Author Archives: Peter Jolles

Is Machinery in Scope of the RoHS Directive?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Peter Jolles

“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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ECHA Adds Five New Substances to SVHC List

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Peter Jolles

The European Chemical Agency, ECHA, added five new substances to the list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) overnight. The EU’s SVHC list expanded from 242 to 247 today. These are potentially dangerous substances that carry EU reporting responsibilities … Continue reading →

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Does Customs Really Check For RoHS in The EU?

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Peter Jolles

Yes. I get an email every week from the European Commission’s Safety Gate that lists some of the most dangerous products that were recently pulled from the market. These alerts are for products stopped in customs before they enter the … Continue reading →

Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Product Testing, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU | Comments Off on Does Customs Really Check For RoHS in The EU?

The Machinery Regulation(EU)2023/1230 vs. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – What Is New?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Peter Jolles

The Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230 was published in 2023 but does not formally replace the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC until 2027. F2 Labs performed a deep dive into the two EU regulations to figure out what is new, what is staying, and … Continue reading →

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Hazardous Location Evaluations – ‘Behind the Scenes’ Details about Intrinsic Safety

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Peter Jolles

Today, I read an email from our HazLoc engineering department that I think is extremely useful not only for F2 Labs personnel, but also for our clients who are working on what is required and how to comply. Your first … Continue reading →

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Helpful Guide if you are new to RoHS, REACH, WFD, & SCIP

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Peter Jolles

Last June I had a discussion with an F2 Labs customer about the confusion of RoHS and REACH, and that she did not have time to become an expert on either of those two regulations. She contracts us to maintain … Continue reading →

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Peter Jolles

In the emerging technology field of Automated Driving Systems (ADS), the European Union Commission has recently published requirements and rules to help manufacturers of these systems ensure the overall safety of automated vehicles. European Union Regulation 2022/1426 was published in … Continue reading →

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Complying with REACH & RoHS – and the Need for Continued Review

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Peter Jolles

We evaluate your device and keep it on autopilot, painlessly. The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU+(EU)2015/863 started life in 2002 as the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. It has changed over the years, adding substances and exemptions, and all affect the compliance of your … Continue reading →

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Installing New Pickups from Seymour Duncan

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Peter Jolles

A benefit of working at F2 Labs is that I get to see new and innovative products, straight from the bench of the inventor, and prior to general release. One of our customers, Seymour Duncan, submitted a device for us … Continue reading →

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New OSHA Requirements for Batteries in the US.

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Peter Jolles

F2 Labs sent a notification to most of our customers regarding some new requirements pertaining to battery cells and battery packs in listed products. What does this mean? It means that there are more stringent rules regarding batteries and this … Continue reading →

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