Direct answer: Australia/New Zealand's RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) is not "get an RCM certificate". It is a compliance mark co-owned by the electrical regulators and ACMA, representing conformity with both EESS electrical safety and ACMA's EMC/radio/telecommunications labelling requirements. EESS first checks whether a product is "in-scope": rated above 50V AC RMS or 120V ripple-free DC and below 1000V AC RMS or 1500V ripple-free DC, and designed/marketed for household, personal or similar use; then classifies it as Level 1/2/3. Level 1 requires a Responsible Supplier registration and evidence (equipment registration voluntary); Level 2/3 require mandatory registration, Level 2 a Compliance Folder, and Level 3 a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from a recognised certifier, with registration not exceeding the CoC expiry; all in-scope equipment must carry the RCM per AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 before sale. A website RCM/EESS page should turn scope, level, Responsible Supplier, registration, CoC/Compliance Folder, RCM mark, ACMA distinction and customer documents into a reviewable checklist—not "RCM certified". Information is current to 2026-11-06. This is a review of public rules and project practice, not legal, certification, testing or customs advice; specifics follow EESS/ACMA, AS/NZS 4417 and the latest guidance.
This guide is for regulatory, quality, sales and website teams at electronics/electrical, power supply/adapter, cable/plug, lighting/LED, appliance, battery, power tool and export manufacturers in Changzhou and nearby areas. RCM is not EU CE, UK UKCA, US FCC/UL or Japan PSE; EESS Levels do not directly correspond to ACMA Levels.
RCM is an EESS + ACMA compliance mark, not a certificate. Check in-scope (voltage/use), then Level 1/2/3: Level 1 registration + evidence (equipment registration voluntary), Level 2 mandatory registration + Compliance Folder, Level 3 mandatory registration + valid CoC. Responsible Supplier is usually the AU/NZ manufacturer or importer; EESS does not permit an "agent" role. EESS Level ≠ ACMA Level.
How does the RCM page relate to EU CE, UK UKCA, US FCC/UL and Japan PSE pages?
The EU LVD/EMC page answers CE safety/EMC; the UK UKCA/CE page answers GB/NI; the US FCC/UL page answers FCC/UL/Prop 65; the Japan PSE page answers DENAN; the Australia RCM page answers EESS electrical safety + ACMA labelling. RCM is not mutually recognised with CE/UKCA/FCC/PSE; test data may partially overlap, but the applicable standards, levels, registration, CoC/Compliance Folder, labels and responsible party differ. A product may need CE, UKCA, FCC, PSE and RCM; a CE DoC is not an RCM.
Common breakpoints: treating RCM as a "certificate"; writing RCM for everything; not distinguishing Level 1/2/3; treating Level 1 equipment registration as mandatory; Level 2 without a Compliance Folder; Level 3 without a CoC/with an expired CoC; registration longer than the CoC; treating EESS Level as ACMA Level; a Chinese factory acting as Responsible Supplier; using an "agent"; RCM mark size/location non-compliant; the website says "customs clearance/sales guaranteed". Separate scope/level/role/label first; then regulatory, quality, sales and the customer share one playbook.
| Page/system | Answers | Covers | Cannot replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia RCM/EESS | Electrical safety + ACMA label | In-scope/Level 1–3 | CE/UKCA/FCC/PSE |
| EU CE | EU safety/EMC/radio | EU directives/regulations | RCM |
| UK UKCA/CE | GB/NI market | UK regulations | RCM |
| US FCC/UL | Radio/electrical safety/Prop 65 | US rules | RCM |
| Japan PSE | DENAN electrical appliances | Japan rules | RCM |
| ACMA | EMC/radio/telecom/EME | ACMA labelling | EESS safety |
This page map is editorial; EESS/ACMA, AS/NZS 4417 and the latest guidance control.
Which products are "in-scope" for EESS?
EESS "in-scope" is defined by law: electrical equipment rated above 50V AC RMS or 120V ripple-free DC and below 1000V AC RMS or 1500V ripple-free DC, and designed/marketed as suitable for household, personal or similar use. Even if also used commercially/industrially, it may still be in-scope if suitable for household use; if a Regulatory Authority (RA) claims an item is in-scope, it is treated as in-scope unless the Responsible Supplier proves otherwise. Products at 5V/12V/25V are usually below the EESS threshold (but may still be subject to ACMA/other rules). Do not classify by "appliance/non-appliance" alone; check voltage + use + the latest definitions.
Acceptance checks: rated voltage; AC/DC; use; household/commercial; RA claim; latest in-scope definition; whether ACMA also applies. Common gaps: category only; ignoring voltage; EESS for 12V; excluding all industrial equipment; ignoring "also suitable for household"; not checking the latest list.
| Dimension | EESS position | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower voltage | >50V AC RMS or >120V DC | Spec/nameplate | 12V included |
| Upper voltage | <1000V AC RMS or <1500V DC | Spec/nameplate | Upper limit ignored |
| Use | Household/personal/similar | Marketing/manual | Industrial only |
| RA claim | In-scope if RA says so | Regulator notice | Self-denied |
| ACMA | EMC/radio separately | ACMA rules | Merged with EESS |
In-scope definitions follow EESS/legislation; voltage/use boundaries follow the latest version.
How do Level 1/2/3 differ, and what does each require?
EESS classifies in-scope equipment into three levels: Level 1 low/unknown risk and not Level 2/3; Level 2 medium risk per AS/NZS 4417.2; Level 3 high risk per AS/NZS 4417.2. Level 1: Responsible Supplier registration, declaration, evidence (test reports/CoS), equipment registration voluntary; Level 2: RS registration, mandatory equipment registration, Compliance Folder, declaration, fee; Level 3: RS registration, mandatory equipment registration, valid CoC, declaration, fee. All three must carry the RCM before sale; registering Level 2/3 as Level 1 is not permitted and may attract penalties.
Acceptance checks: level; AS/NZS 4417.2 list; registration; declaration; evidence/folder/CoC; fee; RCM. Common gaps: wrong level; treating Level 1 equipment registration as mandatory; Level 2 without a folder; Level 3 without a CoC; registering Level 2/3 as Level 1; no RCM; unclear fee/term.
| Level | Risk | Core requirement | Equipment registration | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Low/unknown | RS registration + declaration + evidence | Voluntary | Treated as mandatory |
| Level 2 | Medium | RS + Compliance Folder + declaration | Mandatory | No folder |
| Level 3 | High | RS + valid CoC + declaration | Mandatory | No/expired CoC |
| RCM | All in-scope | AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 | — | Missing/wrong |
Levels/requirements follow EESS and the latest AS/NZS 4417.2; this table is an editorial summary.
What exactly does Level 1 require?
Level 1 can only be sold by a Responsible Supplier registered on EESS and must carry the RCM. Requirements: (1) Responsible Supplier registered; (2) a declaration that all supplied equipment meets relevant standards and is electrically safe; (3) evidence (manufacturer test reports, independent lab reports, valid Australian Certificate of Suitability) held and available to regulators within 10 business days; (4) evidence retained for 5 years from the date the equipment type was last imported/manufactured; (5) equipment registration is voluntary (it improves searchability), but Responsible Supplier registration is mandatory; (6) RCM mark. Level 1 is not "no requirements"—it is registration + declaration + evidence + 5-year records + label.
Acceptance checks: RS registration; declaration; test reports/CoS; 10 business days; 5-year retention; equipment registration (voluntary); RCM. Common gaps: no RS registration; no declaration; missing evidence; cannot provide within 10 days; records under 5 years; treating equipment registration as mandatory; no RCM.
| Requirement | What to do | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS registration | Responsible Supplier registered | EESS record | Not registered |
| Declaration | Standards/electrical safety | Declaration | None |
| Evidence | Test reports/CoS | Reports | Missing |
| 10 business days | Provide on regulator request | Process/records | Cannot provide |
| 5 years | From last import/manufacture | Archive | Insufficient |
| RCM | AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 | Nameplate | Missing |
Level 1 requirements follow the EESS Level 1 page/legislation; equipment registration is voluntary but RS registration is mandatory.
How should the Level 2 Compliance Folder be accepted?
Level 2 must be registered by the Responsible Supplier and carry the RCM, and must have a Compliance Folder: documents proving conformity/electrical safety (test reports, standards, key components, nameplate, instructions, etc.), kept current for the life of the registration, available to regulators within 10 business days, and retained for 5 years after the registration ends. It can be electronic or kept on the EESS database. Registration can be 1/2/5 years and attracts a fee; the equipment number is usually E + 10 digits. Level 2 cannot be registered as Level 1. The Compliance Folder is not a "customer PDF"; it is the regulator-verifiable evidence pack.
Acceptance checks: mandatory registration; Compliance Folder; contents; 10 business days; updates during registration; 5 years after end; fee; equipment number; RCM. Common gaps: no folder; test report only; not updated; cannot provide within 10 days; not retained after end; registered as Level 1; number/model mismatch.
| Item | What to confirm | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Mandatory/equipment number | EESS record | Registered as Level 1 |
| Compliance Folder | Contents/version/standards | Folder | None |
| 10 business days | Provide on request | Process | Cannot provide |
| Update | Current for registration | Version record | Not updated |
| Retention | 5 years after end | Archive | Insufficient |
| RCM | AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 | Nameplate | Missing |
Level 2 requirements follow the EESS Level 2 page/legislation; Compliance Folder contents follow the applicable standards.
How should the Level 3 CoC and registration be accepted?
Level 3 high-risk equipment must be registered by the Responsible Supplier, carry the RCM, and hold a valid and current Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by an EESS-recognised certifier and listed in the National Register (EESS Platform). The supplier must also provide a Level 3 Electrical Equipment Declaration confirming the CoC is valid, the equipment meets standards/is electrically safe, and the declarant is the Australian/New Zealand manufacturer or importer. Registration can be 1/2/5 years but cannot exceed the CoC expiry; if the CoC expires, registration expires; renew the CoC/new certificate to renew registration. A fee applies. Level 3 cannot be registered as Level 1/2.
Acceptance checks: CoC; certifier; National Register; declaration; registration term; CoC expiry; renewal; RCM; fee. Common gaps: no CoC; expired CoC; registration longer than CoC; unrecognised certifier; CoC model not covered; declarant not the AU/NZ manufacturer/importer; registered as Level 1/2.
| Item | What to confirm | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoC | Valid/current/model coverage | Certificate | None/expired |
| Certifier | EESS-recognised | Certificate/platform | Not recognised |
| National Register | CoC listed | Platform record | Not listed |
| Registration term | ≤ CoC expiry | EESS record | Exceeds |
| Declaration | AU/NZ manufacturer/importer | Declaration | Wrong role |
| RCM | AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 | Nameplate | Missing |
Level 3 requirements follow the EESS Level 3 page/legislation; CoC/registration follow the certificate and platform records.
Who is the Responsible Supplier? Can a Chinese factory be one?
The EESS Responsible Supplier is usually the Australian or New Zealand manufacturer or importer: registered on EESS, with an Authorised Officer, declarations, evidence/Compliance Folder/CoC, and market responsibility. A Chinese factory is usually the overseas manufacturer supporting the AU/NZ importer (Responsible Supplier) with testing, technical files, CoC/Compliance Folder and labels; it cannot simply act as the Responsible Supplier. EESS explicitly does not permit an "agent" to act as an intermediary for using the RCM; if using an importer/local entity, confirm the roles under the EESS rules. Direct-to-consumer sales without a local importer need the Responsible Supplier/local entity arrangement confirmed first.
Acceptance checks: RS identity; AU/NZ manufacturer/importer; Authorised Officer; declaration; registration; agent role; direct-sales model. Common gaps: Chinese factory calls itself RS; agent registration; no Authorised Officer; wrong declarant; missing importer; direct sales without a local entity.
| Role/scenario | Who is responsible | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ importer | Responsible Supplier | EESS registration | Not registered |
| AU/NZ manufacturer | Responsible Supplier | EESS registration | Wrong role |
| Chinese factory | Overseas manufacturer/support | Contract/documents | Self-appointed RS |
| Authorised Officer | Appointed by RS | Appointment | None |
| Agent | Not permitted by EESS | — | Uses an agent |
RS/agent rules follow EESS; direct-sales/local-entity arrangements need EESS/professional advice.
How should the RCM mark and ACMA be separated?
The RCM is a trade mark owned jointly by the electrical regulators and ACMA, representing compliance with both EESS and ACMA labelling requirements; AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 set the location/size rules. In-scope EESS equipment may not be sold without the RCM per AS/NZS 4417.1/.2. ACMA covers EMC, radiocommunications, telecommunications and EME; suppliers required to label under an ACMA labelling notice must also register as a Responsible Supplier on the EESS database (ACMA-only registration is free, check only the ACMA acknowledgement, and no product details can be entered). ACMA's "levels" do not directly correspond to EESS Level 1/2/3; do not mix them, and do not treat RCM as EESS-only.
Acceptance checks: RCM ownership/rules; AS/NZS 4417.1/.2; ACMA scope; ACMA-only registration; free; level mismatch; label size/location. Common gaps: RCM as EESS-only; no ACMA registration; entering product details for ACMA-only; treating ACMA level as EESS; wrong label size; agent using RCM.
| Item | What to confirm | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCM ownership | Regulators + ACMA | EESS explanation | EESS-only |
| AS/NZS 4417 | Location/size/rules | Standard/nameplate | Wrong size |
| ACMA | EMC/radio/telecom/EME | ACMA records | Not registered |
| ACMA-only | Free/only acknowledgement | Registration | Product details/fee |
| Level mapping | ACMA ≠ EESS | Rules | Mixed |
| Agent | Not permitted by EESS | — | Uses agent |
RCM/ACMA rules follow EESS/ACMA and the latest AS/NZS 4417; EESS and ACMA levels do not directly correspond.
Which RCM documents will customers/importers ask for?
Common: EESS Responsible Supplier registration/equipment number; Level 1 declaration/test reports/CoS; Level 2 Compliance Folder/declaration; Level 3 CoC/certifier/National Register record/Level 3 declaration; RCM nameplate photo; applicable standards/test reports; key components/nameplate/instructions; ACMA registration/label (if applicable); change/version records. Documents must match the model and be versioned; customer-specific documents go under NDA, not on the public website. Level 1 has no mandatory equipment registration number (only if voluntarily registered); do not fabricate it. Level 3 CoC must be verifiable/listed on the platform.
Acceptance checks: document list; level; registration; CoC/folder; RCM; ACMA; model; version; customer acceptance. Common gaps: only CE; fabricated Level 1 number; Level 2 no folder; Level 3 CoC not found; RCM label mismatch; ACMA missing; model not covered.
| Document | What to prepare | Evidence | Common gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS registration | Responsible Supplier/equipment number | EESS record | Missing |
| Level 1 | Declaration/testing/CoS | Reports/declaration | Fabricated number |
| Level 2 | Compliance Folder/declaration | Folder | None |
| Level 3 | CoC/declaration/platform | Certificate/record | Not found |
| RCM/ACMA | Label/registration | Nameplate/record | Missing/mismatch |
The document list is editorial; specifics follow EESS/ACMA, AS/NZS 4417 and the customer contract.
How should the website RCM/EESS page be written?
Suggested content: (1) applicable products/models/whether in-scope; (2) Level 1/2/3; (3) Responsible Supplier/importer role; (4) registration (Level 1 equipment registration voluntary; Level 2/3 mandatory); (5) Level 2 Compliance Folder/Level 3 CoC; (6) RCM mark/AS/NZS 4417; (7) ACMA/EMC/radio; (8) customer document request/NDA; (9) changes/versions; (10) contact/version/update date. The public page explains rules/process/document types; specific registration numbers/CoC/Compliance Folder/customer models are provided per permission. Do not write "all products RCM certified/customs clearance/sales guaranteed".
Separate "RCM mark" (compliance mark), "EESS registration" (Responsible Supplier/equipment), "Level 3 CoC" (third-party certificate) and "ACMA registration/label" (EMC/radio); use consistent English terms (RCM, EESS, Responsible Supplier, Level 1/2/3, Certificate of Conformity, Compliance Folder, ACMA), and state the check date.
| Section | What to write | Evidence | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products/scope | Models/whether in-scope | List | RCM for everything |
| Levels | Level 1/2/3 | AS/NZS 4417.2 | Wrong level |
| RS | AU/NZ manufacturer/importer | EESS registration | Factory self-appointed |
| Registration | Level 1 voluntary/Level 2/3 mandatory | Equipment number | Mixed |
| Folder/CoC | Level 2 folder/Level 3 CoC | Document/certificate | Missing |
| RCM | AS/NZS 4417.1/.2 | Nameplate | Treated as certificate |
| ACMA | EMC/radio/telecom | Registration/label | Merged with EESS |
This page structure is editorial; external statements must be truthful and verifiable, per EESS/ACMA and the customer contract.
What must not be written?
High-risk claims: "RCM certified/certificate" (RCM is a compliance mark, not a certificate); "all products RCM" (only in-scope); "Level 1/2/3 are the same" (different requirements); "Level 1 equipment registration is mandatory" (voluntary; RS registration mandatory); "Level 2 does not need a Compliance Folder" (mandatory); "Level 3 CoC can be expired" (registration cannot exceed CoC expiry); "EESS Level = ACMA Level" (not directly corresponding); "a Chinese factory can be Responsible Supplier directly" (usually AU/NZ manufacturer/importer); "an agent can be used" (EESS does not permit an agent); "RCM means sales/customs clearance guaranteed" (registration/evidence/CoC/label still apply); "ACMA registration costs a fee" (ACMA-only is free); "RCM size is arbitrary" (AS/NZS 4417.1/.2). These are inaccurate or confuse mark/registration/certificate/ACMA.
Safer wording: "Under EESS, this product is [in-scope/Level x]; the Responsible Supplier is [AU/NZ manufacturer/importer]; [RS registration/equipment registration/Compliance Folder/CoC] is complete; the RCM follows AS/NZS 4417.1/.2; ACMA/EMC follows ACMA rules; specifics follow EESS/ACMA and the latest standards." External promotion must also comply with advertising/fair-competition law; customer certificates/test data need authorisation/redaction.
| Wording | Problem | Suggested wording | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| "RCM certified" | Mark, not certificate | RCM mark/registration | EESS |
| "All products RCM" | Only in-scope | Per scope | EESS |
| "Levels are the same" | Different requirements | Level 1/2/3 | EESS |
| "Level 1 mandatory registration" | Equipment registration voluntary | RS registration + evidence | EESS |
| "Level 2 no folder" | Mandatory | Compliance Folder | EESS |
| "Expired CoC is fine" | Registration follows expiry | Valid CoC | EESS |
| "EESS = ACMA" | Levels not corresponding | Separate | EESS |
| "Agent can be used" | EESS prohibits | RS direct registration | EESS |
These red lines are editorial; whether a statement is non-compliant/false advertising is determined by regulators and the contract—not this article.
Go-live acceptance checklist
Ten checks: products/scope, level, Responsible Supplier, registration, Level 1 evidence, Level 2 folder, Level 3 CoC, RCM, ACMA, customer documents/page wording. Each needs an owner, evidence and review date. The pass condition is not "the page says RCM", but that a customer/importer can find the level, registration, CoC/folder, RCM and ACMA basis for the product.
Before go-live, run one real product through: determine in-scope → level → RS → registration/evidence/folder/CoC → RCM → ACMA → customer documents. Any step that fails is a gap in the page or compliance file.
| Check | Pass condition | Evidence | If it fails |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | In-scope/out | Spec/list | Add determination |
| Level | 1/2/3 | AS/NZS 4417.2 | Add level |
| RS | AU/NZ manufacturer/importer | Registration | Add role |
| Registration | Level 1 voluntary/2/3 mandatory | Equipment number | Add registration |
| Level 1 evidence | Declaration/testing/5 years | Reports | Add evidence |
| Level 2 folder | Complete/current/10 days | Folder | Add folder |
| Level 3 CoC | Valid/current/≤expiry | Certificate | Add CoC |
| RCM | AS/NZS 4417 | Nameplate | Fix label |
| ACMA | Registration/label | Record | Add ACMA |
| Wording/version | No "certified/sales guaranteed" | Page | Rewrite |
This checklist is editorial; specifics follow EESS/ACMA, AS/NZS 4417 and the latest guidance.
Who should read this, who should not, and what decisions does it support?
It suits regulatory, quality, sales and website teams at electronics/electrical, power supply/adapter, cable/plug, lighting/LED, appliance, battery, power tool and export manufacturers in Changzhou and nearby areas; also companies supplying Australian/New Zealand customers/importers and receiving RCM/EESS/ACMA requirements. It does not suit businesses that do not sell to Australia/NZ, products entirely outside EESS/ACMA, or teams wanting one page to replace testing/certification/legal advice.
Read it if an AU/NZ customer asks for RCM/CoC/Compliance Folder; the product is a power supply/cable/LED/appliance; you need a Level 1/2/3 determination; ACMA/EMC may stack; or the website says "RCM certified". Skip it if you write RCM for everything, do not distinguish levels, call the factory the Responsible Supplier, or use an agent. It supports self-review of scope/level, RS, registration, evidence/folder/CoC, RCM, ACMA and page wording.
FAQ
Is RCM a certification?
No. RCM is a compliance mark co-owned by the electrical regulators and ACMA, representing EESS electrical safety and ACMA labelling requirements; it is not a "RCM certificate". Level 3 needs a CoC, Level 2 a Compliance Folder, Level 1 a declaration/evidence; RCM is the pre-sale mark, not the certification itself.
What is the difference between Level 1/2/3?
Level 1 low/unknown risk: Responsible Supplier registration + declaration + evidence, equipment registration voluntary; Level 2 medium risk: RS registration + mandatory equipment registration + Compliance Folder + declaration; Level 3 high risk: RS registration + mandatory equipment registration + valid CoC + declaration. All three carry the RCM; Level 2/3 cannot be registered as Level 1.
Can a Chinese factory be the Responsible Supplier?
Usually not directly. The Responsible Supplier is the Australian/New Zealand manufacturer or importer; a Chinese factory usually supports the importer with testing/technical files/CoC/Compliance Folder/labels. EESS does not permit an "agent"; direct-to-consumer sales without a local importer require the local entity/RS arrangement to be confirmed first, per EESS/professional advice.
What is the Level 2 Compliance Folder?
It is the complete evidence pack proving the equipment meets the relevant standards/is electrically safe (test reports, standards, key components, nameplate, instructions, etc.), kept current for the registration, available to regulators within 10 business days, and retained for 5 years after registration ends. It can be electronic/on the EESS database; it is not just a customer PDF.
Are ACMA and EESS levels the same?
No. ACMA covers EMC/radio/telecommunications/EME with its own labelling notices and "levels"; EESS covers electrical safety with Level 1/2/3. ACMA also uses "responsible supplier", but its levels do not directly correspond to EESS levels; ACMA-only registration is free, check only the ACMA acknowledgement, and no product details can be entered.
Can the website say "RCM certified/sales guaranteed"?
Not recommended. Write "whether the product is in-scope, Level 1/2/3, Responsible Supplier, registration/Compliance Folder/CoC, RCM per AS/NZS 4417, ACMA separately"; do not write "all products RCM certified/customs clearance/sales guaranteed". The website is a rule explanation, not a certificate or sales commitment.
One-sentence takeaway
A Changzhou manufacturer's Australia RCM/EESS page is not about the words "RCM certified". It should turn in-scope, Level 1/2/3, Responsible Supplier, registration, Level 1 evidence/Level 2 Compliance Folder/Level 3 CoC, RCM mark and ACMA into a reviewable checklist—so a customer/importer can find the level, registration, certificate/folder and label for the product.
Method and limitations
This is a review of public rules and project practice, not an audit, certification, testing, customs or legal opinion on any company, product or compliance file. No undisclosed customer, product, test or certification data were used. Scope/levels, paths, documents, labels and acceptance items are editorial suggestions, not legal/certification conclusions. Specific in-scope/level, RS, registration, Compliance Folder, CoC, RCM, ACMA and labels depend on EESS/ACMA, AS/NZS 4417 and the latest guidance; rules/lists may change, so recheck before publication.
Sources and scope
Information is current to 2026-11-06. The following are EESS/ACMA official pages; their definitions, levels and guidance control.
- EESS, About the EESS: EESS. EESS framework, AU/NZ participating jurisdictions, household electrical equipment safety.
- EESS, In-Scope Electrical Equipment / Risk Levels: EESS. In-scope voltage/use, Level 1/2/3 definitions.
- EESS, Level 1 – Electrical Equipment: EESS. RS registration + declaration + evidence, 10 business days, 5 years, voluntary equipment registration, RCM.
- EESS, Level 2 – Electrical Equipment: EESS. Mandatory registration, Compliance Folder, 10 business days, 5 years after end, fees, RCM.
- EESS, Level 3 – Electrical Equipment: EESS. Valid CoC, recognised certifier, National Register, registration ≤ CoC expiry, declaration, RCM.
- EESS, The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) (General): EESS. RCM ownership, EESS+ACMA schemes, AS/NZS 4417.1/.2, pre-sale marking.
- EESS, ACMA Requirements – Use of RCM: EESS. ACMA scope, free ACMA-only registration, levels not corresponding, EESS does not permit an agent.