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ISSUE 13
November 2016
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NEWS
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PSSA
Member News
Frontier Pitts are pleased to announce
their HVM Terra Quantum Bollard has
been selected as a Finalist in the Security
Excellence Awards for Counter Terrorist
Innovation of the Year. Previously known as
the Terra Hubble Bollard.
The World’s first BSi PAS 68 side folding
bollard; the ULTIMATE BREAKTHROUGH
INNOVATION for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.
The UNIQUE Terra Quantum Bollard is a
Shallow Depth, Side Folding Retractable HVM
Terra Bollard which has been successfully
PAS 68 impact tested stopping a 7.5t vehicle
travelling at 30mph (48kph), which equates to
667kJ, with ZERO PENETRATION.
The Quantum Bollard Innovative Direction
of Travel – Side Folding Bollard uniquely
raises and lowers – with a small footprint and
encroachment of foundation.
Frontier Pitts’HVMTerra QuantumBollard Shortlisted
Product Conformity in Brexit-land
- update from Red Folder
Talk of Brexit has created considerable uncertainty for business but until new changes are notified
the existing Regulations and Standards continue to apply. Regarding Product Conformity the UK has
been closely involved in harmonising standards with our trading partners for the past 40 years. For
the next 3 or more years, regardless of Brexit, the Regulations and Standards that PSSA members
need to comply with will continue to be updated and evolve to take account of new technology and
other factors as before.
To keep members up to date with all the latest developments and changes Red Folder provides
bulletins and fuller information online. For specific enquiries a telephone helpline and specialist
advice is available to members who have registered for this free service. Areas covered include
changes to European EMC Directive 2008/108/EC next year.
IMPORTANT new Product Conformity
changes include recasting of European
Directive 2008/108/EC. Applies from 20th
April 2016 renumbered as 2014/30/EU.
The “Essential Requirements”of the Directive
are the same but the format and scope will
change.
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Some product types not previously covered
by the EMC Directive now do
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Other product types are excluded and are
covered by alternative legislation
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Products delivered after 20th April 2016 will
need to comply with the new EC Directive
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Products complying with 2004/108/EC
delivered by 20th April 2016 will still be
considered compliant
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Any changes to existing equipment/
installations may need an updated
Declaration of Conformity
The recast Directive requires the following
key changes:
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marking on the product gives a single
address
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identify new Directive 2014/30/EU on the
rating plate
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updated O&M and Instruction Manuals to
reference the new Directive
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Other changes included:
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Content of the Technical File
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Layout changes to Declarations of
Conformity
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Continuous updates when modifications are
made to the equipment or product
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New penalties for Non-conformity against
this and other Directives within the EU
community
Compliance with the EMC Directive is not new
and this is not a raft of new obligations but it does
define a different scope of products and explains
your obligations in clearer language. It is more
explicit about how you communicate with your
customers, the supply chain and the authorities.
Compliance is compulsory. For devices covered
by the newDirective it will be policed and non-
conformity carries serious penalties. Youmust
alsomeet“other”appropriate EU Directives before
placing the CE Mark on your equipment. Due
diligence in becomingmore important when
reporting and recording test results as part of
your Management System regime.
NEW LOWVOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU
effective from 20th April 2016 and replaces
2006/95/EU. For all manufacturers, suppliers,
exporters, panel builders and switchgear
manufacturers this applies to electrical
equipment operating between 50v ac to 1000v
ac or 75v dc to 1500v dc.
Key changes include:
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Performance of a risk analysis and
assessment
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Additional labelling of products and
references to potential dangers in
processing, use and operation
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Documentation must be in the official
languages of EU Member States where the
product is marketed
General and specific information on these
and other ongoing product conformity
changes is available to all PSSA members.
To find out more contact Nicholas Harvey
( nicholas.harvey@red-folder.co.uk).