Must be applied by 22 May 2018!

This is the probably the last update to this standard as it will be replaced by EN 55035

One of the main changes is the option of using a 4 % step size for continuous conducted immunity test now deleted!

BS EN 55032:2015, “Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission Requirements” is now available from BSI.

The date of withdrawal, (of conflicting standards), is shown as 5th May 2018.

This standard will replace BS EN 55032:2012, and partially replace BS EN 50561-1:2013

AV Power Consumption standard updated
An update of the standard for Methods of measurement for the power consumption of audio, video and related equipment (EN 62087:2012) is about to be published.
It will now be a 6 part collection of standards (EN 62087-*:2015, “Audio, video, and related equipment. Determination of power consumption”)

* Part 1: General (preview)

* Part 2: Signals and media

* Part 3: Television sets (preview)

* Part 4: Video recording equipment (preview)

* Part 5: Set top boxes (STB) (preview)

* Part 6: Audio equipment (preview)

BIS has just published guidance notes on the UK Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations

This guide is addressed to those involved in the placing of packaged goods on the market. This guidance cannot cover every situation and, of course, it may be necessary to carefully consider the relevant legislation to see how it applies in your circumstances. However, if you do follow the guidance it will help you to understand how to comply with the law.

The essential requirements of this regulation are, in summary:
• Packaging volume and weight must be the minimum amount to maintain the necessary levels of safety, hygiene and acceptance for the packed product and for the consumer.
• Packaging must be manufactured so as to permit reuse or recovery in accordance with specific requirements.
• Noxious or hazardous substances in packaging must be minimised in emissions, ash or leachate from incineration or landfill.