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Author Archives: Keith Cooper
FDA Advises Medical Device Manufacturers to be Vigilant and Validate Data
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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I Want to Send a Flatscreen Monitor to the EU, What Now?
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
Posted in CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, GPSR, GPSR (EU)2023/988, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Prop 65, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, REACH, UL 62368-1
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Pacemakers and Electric Cars
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 and Electric Vehicles (EVs) – New Challenges
Electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to evolve, grow, and become more commonplace. Changes and an increase in popularity will continue, especially with the insertion of ethernet technology for data communication in those systems. ESD protection is extremely important; especially in … Continue reading
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WPT for EVs and the Effect on AM Radio Broadcasts
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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Enforcement of the UKCA Mark is Postponed
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 the Korean EMC standard KS C 9814-1
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?
A comprehensive guide into the listing standards that are required after testing to compliance marks. Continue reading
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What is a CE marking? Does My Product Need One?
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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Harmonizing UL 60335-2-40/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 with EN 60335-2-40
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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