ITU Deliverables and Guidelines on C&I Riccardo Passerini Head Telecommunication Technologies and Network Development, ITU-BDT [email protected]

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

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

http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Technology/Pages/CIGuidelines.aspx

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


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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.


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2. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (under publication)

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Terms of Reference here

http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Technology/Documents/ConformanceInteroperability/FeasibilityStudy_ConformTestingCenter.pdf

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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Typical Organization Chart of a Testing Lab:

Testing laboratory infrastructures:


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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)


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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]