Approval Scheme
Safety Approvals
Electrical safety is regulated by the State governments
Demonstrating compliance with the relevant Australian & New Zealand (AS/NZS) product standard is the most readily identifiable method of demonstrating electrical safety.
Based on compliance to the relevant product standard a Certificate of Approval may be issued.
ITACS EPSC Scheme is accredited by the Joint Accreditation Systems of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) and is recognised to issue Certificates of Approval.
ITACS have allocated the following Approval numbering system to identify the product is approved by ITACS. Alternatively for an Australian or New Zealand supplier, the RCM indicates compliance with all the relevant regulations.
Compliance is determined by a recognised test report from one of the following:
National Testing Authority of Australia (NATA)
NATA Mutual Recognition Partners
IECEE CB
laboratory recognised by the Australian State Government Regulators
Note both the test report and Certificate are required.
Applications to ITACS
Completed application form (SCF01) and the relevant fee
A sample
Recognised test report and Certificate
Traceability statement to identify the product tested in the overseas report is the same as the one submitted for Approval
Refer to the conditions and obligations detailed on the ITACS application form
Pdf fomat ITACS Application form SCF01-3
Word format ITACS Application form SCF01-3
Certificates of Approval have a 5 year period of validity.
Modifications to an existing Certificate of Approval
If modifications are made to products that have an existing ITACS Certificate of Approval or a Certificate issued by another Issuing body, the applicant may apply for a modification to the ITACS Certificate or apply for a new Certificate. ITACS may be able utilise previous approvals from a State government body to address modifications.
Contact details
ITACS Safety Certification Officer
E mail safetycertification@itacslab.com
Phone 08 8346 8680
Fax. 08 8346 7072