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EU Technical Documentation Requirements for Electronic Products

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EU Technical Documentation Requirements for Electronic Products
Technical documentation is generally required for electronics covered by one or more EU regulations or directives mandating CE marking. In this guide, we use technical documentation requirements listed in the Low Voltage Directive as a case study demonstrating how to create technical documentation for electronic and electrical products sold in the European Union.

We also address common questions about technical documentation for electronic products in the FAQ section.
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How to CE Mark Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in 5 Steps

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How to CE Mark Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This guide explains the step-by-step CE marking process for products defined as Personal Protective Equipment under the EU PPE Regulation, from the manufacturer’s perspective. Products defined as PPE include the following:

  • Sunglasses
  • Skiing goggles
  • Welding goggles
  • Protective gloves
  • Protective clothing
  • Dust masks
  • Ear protection
  • Bicycle helmets
  • Climbing helmets
  • Construction hard hats
  • High visibility safety vests

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Leather Product Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Leather Product Regulations in the European Union

Leather products imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards. These cover substance restrictions, deforestation, labelling, and other compliance requirements.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the REACH regulation, EUDR, and other requirements applicable to leather products in the European Union.

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Requirements in the EU: A Complete Guide

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Creating a Declaration of Conformity is mandatory when manufacturing toys, electronics, machinery, PPE, medical devices, and many other products for the EU market. This guide addresses many of the most common questions about Declaration of Conformity requirements in the European Union.
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How to Create an EU Declaration of Conformity for Electronics

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Declaration of Conformity for electronics

This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity for electronic products. The example in this guide is based on Annex IV of the Low Voltage Directive. That said, the same principles apply to the Declaration of Conformity model structures found in many other regulations and directives applicable to electronics.
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How to CE mark an electronic product in 5 steps

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This practical step-by-step guide explains how to CE mark electronics. More specifically, the guide explains how to find applicable regulations and directives, identify harmonised standards, create labels and documentation, and manage lab testing.

Note that this guide is written from the perspective of a manufacturer, which also includes companies selling products under their brand. Further, this guide assumes that your product is not subject to notified body reviews.
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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Guide

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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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Cable Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Cable Regulations in the European Union

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