Construction Products Regulation (CPR): An Essential Guide

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The Construction Products Regulation sets performance requirements for construction products such as windows, doors, and wooden flooring in the European Union. It also covers labelling, documentation, and testing for construction products.

In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers should know about the Construction Products Regulation, and provide examples of covered products. We also explain documentation, labelling, and other requirements.
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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation: An Essential Guide

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The Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation establishes substance restrictions and waste management requirements for POPs and products containing POPs in the European Union.

In this guide, we cover the scope of the regulation and exemptions. We also list substances subject to restrictions under the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.

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Electronic Waste (WEEE) Management in the EU: A Practical Guide

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Electronic Waste (WEEE) Management in the EU: A Practical Guide

Certain companies importing, manufacturing, and selling electronics for sale in the EU must comply with the obligation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. More specifically, such companies must contribute to the waste management of e-waste.

In this guide, we explain what you must know about registration, reporting, and collection requirements under the WEEE Directive. We also list electronic waste management organisations in various EU member states that can help you get started.

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General Product Safety Regulation Standards Guide

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General Product Safety Regulation Standards Guide
Ensuring compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) requires that your product meets safety, labelling, and other requirements set by relevant product standards. In this guide, we explain how you can identify such standards for your product, and how the principles can be implemented in practice.

You can also find a list of all standards that, at the time of publication, listed as harmonised under the General Product Safety Regulation.
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General Product Safety Regulation Product Testing Guide

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General Product Safety Regulation Product Testing Guide
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) sets testing requirements a wide range of consumer products sold in the European Union. In this guide, we explain what brands, manufacturers, and importers must know about testing requirements under the GPSR, and how these relate to technical documentation and European standards.
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E-Cigarette and E-Liquid Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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E-cigarettes regulations in the US

Electronic cigarettes and vapes sold in the United States are subject to safety, labeling, documentation, and other requirements. These requirements apply not only to the e-cigarette device itself, but also to batteries, chargers, and e-liquids.

In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, the Hazardous Materials Regulations, UL standards, and other compliance requirements relevant to e-cigarettes.

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E-Cigarette and E-Liquid Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Vapes and electronic cigarettes sold in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives that concern electrical safety, battery safety, and e-liquids.

This guide explains what importers and manufacturers must know about the Tobacco Products Directive, the Batteries Regulation, REACH, and other relevant compliance requirements.

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General Product Safety Regulation Technical Documentation Guide

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General Product Safety Regulation Technical Documentation Guide
General Product Safety Regulation extends mandatory technical documentation requirements to children’s products, furniture, gym equipment, and many other products that were previously not subject to such requirements. In this guide, we explain what you must include in your technical documentation, and why this is such an integral part of the GPSR compliance process.
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E-Bike Regulations & Standards in the United States: An Overview

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E-bikes Regulations in the United States

Electric bikes imported or manufactured for the US market are subject to various standards, labeling, and testing requirements. These are primarily meant to limit various risks that concern mechanical safety, battery safety, and other areas.

In this guide, we cover 16 CFR Part 1512, 47 CFR Part 15, and other compliance requirements applicable both to the e-bike itself and its battery.

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General Product Safety Regulation Labelling Requirements Guide

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General Product Safety Regulation Labelling Requirements Guide
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) sets labelling requirements for essentially all consumer products sold in the European Union. More specifically, it sets requirements that concern the product, manufacturer, and contact details. The GPSR also sets requirements that concern instructions, and age suitability.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the articles under the General Product Safety Regulation that reference labelling requirements.
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