The following provides a summary overview of Australia's regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 | Mandatory/Voluntary CoA: Mandatory CoC: Voluntary
Validity Period of Certification 5 years
Certification Organization UL New Zealand | Safety CB test report/certificate accepted
EMC Not applicable
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 C-Tick Mark
| Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory
Validity Period of Certification No expiration
Certification Organization Manufacturer’s self-declaration | EMC CB test report/certificate or 3rd party EMC test report accepted
Additional Requirements Local representative |
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 RCM Mark
| Mandatory/Voluntary Voluntary
Validity Period of Certification 5 years
Certification Organization Manufacturer’s self-declaration | Safety CB test report/certificate accepted
EMC CB test report/certificate or 3rd party EMC test report accepted
Additional Requirements Local representative Certificate of Approval (CoA) or Certificate of Compliance (CoC) may also be required |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Audio and video equipment
- Household and similar use appliances
- Lighting products
- Electric tools
- Medical devices
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Low-voltage electrical equipment
- Electrical wires and cables
- Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
- Telecommunication terminal equipment
Marks/Certifications
 C-Tick Mark
| Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory SDoC (Suppliers Declaration of Conformity) If the local representative is the member of Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) or Truck Industry Council (TIC) and the equipment is supplied as an integral part of a vehicle, it is exempt from the procedure. Authority/Regulatory Body Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes - Need permission to use the C-Tick Mark
Validity Period of Certification No expiration | Local Representative Required? Yes (Supplier Code is also required)
Specific User Manual Requirements? No
End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* No specific regulations RF Performance Testing Required? Yes, FCC / R&TTE-D test report is acceptable. Can vary based on product specification, some equipment may need additional testing. Even when submitting FCC and/or R&TTE-D test reports the device must comply with AS (Australian Standard).
*This may vary based on product specification. |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following radio/wireless technologies
- Bluetooth
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For details, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
 | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory
Certification Organization E3 Committee
| Testing Option Non-designated first or third-party laboratory |
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 Energy Rating Label
| Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory
Certification Organization E3 Committee | Testing Option Non-designated first or third-party laboratory |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
Minimum energy performance standard:
- External power supplies
- Set top boxes
- Televisions
Energy rating label:
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com