1. ITU Deliverables and Guidelines on C&I
ITU-UNIDO Forum on Sustainable Conformity Assessment for Asia-Pacific Region
(Yangon City, Republic of Union of Myanmar November 2013)
ITU Deliverables and Guidelines on C&I
Riccardo Passerini
Head Telecommunication Technologies and Network Development, ITU-BDT

2. Guidelines on C&I C&I Regimes:
Conformity Assessment of ICT equipment
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
MRA
Principles:
-Efficiency and Effectiveness
-Partnership and collaboration
-Mutual Benefit
-Regional
Development
Guidance on:
- Development
- Implementation
- Management
Assessment Study
Conformity Testing
ITU Assistance
Establishing Test Labs in Different Regions
Feasibility Study

3. C&I Guidelines
Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012)
Feasibility Study for the establishment of a Conformance Testing Centre (2013)
Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment (2013)
Assessment Study and Guidelines on establishing C&I Regimes in Developing Countries (2013). * Complete Guidelines in 2014

4. 1. Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions
Guideline here

5. 1. Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions
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 labs
Best international practices
Status in the regions and needs
Funding and Training Sources
Criteria to establish Accreditation Bodies and Test Labs (International Telecommunications Testing Centres -ITTCs)
Economics and Cost Implications for ITTCs
Roadmap for ITTC rollout
.- Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012). These guidelines include: the process required for building testing labs; a site analysis (e.g. existing testing labs, knowhow); collaboration mechanisms; best practices; reference standards and ITU Recommendations.

6. Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions (cont.)
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

7. Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions (cont.)
Recommendations
Members to:
advise the ITU of interoperability problems
establish market access requirements (regulators)
assess legislation and regulations
prioritize 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

8. Guidelines for Establishing Test Labs in different Regions (cont.)
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.

9. 2. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (under publication)
Terms of Reference here

10. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre
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)

11. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
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 the establishment of a conformity Testing Centre (2013). This feasibility study describes environments, procedures and methodologies to be adopted to establish, manage and maintain a testing center covering different kind of conformity and interoperability testing areas. Different Type Approval Testing domains (e.g. electromagnetics, safety, fixed and mobile networks, broadcast) will be considered. The feasibility study will address all necessary aspects: i) Implementation; ii) Functional Model of Type Approval Institution; iii) Sustainability of operations; iv) Pricing policies; v) Proposal of the Organization Scheme; vi) Technical requirements for Type Approval Laboratories; vii) Staff requirements; viii) Project Implementation Recommendations; and ix) Investment costs estimation (summary).

12. 2. Feasibility Study Steps to an ISO 17025 Compliant Test Lab
ISO 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

13. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
Typical Organization Chart of a Testing Lab:

14. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
Testing laboratory infrastructures:
Area of competence
Specific Absorption Rate lab
User experience lab
Broadband access lab
Mobile value added services lab
Electrical safety & protection lab
Electroacoustic lab
Electromagnetic compatibility lab
Radio & Signalling lab
Powering efficiency lab
Quality of material lab
Personal area network lab
Fixed Test plant
Mobile Test plant
- Feasibility Study for the establishment of a conformity Testing Centre (2013). This feasibility study describes environments, procedures and methodologies to be adopted to establish, manage and maintain a testing center covering different kind of conformity and interoperability testing areas. Different Type Approval Testing domains (e.g. electromagnetics, safety, fixed and mobile networks, broadcast) will be considered. The feasibility study will address all necessary aspects: i) Implementation; ii) Functional Model of Type Approval Institution; iii) Sustainability of operations; iv) Pricing policies; v) Proposal of the Organization Scheme; vi) Technical requirements for Type Approval Laboratories; vii) Staff requirements; viii) Project Implementation Recommendations; and ix) Investment costs estimation (summary).

15. Feasibility Study for building a Conformance Testing Centre (cont.)
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)
- Feasibility Study for the establishment of a conformity Testing Centre (2013). This feasibility study describes environments, procedures and methodologies to be adopted to establish, manage and maintain a testing center covering different kind of conformity and interoperability testing areas. Different Type Approval Testing domains (e.g. electromagnetics, safety, fixed and mobile networks, broadcast) will be considered. The feasibility study will address all necessary aspects: i) Implementation; ii) Functional Model of Type Approval Institution; iii) Sustainability of operations; iv) Pricing policies; v) Proposal of the Organization Scheme; vi) Technical requirements for Type Approval Laboratories; vii) Staff requirements; viii) Project Implementation Recommendations; and ix) Investment costs estimation (summary).

16. Overview 2
EMC: Typical set-up for table top equipment for radiated immunity tests
- Feasibility Study for the establishment of a conformity Testing Centre (2013). This feasibility study describes environments, procedures and methodologies to be adopted to establish, manage and maintain a testing center covering different kind of conformity and interoperability testing areas. Different Type Approval Testing domains (e.g. electromagnetics, safety, fixed and mobile networks, broadcast) will be considered. The feasibility study will address all necessary aspects: i) Implementation; ii) Functional Model of Type Approval Institution; iii) Sustainability of operations; iv) Pricing policies; v) Proposal of the Organization Scheme; vi) Technical requirements for Type Approval Laboratories; vii) Staff requirements; viii) Project Implementation Recommendations; and ix) Investment costs estimation (summary).

17. 3. Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment
Guidelines here

18. 3. Guidelines for MRAs
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
.- Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012). These guidelines include: the process required for building - Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment (2013). These guidelines aim at promoting the understanding and establishment of MRA, known as efficient tools to promote regional integration. Through the share and efficient use of Conformance 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. The terms of reference are available on line.

19. Guidelines for MRAs (cont.)
Topics:
Benefits
Types of MRA
Attributes
Development
Implementation
Management
Consultation and Training
Stakeholders
Procedures for contesting the competence of conformity assessment bodies
A typical MRA operation
Recommendation
.- Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012). These guidelines include: the process required for building - Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment (2013). These guidelines aim at promoting the understanding and establishment of MRA, known as efficient tools to promote regional integration. Through the share and efficient use of Conformance 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. The terms of reference are available on line.

20. Guidelines for MRAs (cont.)
Agreement x Arrangement
A 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 developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012). These guidelines include: the process required for building - Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment (2013). These guidelines aim at promoting the understanding and establishment of MRA, known as efficient tools to promote regional integration. Through the share and efficient use of Conformance 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. The terms of reference are available on line.

21. 3. Guidelines for (MRAs)
.- Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012). These guidelines include: the process required for building - Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of mutual recognition arrangements/agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment (2013). These guidelines aim at promoting the understanding and establishment of MRA, known as efficient tools to promote regional integration. Through the share and efficient use of Conformance 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. The terms of reference are available on line.

22. 4. Assessment Studies and Guidelines on establishing C&I Regimes
Assessment Study here
Short version of the Guidelines here

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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

26. Assessment Studies (cont.)
Roadmap
Conformity 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

27. Assessment Studies (cont.)
General C&I Regime Scenarios
Scenario
Regulatory
Accreditation
Laboratories
Certification 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
(17025)
Yes, at least in one country (17065)
Unified Regime
Steering Committee to harmonize standards
Any country

28. 4.1 Assessment Studies for SADC Region
Calendar 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

29. 4.2 Procedures for Establishing Conformity Assessment Regimes
Typical procedures:
Query for new products to be homologated (accepted)
‎Import procedures for testing proposals
Reference Standards for conformity testing
Issuing and validating the Type Approval Certificate
‎Homologation (acceptance)
Suspension and Withdrawal of the Homologation Certificate
‎Performing the Tests and Test Reports acceptance
‎Conformity Assessment Management System
Monitoring, Enforcement, Counterfeit, Sanctions and Post-Market Surveillance
- Guidelines for establishing and Defining conformity and Interoperability Regimes for Developing Countries (2014). They will be made available soon through the ITU web (summary) and will be made available during the concerned ITU events on C&I.

30. Procedures for Establishing Conformity Assessment Regimes (cont.)
Flowchart: possible procedures and interrelationships occurring
in a conformity assessment process for ICT equipment:
Certification Body
Applicant
Laboratory 1
Regulatory Authority 2
query
samples
Test Report
Documentation + Certificate of Conformity
Homologation 4 3
Market

31. Procedures for Establishing Conformity Assessment Regimes (cont.)
Example: Regulatory Authority

32. Head Telecommunication Technologies and Network Development
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Riccardo Passerini
Head Telecommunication Technologies and Network Development
ITU-BDT