Category: European Union

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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The EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 introduces new labelling requirements for batteries in the European Union. This guide covers key requirements under Article 13 and labelling requirements for manufacturers and importers.

• All batteries require QR codes from 18 February 2027
• General information must be affixed
• Manufacturer and importer information must be affixed
• Certain batteries are subject to additional labelling requirements

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Several EU regulations and directives mandate that the manufacturer and importer are specified on the product, packaging or accompanying documentation.

Failing to correctly declare the manufacturer and importer (if any) can result in recalls or costly relabelling. Despite this, many companies selling in the EU keep getting this wrong and end up wasting money on incorrectly labelled inventory.

Methodology

This article is based on the following EU regulations and directives:

• General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988
• Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Note that identical requirements can be found in many other EU regulations and directives, but do not intend to cover them all, as the basic principle is the same.

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Companies selling products to consumers in the EU must provide a 2-year legal guarantee. In short, products are expected to meet reasonable and expected quality standards at the time of delivery.

If this fails, then the consumer can be entitled to a free repair, replacement or even a refund (full or partial).

But this should not be understood as an unconditional warranty or money-back guarantee. There are conditions that apply to both sellers and consumers under the Sale of Goods Directive (EU) 2019/771.

This guide provides the following:

1. A breakdown of articles under the Sale of Goods Directive (EU) 2019/771 that set requirements concerning the 2-year legal guarantee

2. Case studies explaining when a consumer can and cannot make a claim:

• Wristwatch
• Espresso machine
• T-shirt

3. Frequently asked questions

Note: Starting on 27 September 2026, sellers must inform consumers about their right to a 2-year legal guarantee using a harmonised notice. This notice must be present in online stores and in physical stores.

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