Author Archives: Peter Jolles

RoHS Compliance – Suggestions From a Pro

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Peter Jolles

MY SUGGESTIONS AFTER REVIEWING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS F2 Labs assists our customers with compliance issues for many markets across the world. We test equipment in our labs for electrical and mechanical safety & EMC / radio compliance in our three … Continue reading →

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The Machinery Directive is applicable to many Non-Electric Devices

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Peter Jolles

A lot of our efforts at F2 labs are spent determining the applicability of different regulations to our customers’ products. We help you find out what is applicable and then we suggest the best, fastest, and most cost-effective way to … Continue reading →

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The EU REACH Regulation and US manufacturers… here is what you need to know.

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Peter Jolles

F2 Labs assists manufacturers around the world with compliance obligations. Historically we have been an accredited test laboratory for electrical, electro-mechanical, EMC, and radio testing. We expanded to offer services to our customers for the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in … Continue reading →

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Compliance for Electric Bicycles, E-Bikes, and the EU

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Peter Jolles

Understanding e-bike compliance under the scope of the EU machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, and restriction of hazardous substances directives. Continue reading →

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Great Britain’s UKCA mark – September 2020 Update

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Peter Jolles

We published an article about Brexit and its implications for CE marking back in February of this year. A link to that article is here. The UK government posted new guidance about this on September 1, 2020. The link to … Continue reading →

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FDA approval for a Respiratory Monitor used in COVID19 Treatment – Tested at F2 Labs

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Peter Jolles

It is safe to say that COVID-19 has affected everyone in the world. F2 Labs immediately joined the fight and offered pro-bono services to our customers who are working to alleviate the suffering caused by this terrible illness. “It was … Continue reading →

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RoHS 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863 – What is the difference?

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Peter Jolles

Understanding the requirements for compliance to RoHS 2011/65/EU is not difficult (and we can help you), but ignoring them can get your product stopped upon entry into the EU. RoHS stands for the “restriction of hazardous substances”. Initially, it restricted … Continue reading →

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NOTICE: We are offering PRO-BONO services – Can we help you?

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Peter Jolles

If you are producing a product that can help with this crisis and you’re in need of assistance with regulatory approvals, advice, guidance or testing, we are here and want to do our part to help the country during this … Continue reading →

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My product connects by USB, why do I need to comply with the Low Voltage Directive?

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Peter Jolles

The question in the title of this blog article is frequently asked by our customers. Let’s break it down. See the LVD 2014/35/EU, Article 1, para 2: The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU applies to products with a power input of … Continue reading →

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Rapid Alerts and RoHS in the European Union

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Peter Jolles

I get an email from RAPEX every Friday morning that details products stopped in customs in the EU for various issues. These are not all of the of the products stopped, just the most dangerous ones. RAPEX is an acronym … Continue reading →

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