreign Testing Laboratories Recognized under Phase I of the MRA

  13. PHASE II OF THE MRA • 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

  14. 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

  15. PHASE II PROCEDURES • 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

  16. DESIGNATION PROCEDURES • 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

  17. DESIGNATION PROCEDURES (CONT.) • Radio apparatus certification procedure based on CB-03 • Auditing and surveillance procedures • Assessment report from the Accreditation Body

  18. Auditing and Surveillance Procedures • Shall cover the following: • Auditing • Complaints • IC requests

  19. 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

  20. FCB Administrative and Operational Requirements A CB shall: • 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

  21. FCB Administrative and Operational Requirements (continued) 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

  22. 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

  23. STATISTICS Canadian and Foreign Certification Bodies Recognized under Phase II of the MRA

  24. Useful Links • MRAs in which Canadaparticipates: 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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