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Monthly Archives: March 2025
So You Need a Field Evaluation?
So, you’ve just had the pleasure of hearing from an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or an electrical inspector, and their message was something along the lines of: “You’ve failed your inspection!” or “Your equipment needs a ‘UL or CSA Certification!’” … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Field Label, SPE-1000, US Field Label
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How to Navigate California Proposition 65
Almost anything being sold in California may require a Proposition 65 warning. Proposition 65 is a California law titled the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. The law was put in place to protect consumers and notify them if … Continue reading
Posted in Prop 65, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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Breaking Down California’s New Proposition 65 Labeling Guidelines
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment published regulatory changes to the short-form warning label requirements in 2025. The changes will affect the short-form label requirements, including limitations on when they can be used, updates to the required language, and … Continue reading
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Tagged California Proposition 65, OEHHA, Prop 65, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
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The Wacky World of Exempted Devices: What You Don’t Need to Worry About
Ever wonder what kind of electronic devices the government just lets off the hook? No, it’s not your phone, though that would be nice, right? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a special list of devices that don’t need to … Continue reading
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