Tag Archives: CE Certification

Lasers, IEC/EN 60825-1, the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Peter Jolles

Laser devices sent to Europe are subject to specific safety requirements. Some of these requirements are applicable even if the rest of the device is seemingly innocuous. To start with, we will present a case where a device appears to … 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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