Placing products on the market in the European Union requires compliance with a strict body of legislation aimed at protecting health, public and private safety, as well as the environment and consumer interests. Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, which came into application on 16 July 2021, significantly strengthened the market surveillance framework, introducing ... Read more
Mobile devices have become a fundamental part of contemporary life, and with this widespread diffusion, the need to ensure that prolonged use of these devices does not pose health risks to users has emerged. The issue of safety related to exposure to electromagnetic fields is a key issue in product certification. Read more
The transportation of batteries and battery packs is governed by strict regulations, particularly UN38.3, which defines the safety requirements for the transportation of energy devices. To ensure compliance and prevent accidents, it is essential to subject these products to a series of thorough tests to verify their stability, resistance to... Read more
In the world of technological development and production, numerous myths circulate that portray product testing as a slow and costly activity, capable of slowing down production. However, the reality is quite different: a well-structured testing process represents a fundamental investment to guarantee quality and safety, reducing the risk of costly defects and recalls. … Read more
Sustainability has become a global priority today, increasingly regulating trade. The circular economy aims to optimize the use of resources and reduce waste. Durability and repairability tests become essential tools to evaluate the resistance of products and the ease with which they can be repaired or recycled, contributing … Read more
In an ever-changing industry, crisis prevention is a crucial element to ensure product safety and reliability. Recalls are costly and cause damage to the company image, making it essential to adopt accurate preventive tests. Preventive tests are designed to identify any anomalies and potential defects already in the … Read more
The EN 60529 standard, also known as the IP (Ingress Protection) standard, is a technical standard that establishes the protection requirements for the entry of solid and liquid bodies into electrical and electronic products. This standard is of fundamental importance to ensure the safety and reliability of devices, especially those used in harsh or exposed environments... Read more
Fingerprint readers have become a popular solution for access control systems, offering secure and convenient identification. Biometric data security is essential to ensure the protection of user identities. In this article, we will explore the security tests of fingerprint readers used in access control systems, including … Read more
The CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for many products sold and marketed in the European Union (EU). However, there are products that are excluded from the obligation to bear the CE marking according to the EU product directives. In this article, we will explore which products are not subject to CE marking, the product directives involved… Read more
Electronic products have become an essential part of our lives, and we rely on them to carry out many daily tasks. However, to ensure the durability and reliability of these products, it is essential to subject them to rigorous resistance and reliability tests. In this article, we will explore the importance of endurance and reliability testing for… Read more
The Safety Gate (formerly called Rapid Alert System, RAPEX) is a European Community information exchange system regarding dangerous non-food products. The Safety Gate enables the rapid exchange of information between EU Member States and the European Commission on dangerous non-food products that may put at risk… Read more
In the life of a product, even after it has been placed on the market, problems related to operation may arise, very often when the device is already in the hands of end users. Problems related to safety and functionality which, therefore, undermine the authority of the manufacturing (or distributing) company, putting its relationship of trust with the customer at risk. In the case of … Read more
Defense electronics - and in general military electronics and those dedicated to police bodies - is made up of complex electronic devices and systems, whose very high technological qualities are capable of protecting national security. These are more than sophisticated systems, dedicated to activities such as detection, communication, protection and... Read more
Directive 2006/42/EC has the dual purpose of harmonizing the health and safety requirements applicable to machinery, while ensuring the free circulation of the same within the EU market. As is known, the machine must be designed and built in such a way as to carry out its function without endangering those who use it. This principle… Read more
In the past it was very common to find - on microwave ovens or other types of ovens - a warning on the lid that indicated "Danger: hot surface". Over the years, this type of warning has almost disappeared, in relation to a restriction contained in the harmonized standard of the European Commission, which marked the update... Read more
The sanitation and disinfection of public and private environments and means of transport are among the most sought-after methods for containment of the health emergency resulting from the spread of COVID-19. The scenario of the most used technologies sees the primacy of those based on ozonation, ionization, photocatalysis, filtering which prove to be fundamental for reducing the transmission of ... Read more
The EN 50360 standard deals with the limit values for human exposure to electromagnetic fields that radio equipment used in contact with the ear must respect in their normal operation. The objective of the standard is to demonstrate compliance of devices with basic restrictions and exposure limits regarding human exposure to electromagnetic fields. The EN standard… Read more
The EN 60529 standard describes a system for classifying the degree of protection provided by the enclosures of electrical and electronic equipment. The degree of protection is indicated through the IP (Ingress Protection) code which expresses the level of protection of the enclosures for electrical equipment against access to dangerous parts inside the enclosure and against ... Read more
Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council - dated 26 February 2014 and implemented in Italy by Legislative Decree no. 86 of 19 May 2016 - harmonizes the legislation of the Member States in relation to electrical equipment intended to be used within specific voltage limits. The directive aims to ensure that… Read more
There are products, including many everyday objects, which are not subject to specific safety regulations. Although many entrepreneurs do not know it, these goods are regulated by Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to general product safety, which encompasses and regulates all products, and… Read more
Safety at work includes a series of measures aimed at protecting those who work in risky situations and protecting their health from accidents or occupational diseases. The working environment can present various risks due to physical, chemical, electrical agents or exposure to electromagnetic fields. Although most sources of… Read more
Wireless portable devices are now part of our daily habits and have almost become an extension of ourselves. We frequently use our smartphone and carry it in our pocket, or we have a smartwatch on our wrist and we don't think that we are exposing parts of our body, in a prolonged manner, to the electromagnetic fields generated by these objects which... Read more