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Understanding Canada's Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)

Learn how MRAs facilitate trade by recognizing testing and certification processes in telecom, radiocom, and EMC sectors with key countries and regions. Explore the legal framework, market surveillance, and enforcement mechanisms.

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Understanding Canada's Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)

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  1. Industry Canada Mutual RecognitionAgreements/Arrangements (MRAs) Jean-Claude Brien DCE Spectrum Engineering Branch

  2. APEC Telecom, Radiocom, EMC U.S.A Telecom, Radiocom, EMC including IT Korea Telecom, Radiocom, EMC including IT EU Telecom, Radiocom, EMC including IT Switzerland Telecom, Radiocom, EMC covering all ICES Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein Telecom, Radiocom, EMC including IT CITEL Telecom, Radiocom, EMC MRA - Coverage

  3. Map of Canada’s MRA Coverage in Europe Legend: EU EEA Switzerland

  4. Map of Canada’s MRA Coverage in the Asia-Pacific Region Legend: Have endorsed the MRA Have not yet endorsed the MRA

  5. Map of Canada’s MRA Coverage in the Americas

  6. Before MRAs Importing Country Exporting Country Export Testing Certification Marketing Manufacture Exporting Country Importing Country Mutual Recognition of Test Reports (Phase I) Testing Export Certification Marketing Manufacture Exporting Country Importing Country Mutual Recognition of Certification (Phase II) Testing Certification Export Marketing. Manufacture MRA - How Does it Work?

  7. MRA Participation Status

  8. In Summary …

  9. ...Manufacturers and Exporters Canada Foreign Country Without MRA Report Foreign Regulator or CB Product Manufacturer Produces a New Product Foreign Testing Lab In House Testing Certification Market

  10. ...Manufacturers and Exporters (Cont’d) Canada Foreign Country Phase I Certification Product Report Foreign CB New product Canadian Testing Lab Market

  11. ...Manufacturers and Exporters (Cont’d) Canada Foreign Country Phase II Product Report Certification New product Canadian Testing Lab Canadian CB Market

  12. Regulatory Update

  13. Legal Framework • Telecommunications Act, Part IV.1 on Telecommunications Apparatus • New Telecommunications Apparatus Regulations (December 19, 2001, Canada Gazette Part II) • Radiocommunication Act • Amendment to Radiocommunication Regulations (December 19, 2001, Canada Gazette Part II)

  14. Radiocommunication Regulations Amendment • Changes made to Part III of Radiocommunication Regulations dealing with TAC and compliance with applicable standards • Recognition of certificates issued by: • recognized foreign CBs under the terms of an MRA • recognized Canadian CBs that meet the requirements set out in “Requirements for Certification Bodies” (CB-01)

  15. Market Surveillance and Enforcement

  16. Market Surveillance • Technical audits • Imports monitoring • Inspections and enforcement • Conformity Assessment Body reassessment and surveillance • Maintenance of a list of certified/ registered products for Canada by IC • Radio Equipment List • Terminal Equipment List

  17. Technical Audits • Ongoing testing of apparatus by IC • Random • In response to complaints • Also, Certification Bodies are required to audit apparatus they have certified

  18. Inspections and Enforcement • Verification of proper marking • Inspections to be conducted • Random & national in scope • based on complaints • May result in re-testing to technical specifications • Progressive enforcement measures and fines will be applied • Educate=>Notify=>Enforce

  19. CABs Reassessment and Surveillance • Testing Laboratories • Labs accredited by IC will be reassessed • Control visit after first year • Reassessment every two years • Labs accredited by other accreditation bodies(SCC, A2LA) will be reassessed as per their accreditation program • Certification Bodies • Regular reassessment as per accreditation program for CBs such as SCC’s annual reassessment • Audits of CABs by IC

  20. Imports Monitoring • Cooperation with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) • Transparent monitoring program focusing on importers with history of non-compliance • Trend analysis • Minimum impact on compliant importers and flow of goods at border • No impact on importers capability to participate in other CCRA programs • Capability to cover all IC regulated products

  21. Recognitionof Certification Bodies

  22. Definitions • Accreditation means procedures by which an authoritative body formally recognizes a body or person as competent to carry out specific tasks • Designation means the authorization by a Designating Authority of a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) to perform conformity assessment Activities • Recognition means acceptance of a CAB by a regulatory authority

  23. CAB Type Activity Canadian CAB Foreign CAB Testing Laboratories Test to CS-03 (Spec for Terminal Equipment) • ACC-LAB for accreditation by IC; or accreditation by SCC or other recognized accrediting body • DES-LAB ; for recognition by IC REC-LAB ; for recognition by IC Test to foreign MRA partner requirements • ACC-LAB for accreditation by IC; or accreditation by SCC or other recognized accrediting body • DES-LAB ; for designation by IC X Certification Bodies Certify to IC Category I radio apparatus CB-01 - procedure for recognition by IC CB-02 - requirements for recognition by IC CB-03 - requirements for certification applicable to certificate holders REC-CB - procedure for recognition by IC CB-02 - requirements for recognition by IC CB-03 - requirements for certification applicable to certificate holders Certify to foreign MRA partner requirements DES-CB ; for designation by IC X Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) Procedures Roadmap

  24. Recognition of Certification Bodies • CB-01 “Requirements for Certification Bodies” (Canadian CBs only) • 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’s Standards and Specifications” • CB-03 “Requirements for the Certification of Radio Apparatus to Industry Canada’s Standards and Specifications”

  25. Recognition of Certification Bodies by IC • IC will recognize Certification Bodies (CBs) interested in certifying radio apparatus to IC’s requirements • Canadian CBs • Foreign CBs designated by an MRA partner

  26. Canadian Certification Bodies – IC Regulations Certification Accreditation by SCC or a recognized accreditation body Recognition by IC (CB-01, CB-02, CB-03) IC notifies CB of recognition

  27. Canadian Certification Bodies –Foreign Regulations Certification With MRAs (Phase II) Accreditation by SCC or a recognized accreditation body Designation by IC (DES-CB) Recognition by Foreign Authority IC notifies CB of recognition

  28. Foreign Certification Bodies With MRAs (Phase II) Accreditation/ Demonstration of competence Designation by Foreign Authority Recognition by IC (REC-CB, CB-02, CB-03) Foreign Authority Notifies Foreign CB of Recognition

  29. For More Information For more detailed information on: • MRAs and Terminal Attachment Program http://www.scc.ca/forum98/tapac/dispatch.cgi or • contact Jacqueline Dubé (Tel) or Marc Girouard (Radio) at Email: telecom.reg@ic.gc.ca res.nmr@ic.gc.ca Phone: (613) 990-4526 (613) 990-4770 Fax: (613) 957-8845 (613) 991-3961 IC publications http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf01347e.html

  30. Testing LaboratoryProcedures

  31. Procedures REC-LAB – “Procedure for the Recognition of Designated Foreign Testing Laboratories by Industry Canada” DES-LAB – “Procedure for the Designation and Recognition of Canadian Testing Laboratories by Industry Canada” ACC-LAB – “Procedure for the Accreditation of Testing Laboratories by Industry Canada”

  32. Recognition of Foreign Test Labs (REC-LAB) • Procedure used by foreign designating authority • Foreign lab must be designated by an MRA partner • IC recognize designated testing lab • Testing lab authorized to test foreign terminal equipment to Canadian specifications

  33. Designation or Recognition of Canadian Testing Labs (DES-LAB) • Canadian testing labs may be recognized for testing of terminal equipment to IC standards • Canadian testing labs may be designated to foreign standards for terminal equipment, radio equipment and EMC

  34. Designation or Recognition of Canadian Testing Labs (DES-LAB) • Legally identifiable • Located in Canada • Designation may not exceed: • Scope of accreditation of the testing laboratory • Scope of the applicable MRA coverage

  35. Recognition by IC is not required for … • Testing laboratories for the testing of : • Radio apparatus • Interference Causing Equipment (Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements)

  36. Accreditation Requirements • ISO/IEC 17025 • For foreign testing laboratories, equivalence will be considered based on the terms of the MRAs

  37. Options for Accreditation AB: Accreditation Body Internal Preparation by Applicant (Establish Quality System) Accreditation by AB recognized by Foreign Regulatory Authority Accreditation by IC Accreditation by SCC or AB recognized by SCC Designation/Recognition Process

  38. Accreditation by IC • Accreditation may be granted by IC for telecommunications, radio equipment and EMC • May be used to satisfy accreditation requirements of DES-LAB and DC-01 • Permanent facility required • Accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. • Procedure for the Accreditation of Testing Laboratories by Industry Canada (ACC-LAB) • Similar to SCC accreditation (CAN-P-4)

  39. IC Accreditation (Cont’d) Applicant Set up of Internal System (ISO/IEC 17025) On-Site Audit Apply to IC Correct non- conformities Evaluation of Documents Accreditation Certificate Issued Correct non- conformities

  40. Accrediting Bodies • Industry Canada Certification and Engineering Bureau • Web site http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf01852e.html • Reference: ACC-LAB • The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) operates a Program for the Accreditation of Laboratories (PALCAN) • Web site http://www.scc.ca/palcan/ • References: CAN-P-4, CAN-P-1510, and CAN-P-1515

  41. Testing Laboratories Canada Foreign Country Old Agreements - Before MRAs Agreement Foreign Authority IC Foreign On-Site Evaluation and Approval Testing Labs Only Certification Body Test Report

  42. Foreign Testing Labs With MRAs (Phase I) Accreditation/ Demonstration of competence Designation by Foreign Authority Recognition by IC (REC-LAB) Foreign Authority notifies Foreign Testing Lab of Recognition

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