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Category Archives: CE marking
Fender Guitars and EU compliance, interesting read
In the interest of full disclosure, I own a Fender American Professional Telecaster, in butterscotch blonde of course, and a Fender Custom ’57 Champ Amp. I love Fender products. If it says “Fender” on it… I am usually considering the … Continue reading
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Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – The text and the harmonized EN standards
Complying with any EU CE marking Directive will require a trip to one of many European Commission websites to assist with the process. They are great sources of information, I have them bookmarked, and one or more are open on … Continue reading
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EN 60950-1 is still acceptable for EU compliance… for now.
We are starting to feel some effects of the upcoming replacement of EN 60950-1 by EN 62368-1. This is causing some confusion in the compliance world as well and we wanted to share a recent example that we were contacted … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, GPSR, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
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RoHS 3 and the new (EU)2015/863 Substances
Now that we have been under the ‘new’ EU RoHS for a few months I thought it would be a good time to write a brief article to cover some of the most commonly asked questions. What changed? RoHS 2011/65/EU … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged (EU)2015/863, 2015/863, RoHS, RoHS3
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On The Need For Translations
This is an often-asked question, “Do I need to translate the manual for the EU and what do I need to translate?” The answer is everything that is needed top assemble, safely operate, maintain, and eventually dispose of the equipment … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Tagged CE marking, EU declaration of conformity
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Important CE Marking Questions and Answers
Frequently at F2 Labs we get deep into various topics regarding CE marking and other compliance requirements. I can only imagine the sinking feeling that a manufacturer must feel when seeing this on a request for bid: CE marking required. … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, EMC Testing, General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC, GPSR, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Medical Devices Regulation (EU)2017/745, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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F2 sorts out Compliance Requirements for you
Manufacturers contact F2 Labs from around the world for assistance with EU regulations. While F2 Labs primarily focuses on electro-mechanical devices, including medical devices, we have also assisted many people with an understanding of what is legally required. An example … Continue reading
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Tagged CE marking, EN 60825-1, EN 62368-1, Regulation No (EC) 216/2008
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Ronin Revolution earns EC-Type Examination Certificate
Ronin Revolution Corporation worked with F2 Labs to evaluate and test the Ronin Lift for compliance with the relevant CE marking Directives required to sell their product in Europe. The Ronin Lift is a personal ascender used to lift people … Continue reading
Posted in Batteries, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, GPSR, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230
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CE marking – Equipment is stopped in French customs, what now?
The sales department at F2 Labs fields phone calls from primarily US manufacturers. We have heard every scenario imaginable as pertains CE marking, from, “What is CE marking? We are about to disassemble and crate our machine and noticed that CE … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, EU Battery Regulation (EU)2023/152, General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, GPSR, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230, Medical Devices Regulation (EU)2017/745, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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Guidance For Wire Colors in Machines in the EU
We help manufacturers every day with the task of CE marking their equipment for shipment to the EU. Very often we are asked questions by our customer’s engineering staff and one of the most common questions pertains to wire colors. … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, GPSR, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Regulation (EU)2023/1230, Medical Devices Regulation (EU)2017/745, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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