Category: European Union

Musical instruments imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives. These set requirements concerning mechanical and electrical safety, labelling, documentation, and chemicals.

This guide takes a closer look at various EU compliance requirements in relation to acoustic and electric musical instruments.

• Acoustic instruments are subject to various consumer product regulations
• CE marking is required for electronic and electrical instruments
• Toy instruments are subject to the Toy Safety Directive

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Product warnings are required for various products sold in the European Union, including consumer products, electronics, PPE and machinery. Such warnings can take the form of warning labels or be included in user instructions.

This guide explains when you need to affix warnings and the conditions that apply when doing so.

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Risk assessments are required for a wide range of products sold in the EU, including consumer products, toys, electronics, PPE, and medical devices. That said, it can be difficult to understand what steps you must actually take to carry out a risk assessment, and how this should be documented.

Covered products

This guide explains risk assessment requirements for consumer products covered by the GPSR and products that require CE marking:

• Toys
• Electronics
• Batteries
• Machinery
• PPE
• Medical Devices
• Construction Products
• Gas Appliances

You will also find examples, templates, and methodologies that you can implement.

Terminology

Risk assessments are sometimes referred to as:

• Risk analysis
• Internal risk analysis
• Assessment of risk

In this guide, I primarily use the term risk assessment.

Continue reading Quick Guide to Risk Assessments in the EU: GPSR & CE Marking

Fitness products sold or used in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), REACH and CE marking requirements relevant to gym machines, training equipment and other types of fitness products.

Product examples

• Gym machines
• Smith machines
• Rowing machines
• Dumbbells
• Free weights
• Foam rollers
• Electrical treadmills
• Home fitness products
• Outdoor exercise equipment
• TRX equipment
• Crossfit equipment

Note: This guide does not cover protective equipment (i.e., helmets or hockey gear) that can be used in sports or other activities. Such products may be defined as PPE which are covered in this guide.

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Certain products sold in the European Union can only be sold if they are certified, or come with a manufacturer issued deflection. This guide provides an overview of key product certificates and declarations required in the European Union.

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