Trying to understand if your electronic product must comply with the Low Voltage Directive in the EU? In this guide, we list home appliances, AC adapters, LED lighting products, cables, and other products within the scope of LVD. We also share some examples of EN standards, relevant for each listed product. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Low Voltage Directive (LVD): An Overview
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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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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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Gloves Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
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Gloves are subject to a range of safety standards and substance regulations in the European Union. That said, the compliance requirements differ depending on the type of glove. In this guide, we explain what EU importers must know about the PPE directive, EN standards, CE marking and more.
Mentioned Products
- Working gloves
- Gardening gloves
- Dishwashing gloves
- Rubber gloves
- Leather gloves
- Protective gloves for chemical risks
- Protective gloves for mechanical risks
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Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview
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Product certificates are mandatory when importing a wide range of products to the European Union. In this article, we cover the basics of some of the most common European Union product certification documents, including relevant products, required information, and much more. Continue reading Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview
List of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Testing Companies: Our Top 10
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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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List of EMC Directive Testing Companies: Our Top 9 Picks
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Looking for an EMC directive testing company to test your electronic products before importing or exporting to the European Union? In this guide, we list 9 leading EMC directive testing companies based in Europe and Asia.
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RFID Product Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
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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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Phone Case Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
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About to import, export or manufacture phone cases for the EU market? In this guide, we cover chemicals and heavy metals regulations, labeling, packaging, and other requirements.
Mentioned Products
- iPhone cases
- Android phone cases
- Leather cases
- Plastic cases
- Aluminum cases
- Wooden/bamboo cases
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Bluetooth Speaker Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
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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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