February 19-21, 2008Hazim DawoodHazim Dawood

Telecommunications Engineering andCertification

Canadian Update on Canadian Update on

MRA ImplementationMRA Implementation

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OUTLINE

• Introduction

• Applicable procedures

• Statistics

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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

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• Allows for mutual recognition of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Testing Laboratories) and mutual acceptance of test reports

• Covers Terminal Equipment – Technical Specifications List (CS-03)

PHASE I OF THE MRA

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Terminal Equipment - Technical RequirementsTerminal 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

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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

PHASE I PROCEDURES

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Terminal Equipment - Conformity AssessmentTerminal 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

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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

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• 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

DESIGNATION PROCEDURE

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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

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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

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STATISTICS

MRA Partner Number of Foreign Foreign

LabsLabs Recognized by IC

USA 32

Chinese Taipei 7

Korea 4

Hong Kong 1

Singapore 1

European Union 9

MRA Partner Number of Canadian Canadian LabsLabs Recognized

USA 10

Chinese Taipei 7

Korea 9

Hong Kong 1

Singapore 4

Australia 6

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

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• 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

PHASE II OF THE MRA

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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

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• 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

PHASE II PROCEDURES

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• 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

DESIGNATION PROCEDURES

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Radio apparatus certification procedure based on CB-03

Auditing and surveillance procedures Assessment report from the Accreditation

Body

DESIGNATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)

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Auditing and Surveillance Procedures

• Shall cover the following: Auditing Complaints IC requests

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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

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FCB Administrative and Operational Requirements

• 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

A CB shall:

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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

FCB Administrative and Operational Requirements (continued)

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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

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MRA Partner Number of Canadian Canadian

CBsCBs Recognized

U.S.A. 2

Chinese Taipei 1 (pending)

MRA Partner Number of Foreign CBsForeign CBs

Recognized by IC

USA 13

European Union 6

STATISTICS

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

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• MRAs in which Canada participates: 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

Useful Links

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