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

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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

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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

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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

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