Author Archives: Keith Cooper

FDA Reminds Manufacturers to Verify Third-Party Test Data

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Keith Cooper

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently sent out an Open Letter to Industry to remind manufacturers of medical devices that they should always be vigilant in verifying the accuracy of third party testing data that they are using for … Continue reading →

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Navigating CE Compliance – A Case Study

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Keith Cooper

Navigating CE Compliance for entry into the EU can be daunting at times, because of the sheer number of regulations and Directives that may apply to your given product.  Without the help of a trusted testing partner (seriously, contact us … Continue reading →

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Pacemakers and Electric Cars

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Keith Cooper

Over the past decade, we have seen an explosion of popularity with various green technologies, and at the forefront of that are electric vehicles and the charging stations that keep them going.  A new study questioned whether individuals who wear … Continue reading →

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ESD for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Keith Cooper

As electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to evolve and grow and become more commonplace, the insertion of ethernet technology for data communication in those systems will also continue to evolve.  As with any electric function, but especially in the case … Continue reading →

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WPT for EVs and the Effect on AM Radio Broadcasts

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Keith Cooper

As more and more electric vehicles (EVs) continue to be utilized both by the public and by government agencies to help reduce our carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse emissions, the infrastructure used to power these vehicles continues to grow. An … Continue reading →

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Use of UKCA Mark Postponed

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Keith Cooper

On November 14, 2022 the UK announced that use of the UKCA Mark (for Great Britain) is to be postponed an additional two years until December 31, 2024.  Previously, mandatory use of the mark and scheme was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Changes to KS C 9814-1 – EMC Updates

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Keith Cooper

On May 31, 2022, a new version of KS C 9814-1 was issued and is applicable to products that fall in the category of household appliances, electric tools, and other similar apparatus.  Examples of equipment that fall in this category … Continue reading →

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What Now?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Keith Cooper

A comprehensive guide into the listing standards that are required after testing to compliance marks. Continue reading →

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What is the CE Mark, and does my product need it?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Keith Cooper

The CE mark is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential requirements set out in European Directives. To use the CE mark on a product, the manufacturer must draw up an EU Declaration of … Continue reading →

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UL 60335-2-40/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Keith Cooper

For years, more niche product categories have suffered from not having harmonized testing standards.  What this means for manufacturers is more expensive and extensive regulatory exercises because the standards for the US, Canada, and the European Union are all different.  … Continue reading →

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