SAA, short for the Standards Association of Australia, refers to certification granted based on Australian standards. It is commonly known as Australian Certification. Products listed in the mandatory category must obtain saa certification before being sold legally in Australia and New Zealand. These products must also display the certification number on the label.
There are two main types of SAA marks:
① Type Approval: Only the sample is reviewed.
② Standard Mark: Requires auditing of each manufacturing facility.
Australia and New Zealand have a system of standard unification and mutual certification recognition. SAA Approvals Pty Ltd, accredited under JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand), issues certification for electrical equipment that meets the safety standards of either country. Once certified in one country, products can be legally sold in the other.
① Mandatory Certification: Applies to around 62 categories of regulated electrical products. These products must obtain SAA certification and display the certificate number on the product.
② Voluntary Certification: For non-regulated products. Although certification is not mandatory, the safety responsibility falls on the manufacturer or seller. Voluntary certification can still be pursued.
You can apply for SAA certification in the following ways:
① Using a cb certificate and Reportwith Australian deviations.
② Using an IEC Standard Reportalong with additional tests for Australian deviations.
③ Direct Applicationwithout a CB certificate or IEC report — simple and straightforward.
Examples of products that require mandatory certification include:
① Appliance connectors
② Arc welding machines
③ Bayonet lamp holders and adapters
④ Electric carpets and toasters
⑤ Clothes dryers
⑥ Control or regulation devices
⑦ Portable kitchen equipment
⑧ Extension socket outlets
⑨ Cord switches
⑩ Decorative lighting fixtures
⑪ Dishwashers
⑫ Edison screw lamp holders
⑬ Electric fans
⑭ Circuit boosters
⑮ Heated blankets
⑯ Floor polishers and scrubbers
⑰ Fluorescent lamp ballasts and starters
⑱ Hair care devices
⑲ Hedge trimmers
⑳ Immersion heaters
21 Insect killers
22 Portable lamps
23 Irons
24 Kitchen machines
25 Lawn care equipment
26 Liquid heaters
27 Moveable lamps and spotlights
28 Massagers
29 Microwave ovens
30 Miniature circuit breakers
31 Plugs and sockets
32 Power chargers
33 LED modules
34 Projectors
35 Cooktops
36 Range hoods
37 Shavers and hair clippers
38 Refrigerators and freezers
39 Residual current devices
40 Indoor space heaters
41 Sewing machines
42 Electric soldering irons
43 Flexible power cords
44 Pool and spa equipment
45 Television receivers
46 Therapy lamps
47 Electric drills
48 Sanders and polishers
49 Circular saws
50 Planers and grinders
51 Chainsaws
52 Vacuum cleaners
53 Wall switches
54 Washing machines
55 Waterbed heaters
56 Water heaters
These include products not listed under the regulated categories, such as commercial kitchen appliances. Although not legally required, voluntary certification is recommended to ensure safety and market competitiveness.
SAA certification standards typically follow Australia/New Zealand joint standards, prefixed with AS/NZS. These are closely aligned with IEC standardsbut may include national deviations.
1. AS/NZS 60950– Safety requirements for information technology products
2. AS/NZS 60065– Safety requirements for audio and video equipment
3. AS/NZS 60598.1– General safety requirements for luminaires
4. AS/NZS 60598.2.x– Safety for specific types of luminaires
5. AS/NZS 61347.1– Safety of lamp control gear (general)
6. AS/NZS 61347.2.x– Safety of specific lamp control gear
7. AS/NZS 60335.1– General safety for household appliances
8. AS/NZS 60335.2.x– Safety for specific types of appliances
These standards are used to ensure compliance and safety in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
The standard process for obtaining SAA certification includes:
1. Submit the Application Formalong with required documents
2. Send Sample for Testing
3. Rectify the Productif it fails testing
4. Receive Test Report
5. Submit Report for Official Review
6. Receive Certificationonce approved
To apply for certification, prepare the following:
① Application Form
② Authorization Letter
③ Test Report
④ Product User Manual
Processing Time: Usually takes 10–15 working days
SAA certificates are valid for a maximum of 5 years. In cases where the product standard changes or the product is classified as high-risk (e.g., hair straighteners), the validity period can be shortened upon request.
If there is a serious violation of the terms and conditions during the certification process, either the certificate holder or SAA Approvalshas the authority to cancel the certificate.
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