List of Products Covered by the Ecodesign Directive

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The EU Ecodesign Directive sets energy consumption requirements for a wide range of products, including lighting products, electronic displays, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, windows, and insulation materials. In this article, we explain what this means for various products covered by the Ecodesign Directive.

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List of Products Covered by RoHS: An Overview

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Products Covered by RoHS
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is applicable to essentially all electronic products sold in the European Union. In this article, we list electronic toys, speakers, earphones and other products that fall within the scope of RoHS.

What is RoHS

RoHS restricts heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in all electronic products sold in the European Union. Ensuring RoHS compliance requires that all electronic components, PCBs and solders are RoHS compliant.

Important information

  • RoHS compliant components are available worldwide, but compliance should not be taken for granted
  • RoHS compliance can be verified through third-party lab testing
  • CE marking is normally required for ‘RoHS products

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List of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Testing Companies: Our Top 10

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RED Testing

Planning to import or export WiFi, Bluetooth or other radio-enabled devices to the European Union? In this article, we list leading companies offering Radio Equipment Directive (RED) lab testing and product development consulting services in Europe and Asia.

Note: The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) replaced the R&TTE Directive

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RFID Product Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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RFID Products Regulations in the European Union

Planning to import or sell RFID products in the European Union? In this guide, we cover what importers, exporters, and manufacturers must know about the Radio Equipment Directive, RoHS, CE marking and more.

Mentioned products

  • RFID transportation cards
  • RFID locker/door cards
  • RFID tokens
  • RFID trackers
  • RFID transponders
  • RFID stickers

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List of Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Lab Testing Companies: Our Top 8

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LVD Testing Companies

Planning to import, export or manufacture electronic devices for the European Union market? Chances are that LVD compliance is mandatory, in which case lab testing is required to verify if your product is safe and fully LVD compliant.

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RFID Product Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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RFID Products Regulations in the United States

Planning to import or export RFID keycards, tokens, tags, stickers or other related products in the United States? In this guide, we list the essentials of FCC compliance, labeling and packaging requirements relevant when selling RFID products.

Mentioned Products

  • RFID keycards
  • RFID tokens
  • RFID stickers
  • RFID chips
  • RFID tags

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Bluetooth Speaker Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Bluetooth Speakers Safety Standards in the EU

Planing to import and sell Bluetooth speakers in the European Union? In this guide, we explain what you must know about RoHS, Radio Equipment Directive, REACH, EN Standards, DoC, CE marking and other relevant regulations applicable to Bluetooth speakers, and other wireless audio products.

Mentioned Products

  • Portable Bluetooth speakers
  • Wi-Fi Enabled Bluetooth speakers
  • Bluetooth hands-free speakers
  • Stereo headsets

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Bluetooth Speaker Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Bluetooth Speakers Safety Standards in the US

Planning to sell Bluetooth speakers on Amazon in the United States? In this article, we explain what Bluetooth speaker importers, exporters and cross-border sellers must know about FCC Part 15, UL standards, CA Prop 65, Packaging regulations and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Outdoor Bluetooth speakers
  • Indoor Bluetooth speakers
  • Bluetooth hands-free speakers
  • Bluetooth headsets

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Power Bank Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Planning to import and sell power banks for phones or other devices in the United States? In this guide, we explain what importers and Amazon sellers must know about FCC Part 15, UL standards, labeling requirements, and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • Power banks for cell phones
  • Power banks for laptops
  • Power banks for speakers
  • Power banks for tablets

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Power Bank Regulations and Standards in the EU: An Overview

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Power Banks Safety Standards in EU

Planning to sell power banks in the European Union? In this guide, we provide an overview of regulations, directives, certification, and testing requirements, applicable to power banks in the EU.

Mentioned Products

  • Power banks for cell phone
  • Power banks for laptops
  • Power banks for speakers
  • Power banks for tablets

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