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Important for electrical safety: the EN IEC 62368 standard

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.

February 23, 2022 by testxchange

Test request checklist: How to save time when looking for a laboratory

Are you a manufacturer, purchaser or importer of products and need certificates, test reports or conformity assessments for market launch? Accredited testing laboratories can help you. We have compiled a small checklist for your test request to help

January 24, 2022

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics

Qi certification - everything you need to know about wireless charging certification

More and more mobile devices can be charged wirelessly thanks to the Qi standard. Here we explain what this is all about and how manufacturers obtain Qi certification.

November 10, 2021 by testxchange

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics

LPWA: The low-power, wide-area network technology

What does LPWA mean and what is the significance of LPWA technology for the Internet of Things (IoT)? An overview.

October 14, 2021 by testxchange

Zulassungen für funkgestützte Produkte mit Funkmodulen in Nordamerika und Europa

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics Market Access Approvals

Approvals for products with radio modules in Europe and North America

More and more products with wireless connectivity technology are being developed for both consumers and businesses. What do manufacturers need to consider when launching these products in the EU, the US and Canada?

October 7, 2021 by testxchange

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics CE Marking

Smart home product certification and approval

How to ensure that smart home devices with embedded wireless modules meet EU type-approval requirements? Here's an overview.

August 4, 2021 by testxchange

An overview on Chinese GB standards

To enter and grow in the Chinese market, testing and certification standards can be very important. An overview of Chinese GB standards.

July 2, 2021

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Electrical & Electronics CE Marking Market Access Approvals

European Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC): what you need to know

What is the European Ecodesign Directive and what is its significance in the EU's effort to protect the environment? Here is an overview.

June 11, 2021

UKCA Market Access Approvals

UKCA marking: how to adapt to new UK requirements

Brexit is also affecting the marking requirements for products in the United Kingdom. An overview of the new UKCA marking.

May 11, 2021 by testxchange

Electrical & Electronics CE Marking

Which directives apply to consumer electronics in the EU

What are the most relevant EU directives for consumer electronics? An overview.

April 19, 2021 by testxchange

CE Marking Protective Equipment Face Masks

Role of testing labs and Notified Bodies for PPE

What is the role of a Notified Body in the EU for testing products? Are testing labs and Notified Bodies the same entity?

March 31, 2021 by testxchange

Market Access Approvals Automotive Testing

CCC certification for the automotive industry

What should be considered when it comes to CCC certification of automobiles and automotive components? Which Chinese GB standards are relevant here?

February 3, 2021 by testxchange