Category Archives: International Testing

Is My Specially Designed Equipment in the Scope of RoHS?

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Peter Jolles

We assist clients with their CE marking obligations daily at F2 Labs. This often means that we get into the weeds of the Directives to advise what they have to do and the stuff they do not have to do. … Continue reading →

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We Offer CE Marking Training For Your Organization

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Peter Jolles

F2 Labs offers onsite, and occasionally remote, CE marking Training for your company. Recently, I conducted our CE marking Training for a client of ours in the U.S. As I always do, I looked at everyone at the beginning and … Continue reading →

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Is Machinery in Scope of the RoHS Directive?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Peter Jolles

“My machine is industrial machinery, do I have to comply with RoHS for CE marking?” We are frequently asked this question. The answer is – yes, unless you fall into one of the exclusions available from the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. … Continue reading →

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Changes to the Korean EMC standard KS C 9814-1

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Keith Cooper

On May 31, 2022, a new version of KS C 9814-1 was issued and is applicable to products that fall in the category of household appliances, electric tools, and other similar apparatus.  Examples of equipment that fall in this category … Continue reading →

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What Now?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Keith Cooper

A comprehensive guide into the listing standards that are required after testing to compliance marks. Continue reading →

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