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Batch Control: Ensuring Quality Through Systematic Testing
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
20 March 2025
Batch control is an essential element to ensure consistent product quality, especially in sectors where...
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FCC Permissive Change: Optimizing Wireless Device Updates
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
26 February 2025
In the context of wireless communications, the FCC Permissive Change represents a strategic solution for companies that want to make minor changes to...
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UKCA Certification: A Technical Analysis for Industry
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
24 January 2025
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) certification is the British mark introduced following Brexit to regulate the placing on the market of products...
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EAC Certification: Complete Technical Guide
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
9 December 2024
EAC (Eurasian Conformity) certification is a mark of conformity for products intended for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. This mark indicates...
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CE Marking of Products Sold on Amazon
With reference to the CE Marking of products placed on the market, attention to market rules is increasingly sharp and...
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Home and Professional Coffee Machines: Innovation, Technology and Certification
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
25 September 2024
Coffee machines, both domestic and professional, have become essential devices in many environments, from bars to home kitchens....
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Sleep Quality Monitoring: Products and Certification
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
28 August 2024
Sleep quality is a crucial aspect of human well-being, influencing physical and mental health. With the advent of...
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Automated Domestic Greenhouses: Technology and Certification
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
24 July 2024
Automated home greenhouses represent an emerging frontier in the field of urban agriculture and gardening. Combining advanced technology and practicality,...
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The Automated Kitchens of the Future: Innovation and Technology for the Smart Home
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
3 July 2024
Technological evolution is revolutionizing every aspect of our daily lives, and kitchens are no exception. The automated kitchens of...
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Electronic Design, Prototyping and Product Certification in Italy: An Integrated Approach
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
13 June 2024
Electronic design is an ever-evolving industry that requires a high level of technical expertise and innovation. In...
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CE certification for access control systems: requirements and procedures
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
24 April 2024
CE certification is a fundamental requirement to market access control systems on the European market. This certification attests...
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The EN 60529 standard is the certification of products for the protection against the ingress of solid and liquid bodies
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
26 March 2024
The EN 60529 standard, also known as the IP (Ingress Protection) standard, is a technical standard that establishes the...
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EN 300 328 and wireless product certification: Ensuring compliance and interoperability
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
19 February 2024
The EN 300 328 standard is an essential technical standard for wireless products, which establishes the compatibility requirements...
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Security test of fingerprint readers for access control: protection of biometric data
Alessandra (Sicom Testing)
25 January 2024
Fingerprint readers have become a popular solution for access control systems, offering secure identification and...
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Energy performance tests for household appliances: reduce environmental impact and save energy
admin
13 December 2023
Energy performance testing for household appliances plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability and reducing the impact...
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Certification of microcontroller-based automation systems: the importance of testing and the certification process
admin
22 November 2023
Microcontroller-based automation systems are increasingly widespread in various industrial sectors, offering significant advantages in terms...
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Compliance testing for wireless products: ensuring security and interoperability
admin
25 October 2023
Products that include radio modules, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular devices and many others, are increasingly popular in...
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Products not subject to CE marking: good practices for safety and compliance
admin
5 September 2023
The CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for many products sold and marketed in the European Union (EU). However, there are…
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Resistance and reliability tests for electronic products: ensuring durability over time
admin
24 July 2023
Electronic products have become an essential part of our lives, and we rely on them to perform many tasks...
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The CE marking of meters and sensors for professional sport
admin
27 June 2023
The exponential growth of technologies related to sports sensors opens new frontiers in the study of professional sports activity. From this...
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Safety Gate: the rapid alert system for non-food products
admin
29 May 2023
The Safety Gate (formerly called Rapid Alert System, RAPEX) is an information exchange system of the European Community in...
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Motorized shutters: CE marking, standards and safety
admin
26 April 2023
The home automation sector which concerns the "living" aspects of modern homes is extremely varied from a product point of view....
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Malfunctioning products and counter-verification of certification tests
admin
22 March 2023
In the life of a product, even after it has been placed on the market, problems related to operation may occur, very often when the...
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Electronic devices for the Army and Police between CE marking and safety
admin
21 February 2023
Defense electronics - and in general military electronics and those dedicated to police bodies - are...
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Quality tests on electrical and electronic products for large-scale retail trade
admin
27 January 2023
In production chains for large-scale retail trade, it is essential to implement preventive actions that allow us to know in detail...
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High tech hydromassage and saunas: the CE marking to market them
Home saunas and hydromassage tubs are among the most popular furnishing products dedicated to well-being, today very...
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Compulsory cybersecurity for CE marking: rules and procedures
admin
29 November 2022
IT security is a necessary requirement for obtaining the CE marking for radio equipment, thanks to the provisions of the Commission...
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Stoves and boilers: CE marking and placing on the market
admin
31 October 2022
To be marketed legitimately and safely, stoves and boilers must obtain the CE marking which guarantees the consumer...
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Smartwatch between CE marking, regulations and growing market
Evolution of the classic wristwatch from an Internet of Things perspective, the smartwatch establishes itself as one of the products of...
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Human exposure to electromagnetic fields and SAR: tests, developments and regulations
admin
19 July 2022
Thanks to the ever-increasing diffusion of electrical and electronic equipment and new telecommunications technologies, the theme of the exhibition...
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Radio equipment: tests and procedures for correct placing on the market
admin
23 June 2022
Radio equipment manufacturers wishing to sell to the EU's 500 million consumers must proceed with the assessment of...
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Good practices for FCC and ISED certifications
admin
25 May 2022
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates all products containing radio transmitters - such as telecommunications equipment,...
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Bluetooth speakers: the CE marking for loudspeakers
admin
26 April 2022
Extremely popular devices in the field of home entertainment, Bluetooth speakers are able to combine a good degree of practicality...
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Machine evaluation: apply the three-step rule to ensure machine safety
admin
29 March 2022
Directive 2006/42/EC has the dual purpose of harmonizing the health and safety requirements applicable to machinery, guaranteeing...
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The medical device market in Italy and Europe: a constantly growing sector
admin
24 February 2022
The Italian and European medical device sector has grown steadily over the last decade, thanks to the ever-present demand...
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Ovens and danger warnings: regulatory developments
admin
18 January 2022
In the past it was very common to find - on microwave ovens or other types of ovens - a warning...
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Lighting systems: regulations, CE marking and eco-friendly design
The process that leads to the certification of lighting components is well punctuated by specific standards and directives. Let's talk for example...
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Air purifiers and sanitizers are not medical devices
admin
26 November 2021
As highlighted by the European document "Manual on Borderline and Classification in the Community Regulatory Framework for medical devices", purifiers...
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RoHS Directive: the chemical analysis of materials to obtain certification
admin
28 October 2021
In terms of restrictions on the use of dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), Directive 2011/65/EU - also called...
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FCC Regulations: Procedural Updates for Electronic and Radio Equipment
The Code of Federal Regulations – the Code of US Federal Regulations which contains, among other aspects, the regulations for...
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UKCA marking: how to proceed with UK compliance
By leaving the European Union, the United Kingdom has adopted new regulations to replace those of community legislation. One of...
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The value of pretesting in the production and marketing process
admin
29 June 2021
The need to verify the quality and safety of the products marketed, and their components, through laboratory tests...
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Video, audio and hobbies. Smart home automation and entertainment
admin
24 May 2021
The possibilities of use related to home automation are many and extremely varied; ranging from the guarantee of an excellent level of...
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The management of domestic life is in the name of home automation
admin
29 April 2021
The home automation sector is extremely varied from a product point of view. They range from devices related to the world of entertainment...
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Home security with home automation: possibilities and scenarios
A clearly expanding market sector, home automation is proposed as one of the most prosperous production sectors of the two-year period 2020-2021,...
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AG energy labeling: features and advantages
admin
23 February 2021
A valuable tool for consumers and companies for twenty-five years, EU energy labeling presents itself as an effective and clear guide to...
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The electric outboard motor between high performance and a growing market
admin
22 January 2021
In the world of pleasure boating - and especially among owners of small and medium-sized vessels -...
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Man down devices: safety for lone workers
Man down devices are a particular safety technology used for those workers who carry out their activities...
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Ozonizers for environmental sanitation: technologies and peculiarities
admin
24 October 2020
The sanitation and disinfection of public and private environments and means of transport are among the most sought after methodologies...
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Sicom Testing, 17 years of many achievements and new perspectives
admin
14 July 2020
An anniversary made of satisfaction, innovation and nascent projects is the one that sees Sicom Testing as protagonist in 2020, 17...
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Access Control and RFID: Overview and Future Market
admin
2 July 2020
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) Technology – thanks to the persistence of competitive costs and its growing penetration in various sectors...
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Sanitization of environments with UVC lamps: specificities and advantages
The technologies for sanitizing environments are among the most useful and sought after for the restart phase after...
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Dimmers for LED systems: techniques and characteristics
admin
25 June 2020
Thanks to the ever-increasing attention paid to the environment, pollution and energy saving, the use of LED technologies - in housing solutions,...
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Photovoltaic RFID tags: thanks to MIT the IoT is even smarter
admin
18 March 2020
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology plays a fundamental role in the most disparate fields, acting as a fruitful alternative to codes...
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LED strips in furniture: characteristics, evolution, advantages
admin
28 February 2020
In recent times, interior design and planning - be it housing solutions, private or public offices...
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From the park to sport, from school to nursery: RFIDs are increasingly effective in access control
admin
16 January 2020
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology confirms its leading position among IoT resources in the fields of access control, expanding...
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The harmonized standard EN 300 328
The EN 300 328 standard concerns the good use of the radio spectrum and regulates the placing on the market of fixed equipment...
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The harmonized standard EN 50360
admin
8 September 2019
The EN 50360 standard deals with the limit values for human exposure to electromagnetic fields that radio equipment used at...
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The harmonized standard EN 50121-3-2
The EN 50121-3-2 standard concerns the aspects of electromagnetic compatibility of equipment installed on board rail and tram vehicles. In it...
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The harmonized standard EN 60529
The EN 60529 standard describes a system for classifying the degree of protection provided by the enclosures of electrical equipment...
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Withdrawal of products from the market and sanctions: violation of the CE marking
As is known, CE certification is an indispensable element for the marketing of certain types of products on the European market....
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The Energy Labeling Directive
admin
16 July 2019
The European Energy Labeling Directive (Regulation (EU) 2017/1369) establishes a framework that applies to energy-related products placed...
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The Ecodesign Directive (ErP)
admin
16 July 2019
The European Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP) establishes a regulatory framework for placing energy-related equipment on the market...
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The Machinery Directive (MD)
admin
16 July 2019
The European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (MD) constitutes the regulatory basis for the harmonization of essential safety requirements for...
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LED technology: advantages and uses in lighting
admin
17 June 2019
LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting technologies continue to benefit from widespread diffusion on the national and international market, in...
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The Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
admin
29 May 2019
The European Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the European market....
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The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council – of 26 February 2014 – harmonizes the laws of the States...
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The Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council - dated 26 February 2014 and implemented in Italy by...
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Internet of Things and compliance: CE certification of IoT devices
Born from the combination of sensors and network communication of digital devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to establish itself as...
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Radio equipment: obligations and conditions for placing on the European market
admin
9 April 2019
The RED Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council - issued on 16 April 2014 and repealing the directive...
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Implementing the Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)
In order to be imported and marketed in the United States, radio frequency devices must obtain authorization by following the established procedures...
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Manufacturer, importer, distributor: roles and obligations for CE marking
CE certification is an essential element for the marketing of certain types of products on the European market. The CE mark...
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Collaboration agreement between Sicom and Udicer
admin
1 November 2018
Sicom Testing and Udicer/Nautitest collaborate to provide a testing and certification service for maritime equipment by combining their respective skills in a...
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The European Regulation 2017/745 on medical devices
The new Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, which came into force on 25 May 2017 and which repeals the previous Directive...
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Collaboration agreement between Sicom Testing and CATAS
admin
1 November 2018
Establishing collaboration between different laboratories is not always easy, let alone immediate. Often, in fact, it is competition that prevails...
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The importance of electromagnetic compatibility
admin
1 November 2018
Electromagnetic compatibility is an important topic in engineering and society today and is destined to become increasingly relevant...
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Trade in Europe of products from the United Kingdom
admin
21 March 2018
The European Commission has released a document regarding the consequences of Brexit on the trade in Europe of products from...
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The General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC
There are products, including many everyday objects, which are not subject to specific safety regulations....
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The safety of the furniture product: risk analysis
The conference entitled Product safety... was held at the Catas headquarters in San Giovanni al Natisone.
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The evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT)
The concept of "Internet of Things" (IoT) has spread exponentially over the last decade and is now an essential part of life...
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The compliance of wearable devices
admin
24 April 2017
In the context of the Internet of Things, one of the sectors that is spreading rapidly is that of wearable devices. It deals with...
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The Radio Directive 2014/53/EU
Sicom Testing is receiving many requests regarding the European Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU: here is a summary of the responses...
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Safety and Health at Work
admin
1 February 2017
Safety at work includes a series of measures aimed at protecting those who work in risky situations and...
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Induction battery chargers: how to certify them in Europe, USA and Canada
Induction battery chargers have entered the market a few years ago: the convenience of recharging your device without...
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From the first to the fifth generation, the past and future of telecommunications standards
admin
25 August 2015
The telecommunications era has made great strides and the technological evolution of the mobile network has allowed the emergence of new devices...
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SAR tests in the laboratory and verification of human exposure to radio frequencies
Wireless portable devices are now part of our daily habits and have almost become an extension of ourselves. We use...
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Harmonized standards and European directives for CE marking
What are harmonized technical standards? Harmonized standards are standards that describe how to verify the requirements...
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EUROPEAN provisions on the reissuance of test reports
admin
7 April 2015
As established in recent years, accredited testing laboratories cannot reissue test reports by changing the relevant information...
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US market and certification FCC
With 332 million buyers and an almost constant growth in consumption of electronic, electrical and radio equipment, the market...
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Ten points from the European Radio Equipment Directive
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29 September 2014
Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 On 22.05.2014 the Official Journal published...
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