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Category Archives: CE marking
The EMC Directive and “Fixed Installations”
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
Posted in CE marking, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Tagged CE, CE marking, EMC, EMC 2004/108/EC, EMC 2014/30/EU, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
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RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU – Equipment for Research and Development
The understanding of many CE marking Directives is enhanced oftentimes by comparing a specific product to the recitals, articles, and annexes of the Directive and a detailed reading of the accompanying guidance document that is usually available to read alongside … Continue reading
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Tagged CE, CE Certification, CE consultation, CE marking, CE product testing, RoHS, RoHS 2, RoHS 2011/65/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, Testing laboratory
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The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Correct Markings to Indicate Compliance
The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, or ‘RoHS2’ as it is sometimes called, is a CE marking Directive and is a European law. The various RoHS markings seen on different pieces of equipment are illegal and have no legal meaning or standing. … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Product Testing, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged CE marking, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS, RoHS 2011/65/EU, RoHS compliance, RoHS symbol, waste electrical and electronic equipment, WEEE, WEEE 2012/19/EU, WEEE compliance, WEEE symbol
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Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Article 1 (2) (k)
Previously we discussed some of the legal questions about compliance to either the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC or the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. This one question has led to many discussions at F2. Usually it starts with, “well, does a cooling … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Product Testing
Tagged CE, CE marking, Essential Health and Safety Requirements, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, LVD 2006/95/EC, LVD 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, MD 2006/42/EC, MD Annex I
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Machinery Directive or the Low Voltage Directive… which one?
The Machinery Directive and the Low Voltage Directive: how do I know which one? The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU can both be applied to certain machines or equipment. The Machinery Directive excludes the Low Voltage … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Tagged CE, CE marking, EN 12100, EN 60204-1, EN 61010-1, EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN ISO 13849-1:2008, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, LVD 2006/95/EC, LVD 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, MD 2006/42/EC
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CE marking and the Requirement for Native Language Translations
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
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged CE, CE marking, EMC 2004/108/EC, EMC 2014/30/EU, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, LVD 2006/95/EC, LVD 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, PED, PED 2014/68/EU, PED 97/23/EU, Pressure Equipment, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EU
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