The official regulations governing product requirements are often changed and updated. The new legislative framework will affect many of the relevant directives. Keeping a close eye on future requirements, and prepare products to meet them, will reduce development and certification costs.
Some relevant directives and regulations
EMC directive 89/336/EEG (old) 2004/108/EG (new)
MDD Medical devices directive (93/42/EEC)
LVD Low voltage directive (73/23/EEG old) 2006/95/EC new
Machinery directive (98/37/EC) 2006/42/EG from 20091229
Environmental directives
WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2002/96/EG)
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronical equipment (2002/95/EG)
EUP: Ecodesign Energy Using Products 2005/32/EC
REACH EC: Regulation 1907/2006
