This guide explains how the CE marking process for toys works in practice. We break down the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive into 5 actionable steps from the perspective of the manufacturer. Note that a manufacturer in this context also refers to brand owners.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers imported and exported products that contain or are made of certain commodities, such as wood and rubber. It contains documentation requirements and requires businesses to establish a due diligence system to ensure that their products comply with the regulation.
This guide explains the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation and addresses some common questions related to the regulation. The information provided comes from the regulation and related guidance pages published by the European Commission.
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Cables imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives. The specific regulations and directives that apply depend on the cable type and its characteristics, such as the voltage. In this guide, we explain EU compliance requirements for USB cables, power cables, optical cables, and more. Continue reading Cable Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
The Product Liability Directive applies to virtually all products – including physical products and digital products such as software – that are sold in the EU regardless of where they originate from. Under the directive, providers of unsafe products that are sold and that cause harm to EU consumers can be taken to court and be required to compensate the consumer for their losses.
This guide addresses some common questions relating to the application of this directive and explain how it impacts manufacturers and other businesses.
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Part 1263 sets safety requirements concerning button cell batteries and coin batteries. The standard applies both to consumer products that contain such batteries and battery packaging. Ensuring compliance requires that the product battery compartment is designed according to certain mechanical safety requirements and that warning labeling is affixed to the product and packaging.
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Part 1262 sets magnet safety requirements for consumer products that belong to certain categories, and that contain magnets with certain size and strength characteristics. In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers must know about covered products, exemptions, magnet requirements, certification, and testing requirements under Part 1262.
Note that Part 1262 is not applicable to toys. Instead, sets magnet safety requirements for other consumer products – including those that are not intended for children.
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Plumbing fixtures sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, such as 40 CFR Part 143 Subpart B, and standards. These regulations and standards, in turn, set requirements regarding substance restrictions, labeling, testing, and more.
It is essential that you ensure your plumbing fixtures do not pose risks to consumers, as unsafe plumbing fixtures may, for instance, expose them to lead and other harmful substances.
This guide explains how different regulations and standards apply to plumbing products such as faucets and urinals sold in the United States.
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UKCA marking and CE marking both indicate compliance with a set of safety, documentation and labelling requirements. In short, the UKCA marking was originally intended to replace the CE mark post-Brexit, but that is not ultimately the case. Instead, the UK decided to accept CE marking for certain products, while it also remains mandatory for many products in Northern Ireland.
This can be confusing, to put it mildly. This guide will hopefully help you understand the practical differences between the UKCA mark and the CE mark, in terms of their requirements, when to use which marking, and their respective geographical extents.
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The UKNI marking indicates that a product has undergone a mandatory third-party conformity assessment performed by a UK approved body. UKNI marking is often affixed together with CE marking to indicate that the assessment has been made by a UK approved body, instead of an EU notified body.
This guide explains what you need to know about the UKNI marking, including when it is necessary, which products you should use it for, and where you should place the marking.
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ASTM standards set technical specifications for consumer products and materials. Some ASTM standards are mandatory due to being incorporated by reference in US regulations. In this guide, we explain how you can determine if compliance with ASTM standards is necessary and answer other common questions related to ASTM standards.
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