Monthly Archives: October 2025

Why Does EMC Testing of a Medical Device to IEC 60601-1-2, AIM 7351731, and/or Common EM Emitters Testing Have to be Conducted in Both Charging and Battery Modes? (Even When the Device Is Basically Just Napping on the Charger)

If you’ve ever prepped a medical device for a regulatory review, such as an FDA 510K submission, you’ve probably hit that moment where you ask yourself: “Wait—why do we have to run the EMC tests, called out in IEC 60601-1-2, … Continue reading

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Is My Specially Designed Equipment in the Scope of RoHS?

We assist clients with their CE marking obligations daily at F2 Labs. This often means that we get into the weeds of the Directives to advise what they have to do and the stuff they do not have to do. … Continue reading

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Why ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Matters for Electrical Safety & EMC Testing | F2 Labs

Electrical safety and EMC testing might not sound thrilling at first (unless you dream in oscilloscopes), but these tests are what keep your devices safe, compliant, and reliable. The only problem? Those test results only mean something if the lab … Continue reading

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We Offer CE Marking Training For Your Organization

F2 Labs offers onsite, and occasionally remote, CE marking Training for your company. Recently, I conducted our CE marking Training for a client of ours in the U.S. As I always do, I looked at everyone at the beginning and … Continue reading

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