Conformity Control ActivitiesTunisia Case Study

ITU Regional Workshop onBridging the Standardization Gapand Interactive Training Session

(Algiers, Algeria, 26 – 27 September 2011 )

Algiers, Algeria, 26-27 September 2011

Conformity Control ActivitiesTunisia Case Study

Sami TrimechCooperation Director - CERT

CERT Positioning

Telecommunication Research and StudiesCenterCreated since 1988Public Consultancy CompanyTechnical assistance to IT sectorinstitutions (operators, regulator..)In Charge of Terminals Homologation(Type approval)Own laboratory (tests beds)

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Telecommunication Research and StudiesCenterCreated since 1988Public Consultancy CompanyTechnical assistance to IT sectorinstitutions (operators, regulator..)In Charge of Terminals Homologation(Type approval)Own laboratory (tests beds)

HomologationObjectives

1. To guarantee the quality of the data-processingpark in Tunisia

2. To take care of the respect of the internationalstandards of the data processing equipments

3. To assist the services concerned (customs, trade,etc.) with the identification and the classificationof the data processing equipments

4. To work out annual statistics regarding theevolution of the data-processing park

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1. To guarantee the quality of the data-processingpark in Tunisia

2. To take care of the respect of the internationalstandards of the data processing equipments

3. To assist the services concerned (customs, trade,etc.) with the identification and the classificationof the data processing equipments

4. To work out annual statistics regarding theevolution of the data-processing park

HomologationProcess -1

Mandatory for terminals to becommercializedSpecial authorization for temporaryadmissionSpecial authorization for equipmentto be used internally (ConformityCertificate)

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Mandatory for terminals to becommercializedSpecial authorization for temporaryadmissionSpecial authorization for equipmentto be used internally (ConformityCertificate)

HomologationProcess -2

Phase 1 : HomologationImporter/vendor send samples and technicaldocumentationSamples tested using test beds (protocolstests)Certificate delivered/not delivered – 3 yearsvalidity

Phase 2 : Consumption AuthorizationShipping (Importer/vendor)Sampling (CERT border offices)Conformity check (vs Homologated Terminals)Authorization delivery

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Phase 1 : HomologationImporter/vendor send samples and technicaldocumentationSamples tested using test beds (protocolstests)Certificate delivered/not delivered – 3 yearsvalidity

Phase 2 : Consumption AuthorizationShipping (Importer/vendor)Sampling (CERT border offices)Conformity check (vs Homologated Terminals)Authorization delivery

HomologationProcess -3

For Telecom OperatorNo Homologation requested (Own uses)A Conformity Certificate is needed

On Border ControlTechnical Procedure is currently discussed

No Mutual Agreement is considered

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For Telecom OperatorNo Homologation requested (Own uses)A Conformity Certificate is needed

On Border ControlTechnical Procedure is currently discussed

No Mutual Agreement is considered

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Homologation (A posteriori )Mutual Recognition Agreement will be consideredContext: Association Agreement with UEObjectives:

Improve the competitiveness of Tunisian industryProtect the Tunisian consumerEnvironment protection from electromagneticradiationImplement a national quality systems (industrialexportation)Increase awareness

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Homologation (A posteriori )Mutual Recognition Agreement will be consideredContext: Association Agreement with UEObjectives:

Improve the competitiveness of Tunisian industryProtect the Tunisian consumerEnvironment protection from electromagneticradiationImplement a national quality systems (industrialexportation)Increase awareness

NEXTControl System Evolution Phases

Phase 1Free entrance of CE marked terminals from Europe toTunisia and other side (80% of Tunisian ElectricalExportation to Europe)Suspected terminals will be controlledOther origins will be controlledCERT lab, provide conformity testing services totunisian suppliers

Phase 2Only CE marked terminals will be allowed for entranceSuspected terminals will be controlled

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Control System Evolution PhasesPhase 1

Free entrance of CE marked terminals from Europe toTunisia and other side (80% of Tunisian ElectricalExportation to Europe)Suspected terminals will be controlledOther origins will be controlledCERT lab, provide conformity testing services totunisian suppliers

Phase 2Only CE marked terminals will be allowed for entranceSuspected terminals will be controlled

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EMC Laboratory (ongoing)SAC- Semi Anechoic Chamber -10 m

FAC- Fully-Anechoic test Chamber -5m(phase2)

SAR- Specific Absorption Rate Lab (phase2)

Metrology Lab

Low Voltage Directive Lab

Open area test site

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EMC Laboratory (ongoing)SAC- Semi Anechoic Chamber -10 m

FAC- Fully-Anechoic test Chamber -5m(phase2)

SAR- Specific Absorption Rate Lab (phase2)

Metrology Lab

Low Voltage Directive Lab

Open area test site

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Accreditation in Compliance withISO EN 17025 (Testing and CalibrationLab Competence)

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Accreditation in Compliance withISO EN 17025 (Testing and CalibrationLab Competence)

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CoverageTelecommunication equipmentsInformation technology equipmentMeasurement devicesCar’s electrical devicesHousehold electrical productsHospital equipments

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CoverageTelecommunication equipmentsInformation technology equipmentMeasurement devicesCar’s electrical devicesHousehold electrical productsHospital equipments

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ServicesConfomity testing (CE marks,…)Supporting suppliers in the developmentof terminalsDrafting testing methodologiesIncreasing awarenessTrainings

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ServicesConfomity testing (CE marks,…)Supporting suppliers in the developmentof terminalsDrafting testing methodologiesIncreasing awarenessTrainings

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Actual SituationNew specific building (40%)Laboratory Facilities (bidding phase)Training (50%)Tests protocol (90%)Accreditation (0%)

Provisional Starting Date: End of 2012

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Actual SituationNew specific building (40%)Laboratory Facilities (bidding phase)Training (50%)Tests protocol (90%)Accreditation (0%)

Provisional Starting Date: End of 2012

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Actual SituationNew specific building (40%)Facilities (bidding phase)Training (25%)Tests protocol (100%)Accreditation (0%)

Provisional Starting Date: June 2012

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Actual SituationNew specific building (40%)Facilities (bidding phase)Training (25%)Tests protocol (100%)Accreditation (0%)

Provisional Starting Date: June 2012

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Project FundingCERT (60%)European Community (20%)Tunisian Governrment (20%)

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Project FundingCERT (60%)European Community (20%)Tunisian Governrment (20%)

GROUND FLOOR PLAN DRAWING

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FRONTAL FACE

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Thank you

Sami.trimech@cert.mincom.tn

D:+21670834701M:+21698381738F:+21670834700

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Thank you

Sami.trimech@cert.mincom.tn

D:+21670834701M:+21698381738F:+21670834700