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RCM Marking in Australia

A practical guide to RCM Marking for electronics sold in Australia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Electrical and electronic products supplied in Australia; Radio and EMC products

Authority

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Legal basis

ACMA EMC and radiocommunications requirements

Local representative

Yes — an Australian responsible supplier is required

Timeline

Before supplying the product in Australia

Cost

Testing and compliance fees vary

If you do not comply

Supply prohibition, recall, and enforcement action

Who needs this

Electrical and electronic products supplied in Australia
Radio and EMC products

Documents you need

Test reports
Supplier declaration of conformity
RCM label artwork

Compliance checklist

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Test reports
Supplier declaration of conformity
RCM label artwork

How to comply

Identify the applicable ACMA standards
Test the product
Prepare the supplier declaration
Apply the RCM mark

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: RCM Marking — Australia
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Legal basis: ACMA EMC and radiocommunications requirements

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports
  2. Supplier declaration of conformity
  3. RCM label artwork

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under RCM Marking in Australia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before supplying the product in Australia.

Testing and compliance fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

RCM mark applied without a declaration
Wrong standards tested
No Australian responsible supplier

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.