Category: European Union

Ensuring compliance with EU regulations and directives requires compliance with applicable product standards. That being said, navigating the maze of harmonised and other standards in the EU can be a daunting task. In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers selling in the EU must know about the different types of standards and how these can be implemented in practice.
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Fishing gear is subject to several requirements in the European Union. For example, the Single-Use Plastics Directive aims at reducing the impact of fishing nets and other products on the environment. Conversely, the REACH Regulation restricts several harmful substances in fishing cages and similar articles.

This guide explains how regulations such as the ones mentioned above apply to fishing gear in the European Union, by setting extended producer responsibility, testing, labelling, and other requirements.

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Solar panels imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. Ensuring compliance requires that the solar panels meet certain technical requirements. In addition, solar panels must be correctly labelled, documented, and tested.

This guide explains how requirements from regulations and directives, such as the General Product Safety Regulation and the Low Voltage Directive, apply to solar panels sold in the European Union.

Note: This guide only covers solar panels (also referred to as “solar modules” or “photovoltaic modules”). It does not cover the entire solar or photovoltaic system, which may contain components such as frames, battery packs, and inverters.

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Trampolines imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards, as well as requirements regarding testing, labelling, and documentation. Ensuring compliance is crucial as unsafe trampolines can result in life-threatening injuries.

In this guide, we explain how the requirements in directives and regulations such as the Toy Safety Directive and the General Product Safety Regulation apply to different types of trampolines in the European Union.
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The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) states that certain products must come with written warnings and safety instructions. However, it can be challenging to determine when warnings and safety instructions are necessary, and how to write these.

In this guide, we explain when warnings and safety instructions are mandated by the GPSR and the methods you can apply to write suitable instructions for your product.
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