Document QR codes: when to choose public or private
How to determine whether to link a business document to a public or private QR code to ensure compliance, transparency, and confidential data protection.
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The digital inventory challenge: how a mouse can teach you compliance
How many mice are in your office? And are they all compliant? Managing company inventory, from small accessories to complex equipment, is a daily challenge. This article explores how to turn a common problem into an opportunity for compliance and traceability.
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Machine's living file: what it is and how to manage documentation after delivery
Maintenance, verifications, and modifications of a machine collected in a digital file linked to the nameplate. What the living file is and how to manage it.
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Machine Regulation 2027: Your Machine Is Worth Less Than You Think (And It's Not For Technical Reasons)
The new Machine Regulation 2027 (EU 2023/1230) doesn't mandate digital documentation, but it fundamentally changes how machine documentation must remain accessible over time. This shift reveals a hidden value not reflected in pricing: your machine's perceived worth might be lower, not due to its technical specs, but because of how its documentation is delivered and maintained post-sale.
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Rental Fleet Management: Keep Your Vehicle Documents Up-to-Date
Managing a rental fleet means dealing with a massive amount of paperwork. Discover how to keep all your vehicle documents updated and under control to avoid downtime, fines, and disputes.
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Plumbers: Plant Documentation and DM 37/08 Declarations of Conformity Always at Hand
For plumbers and anyone who installs or maintains systems, managing documentation is often a daily burden. Declarations of conformity scattered between construction sites, offices, and emails, system diagrams nowhere to be found when needed, and DM 37/08 Declarations of Conformity that vanish just when a client or inspector asks for them. If this scenario sounds familiar, you're not alone: it's a situation that installers, maintenance technicians, and technical firms face every day. The good new
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Digital instructions and QR codes on machines: what Article 10 requires
Art. 10(7) of the Machinery Regulation allows digital instructions under specific conditions. Here they are, and how a QR code on the machine helps manage them.
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Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC vs Regulation 2023/1230: the differences
What changes when moving from Directive 2006/42/EC to Regulation (EU) 2023/1230: a point by point comparison with article references.
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Digital Product Passport: What Companies Need to Know About Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, digital product passports become mandatory only for product groups covered by delegated acts, applicable at least 18 months after adoption. Batteries have a separate obligation from 18 February 2027.
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Machinery Regulation: manufacturer checklist before 20 January 2027
An operational checklist to reach 20 January 2027: classification, requirements, documentation, digital instructions and substantial modifications.
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QRCube®: Smart Sharing & Cloud Sync That Challenges Cloud Giants
Certiblok launches QRCube®, a new technology for dynamic document sharing and cloud synchronization, designed for businesses seeking enhanced security and efficiency.
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Chemical Industry and Digital Product Passport: The Impact of ESPR
The ESPR has been in force since 18 July 2024, but there is no general chemical product passport obligation. Preparatory studies cover paints, detergents, lubricants and chemicals. Detergents have a separate obligation from 23 September 2029.
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