ITE EMC requirements in BRIC countries: EMC compliance in Brazil, Russia, India, and China

The growing and developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China are bringing a new group of consumers to global ITE companies. Given the acronym of BRIC, all of these countries are at similar stages in the growth of a larger number of middle class residents that are demanding access to the latest technology as well as an improved information infrastructure environment. Each has their own unique regulatory compliance environment, shaped by the culture, as well as the existing governmental agencies and bureaucracies that pre-date the invention of the personal computer. In this paper we will identify and discuss the EMC regulatory agencies, EMC compliance standards, typical agency submittal requirements for ITE, and some valuable tips on how to have a successful certification project in these four countries with expanding customer bases.