Category: European Union

Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the European Union

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Amazon Product Compliance Requirements in the European Union

Amazon sellers shipping within or to the European Union must generally comply with EU product regulations, directives, and standards. This guide explains what Amazon sellers can do to comply, and which requirements are of particular importance when selling in the EU.

It is also noteworthy that recent EU legislation mandates that Amazon and other marketplaces actively monitor the compliance status of products sold by third-party sellers. Some would even argue that Amazon is more effective at enforcing EU product compliance requirements than the national authorities themselves.

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EUDR Operators and Traders: An Essential Guide

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EUDR Operators and Traders

The EU Deforestation Regulation sets requirements for companies manufacturing, importing, trading, or distributing certain commodities. However, the specific documentation and due diligence procedures to demonstrate that products are deforestation-free depend on whether an entity is defined as an operator or trader.

To make matters even more complicated, both operators and traders defined as SMEs are treated differently.

In this guide, we explain how operators, traders, and SMEs are defined and how you can better understand what is required of each.
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Packaging Recycling and Sustainability Symbols in the EU: An Overview

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Several EU regulations and directives set requirements concerning packaging sustainability and recycling symbols. While some symbols are voluntary, others are mandatory.

In this guide, we explain what EU companies must know about Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation symbols, Green Dot, FSC, and other symbols and markings indicating packaging sustainability and recycling.

Note: This article has been updated since the video was recorded. The video may contain some errors.

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EU Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Requirements

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EU textiles EPR requrements

Companies selling certain textile products in the European Union will be required to register with EPR schemes and contribute to the costs of collecting and recycling textile waste. In this guide, we piece together information from the amendment text and statements from the European Union.

Note that this guide will be continuously updated.

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EU Implementing and Delegated Acts: An Essential Guide

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EU Implementing and Delegated Acts

In the context of product compliance, implementing and delegated acts provide product-specific requirements within the context of product regulations and directives.

For example, the Ecodesign Directive sets general energy efficiency requirements for certain electronic products. However, implementing and delegated acts set applicable to specific products set the technical requirements that must be met. Continue reading EU Implementing and Delegated Acts: An Essential Guide

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Requirements for Wood

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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Requirements for Wood

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets due diligence requirements for products and materials that can contribute to deforestation. In this guide, we take a closer look at the finished wooden products and materials (raw and semi-processed) covered by the EUDR.
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Attestation of Conformity Certificates: A Complete Guide

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Attestation of Conformity Certificates: A Complete Guide

An Attestation of Conformity is a third-party issue certificate “attesting” that a certain product complies with specified regulations, directives, and standards. A legit Attestation of Conformity can be valuable in the sense that it provides an opinion from a third-party declaring that a product is compliant.

However, many Attestation of Conformity certificates are issued on questionable grounds, which can result in serious consequences for importers and other buyers accepting such documents at face value.
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Bag Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Bag Regulations in European Union

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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