Product warnings are required for various products sold in the European Union, including consumer products, electronics, PPE and machinery. Such warnings can take the form of warning labels or be included in user instructions.
This guide explains when you need to affix warnings and the conditions that apply when doing so.
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A CE mark indicates that a product is compliant with all applicable EU regulations and directives that mandate CE marking. Such EU directives and regulations apply to a wide range of products, including electronics, toys, helmets, sunglasses, and medical devices.
In this guide, we list 34 directives and regulations for which the CE marking is required. Each section includes product examples and requirements that EU importers and manufacturers must be aware of.
2026 Update: We added the following new EU regulations, which mandate CE marking:
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Planning to import general-use products into the United States? Starting in July 2026, eFilign is required for general-use products (non-children’s products) covered by product safety rules that require a GCC.
This guide breaks down the process into 6 key steps, starting with getting your product ready for eFiling.
Note: Read this guide if you need to determine if eFiling is required for your product.
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Starting in July 2026, eFiling is mandatory for certain products imported into the United States. This guide can help you determine if your products are covered by eFiling requirements.
2026 update: We added an infographic and the full list of children’s products and general-use products that require certification and eFiling. We also added a video tutorial.
eFiling is required for toys and children’s products imported to the United States, starting on July 8th, 2026. This guide explains how you can get your toy or children’s product ready for eFiling, and the information you need to register and submit as part of the CPSC eFiling submission.
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Certain products and substances are subject to bans, which means that supplying them is strictly prohibited. Importing or selling banned products can result in recalls, fines, or even being disqualified from acting as a company director.
This guide will help you determine if a certain product is subject to an existing ban, while also helping you reduce the risk of your products being subject to a new ban.
Packaging materials are subject to various regulations and other compliance requirements in Australia. These range from warning labelling to chemicals and recycling rules.
This guide serves as an introduction to requirements for consumer product packaging, food packaging, packaging waste, and single-use plastic packaging.
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Many products sold in Australia are subject to labelling requirements. These can be set by mandatory product standards, and are often applicable to specific product types. This guide serves as an overview of key labelling requirements, while also providing a methodology that you can use to identify Australian labelling requirements for your products.
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Planning to sell products on Amazon in Australia? This guide provides a simple methodology for sellers to understand and identify relevant product compliance requirements.
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Certain products can only be sold in Australia if they are compliant with mandatory product safety standards. These can, in turn, reference additional AS and AS/NZS standards.
In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about finding the right standards and ensuring that your product meets the requirements.
Terminology
Safety standards can mean different things in the context of product compliance in Australia. To avoid confusion, I clarify the terminology used below:
a. Australian product safety standards refer to mandatory product safety standards authorised under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. These are essentially regulations rather than what you might think of as standards.
b. Product standards refer to AS, AS/NZS and other standards that set technical requirements. Some of these are referenced by Australian product safety standards and are therefore mandatory.
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