EMC standardization

The paper briefly touches upon the importance of the EU Directive on EMC and its impact on Indian industry and trade. The paper discusses standardization approach in EMC and reviews standardization efforts at international, regional and national level in the area of EMC. The paper highlights salient recommendations of the DOE committee on EMC recommending enactment of a suitable legislation in India. The Indian Standards on EMC are proposed to be the governing specifications for this purpose.