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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Embracing the Future: The FDA’s Guidance on AI in Medical Devices As we enter an exciting era of technological advancement, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical devices stands
What exactly is the environmentally conscious design file? You need documentation/policies that show how you are addressing the requirements of that standard. You really should use the standard as guidance
