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Should a soldering tool be seen as a common available tool?

Article 4.1 of Reg (EU) 2019/2020 says that 'Manufacturers, importers or authorised representatives of containing products shall ensure that light sources and separate control gears can be replaced with the use of common available tools ...

Yes, a soldering tool be regarded as a common available tool.

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