Tag: compliance

Construction products are subject to performance, safety and other requirements. Currently, these requirements are set by the Construction Products Regulation 2011. However, on 8 January 2026, the Construction Products Regulation 2024 will take effect and replace it.

In this guide, we cover the requirements of the new Construction Products Regulation, including labelling, documentation, digital product passport, and other requirements. Additionally, we also compare some of the key requirements between the old and new regulations.

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Distributors, including retailers and resellers, have certain responsibilities under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). In practice, companies defined as distributors must check label files and instructions, and communicate with manufacturers, importers, and national market surveillance authorities if safety and compliance issues are found.

Continue reading GPSR Responsibilities for Distributors and Retailers: 4 Key Areas

Pumps manufactured or imported for sale or use in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives. In this guide, we cover requirements for various types of pumps and take a closer look at the Machinery Regulation, Construction Products Regulation, and other requirements relevant for pumps in the EU.

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Food packaging materials are subject to various regulations and directives in the EU. These regulations set requirements concerning substance restrictions, labelling, documentation, recyclability, and other areas.

In this guide, we take a closer look at food contact materials regulations, PPWR, EPR, REACH, and other requirements relevant to food packaging supplied in the European Union.

Note: This guide only covers requirements applicable to food packaging materials. It does not cover food labelling requirements.

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Harmonised standards in the European Union refer to standards referenced under certain directives and regulations, such as the Toy Safety Directive or the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Whereas the directives and regulations provide more general compliance requirements on safety, labelling, and documentation, harmonised standards serve as practical ‘blueprints’ that can be followed to implement said compliance requirements for specific products or aspects.

In this guide, we explain how to identify relevant harmonised standards and how the implementation can work. We also list some examples of such standards for toys, electronics, PPE, and many other product categories.
Continue reading Harmonised Product Standards in the European Union: A Complete Guide