Pump Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Pumps imported or imported for use in the United States are subject to various compliance requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at the Energy Conservation Program, FCC requirements contained in 49 CFR Part 15, and other requirements that are relevant to pumps in the United States.

In addition, we explain why product safety standards, such as UL 778, are relevant when manufacturing or importing pumps.

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Air Purifier Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Air Purifier Regulations in the United States

Air purifiers manufactured or imported to the United States must comply with different US federal and state-level regulations. In this guide, we take a closer look at regulations like FCC 49 CFR Part 15, the Energy Conservation Program, CPSIA, and other requirements that are relevant to air purifiers in the United States.

In addition, we also explain why product standards, such as UL 867, are relevant when importing or manufacturing air purifiers.

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Air Purifier Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Air Purifier Regulations in the European Union

Air purifiers manufactured or imported to the EU are subject to various regulations and directives. In this guide, we take a closer look at the EMC Directive, Low Voltage Directive, and other compliance requirements relevant to air purifiers in the European Union.

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FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC): A Practical Guide

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Certain electronic products imported or manufactured in the United States must undergo a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) procedure, which also requires a compliance information statement.

The SDoC procedure covers most unintentional radiators. That is, products that do not have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless functions. In this guide, we address frequently asked questions regarding the SDoC procedure, the SDoC compliance information statement, and other related topics.
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Electronics Labelling Requirements in the European Union

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Electronics Labelling Requirements in the European Union

Electronic products sold in the European Union are subject to various product regulations and directives, which in turn set labelling requirements. In this guide, we list several key EU electronics labelling requirements concerning compliance marks, traceability information, warnings, and more.
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EU Technical Documentation Requirements for Electronic Products

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EU Technical Documentation Requirements for Electronic Products
Technical documentation is generally required for electronics covered by one or more EU regulations or directives mandating CE marking. In this guide, we use technical documentation requirements listed in the Low Voltage Directive as a case study demonstrating how to create technical documentation for electronic and electrical products sold in the European Union.

We also address common questions about technical documentation for electronic products in the FAQ section.
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How to Create an EU Declaration of Conformity for Electronics

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Declaration of Conformity for electronics

This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity for electronic products. The example in this guide is based on Annex IV of the Low Voltage Directive. That said, the same principles apply to the Declaration of Conformity model structures found in many other regulations and directives applicable to electronics.
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How to CE mark an electronic product in 5 steps

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This practical step-by-step guide explains how to CE mark electronics. More specifically, the guide explains how to find applicable regulations and directives, identify harmonised standards, create labels and documentation, and manage lab testing.

Note that this guide is written from the perspective of a manufacturer, which also includes companies selling products under their brand. Further, this guide assumes that your product is not subject to notified body reviews.
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Smoke Detector Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Smoke Detector Regulations in the United States

Smoke defectors imported or manufactured for sale in the United States must comply with various safety standards and labelling requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at UL standards, NRTL Approvals, 47 CFR Part 15, and other compliance requirements relevant to smoke detectors in the US.

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