Which laboratory tests should importers of jewelry be aware of, and how can a testing laboratory determine the origin of a gemstone? testxchange spoke with Andreas Stratmann, Managing Director of Gemmologisches Labor Berlin.
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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.
In the first part of our interview with Marlon Schrimpf, founder of Novelty Compliance, we talked about the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill. In the second part, we will now take a look at the state of the UKCA marking
RoHS compliance ensures that products do not contain any hazardous materials. It is important for the safety of human health and the environment. To comply with EU regulations, RoHS testing must be done.
Brexit is also affecting the marking requirements for products in the United Kingdom. An overview of the new UKCA marking.
What is the role of a Notified Body in the EU for testing products? Are testing labs and Notified Bodies the same entity?
Where can manufacturers and importers have their FFP2 respirators certified? And what can distributors do to check the quality of FFP2 mask shipments?
Which guidelines, standards, and tests are relevant for community masks?
How do you know whether the certificates provided by your trading partner are sufficient to sell face masks and other PPE in the EU?
Which testing labs can test medical protective equipment according to legal requirements?
What requirements must respirator masks and mouth/nose guards meet in order to be approved for sale in the EU?
