Not sure whether importers and manufacturers require the CE mark for their products in the United Kingdom? In this article, we explore the relevance of the CE mark in the UK post-Brexit, its differences from the UKCA mark, and the CE marking requirements.
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Do you intend to import or manufacture clothing or other textile goods in the UK? In this article, we cover regulations and standards applicable to clothing and textile goods manufactured or imported into the United Kingdom. This includes substance restrictions, labelling requirements, lab testing, and more.
This article does not apply to Northern Ireland because it still follows EU regulations.
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Do you intend to manufacture or sell products in the UK? If so, REACH compliance is likely required. In practice, REACH requires that your products don’t contain restricted chemicals, heavy metals, and other substances above the set limits. Examples include lead, cadmium, and various phthalates.
In this guide, we list some product categories covered by the UK REACH regulation in the United Kingdom and provide information on the differences between the pre-Brexit and post-Brexit REACH limits.
Note that this article does not apply to Northern Ireland as Northern Ireland still follows EU REACH.
Continue reading UK REACH for Importers and Manufacturers: An Essential Guide
Are you an importer or manufacturer interested in placing toy products in the UK market? In this guide, we explain what UK-based importers and manufacturers must know about toy regulations, safety standards, lab testing, documentation, and labeling requirements.
We also cover CE marking and the more recent UKCA marking requirements applicable to toys.
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Planning to import, manufacture or sell electronics in the UK post Brexit? This guide covers electronic product regulations in the United Kingdom, excluding those that relate to Northern Ireland.
As a former member of the European Union, the UK has its own legislation that corresponds with EU legislation for specific products. For instance, the following UK legislations relate to the following EU legislative titles respectively:
a. Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 – Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
b. Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 – Low Voltage Directive
c. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 – Radio Equipment Directive
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Product liability insurance provides coverage in case you face claims due to personal injury or property damage. No product is ‘risk-free’ when it comes to potential safety hazards – which can be caused by unforeseen manufacturing or design errors.
In short, product liability insurance can serve as your last line of defense, if something goes wrong despite your best efforts.
In this guide, we list some of the United Kingdom’s leading product liability insurance providers, covering both insurance companies and brokers.
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Looking for an Authorised Representative in the UK to ensure that you can keep selling to consumers in Britain? In this guide, we list companies offering UK AR services to sellers in the EU, China, the United States, and many other countries. Continue reading List of UK Authorised Representative Companies: Our Top 10 Picks
Looking for a consulting firm to help you navigate post-Brexit product regulations, safety standards, labeling, and documentation requirements? In this guide, we list some of the UK’s leading product compliance consulting companies – offering services covering products from medical devices and electronics to baby products and cosmetics. Continue reading List of Product Compliance Consultants and Law Firms in the United Kingdom
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Medical Devices are one of, if not the most, complicated, and tightly regulated products to place on the market within the European Union and the United Kingdom. This is not helped by the change from the Medical Device Directive to the new Medical Device Regulations which come into force in May 2021. This has been further complicated by Brexit as different regulations apply in different areas.
The first step is to identify if the product is actually a Medical Device and then which of the Regulation actually applies. Keep reading, and learn what you must know in this article written by International Associates Limited in the UK. Continue reading Medical Devices EU Authorised Representative & UK Responsible Person Guide
Looking for a Notified Body in the United Kingdom? In this guide, we list some of the UK’s Notified Bodies covering medical devices, personal protective equipment, electronics, and more. Each company profile also covers services, product categories, and location.
Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with any of the companies listed in this guide. We have selected these companies based on their claimed product scope, history, certification, and capabilities.
Notice that this article was written and published before the UK has fully departed from the European Union. At this time, we cannot say if UK entities will be able to continue to act as Notified Bodies in the future. Continue reading List of Notified Bodies in the United Kingdom: Our Top 11 Picks
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