Category Archives: CE marking

Unregulated Certificates Warning and The Implications Under EU Law

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Clare Wolffe

Recently, the European Commission updated some of the guidance regarding the EMC, ATEX, and Low Voltage Directives (and others) to include a warning about unregulated certificates. The warning explains that voluntary certificates issued by certification bodies not designated as notified … Continue reading →

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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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Taming the EMC Beast: A Guide to Pre-Compliance Testing

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Keith Cooper

Ah, the thrilling world of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing! If you’ve ever dreamed of spending quality time with spectrum analyzers and line impedance stabilization networks (LISNs), you’re in for a treat. Let’s embark on a whimsical journey through the essentials … Continue reading →

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Prop 65 Alert: New Chemical Found in Plastics, Packaging and Paints

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Clare Wolffe

In January, a new chemical was added to the California Proposition 65 list. Vinyl Acetate was found to cause cancer and has been detected in food packaging, building materials, and contaminated air or soil. Let’s break this down: The list … Continue reading →

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So You Need a Field Evaluation?

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Keith Cooper

So, you’ve just had the pleasure of hearing from an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or an electrical inspector, and their message was something along the lines of: “You’ve failed your inspection!” or “Your equipment needs a ‘UL or CSA Certification!’” … Continue reading →

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How to Navigate California Proposition 65

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Clare Wolffe

Almost anything being sold in California may require a Proposition 65 warning. Proposition 65 is a California law titled the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. The law was put in place to protect consumers and notify them if … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down California’s New Proposition 65 Labeling Guidelines

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Clare Wolffe

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment published regulatory changes to the short-form warning label requirements in 2025. The changes will affect the short-form label requirements, including limitations on when they can be used, updates to the required language, and … Continue reading →

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CE Marking: Your Electronic Product’s Passport to Europe

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Keith Cooper

If electrical products had passports, the CE mark would be their golden ticket to travel freely across Europe. But unlike that dusty old passport you forgot to renew, CE marking isn’t just a stamp—it’s a declaration of compliance with essential … 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 →

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