Category: European Union

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers packaging and materials used to manufacture packaging in the EU. However, this does not mean that the EUDR applies to every single paper box or pallet entering the European Union.

In this guide, we explain when the EUDR applies to paper and wooden packaging, and when it does not. We also address common questions about EUDR requirements in the context of packaging.
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This guide explains how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies to imported furniture and materials used to manufacture furniture. We also address common questions about the types of furniture and materials subject to EUDR requirements.
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CE marking must be affixed correctly, in terms of the symbol used, but also placement and size. Further, products subject to CE marking requirements must generally also meet additional labelling requirements concerning traceability, instructions, and warnings.

In this guide, we take a closer look at how CE marks must be affixed and other labelling requirements that often come together with CE marking requirements.

Note: This article uses the PPE Regulation and the Council Directive 93/68/EEC as the reference points. That said, the same principles can be found in most other regulations and directives mandating CE marking for toys, electronics, batteries, medical devices, and other requirements.
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Not sure if your product requires CE marking? In this guide, I explain how you can determine if CE marking is not required for your product. I also list product categories that are generally not subject to CE marking requirements, while also explaining edge cases when CE marking is still applicable.
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Certain products require the involvement of a notified body before they can be sold in the European Union. Whether that is the case depends on the applicable EU regulations and directives, and whether the product belongs to a certain category.

In this guide, we provide examples of product types that require the use of a notified body, while also explaining the basis.
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This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity for PPE based on the model structure in Annex IX of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation. You will learn what to include under each of the 8 points, while I also address common questions.
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The Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) contains due diligence requirements to ensure products contributing to deforestation are not imported, sold within the EU or exported. The regulation mandates the submission of a due diligence statement, which is a document used to indicate that companies have complied with the applicable EUDR requirements.

This guide covers frequently asked questions about EUDR due diligence statements, including which types of operators are required to submit one and which are exempt.
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A conformity assessment procedure provides a pathway to compliance for certain EU regulations or directives that require CE marking. In practice, conformity assessment procedures set a list of tasks that must be completed to demonstrate compliance. This generally involves compliance with standards, documentation, labelling, and testing.

In this guide, we explain how you can determine which conformity assessment procedure to follow for your products, and the steps you must take to successfully complete the procedure.
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Notified bodies are organisations designated by EU member countries that perform conformity assessments on products before they are sold.

The role of a notified body is to assess whether a product is technically safe and compliant. In a way, the notified body acts as a gatekeeper to the EU market for more ‘high-risk’ and ‘sensitive’ products that cannot be ‘self-assessed’.

That said, notified bodies are not government organisations. Instead, companies like Intertek and TÜV Rheinland are appointed to act as notified bodies for certain product categories.

In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers must know about notified bodies and how they operate.
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