Regulatory reminder for British Columbia (Canada) with regards to Standing Pilot Gas Fireplaces (this includes fireplaces certified as Heaters and as Decorative Gas Appliances). As per the standards changes made under the Energy Efficiency Act (EEA) on March 6, 2018, products manufactured on or after January 1, 2019 must now be in compliance with the […]
Changed FCC Approval Guide When a device is subject to FCC rules, one of the first steps is to determine the specific type of equipment authorization that applies to the specific device. Becoming familiar with the different equipment authorizations available is key. Here are some important changes in the FCC Approval Guide, related to Equipment […]
Amendment 15 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations now pre-published Amendment 15 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has now been pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, representing a significant milestone for Natural Resources Canada’s continued work under its Forward Regulatory Plan for 2018-2020. Amendment 15 Proposed amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations have been pre-published, along with […]
It’s official! LabTest is now a member of the Global Solar Certification Network (GSCN). What is GSCN? The GSCN is a cooperation between solar certification bodies/schemes around the world, to facilitate trading of solar thermal products and minimize the need for re-testing and re-certification in each new country where products are to be marketed […]
LABTEST IS HERE TO STAY! It was brought to our attention that some people have been worried, after being told by someone in our industry, that LabTest had gone out of business. To those who are worried, worry no more! We are alive and kicking and going stronger than ever! If still in doubt, […]
The European Commission has recently updated the EU RoHS exemptions list. Importantly, as of July 1st, 2019, the exemptions 6(a) and 6(b) will be modified as follows: Exemption # Description Expiration date 6a Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes and in galvanized steel containing up to 0.35 % lead by weight […]
On May 16, 2018, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources tabled a draft regulation to modify the existing Regulation respecting the energy efficiency of electrical or hydrocarbon-fuelled appliances. The draft regulation is published in the Gazette officielle du Québec for a period of 45 days, until June 30, 2018. To consult the draft regulation, […]