Jewellery manufactured or imported for sale in the EU are subject to various regulations and directives. These cover substance restrictions, labelling, hallmarking, and other aspects. Further, jewellery packaging is also subject to regulatory requirements.
In this guide, we take a closer look at EU hallmarking rules, grading systems, REACH, GPSR, and other compliance requirements for jewellery sold in the EU.
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 states that EU based authorised representatives can submit due diligence statements or simplified declarations on behalf of an operator.
In this guide, we explain who can act as an authorised representative. We also provide a list of companies offering EUDR authorised representative solutions.
Key points
Yes, you will either need to CE mark the product if you are selling it under your brand or verify existing CE marking documentation if you are reselling another brand.
What you cannot do is assume that you can safely rely on the CE marking status of existing products, even if these are already sold in the EU at the present moment.
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Yes, you can self-manage CE marking. In fact, the company defined as the manufacturer must CE mark their product and cannot delegate this to anyone else.
That said, you will likely need to involve third-party testing companies as part of the process. You may also be required to involve a notified body.
In this guide, I explain which parts of the CE marking process you can handle yourself, and which parts you will likely need outside help to complete.
Understanding which obligations you have under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 requires that you first identify your place in the supply chain.
Not all entities are equal under the EUDR, and some are subject to stricter requirements, and others less so.
This guide breaks down definitions under Article 2 of the EUDR to help you understand where your company belongs.
Methodology:
1. We identified definitions for operators and traders in Article 2 of the EUDR.
2. We further analysed the definitions to assess under which circumstances an entity falls under a particular definition.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, or (EUDR), sets requirements for products that belong to any of the following commodity categories:
That said, the EUDR is not applicable to all products that are made of these commodities. Instead, it is only applicable to products listed under CN codes in Annex I.
In this guide, we take a closer look at the products that are actually covered by the EUDR.
Methodology
1. This guide lists all commodity categories listed in Annex I.
2. We have listed all CN codes in Annex I, for each commodity category.
3. The products as described in Annex I are listed in the table.
Note: A CN code is an eight-digit commodity code used to classify goods in the EU. CN codes are set out in Regulation (EEC) 2658/87.
2026 Update: The EUDR was delayed two times. During that time, certain products were removed from Annex I. We have therefore only listed CN codes that are in Annex I at the time of writing. Please read the FAQ to learn more about the products that were removed from the EUDR scope.
Furniture sold in the European Union is subject to various regulations, directives, and standards. These cover mechanical safety, flammability, chemicals, labelling, and other areas.
In this guide, we take a closer look at the EU GPSR, EUDR, REACH, and other compliance requirements for furniture manufactured in or imported to the EU.
Covered products
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Eyewear manufactured or imported into the EU is subject to various regulations and directives. The specific requirements largely depend on whether the eyewear is considered to be personal protective equipment (PPE), or a medical device.
In this guide, we explain how you can navigate compliance requirements for sunglasses, protective eyewear, prescription glasses, and smart glasses in the European Union.
Covered products
Continue reading Guide to Sunglasses and Eyewear Regulations in the EU
Digital Battery Passports are required under the EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 for certain types of batteries starting 18 February 2027. In this guide, we explain which battery types require a digital battery passport, and the information you need to include in it.
Key points
Continue reading Quick Guide to EU Digital Battery Passports
Certain products can only be sold in the European Union if a notified body has first carried out an EU-type examination. This is the case for certain types of PPE, medical devices, toys, and other products which require CE marking.
This procedure involves reviewing documentation and physical samples. If the examination is successful, an EU-type examination certificate (also known as an EC-type examination certificate) is issued.
This guide explains how you can determine if your product requires an EU-type examination certificate, and what you must do to obtain one.
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