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EMC
Directive
Selling products throughout the world requires a thorough understanding
of individual country requirements. In Europe, the requirements of the
European Union have been harmonized into one set of standards that apply
differently depending upon the type of product being sold. The European
requirement for Electromagnetic Compatibility is known as the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive. The former Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, 89/336/EEC, was replaced on July 20, 2007 with the new Directive 2004/108/EC.
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive applies to all electrical
and electronic appliances together with equipment and installations containing
electrical and/or electronic components, that are liable to cause electromagnetic
disturbance, or the performance of which is liable to be affected by such
disturbances.
The Directive applies to a wide range of equipment encompassing, as broadly
as possible, all electrical appliances, equipment and installations, energy
distribution and transportation, telecommunications networks, and more.
To demonstrate compliance
to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, the CE
Marking must be affixed to the product, which allows the free movement
of goods throughout the European Union.
For additional information
regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements and its applicability
to your products, contact us.
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