We are pleased to announce that F2 Labs, an internationally accredited product compliance and certification testing laboratory, is on the Contract Laboratory – The Laboratory Outsourcing Network. With over 30 years of experience, F2 Labs offers comprehensive testing services to ensure electrical products meet regulatory standards across various industries.
About F2 Labs
F2 Labs operates three testing facilities located in Damascus, MD; Middlefield, OH; and Indianapolis, IN. These laboratories are equipped to handle a range of electrical product evaluations, ensuring compliance with both national and international standards.
This laboratory holds multiple accreditations, underscoring their commitment to quality and reliability:
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, ensuring technical competence in testing and calibration.
- Recognized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), F2 Labs conducts testing and certification for various wireless and digital devices.
- Accredited by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to provide testing and certification services for products entering the Canadian market.
- FDA accreditation for their Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) program, facilitating FDA approval processes for electrical/electro-medical devices.
Comprehensive Testing Services
F2 Labs offers a spectrum of product compliance testing services, including:
EMC Testing Services
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing ensures that electronic devices operate without causing or being affected by electromagnetic interference (EMI). F2 Labs conducts EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU testing to meet various regulatory requirements for the CE Mark in the European Union, as well as FCC Part 15, FCC Part 18, and ISED Canada compliance testing and certification for the United States and Canada. They also assist with the certification required for Australia/New Zealand, S. Korea, Japan, and other countries.
Product Safety Testing Services
Safety testing is crucial to verify that products meet applicable safety standards. F2 Labs’ safety laboratory is equipped to test and evaluate products for compliance with the harmonized standards listed under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988, and UL standards for the US, CSA standards for Canada, and other international markets. They also offer preliminary design and risk management file reviews and can assist with the certification process.
Medical Device Testing
They perform the testing on electro-medical devices required by the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 and for FDA 510(k) submission, approvals, and other premarket testing and certifications. F2 Labs is an FDA ASCA-accredited lab that performs IEC 60601, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-4-2, EN 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2, ANSI AAMI ES60601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 compliance testing to ensure medical devices gain entry to the North American and European markets. They also offer AIM 7351731, ANSI C63.27 Wireless Coexistence, Crosstalk, and other common EM emitters testing required by the FDA guidance document, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of Medical Devices Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued June 6, 2022. This testing company offers EMC testing and Ingress Protection (IP) evaluations, among other essential tests to ensure medical devices meet industry standards and consumer expectations.
Field Evaluation & UL/CSA Field Certification
For products already installed or in use, F2 Labs provides on-site field label evaluations and certifications to ensure compliance with local and state electrical safety requirements. They assist clients in testing and obtaining certification to the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards for North American certifications, which are essential for products sold in the US and Canadian markets.
Industries Served
- Medical Devices: Provide EMC, electrical safety, shock & vibration, and environmental evaluations to ensure compliance with medical device regulations.
- Wireless and Telecommunications: Offer testing and certification for wireless devices, including Wi-Fi, RFID, LoRA, ZigBee, NFC, and Bluetooth products.
- Industrial Machinery: Conduct electrical safety and wireless/radio testing for various types of machinery to ensure compliance with applicable directives and standards.
- Consumer Electronics: Perform EMC, electrical safety, wireless/radio, and environmental testing to ensure consumer products and IT equipment meet regulatory requirements.
- Laboratory Devices: Carry out the necessary electrical and environmental evaluations required for laboratory devices to meet the relevant directives and standards.
- Other: F2 Labs can perform the necessary electrical safety and environmental evaluations for most types of electrical products. If you don’t see your device type on the list above, please contact F2 Labs to see how they can help.
By partnering with F2 Labs, manufacturers can follow product compliance with confidence, ensuring their products meet the necessary standards for safety, performance, and market acceptance.
If you’re looking to outsource EMC, electrical safety, wireless/radio, or environmental testing, for any electrical product, medical devices, or other consumer electronics testing, submit a laboratory request to F2 Labs. Share your service requirements and their experts will get working right away!
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