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CE marking Labeling & Packaging

Affixing the CE Mark Logo correctly

CE marking is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU. What CE marking means, is that it indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. Before affixing the CE logo on the label of…

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Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT)

Cybersecurity for Consumer IoT Devices

Nowadays, smart devices can be found in almost every household. These devices usually collect, store and transmit data from the user in one way or another. These devices are by default not or insufficiently protected against hacks, data leaks, etc. That’s why ETSI developed the standard EN 303 645. It’s a new standard for cybersecurity…

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation Basics

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is defined as ‘any device to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards’. Previously the PPE Directive focused on manufacturers placing products onto the EU and EEA market, but the new Regulation covers the whole supply chain. This includes importers, distributors…

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CE marking

Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Basics

Many manufacturers have difficulties understanding the RED and its basics. In short we will give a short introduction on the RED that can help you understand and implement the RED. Scope of the RED Radio communication and also radio determination equipment Radio Receivers (including Sound and TV Broadcast receivers) Safety of humans, animals and property…

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CE marking

A risk assessment in accordance with Directive 2014/53/EU?

As the manufacturer needs to submit the technical documentation for the EU type examination (Annex III RED module B No. 3c) in order to market his product in the EU. The technical documentation must include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s). The risk assessment is required without exception, even if harmonised standards have…