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Tag Archives: RoHS compliance
RoHS 2011/65/EU and a Tale of Three Guitars
The world has many good guitar manufacturers but it is commonly accepted that the very best guitars are made in the United States. Few guitar players will dispute that. In the world of acoustic guitars there are three ‘big’ manufacturers … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Consulting, Product Testing, REACH, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged CE marking, RoHS compliance, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
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RoHS 2011/65/EU and Machinery
F2 Labs assists many manufacturers, internationally, with CE marking requirements. Regarding CE marking, primarily we test and evaluate electro-mechanical equipment for compliance with electrical safety, machinery safety, EMC and radio, medical device, and hazardous location requirements. However, when a manufacturer … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, Consulting, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Medical Devices Regulation (EU)2017/745, Product Testing, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged CE, CE mark, CE marking, EN 50581:2012, EU declaration of conformity, RoHS, RoHS 2, RoHS 2011/65/EU, RoHS compliance, WEEE, WEEE 2012/19/EU
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CE marking and the Technical File
Manufacturers who send equipment into the EU are required to send a CE compliant product in most cases. This means that if you are making an electromechanical device, chances are that you will need to comply with at least one, … Continue reading
Posted in ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, CE marking, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Medical Devices Regulation (EU)2017/745, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Product Testing, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged ATEX 2014/34/EU, CE, CE marking, EMC 2014/30/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, EN 61326-1, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RED 2014/53/EU, RoHS, RoHS 2011/65/EU, RoHS compliance, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, Technical File
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New RoHS restrictions, substances added to Annex II
There is a change on the horizon for manufacturers used to complying with RoHS based on the restriction of the six substances indicated in RoHS 2011/65/EU (Annex II): Lead (0.1%) Mercury (0.1%) Cadmium (0.01%) Hexavalent chromium (0.1%) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged CE marking, Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863, REACH, REACH 1907/2006, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS, RoHS 2011/65/EU, RoHS compliance, WEEE, WEEE 2012/19/EU, WEEE compliance
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The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS markings, and the CE marking
The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, or ‘RoHS2’ as it is sometimes called, is a CE marking Directive and is a European law. The various RoHS markings seen on different pieces of equipment are illegal and have no legal meaning or standing. … Continue reading
Posted in CE marking, Product Testing, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Tagged CE marking, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS, RoHS 2011/65/EU, RoHS compliance, RoHS symbol, waste electrical and electronic equipment, WEEE, WEEE 2012/19/EU, WEEE compliance, WEEE symbol
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