Re: Power Line Adaptors - Government's Response

In message <je4pu4lonfr8tbsra90ptuvn47d800lfg4@xxxxxxx>, Jim <jim@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes

You signed a petition asking the Prime Minister to
"Immediately ban powerline adaptors of the type currently
supplied by BT."

The Prime Minister's Office has responded to that petition
and you can view it here:

http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page19025

‹ Thank you for the E-petition demanding a ban on powerline
adaptors like the ones currently supplied by BT.

As with all electrical and electronic products sold in the UK,
Power Line Technology (PLT) equipment is required to meet the
relevant regulations before it can be placed on the market.
In particular, it must comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility
Regulations 2006 (the EMC Regulations) which are based on a European
Directive, and any person who places such products on the market
(usually the manufacturer or the importer) must ensure that the
products comply and apply the ‘CE’ mark.

The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
is responsible for the EMC Regulations. Enforcement powers are
delegated to local Trading Standards offices, and to Ofcom where
there is a radio spectrum protection or management issue. Ofcom
estimates there are around 500,000 pieces of PLT equipment in use in
the UK. Ofcom have received around 84 individual complaints of
interference attributed to PLT equipment. All of these complaints
are in the process of being investigated or have been successfully
resolved. Each complaint is investigated on its own merits. We do
not believe an outright ban of all powerline adaptors is justified.

It is often the case that electrical equipment that is used in the
home has to comply with the EMC regulations. Some of this equipment
has the capacity to cause interference to other radio communications
equipment in certain circumstances; this can be due to the manner in
which it is installed or operated.

Ofcom can provide advice and assistance to those who complain of
interference with radio communications equipment. Any individuals
who wish to report specific cases of interference that may be caused
by PLT apparatus, or any other source, should contact Ofcom’s Advisory
Team on 0300 123 3333 for further assistance. ›

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"The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)"

And here's me thinking EMC was Ofcom's job. BERR - another quango?


I got one too, so there are at least two of us who have nothing to worry about (if we are to believe what No 10 is telling us). And why shouldn't we believe them? After all, it's not as if they have ever deceived us before, is it?
--
Ian
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