Australian RCM compliance testing

Australia RCM / AS/NZS Testing Services

Compatible Electronics holds NVLAP ILAC MRA accreditation for a comprehensive range of AS/NZS standards covering EMC emissions, immunity, wireless/radio, and product safety — enabling manufacturers to complete all three RCM pathways in a single California lab engagement.

NVLAP AccreditedFCC Listed LabAS/NZS CISPR 32 & CISPR 11AS/NZS 4268 & Safety Standards

What is RCM?

The RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) replaced the former C-Tick (EMC), A-Tick (telecommunications), and electrical safety approval marks in 2013. It indicates compliance with applicable Australian and New Zealand regulatory requirements. Suppliers must register in the ERAC (Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) Suppliers Registration Database and appoint an Australian Responsible Supplier before affixing the RCM mark.

Accredited AS/NZS EMC Emissions Standards

Multimedia / ITE

AS/NZS CISPR 32 & CISPR 22

AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015+A1:2020 — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado and Newbury Park
AS/NZS CISPR 32 (2015) — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
AS/NZS CISPR 32 (2013) — accredited at Newbury Park
AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2009)+A1(2010) — legacy ITE; accredited at Brea and Newbury Park
AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2009) — accredited at Brea
AS/NZS CISPR 22, 3rd Edition (2006) — accredited at Brea

ISM Equipment

AS CISPR 11 & AS/NZS CISPR 11

AS CISPR 11 (2017) — ISM equipment; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park
AS/NZS CISPR 11 (2011) — ISM equipment; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado and Brea
Covers industrial, scientific, and medical radio-frequency equipment

AV / Entertainment

EN 55103-1 (2009)

Professional audio, video, audio-visual, and entertainment lighting control apparatus — emissions
Accredited at Newbury Park location

Accredited AS/NZS EMC Immunity Standards

ESD

AS/NZS 61000.4.2:2013

ESD immunity test — contact and air discharge
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Radiated RF

AS/NZS IEC 61000.4.3:2021

Radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity test
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

EFT/Burst

AS/NZS IEC 61000.4.4:2013

Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Surge

AS IEC 61000.4.5:2017

Surge immunity test
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Voltage Dips

AS/NZS 61000.4.11:2005

Voltage dips, short interruptions, and voltage variations immunity test
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Note: Harmonic current and flicker testing uses accredited IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 methods (which AS/NZS standards are harmonized with) — contact us to confirm applicability for your specific product.

Accredited AS/NZS Wireless / Radio Standards

Short Range Devices

AS/NZS 4268 Series

AS/NZS 4268 (2017) — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park
AS/NZS 4268 (2012)+A1(2013) — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
AS/NZS 4268 (2008) — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park
ACMA Radiocommunications (Short Range Devices) Standard 2014 — accredited at all three locations
ACMA Radiocommunications (Short Range Devices) Standard 2004 — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Spread Spectrum

AS/NZS 4771 & AS/NZS 4117

AS/NZS 4771 (2000)+Amendment 1 — spread spectrum devices in 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.8 GHz bands; accredited at all three locations
AS/NZS 4117 (1999) — surge protective devices for telecommunications; accredited at all three locations

Accredited AS/NZS Product Safety Standards

AV / ITE Safety

AS/NZS 62368.1

AS/NZS 62368.1 (2018) — AV/ITE equipment safety (IEC 62368-1:2014 MOD); accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 — AV/ITE equipment safety (IEC 62368-1:2018 MOD); accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Appliance Safety

AS/NZS 60335 Series

SNZ/AS/NZS 60335.1:2022 — household appliance safety (IEC 60335-1 Ed. 6 MOD); accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2018+A1:2021 — amusement and personal service machines; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2015 — accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Legacy ITE & Telecoms Safety

AS/NZS 60950 & AC/ACIF

AS/NZS 60950.1 (2015) — legacy ITE safety standard; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
AC/ACIF S001 (2001) — safety requirements for customer telecommunications equipment; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

RCM Registration Process

Suppliers must complete the following steps to lawfully affix the RCM mark and sell products in Australia and New Zealand:

Step 1

Testing at Accredited Laboratory

Perform testing at Compatible Electronics NVLAP ILAC MRA accredited laboratory
Obtain accredited test reports with ILAC MRA mark — accepted by Australian and New Zealand regulators
Testing covers applicable AS/NZS EMC, wireless, and/or safety standards

Step 2

ERAC Registration

Register in the ERAC (Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) Suppliers Registration Database
Register compliance with applicable AS/NZS standards using the accredited test reports
Registration is per-model and covers the specific standards tested

Step 3

Apply RCM Mark

Appoint an Australian Responsible Supplier — physical presence in Australia required
Affix RCM mark to product and packaging once registration is complete
Retain test reports and documentation for regulatory inspection

Real-World Testing Examples

Smart Home Hub — AS/NZS CISPR 32 + AS/NZS 4268 RCM

A consumer electronics manufacturer required RCM compliance for a smart home hub combining WiFi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee for the Australian and New Zealand market. Compatible Electronics performed AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015+A1:2020 radiated and conducted emissions testing and AS/NZS 4268 (2017) RF performance testing for all three wireless radios at Lake Forest/Silverado. The combined AS/NZS CISPR 32 and AS/NZS 4268 test package satisfied both EMC and ACMA radiocommunications requirements. Parallel testing for FCC, ISED, and Korean KC certification was performed in the same session, covering four markets from one visit.

Industrial ISM Heater — AS CISPR 11 RCM

An industrial equipment manufacturer needed RCM compliance for a 27.12 MHz RF induction heating system for Australian factory installations. Compatible Electronics performed AS CISPR 11 (2017) emissions testing at Lake Forest/Silverado, measuring conducted and radiated disturbance at the 27.12 MHz fundamental and harmonic frequencies across all operating power levels. Class A Group 2 limits were confirmed. The AS CISPR 11 test report supported the RCM registration, and parallel ICES-001 and FCC Part 18 measurements from the same session provided simultaneous US and Canadian compliance.

Consumer LED Luminaire — AS/NZS CISPR 32 + AS/NZS 62368.1 Safety

A lighting manufacturer needed both EMC (RCM C-Tick pathway) and safety (RCM safety pathway) compliance for an LED luminaire containing an integrated media streaming device. Compatible Electronics performed AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015+A1:2020 emissions testing for the ITE/multimedia function and AS/NZS 62368.1 (2022) product safety testing at Lake Forest/Silverado. The combined EMC and safety test package from one accredited lab completed the dual-pathway RCM technical documentation, enabling the manufacturer to register both EMC and safety compliance with the ERAC database in a single application.