Category: Accessories

Gloves sold in the EU are subject to various regulations, standards, labelling and chemical restrictions. That said, the compliance requirements differ depending on the type of glove. In this guide, we take a closer look at the requirements for gloves under the PPE regulation, GPSR, REACH, and other EU regulations and directives.

• Protective gloves generally require CE marking
• Gloves for consumers are covered by the GPSR
• MDR covers medical gloves
• Substance restrictions apply to glove materials

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Helmets sold in the European Union are subject to various regulations, safety standards, and substance restrictions. In this guide, we take a closer look at the PPE regulation, ECE 22.05, REACH and the POP regulation and how these relate to various types of helmets.

• Most helmets require CE marking and must comply with EN standards
• Motorcycle helmets are covered by ECE 22.05
• Chemical restrictions apply to helmets in the EU

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Planning to import or manufacture phone cases for the EU market? In this guide, we explain what you must know about the General Product Safety Regulation, REACH, and other compliance requirements relevant to phone cases.

Product examples

• iPhone cases
• Android cases
• Leather phone cases
• Plastic phone cases
• Silicon phone cases
• Aluminium phone cases
• Stainless steel phone cases
• Wooden/bamboo phone cases

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Bags imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to various regulations covering chemicals, labelling, and other requirements. Non-compliant bags may, for example, contain lead or phthalates above the set limits.

In this guide, we explain how the REACH regulation, General Product Safety Regulation, and Textiles Labelling Regulation relate to bags sold in the European Union.

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Shoes and footwear imported and manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards. In this guide, we cover Directive 94/11/EC, EN standards, GPSD, REACH, the PPE regulation, and other compliance requirements.

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