Products can only be correctly CE marked if the manufacturer can provide a set of clearly defined documents. In this guide, we explain what these documents are and their relevance to the CE marking process.
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This guide explains the step-by-step process for how you can find EU delegated and implementing acts online. We use the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC and its implementing measure Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 as examples.
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Amazon acts on recall orders from the authorities in the countries and markets where it operates. Further, Amazon can also take action when it identifies unsafe products, sometimes resulting in recall orders.
This guide explains how Amazon manages product safety recalls and what you can do to both comply with these and reduce the risk of product recalls on Amazon in the first place.
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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
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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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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Certain products can only be sold in the United Kingdom if a UK Approved Body (also known as UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies) has been involved in the conformity assessment process. Such products include medical devices, PPE, and products belonging to other categories.
In this guide, we explain how you can find UK Approved Bodies, the tasks they carry out, and how much you can expect to pay. Continue reading UK Approved Bodies: A Complete Guide
Bags manufactured or imported for sale in the United States are subject to various regulations covering chemicals, labeling, testing, and other requirements.
In this guide, we take a closer look at various US regulations applicable to children’s bags, leather bags, and other types of bags.
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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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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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