Hexavalent Chromium Faces EU Ban Under New Regulatory Shift
ECHA has proposed a new EU-wide restriction to protect the public from the effects of hexavalent chromium, Cr(Vi). ECHA assessed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cracking the Code: How to Survive the FDA’s AI-Enabled Medical Device Guidance and Maintain Your Sanity
Buckle up, folks—our favorite regulatory sheriffs at the FDA have dropped another massive rulebook, this time titled “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device
CE Marking: Your Electronic Product’s Passport to Europe
If electrical products had passports, the CE mark would be their golden ticket to travel freely across Europe. But unlike
ECHA Adds Five New Substances to SVHC List
The European Chemical Agency, ECHA, added five new substances to the list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) overnight.