What is the procedure for obtaining EMV approval?
EMVCo has published a bulletin on their Web site (www.emvco.com) in which they define the difference between minor and major changes. The rule states that a kernel that has been approved does not need to be retested and approved if minor changes are made. However, when major changes are made, a new round of testing and approval is required. The problem is that EMVCo has defined almost every type of change as major, requiring retesting in most cases when integration of a new application, kernel or bank is performed. EMVCo has also introduced a new test program that allows incremental testing of just the changes that have been made to the ICS options. Verifone intends to adopt this approval procedure in the near future.
