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Category Archives: REACH
Is Machinery in Scope of the RoHS Directive?
“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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Prop 65 Alert: New Chemical Found in Plastics, Packaging and Paints
In January, a new chemical was added to the California Proposition 65 list. Vinyl Acetate was found to cause cancer and has been detected in food packaging, building materials, and contaminated air or soil. Let’s break this down: The list … Continue reading
Posted in Prop 65, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged California Proposition 65, Prop 65, Prop 65 List
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How to Navigate California Proposition 65
Almost anything being sold in California may require a Proposition 65 warning. Proposition 65 is a California law titled the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. The law was put in place to protect consumers and notify them if … Continue reading
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CE Marking: Your Electronic Product’s Passport to Europe
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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ECHA Adds Five New Substances to SVHC List
The European Chemical Agency, ECHA, added five new substances to the list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) overnight. The EU’s SVHC list expanded from 242 to 247 today. These are potentially dangerous substances that carry EU reporting responsibilities … Continue reading
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Does Customs Really Check For RoHS in The EU?
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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I Want to Send a Flatscreen Monitor to the EU, What Now?
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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Enforcement of the UKCA Mark is Postponed
On November 14, 2022 the UK announced that use of the UKCA Mark (for Great Britain) is to be postponed an additional two years until December 31, 2024. Previously, mandatory use of the mark and scheme was supposed to be … Continue reading
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Complying with REACH & RoHS – and the Need for Continued Review
We evaluate your device and keep it on autopilot, painlessly. The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU+(EU)2015/863 started life in 2002 as the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. It has changed over the years, adding substances and exemptions, and all affect the compliance of your … Continue reading
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RoHS Compliance – Suggestions From a Pro
MY SUGGESTIONS AFTER REVIEWING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS F2 Labs assists our customers with compliance issues for many markets across the world. We test equipment in our labs for electrical and mechanical safety & EMC / radio compliance in our three … Continue reading
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