This article covers many of the key steps that must be followed to CE mark machinery in accordance with the requirements laid out in the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. This guide is relevant for products that belong to the following categories:
This guide is based on the requirements applicable to machinery, not partly completed machinery.
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Containers and cargo shipments arriving in the European Union are sometimes subject to product compliance checks. When this happens, you can only secure a release by providing documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable EU regulations and directives.
In this guide, we explain why shipments are rejected by the customs authorities in EU member states and what steps you can take to resolve the situation.
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This guide explains how to create technical documentation for toys, in accordance with Annex IV of the Toy Safety Directive. The format and information included in the technical documentation depend on the toy product and whether or not you follow EN 71 parts or other harmonised standards.
Toy Safety Regulation: The Directive will be replaced by a newer Toy Safety Regulation. You can find information about the new regulation and related technical documentation requirements in this guide.
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets requirements for materials and products covered by listed CN codes in Annex I. This includes both raw materials and certain types of finished products.
This guide lists commodities and product categories which are within the scope of such CN codes, and therefore covered by the EUDR.
Methodology
1. This guide lists the commodities covered by Annex I of the EU Deforestation Regulation. For each commodity, we list all the covered CN codes, relevant product categories, and product examples for each CN code / product category.
2. A CN code is an eight-digit commodity code used to classify goods in the EU. CN codes are set out in Regulation (EEC) 2658/87.
3. The tables in this guide only list examples of covered products, as found in Regulation (EEC) 2658/87. You can find the full list of products for each CN code in Regulation (EEC) 2658/87.
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Technical documentation is generally required for electronics covered by one or more EU regulations or directives mandating CE marking. In this guide, we use technical documentation requirements listed in the Low Voltage Directive as a case study demonstrating how to create technical documentation for electronic and electrical products sold in the European Union.
We also address common questions about technical documentation for electronic products in the FAQ section.
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This guide explains the step-by-step CE marking process for products defined as Personal Protective Equipment under the EU PPE Regulation, from the manufacturer’s perspective. Products defined as PPE include the following:
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Leather products imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards. These cover substance restrictions, deforestation, labelling, and other compliance requirements.
In this guide, we take a closer look at the REACH regulation, EUDR, and other requirements applicable to leather products in the European Union.
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Creating a Declaration of Conformity is mandatory when manufacturing toys, electronics, machinery, PPE, medical devices, and many other products for the EU market. This guide addresses many of the most common questions about Declaration of Conformity requirements in the European Union.
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This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity for electronic products. The example in this guide is based on Annex IV of the Low Voltage Directive. That said, the same principles apply to the Declaration of Conformity model structures found in many other regulations and directives applicable to electronics.
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This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Annex III of the Toy Safety Directive. We explain what to include under each of the 7 points of the document, and address common questions.
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