Conformity Magazine - March 2009 - (Page 4) Contents 12 NewsBreaks Commission Publishes Its Rule Review Plan for 2009 FCC Clarifies Junk Fax Regulations Commission Proposes Multiple $1 Million Plus Fines for Junk Faxes iNARTE, ACLASS Announce “Certified Test Laboratory Auditor” Program FDA Issues Guidance Document on Modifications to PMA Devices FDA Issues Guidance Document on Hand-Held X-Ray Equipment European Union to Phase Out Traditional Light Bulbs by 2012 EU Implements Energy Regulations for Electrical, Electronic Equipment EU Commission Amends Directive on Batteries and Accumulators EU Commission Releases RAPEX Stats on Unsafe Consumer Products CPSC Actions in the News IEC Standards Update UL Standards Update Telcordia Standards Update From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Editor’s Note ESD Open Forum iNARTE Informer Product Reviews Advertisers 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 42 42 42 44 45 45 45 46 Developing Business in China, Bu Bu Gao (Step-by-Step) There are many paths to China, of course; this is just one of a million. Our story, however, shares a commonality of experience with many U.S. businesses doing business with the most populous and fastestgrowing country in the world. 20 Emerging Issues in Standards UL Outline of Investigation Subject 2564: A New Recognition Document for Telecommunications Overcurrent Protection The UL Outline of Investigation, Subject 2564, provides a recognition means for current limiter components used in wire line paired cable telecommunications ports of equipment compliant with common North American standards. 32 Challenges in Testing Protection Relay Testing Using Damped Oscillatory Waves Liberalization of the energy markets worldwide has necessarily led to changes in the power distribution networks and billing systems. A technological revolution is taking place which requires modernization and expansion of the existing networks. 36 Design Fundamentals How Much Do Your ESD Solutions Really Cost? The cost of ESD damage is often considered only as a direct material cost. If you total the costs of rework, warranty, field service, customer service and satisfaction, even a small device loss can be quite significant. 6 18 30 41 46 Compliance Software Buyer’s Guide 43 Conformity marCh 2009
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