Category: European Union

Bisphenol A (BPA) Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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A broad range of products can contain Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used to enhance plastic durability. However, Bisphenol A (BPA) is restricted under various regulations in the European Union due to its potential to cause harm to human health.

For example, Bisphenol A is restricted in consumer products such as food contact materials, and toys.

This guide explains how regulations such as the Use of Bisphenol A in FCM Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 and the Toy Safety Directive restrict the use of Bisphenol A.
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Solar Panel Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Solar Panel Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Solar panels imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. Ensuring compliance requires that the solar panels meet certain technical requirements. In addition, solar panels must be correctly labelled, documented, and tested.

This guide explains how requirements from regulations and directives, such as the General Product Safety Regulation and the Low Voltage Directive, apply to solar panels sold in the European Union.

Note: This guide only covers solar panels (also referred to as “solar modules” or “photovoltaic modules”). It does not cover the entire solar or photovoltaic system, which may contain components such as frames, battery packs, and inverters.

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Children’s Book Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Children’s Book Regulations in the European Union

Children’s book sold in the European Union must comply with various safety standards and substance restrictions. In addition, various regulations and directives also set requirements concerning documentation, labelling, and lab testing.

The specific requirements that apply in turn depend on whether the book has play features and the relevant age group.

This guide addresses how the Toy Safety Directive, General Product Safety Regulation, REACH Regulation, and other requirements impact children’s books in the European Union.
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List of European Authorised Representative Companies 2025

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The Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 states that sellers based outside the EU selling certain products directly to consumers in the European Union must have an authorised representative. This authorised representative must based in the EU, and manage certain tasks within the market.

Previously, this primarily affected companies selling electronics, toys, PPE, and other products requiring CE marking. However, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) extends these requirements to virtually all consumer products sold to consumers in the EU by companies established outside the EU.

In this guide, we list companies offering EU authorised representative services for products covered by the Market Surveillance Regulation and the General Product Safety Regulation.

Learn more

a. European Union Authorised Representatives: A Complete Guide

b. Authorised Representatives under the General Product Safety Regulation

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Trampoline Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Trampoline Regulations in the European Union

Trampolines imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards, as well as requirements regarding testing, labelling, and documentation. Ensuring compliance is crucial as unsafe trampolines can result in life-threatening injuries.

In this guide, we explain how the requirements in directives and regulations such as the Toy Safety Directive and the General Product Safety Regulation apply to different types of trampolines in the European Union.
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Playpen Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Playpen Regulations in the European Union

Importers and manufacturers of playpens need to comply with various regulations, directives, and standards in the EU. Non-compliant playpens are unsafe and can pose hazards, such as body part entrapment or strangulation of young children. As another example, coatings, textiles, and other components may contain restricted substances above the limit, resulting on an unsafe product.

In this guide, we explain how regulations such as the General Product Safety Regulation and REACH, and standards such as EN 716-1, apply to playpens in the EU.
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GPSR Warnings and Safety Information – A Practical Guide

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GPSR Warnings and Safety Information

The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) states that certain products must come with written warnings and safety instructions. However, it can be challenging to determine when warnings and safety instructions are necessary, and how to write these.

In this guide, we explain when warnings and safety instructions are mandated by the GPSR and the methods you can apply to write suitable instructions for your product.
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GPSR Requirements for Amazon Sellers – A Practical Guide

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GPSR Requirements for Amazon sellers

Starting in 2024, we have been flooded with questions from Amazon sellers struggling to understand what they must do to meet the requirements under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). In this guide, we explain how and why Amazon verifies GPSR compliance, and what you can do to avoid costly product removals. This guide is relevant both to Amazon sellers based inside the EU, as well as those in other countries.
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General Product Safety Regulation Requirements for Importers

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GPSR Requirements for Importers

Companies importing products to the European Union are required to comply with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). In practice, this means that importers are required to verify that their products are compliant with applicable product standards, correctly documented, and labelled.

In this guide, we take a closer look at how the General Product Safety Regulation applies to importers, and how you can determine if you are defined as an importer in the first place.
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General Product Safety Regulation Requirements for Manufacturers

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GPSR Requirements for Manufacturers

The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) requires that manufacturers ensure that their products meet the highest standards of safety. In addition, manufacturers are required to create technical documentation, arrange lab testing, and ensure that their products are correctly labelled with their company details.

In this guide, we explain how you can determine if your company is deemed to be the manufacturer or not. This can be the case, even if you do not actually make products in house. In addition, we also take a closer look at the steps that must be taken to comply with the GPSR, and how the responsibilities differ for manufacturers based in the EU and outside.
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