Category Archives: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

The EU declaration of conformity

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Peter Jolles

A frequent source of confusion for exporters of products to the EU is the EU declaration of conformity. Many customers that we assist are vaguely familiar with the concept and the role of the “DoC”. The EU declaration of conformity … Continue reading →

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CE marking and the Technical File

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Peter Jolles

Manufacturers who send equipment into the EU are required to send a CE compliant product in most cases. This means that if you are making an electromechanical device, chances are that you will need to comply with at least one, … Continue reading →

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New RoHS restrictions, substances added to Annex II

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Peter Jolles

There is a change on the horizon for manufacturers used to complying with RoHS based on the restriction of the six substances indicated in RoHS 2011/65/EU (Annex II): Lead (0.1%) Mercury (0.1%) Cadmium (0.01%) Hexavalent chromium (0.1%) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) … Continue reading →

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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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RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU – Equipment for Research and Development

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Peter Jolles

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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The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS markings, and the CE marking

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Peter Jolles

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, while not illegal and possibly informative, have no legal … 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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