Yearly Archives: 2016

CE marking and the China Export mark

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Peter Jolles

There are two commonly used markings on equipment that are very similar in appearance but mean different things. The CE marking is a European compliance marking and indicates compliance to all applicable European CE marking Directives (like the Machinery Directive … Continue reading →

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LED lighting and FCC requirements

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Peter Jolles

Manufacturers of LED lighting sometimes assume that they are subject to FCC Part 18 requirements for lighting since LED’s are lights. Apparently this approach is so widespread that on June 17, 2016 the FCC posted clarification online that most LED … Continue reading →

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The EMC Directive and “Fixed Installations”

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Peter Jolles

A common discussion point with manufacturers is the notion of the “fixed installation”. Probably mostly due to recital (36) in the beginning of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU: Fixed installations are clearly defined in Article 3 (1.) (3.) of the EMC … Continue reading →

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RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU – Equipment for Research and Development

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Peter Jolles

The understanding of many CE marking Directives is enhanced oftentimes by comparing a specific product to the recitals, articles, and annexes of the Directive and a detailed reading of the accompanying guidance document that is usually available to read alongside … Continue reading →

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The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS markings, and the CE marking

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Peter Jolles

The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, or ‘RoHS2’ as it is sometimes called, is a CE marking Directive and is a European law. The various RoHS markings seen on different pieces of equipment are illegal and have no legal meaning or standing. … Continue reading →

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Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Article 1 (2) (k)

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Peter Jolles

Previously we discussed some of the legal questions about compliance to either the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC or the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. This one question has led to many discussions at F2. Usually it starts with, “well, does a cooling … Continue reading →

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Machinery Directive or the Low Voltage Directive… which one?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Peter Jolles

The Machinery Directive and the Low Voltage Directive: how do I know which one? The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU can both be applied to certain machines or equipment. The Machinery Directive excludes the Low Voltage … Continue reading →

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CE marking and the requirement for translations

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Peter Jolles

Your compliance requirements for export to the EU do not stop with putting the CE marking on your equipment. Depending upon the applicable CE marking Directives that are relevant to your equipment, you may be required to prepare or be … Continue reading →

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