Category Archives: CE marking

Installing New Pickups from Seymour Duncan

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Peter Jolles

A benefit of working at F2 Labs is that I get to see new and innovative products, straight from the bench of the inventor, and prior to general release. One of our customers, Seymour Duncan, submitted a device for us … Continue reading →

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New OSHA Requirements for Batteries in the US.

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Peter Jolles

F2 Labs sent a notification to most of our customers regarding some new requirements pertaining to battery cells and battery packs in listed products. What does this mean? It means that there are more stringent rules regarding batteries and this … Continue reading →

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RoHS Compliance – Suggestions From a Pro

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Peter Jolles

MY SUGGESTIONS AFTER REVIEWING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS F2 Labs assists our customers with compliance issues for many markets across the world. We test equipment in our labs for electrical and mechanical safety & EMC / radio compliance in our three … Continue reading →

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The Machinery Directive – Not only for electric devices

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Peter Jolles

A lot of our efforts at F2 labs are spent determining the applicability of different regulations to our customers’ products. We help you find out what is applicable and then we suggest the best, fastest, and most cost-effective way to … Continue reading →

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The EU REACH Regulation and US manufacturers… here is what you need to know.

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Peter Jolles

F2 Labs assists manufacturers around the world with compliance obligations. Historically we have been an accredited test laboratory for electrical, electro-mechanical, EMC, and radio testing. We expanded to offer services to our customers for the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in … Continue reading →

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What Now?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Keith Cooper

A comprehensive guide into the listing standards that are required after testing to compliance marks. Continue reading →

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Compliance for Electric Bicycles, E-Bikes, and the EU

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Peter Jolles

Understanding e-bike compliance under the scope of the EU machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, and restriction of hazardous substances directives. Continue reading →

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What is the CE Mark, and does my product need it?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Keith Cooper

The CE mark is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential requirements set out in European Directives. To use the CE mark on a product, the manufacturer must draw up an EU Declaration of … Continue reading →

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UL 60335-2-40/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Keith Cooper

For years, more niche product categories have suffered from not having harmonized testing standards.  What this means for manufacturers is more expensive and extensive regulatory exercises because the standards for the US, Canada, and the European Union are all different.  … Continue reading →

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FCC Part 15 Requirements for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Modules/Devices

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Keith Cooper

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are technologies that allow our devices to be interconnected, whether that be wireless earbuds, cellular phones, hands-free sets for our cars, tablets, computers, etc.  In the United States, products that contain Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi modules have two … Continue reading →

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