Category Archives: CE marking

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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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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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 – Not only for 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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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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