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Monthly Archives: April 2025
Unregulated Certificates Warning and The Implications Under EU Law
Recently, the European Commission updated some of the guidance regarding the EMC, ATEX, and Low Voltage Directives (and others) to include a warning about unregulated certificates. The warning explains that voluntary certificates issued by certification bodies not designated as notified … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Tagged ATEX, CE, CE mark, CE marking, EMC, EMC compliance, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
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Is Machinery in Scope of the RoHS Directive?
“My machine is industrial machinery, do I have to comply with RoHS for CE marking?” We are frequently asked this question. The answer is – yes, unless you fall into one of the exclusions available from the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, International Testing, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230, Medical Devices Regulation (EU)2017/745, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Product Testing, Prop 65, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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Taming the EMC Beast: A Guide to Pre-Compliance Testing
Ah, the thrilling world of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing! If you’ve ever dreamed of spending quality time with spectrum analyzers and line impedance stabilization networks (LISNs), you’re in for a treat. Let’s embark on a whimsical journey through the essentials … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking
Tagged EMC compliance, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
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Prop 65 Alert: New Chemical Found in Plastics, Packaging and Paints
In January, a new chemical was added to the California Proposition 65 list. Vinyl Acetate was found to cause cancer and has been detected in food packaging, building materials, and contaminated air or soil. Let’s break this down: The list … Continue reading
Posted in Prop 65, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged California Proposition 65, Prop 65, Prop 65 List
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