This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Annex III of the Toy Safety Directive. We explain what to include under each of the 7 points of the document, and address common questions.
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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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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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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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A digital product passport must contain information about the manufacturer, product, applicable EU regulations and directives, harmonised standards, and other details. This guide explains what information you may need to include based on Annex VI of the Toy Safety Regulation.
While the exact format and information may differ for other products, it gives you a relatively clear picture of what you must include in a digital product passport.
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The new EU Toy Safety Regulation will replace the Toy Safety Directive, resulting in significant changes to documentation and labelling requirements for toys. In this guide, we take a closer look at the harmonised standards, digital product passport requirements, labelling, technical documentation, and other aspects of the Toy Safety Regulation.
Note that this article is based on the draft published in February 2025.
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