In a previous post, the UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced the delay of the UKCA marking to January 1st, 2023. BEIS has now granted an... read more →
On August 24th, 2021, the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced the delay of the UKCA marking until January 1st, 2023. This means, those products that... read more →
For manufacturers who are starting to implement the new hazard based IEC 62368-1 standard for their products, they may soon become aware that IEC/EN 62368-3 (an offshoot standard) is emerging... read more →
The European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR – 2017/745) will be replacing the existing Medical Device Directive (MDD) in May 2020. Compared to the MDD, the MDR has implemented stricter... read more →
To be competitive and stay compliant, Hi Tech Manufacturers must obtain Product Compliance Certifications (PCCs). As companies expand into international markets, the number of PCCs and associated requirements increase dramatically.... read more →
Information Technology and Audio/Video equipment manufacturers will need to prepare for this important transition. Products affected: Computing & networking products: servers, PCs, routers, power supplies, notebook & laptop computers, etc.... read more →
IEC 60065, Edition No. 8, Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety requirements, was published in June 2014, with a transition deadline of 17 November 2017 for the EU... read more →
If you are shipping Information Technology Equipment to Europe, it must comply with the new Amendment 2 (A2) version of the standard (EN 60950-1) effective July 2, 2016. In general,... read more →
Wireless products marketed in Europe must comply with the RED or R&TTE Directive. These directives not only mandate testing of the electromagnetic properties of a device, but also the safety... read more →
The European Commission announced an important new interpretation about the transition period from the R&TTED to the RED. During the transition period to the new RED (June 13, 2016 to... read more →