What are POPs, PCPs, and PFAS, and why has their use in products been restricted? What are common test methods to make sure that these substances do not exceed permissible levels?
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EU legislation limits the use of certain substances in products. What are some of the most important ones, in which products do they occur, and how to find a testing lab for such products?
If you plan to sell textile products in any market around the world, flammability testing is an important requirement. Which are the testing standards that you should know?
UN 38.3 is an important international standard for testing lithium-ion batteries. Which lab tests does the standard include to make sure that such batteries can be transported safely?
With the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, the UK takes on the issue of cybersecurity of IoT devices. We asked product compliance expert Marlon Schrimpf what this means for manufacturers and importers in the UK market.
Toy products ending up in the EU market must comply with the Toys Safety Directive. Therefore, it is important to learn about the possible consequences of non-compliance and how to resolve it.
What is SAR testing and why is it necessary? We give an overview on the testing that wireless devices must undergo to make sure their radiation does not exceed the permissible limits.
Which cybersecurity standards and directives are currently relevant in the EU? An overview.
Power tools have been a significant market for many decades, and the demand for laboratory testing to bring market-compliant products to market is high.
With the DIN EN IEC 62368-1 standard published in 2021, new safety standards apply to audio, video, information and communication technology. We present the standard and its differences compared to the predecessor standards.
Which guidelines, standards, and tests are relevant for community masks?
