Category Archives: GPSR

EN 60950-1 is still acceptable for EU compliance… for now.

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Peter Jolles

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 →

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Important CE Marking Questions and Answers

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Peter Jolles

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 →

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F2 sorts out Compliance Requirements for you

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Peter Jolles

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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Ronin Revolution earns EC-Type Examination Certificate

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Peter Jolles

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 →

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CE marking – Equipment is stopped in French customs, what now?

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Peter Jolles

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 →

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Guidance For Wire Colors in Machines in the EU

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Peter Jolles

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 →

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