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Category Archives: CE marking
The EU REACH Regulation and US manufacturers… here is what you need to know.
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?
A comprehensive guide into the listing standards that are required after testing to compliance marks. Continue reading
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Compliance for Electric Bicycles, E-Bikes, and the EU
Understanding e-bike compliance under the scope of the EU machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, and restriction of hazardous substances directives. Continue reading
What is the CE Mark, and does my product need it?
The CE mark is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential requirements set out in European Directives. To use the CE mark on a product, the manufacturer must draw up an EU Declaration of … Continue reading
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UL 60335-2-40/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40
For years, more niche product categories have suffered from not having harmonized testing standards. What this means for manufacturers is more expensive and extensive regulatory exercises because the standards for the US, Canada, and the European Union are all different. … Continue reading
FCC Part 15 Requirements for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Modules/Devices
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are technologies that allow our devices to be interconnected, whether that be wireless earbuds, cellular phones, hands-free sets for our cars, tablets, computers, etc. In the United States, products that contain Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi modules have two … Continue reading
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UKCA Updated Deadline
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown us all for a loop. Effects of the pandemic have been seen across many industries, supply chains, and more, including the extension of deadlines for product compliance regulations. In a statement on August 24th, 2021, … Continue reading
Authorized EU Representative Requirement for EU Shipments
I fielded a question from a prospective customer yesterday regarding the requirement for an Authorized Representative for EU shipments. We always refer to it as an Authorized EU Representative at F2 Labs to avoid confusion. The customer read an article … Continue reading
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UKCA mark and CE marking – September 2020 update from F2 Labs
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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F2 Labs customer receives US FDA approval for a device used in the battle against COVID-19
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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