ITU Deliverables and Guidelines on C&I
Riccardo PasseriniHead Telecommunication Technologies and Network
Development, ITU-BDT [email protected]
ITU-UNIDO Forum on Sustainable Conformity Assessment
for Asia-Pacific Region(Yangon City, Republic of Union of Myanmar
25-27 November 2013)
http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Technology/Pages/ConformanceandInteroperability.aspx
Guidelines on C&I
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Conformity Assessment of ICT equipment
MRAPrinciples:-Efficiency and Effectiveness
-Partnership and collaboration
-Mutual Benefit
-Regional Development
Guidance on:- Development
- Implementation
- Management
Establishing Test Labs in Different Regions
Feasibility Study
Conformity Testing
C&I Regimes: - Regulatory Framework
- ICT Standards and test suites
- Type Approval, Certification and
Self-declaration processes -Regulatory Authority; Accreditation Bodies; Certification Bodies and Laboratories
- Institutions
- Flowchart
Assessment Study
ITU Assistance
1. Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012)
2. Feasibility Study for the establishment of a Conformance Testing Centre (2013)
3. Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment (2013)
4. Assessment Study and Guidelines on establishing C&I Regimes in Developing Countries (2013). * Complete Guidelines in 2014
C&I Guidelines
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1. Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions
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Guideline here
These guidelines presents the many elements necessary for the establishment of robust verification system. They address technical and regulatory aspects as well as the need of capacity building related to the whole conformity assessment process.
Process required for building testing labsBest international practices Status in the regions and needsFunding and Training SourcesCriteria to establish Accreditation Bodies and Test Labs
(International Telecommunications Testing Centres -ITTCs)Economics and Cost Implications for ITTCsRoadmap for ITTC rollout
1. Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions
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Needs in Developing Countries for Test Labs
Conformity Assessment Bodies activities contribute to create an orderly telecom apparatus marketplace
Once standards and test suites are in place, test labs can check equipment for compliance
Sharing test labs resources amongst countries and regions and must have sufficient scope to address regional priorities lowering overall costs
A robust framework (following international procedures) is needed for trust and confidence in test results and among test labs
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Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions (cont.)
Recommendations Members to:
advise the ITU of interoperability problemsestablish market access requirements (regulators)assess legislation and regulationsprioritize areas of concern related to telecommunication products and systems
Establishment of Accreditation bodies and approach to at least regional MRAs and MLAs
Establishment of Test Centres on a regional basis, wide areas and possibly common infrastructures
Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions (cont.)
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Funding and Training Sources
UNIDO, major Banks in each region, specialized funding agencies for telecoms projects and others
Requirements to access funds vary from low interest loans, to grants, seed funding and cost underwriting
Repository of international telecom training organizations
Costs of training may vary from just travel to and from location, to government and supplier subsidized training, to private for-profit training.
Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions (cont.)
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2. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (under publication)
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Terms of Reference here
The feasibility study describes environments, procedures and methodologies to establish, manage and maintain a testing centre covering different kinds of conformance and interoperability testing areas
Different Type Approval Testing domains are considered (e.g. electromagnetic compatibility, safety, fixed and mobile networks, broadcast)
Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre
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The feasibility study addresses:
Resource management and organization
Vendor management
Test list cycle and management
Investment and cost estimation
Test campaign management
Test Plant and laboratory management
Instrumentation maintenance and management
Quality Aspects (ISO/IEC 17025)
Investment costs estimation
Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
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2. Feasibility Study
Steps to an ISO 17025 Compliant Test Lab
ISO 17025 establishes a set of management requirements and systems
Lab requirements, test methods and procedures, audits, equipment handling, technical competence
Document control, calibration records and staff records
Handling of test reports and calibration certificates
Service to customers and handling of complaints
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Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
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Typical Organization Chart of a Testing Lab:
Testing laboratory infrastructures:
Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
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Area of competenceSpecific Absorption Rate labUser experience labBroadband access labMobile value added services labElectrical safety & protection lab
Electroacoustic labElectromagnetic compatibility lab
Radio & Signalling labPowering efficiency labQuality of material labPersonal area network labFixed Test plantMobile Test plant
Overview 1
Broadband access laboratory (BBA):
The scope of the broadband access laboratory is to evaluate all different equipment and functionalities used in next generation access networks, ranging from the physical layer to networking aspects
In particular xDSL transmission performances and optical parameters are tested for copper and fiber solution in relation to the different architectural choices (FTTx)
Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
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Overview 2
EMC: Typical set-up for table top equipment for radiated immunity tests
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3. Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment
17Guidelines here
These guidelines aim at promoting the understanding, establishment and maintenance of Mutual Recognition Agreements/Arrangements (MRA), as efficient tools to promote regional development
Through the share and efficient use of conformity and Interoperability (C&I) infrastructures – as laboratories, accreditation bodies and regulatory practices – technical requirements can be harmonized and the transit of ICT goods and services can be facilitated, increasing trade and regional development
3. Guidelines for MRAs
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Topics:BenefitsTypes of MRAAttributesDevelopmentImplementationManagementConsultation and TrainingStakeholdersProcedures for contesting the competence of conformity assessment bodiesA typical MRA operationRecommendation
Guidelines for MRAs (cont.)
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Agreement x ArrangementA Mutual Recognition Agreement is a formal legal
commitment between parties for recognition of conformity assessment results for telecommunication equipment. It deals with regulatory requirements and it is referred to in the text as “regulatory MRA”. Often such agreements are made bilaterally, regionally or multilaterally between two or more governments.
A Mutual Recognition Arrangement is a voluntary arrangement between parties for recognition of conformity assessment results for telecommunication equipment. It deals with nonregulatory requirements and it is referred to in the text as “non-regulatory MRA”. An example of a mutual recognition arrangement is amongst accreditation bodies to mutually recognize the conformity assessment results from accredited conformity assessment bodies.
Guidelines for MRAs (cont.)
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3. Guidelines for (MRAs)
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4. Assessment Studies and Guidelines on establishing
C&I Regimes
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Assessment Study here
Short version of the Guidelines here
Assessment Studies
The Assessment Studies looks for promoting the establishment of Harmonized C&I Programmes, whenever is possible.
It will collaborate to improve regional integration and foster the availability of highly qualified institutions (as Laboratories, Certification and Accreditation Bodies)
In an overall analysis, the Assessment Studies contributes to:
Bridging the Standardization Gap,
reducing the Digital Divide, and
as is inherent to ICT technologies development, strengthens business environment for global players.
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Assessement Studies (cont.)
ITU has planned activities to allow C&I infrastructure in regions/sub-regions/countries being assessed
Analysis of the status in the regions are being conducted
Looking for promoting regional agreements about possible locations for resources (Labs), agreements and testing capabilities
Close collaboration with regional experts in addressing capacity building activities, accreditation and type approval testing.
Moving forward to establishing regional test centres
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Assessment Studies (cont.)
Methodology•Preparation of a C&I assessment questionnaire
•Usage of international references relating to C&I, specially ITU guidelines and ISO/IEC publications.
•Establishment of high level contacts with Member administrations through the ITU Regional offices
•Missions to administrations that will allow to deep the research and collaboration
•Elaboration of Roadmaps, possible scenarios and possible ways to move forward for establishing common conformity and interoperability regimes, through promotion of mutual recognition agreements and/or building testing laboratories
•Final Workshop to present the results and recommendations containing possible scenarios
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Assessment Studies (cont.)RoadmapConformity Assessment Bodies will contribute
with an orderly telecom apparatus market place
Once standards and test suites are in place, test labs can check equipment for compliance
Sharing test labs resources amongst countries and regions lowers overall costs while continues addressing regional priorities
Setup of a robust framework (base on international procedures – ITU, ISO, IAF, ILAC, etc.) needed for trust and confidence in test results and among test labs
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Assessment Studies (cont.)
General C&I Regime Scenarios
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Scenario Regulatory Accreditation LaboratoriesCertification
Bodies
Single Country
All structure must be
selected and adopted by the
country
Yes
According with country
possibilities / policy
Certification activities can be
performed by the Regulatory
Authority, delegated,
accepted, etc.
Bilateral Harmonization Yes, at least in
one country
Yes, at least in one country
(17025)
Yes, at least in one country
(17065)
Unified Regime
Steering Committee to
harmonize standards
Any country Any country Any country
4.1 Assessment Studies for SADC RegionCalendar and follow-up
The results of the first assessment will be presented during the Subregional Workshop for SADC (Southern African Development Community). A common approach for using/building labs as well as for establishing MRAs will be proposed/discussed
Same Studies for AMS, ARB and ASP are planned for 2014 28
Typical procedures:
Query for new products to be homologated (accepted)Import procedures for testing proposals Reference Standards for conformity testingIssuing and validating the Type Approval CertificateHomologation (acceptance)Suspension and Withdrawal of the Homologation CertificatePerforming the Tests and Test Reports acceptanceConformity Assessment Management System Monitoring, Enforcement, Counterfeit, Sanctions and Post-Market Surveillance
4.2 Procedures for Establishing Conformity Assessment Regimes
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Procedures for Establishing Conformity Assessment Regimes (cont.)
Flowchart: possible procedures and interrelationships occurring in a conformity assessment process for ICT equipment:
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Certification Body
Applicant
Laboratory
1
Regulatory Authority
2
query
samples
Test Report
Documentation + Certificate of Conformity
Homologation4
3
Market
Procedures for Establishing Conformity Assessment Regimes (cont.)
Certification
Bo
dyRegulatory
Authority
Labo
ratory
Manufacturer/
Representative
Issues Certificate of Conformity
Reviews Test Results
- Reviews Specs - Indicates
Applicable Test Requirements
Reviews Documentation
Submits Additional
Documentation
Homologation
Authorized to market the product
Provides Technical Information about
the product
Contracts Certification
Body
Provides a Sample to a Laboratory
Issues the Test Report
Runs the Test according to Regulations
Socie
ty
(end
user)
Rules on technical
requirements
ICT Infrastructure Needs and consumer
protection
UserClient
Example: Regulatory Authority
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Riccardo PasseriniHead Telecommunication Technologies and Network Development
ITU-BDT [email protected]
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