Category Archives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

CE markings, Ex markings, and other EU markings claiming product compliance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Peter Jolles

Manufacturers who build equipment for sale to customers in the European Union may spend a lot of time learning about and understanding the process that is required in order to sell their products with a CE marking on it. Placing … Continue reading →

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Harmonized EN standards, CE marking Directives and your European projects

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Peter Jolles

Silently and slowly – but inexorably… the Directives and standards we use for CE marking are updated, revised, and replaced – and we must account for them. They must be correct when referenced on your declarations of conformity and that … Continue reading →

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The Radio Equipment Directive and the Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Peter Jolles

I first read the new Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (aka the “RED”) in 2014 when it was published and noted its similarity to the other NLF Framework Directives as it pertains to the documentation compliance process and the conformity modules. … Continue reading →

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The Pressure Equipment Directive and machine builders

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Peter Jolles

The Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC was recast in 2014 and the new Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU replaced the old “PED” on July 19, 2016. This revision to the Pressure Equipment Directive was part of the New Legislative Framework and was part of … Continue reading →

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CE marking and the China Export mark

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Peter Jolles

There are two commonly used markings on equipment that are very similar in appearance but mean different things. The CE marking is a European compliance marking and indicates compliance to all applicable European CE marking Directives (like the Machinery Directive … Continue reading →

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The EMC Directive and “Fixed Installations”

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Peter Jolles

A common discussion point with manufacturers is the notion of the “fixed installation”. Probably mostly due to recital (36) in the beginning of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU: Fixed installations are clearly defined in Article 3 (1.) (3.) of the EMC … Continue reading →

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CE marking and the requirement for translations

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Peter Jolles

Your compliance requirements for export to the EU do not stop with putting the CE marking on your equipment. Depending upon the applicable CE marking Directives that are relevant to your equipment, you may be required to prepare or be … Continue reading →

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