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Navigating CE Mark and RED Compliance: A Guide for Radio Equipment Manufacturers
The CE Mark is required for all devices sold in the European Union (EU). The CE Mark places the responsibility on manufacturers to ensure their products comply with all relevant EU legislation, including conducting conformity assessments, maintaining technical documentation, and ensuring ongoing compliance. The CE Mark is crucial for ensuring product safety, facilitating market access,... Read More
Standing The Test Of Time With HALT
Product reliability isn’t just an expectation, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re launching a cutting-edge electronic device, a mission-critical safety product, or a high-cost component, it’s critical that your design can stand the test of time and harsh environments. This is where Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) comes into play. According to industry reports, HALT testing... Read More
Public Notices
At MET Labs, product safety and integrity are at the core of everything we do. To ensure consumer safety and maintain trust in our certification process, we are committed to transparency regarding any misuse of the MET mark. Our public notices provide critical updates on counterfeit use of the MET mark, unauthorized claims of certification,... Read More
Navigating IoT Network Certification: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Market Readiness for PTCRB
Understanding PTCRB Certification for IoT Devices: A Step-by-Step Guide For manufacturers of IoT devices aiming to enter the North American market, obtaining IoT Network Certification (INC) through PTCRB is a critical step. This certification ensures that devices are compatible with global wireless networks, which is essential for carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. What is IoT... Read More
Why Every Manufacturer Should Consider Risk Assessments in Product Safety Testing
In the realm of product safety, adherence to standards has long been the cornerstone of ensuring consumer protection. Traditionally, these standards have been rooted in specific design, marking, labeling, and testing criteria, aiming for consistency and reliability across different products. However, a paradigm shift has occurred, ushering in a new era where Risk Assessments (RAs)... Read More
Navigating EMC Testing: A Helpful Primer
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing is crucial for ensuring that your electronic devices can operate as intended in their electromagnetic environment without causing or being affected by electromagnetic interference. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) occurs when an electronic device’s operation is disrupted by electromagnetic interference from an external source. The Basics of EMC Testing EMC testing is not... Read More
MIL-STD-810: Testing Standards for Robust Products
At Eurofins, we understand the Mission critical role that product testing plays in ensuring the reliability and performance of your products. That’s why we’re excited to introduce to you our MIL-STD-810 testing services, designed to help you meet the most rigorous environmental design requirements. The latest version of the standard is MIL-STD-810H Change Notice 1,... Read More
What is the UL508A Standard? Get UL 508a certification
UL 508A is the standard for the construction of Industrial Control Panels (ICPs). It provides guidelines on a variety of safety issues, such as component selection, calculation of short circuit ratings and proper wiring methods. The standard covers industrial control panel assemblies that may contain motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnects, circuit breakers, buttons, switches,... Read More
FAQ: Wireless Coexistence Testing for Medical Devices
FAQ: Wireless Coexistence Testing for Medical Devices What wireless technology that is used in the medical device can E&E test? Eurofins E &E developed a methodology to evaluate medical devices, depending on their wireless functions (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee), operating up to 7.2GHz ISM bands for the following wireless technology systems: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/j/p Long-Term Evolution (LTE,... Read More
Eurofins E&E North America Awarded Status of PTCRB Associate Test Laboratory for RSE of 5G FR1 by CTIA Certification Authority
Eurofins E&E North America Awarded Status of PTCRB Associate Test Laboratory for RSE of 5G FR1 by CTIA Certification Authority Santa Clara Testing Facility Now PTCRB Associate Laboratory Eurofins Electrical and Electronics (E&E) North America- part of the Eurofins global network of premier testing, inspection, and certification laboratories, has been awarded the status of... Read More
