Category Archives: Product Testing

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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CE Marking: Your Electronic Product’s Passport to Europe

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Keith Cooper

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 isn’t just a stamp—it’s a declaration of compliance with essential … Continue reading →

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Does Customs Really Check For RoHS in The EU?

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Peter Jolles

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 are for products stopped in customs before they enter the … Continue reading →

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What is an NRTL Field Label and What do I Need to Know About Them?

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Keith Cooper

If an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or electrical inspector has ever informed you that you have failed your inspection or that you require a “UL or CSA Certification” or that your equipment must be “UL/CSA Certified” or “UL/CSA Labeled” we … Continue reading →

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The FDA and Common Electromagnetic (EM) Emitters – What You Need to Know

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Keith Cooper

The FDA, per their Guidance Document published June 6, 2022, requires that medical device manufacturers be able to show that their product is immune to common Electromagnetic (EM) Emitters, such as RFID Readers, Near-field Communication (NFC) systems, metal detectors, Electronic … Continue reading →

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Reese’s Law – What You Need To Know

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Keith Cooper

Reese’s Law was signed by President Biden on August 16, 2022 and as of March 19, 2024 all products that incorporate button batteries or coin cell batteries must comply with UL certification 4200A as the safety standard for performance and … Continue reading →

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FDA Advises Medical Device Manufacturers to be Vigilant and Validate Data

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Keith Cooper

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently sent out an Open Letter to Industry to remind manufacturers of medical devices that they should always be vigilant in verifying the accuracy of third party testing data that they are using for … Continue reading →

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I Want to Send a Flatscreen Monitor to the EU, What Now?

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Keith Cooper

Navigating CE Compliance for entry into the EU can be daunting at times, because of the sheer number of regulations and Directives that may apply to your given product.  Without the help of a trusted testing partner (seriously, contact us … Continue reading →

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Pacemakers and Electric Cars

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Keith Cooper

Over the past decade, we have seen an explosion of popularity with various green technologies, and at the forefront of that are electric vehicles and the charging stations that keep them going.  A new study questioned whether individuals who wear … Continue reading →

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ESD and Electric Vehicles (EVs) – New Challenges

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Keith Cooper

Electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to evolve, grow, and become more commonplace. Changes and an increase in popularity will continue, especially with the insertion of ethernet technology for data communication in those systems. ESD protection is extremely important; especially in … Continue reading →

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