Tag: compliance

An Attestation of Conformity is a third-party issue certificate “attesting” that a certain product complies with specified regulations, directives, and standards. A legit Attestation of Conformity can be valuable in the sense that it provides an opinion from a third-party declaring that a product is compliant.

However, many Attestation of Conformity certificates are issued on questionable grounds, which can result in serious consequences for importers and other buyers accepting such documents at face value.
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers packaging and materials used to manufacture packaging in the EU. However, this does not mean that the EUDR applies to every single paper box or pallet entering the European Union.

In this guide, we explain when the EUDR applies to paper and wooden packaging, and when it does not. We also address common questions about EUDR requirements in the context of packaging.
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This guide explains how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies to imported furniture and materials used to manufacture furniture. We also address common questions about the types of furniture and materials subject to EUDR requirements.
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Certain products require the involvement of a notified body before they can be sold in the European Union. Whether that is the case depends on the applicable EU regulations and directives, and whether the product belongs to a certain category.

In this guide, we provide examples of product types that require the use of a notified body, while also explaining the basis.
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This guide explains how to create an EU Declaration of Conformity for PPE based on the model structure in Annex IX of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation. You will learn what to include under each of the 8 points, while I also address common questions.
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