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EU Directives & Requirements
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EU : ATEX Directive
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| Subject |
Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATmosphères EXplosibles) |
| Reference |
EU Directive 94/9/EC |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Only a few Brüel & Kjær products are covered by the scope of this directive |
| Notes |
Equipment under the ATEX directive is required to have the CE mark and also the ATEX symbol affixed alongside with the relevant equipment group and category markings.
If applicable, the CE mark must be followed by the identification number of the notified body involved in the production control stage |
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EU: Battery Directive
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| Subject |
Collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of waste batteries and accumulators. Prohibition of certain battery types containing Cadmium or Mercury |
| Reference |
EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Covers all types of batteries, both primary and secondary batteries (rechargeable), used in Brüel & Kjær products |
| Notes |
Marking requirements
- "Crossed-out Wheeled Bin" (as WEEE Directive)
- Battery's content of hazardous substances (e.g., Hg, Cd, Pb) or
- Indication of battery chemistry (e.g., Ni-MH, Li-ion)
- Rated capacity of the battery
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EU : EMC Directive
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| Subject |
The EMC Directive is specifying Electro Magnetic Compatibility in terms of emission and immunity under different circumstances |
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EMC directive 2004/108/EC replacing the former EMC directive 89/336/EEC with amendments 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC per 20 July 2007 |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
The requirements of the EMC directive are applicable to all products that are liable to cause electromagnetic disturbance, or whose performance is liable to be affected by such disturbance |
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EU : EUP
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| Subject |
Framework for ecodesign of Energy-Using Products in order to contribute to a sustainable development by increasing the energy efficiency of products. |
| Reference |
EU EuP Directive 2005/32/EC |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Brüel & Kjær products are covered by this directive, but no requirements are applicable |
| Notes |
Only mass-produced products are subject to the requirements |
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EU : Low Voltage Directive
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| Subject |
Specification of safety requirements for equipment within certain voltage limits |
| Reference |
EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC (a codified version of the previous directive)
The former Low Voltage directive 72/23/EEC and amendment 93/68/EEC was repealed on 16. January, 2007 |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
The requirements are applicable to all mains-supplied Brüel & Kjær products, or products operating with high voltages (e.g., condenser microphone polarisation voltages) |
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EU : Machinery Directive
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| Subject |
Health and safety requirements to Machinery and Safety Components |
| Reference |
EU Directive 98/37/EC
Specifies the essential health and safety requirements for machinery products |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Only a very limited number of Brüel & Kjær products are within the scope of this directive |
| Notes |
Machinery is defined as: products which contain one or more moving parts. Excluded are products whose only power source is directly applied manual force |
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EU : MID Directive
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| Subject |
To facilitate the trade of certain Measuring Instruments across the EU and to provide common rules to ensure that certain measuring instruments provides a high level of metrological protection |
| Reference |
Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC
The MID Directive covers a number of legally controlled measuring devices, including water -, gas -, heat -, electricity-meters, weighing instruments, taximeters, etc. |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Brüel & Kjær products are not covered by the scope of this directive |
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EU : Packaging Directive
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| Subject |
Managing of packaging and packaging waste in order to reduce the impact on the environment and to improve reuse, recycling and recovering of packaging waste. |
| Reference |
EU Packaging Directive 94/62/EC & 2005/20/EC |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Applicable to all packaging of Brüel & Kjær products regardless of the materials used |
| Notes |
Appropiate marking (clearly visible, easily legible, durable, lasting) is required to enable identification of the packaging material |
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EU : REACH Regulation
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| Subject |
Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of CHemicals |
| Reference |
EU REACH Regulation 1907/2006 and Directive |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Brüel & Kjær does not manufacture, market, import or use any chemical above the quantity threshold of 1000 kg per year, and is therefore not subject to registration under REACH
Further Brüel & Kjær does not manufacture, market, import or use any "Substance of Very High Concern" (SVHC). |
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Relevant marking is required dependent on the type of dangerous substance involved |
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EU : RoHS Directive
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| Subject |
Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment |
| Reference |
EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Brüel & Kjær equipment is Category 9 (ref. Annex B to the WEEE Directive) and as such exempted from the requirements
Please refer to RoHS and WEEE Directives, general statement. |
| Notes |
Restricted substances are heavy metals Hg (Mercury), Cd (Cadmium), Pb (Lead), Cr6 (Chromium VI), and poly-bromiated flame retardants PBB and PBDE.
The same restrictions to PBB and PBDE are stated in Directive 2003/11/EC. |
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EU : Waste handling (WEEE)
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Prevention and reuse/recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronical Equipment (EEE) to reduce disposal |
| Reference |
EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
The requirements apply to all Brüel & Kjær EEE.
Please refer to RoHS and WEEE Directives, general statement. |
| Notes |
Annex B defines 10 categories and Brüel & Kjær equipment falls into Cat. 9
Items in Brüel & Kjær equipment requiring special treatment are: PCB's (>10 cm²), batteries or LCD displays (>100 cm²) |
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Norway : PoHS ("Norwegian RoHS")
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Prohibition of Hazardous Substances in consumer products (PoHS) |
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Only a preliminary draft of the regulation is available for the time being (Dec 2007)
Refer to the Norwegian Pollution Control Agency (www.sft.no) |
| Brüel & Kjær Relevance |
Brüel & Kjær products are not within the scope of the planned regulation. |
| Notes |
A large number of “consumer products” are concerned, excluded are, however, food, medical products, tobacco, vehicles and vehicle accessories (e.g., tyres).
Also excluded are products only used for commercial and industrial purposes. |
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