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Tag Archives: ce mark
Last updated: April 6, 2026
Why Pre Compliance Testing Is Critical Before FCC, CE, and UL Certification
It’s a familiar situation. A team goes into a certification test expecting a pass. Instead, they leave with a failure, a high unexpected cost, and a delayed launch. In most cases, the issue is not carelessness. It’s a misunderstanding of … Continue reading
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Tagged fcc, ul, reliability testing, ce mark, product testing, electronic compliance requirements
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EU Compliance in 2025: CE Test Reports Aren’t Enough [Feat. Roberth Jonsson of 24HourAR]
CE test reports alone don’t make you compliant in the EU or UK. In this episode, Sofeast CEO and host Renaud is joined by Roberth Jonsson Co-Founder of 24HourAR, to unpack who is legally the “manufacturer,” when you need a … Continue reading
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Tagged europe, eu regulations, ce mark, importing into the eu, compliance
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Why Smart Devices Fail CE RED or FCC Testing & How to Prevent It
For many companies developing smart devices, passing CE RED or FCC Testing based on their requirements is one of the last steps before products can legally be sold in Europe or the USA. Unfortunately, too many projects hit a wall … Continue reading
CE Compliance for Manufacturing in Asia: A Beginner’s Guide
Suppose you’re planning to manufacture a product in Asia and sell it in the European Union (EU). In that case, it’s crucial to understand CE compliance for manufacturing in Asia and the role of CE marking, even if you’ve never … Continue reading
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Tagged certifications, eu regulations, ce mark, importing into the eu, product compliance
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Kitchen Electrical Appliances: Tips for UL & CE Certification
Bringing a kitchen electrical appliance to market, even in small volumes, can feel daunting when you consider safety regulations, CE marking, and the potential costs of testing. But if your appliance is relatively simple, and if you make strategic choices … Continue reading
How to Comply with CE and UKCA? [Podcast]
Renaud and Adrian discuss CE and UKCA compliance. These are EU and British regulations for product safety, health, and environmental requirements. If you sell products in these markets you’ll need to add the CE or UKCA mark to them, so … Continue reading
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Tagged ukca mark, eu regulations, ce mark, product compliance
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EU MDR Update: How To Get a New Medical Device Certified? [Flow Charts]
If you are developing a new medical device for sale in the EU, the EU MDR update affects you as you must now get it certified to the EU MDR regulation. But what is the path to get it certified? … Continue reading
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Tagged medical device classes, ce mark, importing into the eu, eu mdr, medical devices, medical supplies
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EU MDR Changes: Are You Selling a Medical Device, and What Class Is It?
If you make, import, or distribute products that end up on the European Union market, and if your products may be categorised as medical, you need to be very clear about that. As we discussed recently, the companies involved in … Continue reading
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Tagged medical device classes, ce mark, importing into the eu, eu mdr, medical devices, product compliance, product safety
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