Monthly Archives: August 2022

Complying with REACH & RoHS – and the Need for Continued Review

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Peter Jolles

We evaluate your device and keep it on autopilot, painlessly. The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU+(EU)2015/863 started life in 2002 as the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. It has changed over the years, adding substances and exemptions, and all affect the compliance of your … Continue reading →

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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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