Helmets sold in the European Union are subject to various regulations, safety standards, and substance restrictions. In this guide, we take a closer look at the PPE regulation, ECE 22.05, REACH and the POP regulation and how these relate to various types of helmets.
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Home textile products imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards. These cover flammability, mechanical safety, chemicals, and labelling requirements.
Product examples
Here are some examples of home textile products covered by this guide:
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Product warnings are required for various products sold in the European Union, including consumer products, electronics, PPE and machinery. Such warnings can take the form of warning labels or be included in user instructions.
This guide explains when you need to affix warnings and the conditions that apply when doing so.
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A CE mark indicates that a product is compliant with all applicable EU regulations and directives that mandate CE marking. Such EU directives and regulations apply to a wide range of products, including electronics, toys, helmets, sunglasses, and medical devices.
In this guide, we list 34 directives and regulations for which the CE marking is required. Each section includes product examples and requirements that EU importers and manufacturers must be aware of.
2026 Update: We added the following new EU regulations, which mandate CE marking:
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Risk assessments are required for a wide range of products sold in the EU, including consumer products, toys, electronics, PPE, and medical devices. That said, it can be difficult to understand what steps you must actually take to carry out a risk assessment, and how this should be documented.
Covered products
This guide explains risk assessment requirements for consumer products covered by the GPSR and products that require CE marking:
You will also find examples, templates, and methodologies that you can implement.
Terminology
Risk assessments are sometimes referred to as:
In this guide, I primarily use the term risk assessment.
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Fitness products sold or used in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), REACH and CE marking requirements relevant to gym machines, training equipment and other types of fitness products.
Product examples
Note: This guide does not cover protective equipment (i.e., helmets or hockey gear) that can be used in sports or other activities. Such products may be defined as PPE which are covered in this guide.
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Power banks imported and manufactured for sale in the European Union must meet strict product safety requirements. This guide serves as an introduction to many of the regulations and standards that set such requirements for power banks.
We also cover mandatory labelling, documentation, and testing requirements for power banks sold in the European Union.
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Certain products sold in the European Union can only be sold if they are certified, or come with a manufacturer issued deflection. This guide provides an overview of key product certificates and declarations required in the European Union.
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Planning to import or manufacture phone cases for the EU market? In this guide, we explain what you must know about the General Product Safety Regulation, REACH, and other compliance requirements relevant to phone cases.
Product examples
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Kitchen appliances imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union must meet various regulations and directives. This guide serves as an introduction to several EU regulations and directives related to both electrical and non-electrical kitchen appliances.
Electrical Kitchen Appliance Examples
Non-Electrical Kitchen Appliances
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