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Re: CE mark 7 EMC standards??

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From: Steve Blackmore
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 00:00
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In article: <816422005snz@bitmap-brothers.co.uk>  Steve Cargill 
<SteveC@bitmap-brothers.co.uk> writes:

> > Does anyone know where I can get details of CE mark
> > and EMC standard EN5022 - As you may be aware computers
> > built after 1 Jan 96 need to meet this - the ramifications
> > for small businesses like mine are a "Licence" which costs
> > 3000UKP per product. ie one licence for a 486 no multimedia,
> > another for one with,one for a pentium etc. etc. etc.
> 
> Steve, my understanding is that every variation needs re-testing.
> ie If you change manufacturer of any component ( SIMMS, HD Floppey etc )
> even if the components comply.

> All that the sticker on the case says is the supplier is responsable
> for the unit meeting the regulations not that it does.  It also means
> that leagally ( It's under criminal law ) one cannot change any part
> of a system either.  It effectively means a shadow of gloom on small
> and component suppliers.

> This is my understanding after chatting to one of my suppliers,
> 
Thats how I got my info but as you know suppliers are unreliable<G>
I'd rather read it for myself. If its true its pissed on my chips!!!

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From: Steve Blackmore <Steve@sabcom.demon.co.uk>
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