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China Certification Authority CNCA Announces Important Changes to CCC Regulations

The latest announcement by Chinese Certification Authority CNCA has a significant impact on many automotive suppliers and car manufacturers. Several products were removed from the list of products that require compulsory product certification. Other products must now obtain a CCC Self-Declaration.

Arson Under the Christmas Tree

A rural mountain cottage fire was initially ruled as an accidental Christmas tree fire. The insurance company’s Special Investigation Unit discovered information that prompted further fire scene investigation. The scene investigation resulted in evidence that the fire was likely intentionally set.

A Tsunami of Regulatory Changes is Coming

Medical device veteran Jon Speer breaks down the latest changes in the medical device regulatory landscape, both in Europe and the U.S.

The Future of the IEC 60601 Series: An Update

This article discusses where we are currently with the IEC 60601 series of standards and where we are headed for the next round of amendments (2020 - 2022). Further down the line is the development of the next full edition of the IEC 60601 Series (targeting around 2024 publication).

Technology Developments and the Risk of Product Liability

The risks of product liability sometime affect technological developments in hardware and software used to make products. They can stifle innovation and make some advancements seem too risky. How does the law view these products and what can be done to evaluate and reduce these risks.
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Product Markings and Labels

Product markings and labels provide information about the product, installation, and use. The markings and labels can also provide warnings to avoid hazardous energy transfer to a body part. The product safety aspects of markings for identification, ratings, functions, connections, and warnings are described.

The EU Radio Equipment Directive: What Are a Manufacturer’s Obligations?

The EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) places various obligations upon manufacturers of in-scope equipment. Some of these obligations are the same as those found in the Low Voltage and EMC Directives, but others are unique to the RED and can be complex and relatively demanding to comply with. This article identifies and discusses those obligations while suggesting that manufacturers need to continually monitor developments in legislation and standardization.

Hazardous Substance Restrictions …And Why They Are Restricted

The use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on human health and the environment is a concern world-wide. This paper looks at substances and substance restrictions, why they are restricted, and how they affect the safe use and disposal of electrical, toy, and medical products.

Regulatory Compliance Labeling and Symbols

Between WEEE, RoHS, REACH and other environmental directives, regulatory compliance labels for handling and disposing of certain products is less intuitive than it seems.

The Implementation of SEMI E176

This article provides practical guidance on the implementation of the SEMI E176 standard for managing EMI in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and device handling such as printed circuit board assembly.
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