Planning to import or manufacture gas appliances and fittings in the European Union? This article provides information about the Gas Appliances Regulation requirements, including CE marking, documentation, harmonised standards, and testing requirements.
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If you import or manufacture products for sale in the European Union, you likely need to comply with the requirements set by the Waste Framework Directive (WFD). This includes submitting information to European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) via the SCIP database, when necessary.
In this guide, we explain when you need to submit information concerning your product via the SCIP database, how to submit the required information, what is the relation between the database and the REACH regulation, and more.
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Are you planning to use packaging recycling and sustainability symbols on your products or packaging in the EU? This article covers several symbols, such as the Mobius Loop, the Green Dot, and the OK compost labels.
While most of the symbols we cover are voluntary, some might be compulsory in some countries.
Note: This article has been updated since the video was recorded. The video may contain some errors.
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Some products bearing the CE mark do so without actually being compliant with the required safety and technical requirements. Importing and selling such products can result in fines and sales bans.
In this guide, we explain what fake CE marking is, why such products are available, and what you as a business owner or consumer can do to reduce your risk.
Baby carriers imported to and manufactured in the European Union must be designed to comply with applicable safety requirements in mind. There are also chemicals and heavy metals restrictions to factor in. In addition, baby carriers must also be correctly labelled, and documented.
In this guide, we cover what importers and manufacturers must know about baby carrier compliance requirements, including the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), EN standards, and REACH.
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The CE marking itself costs nothing in the sense that you do not have to pay a fee to use the CE mark. In addition, you don’t have to pay any form of licensing fee to the authorities.
However, the conformity process that must be followed in order to meet the CE marking requirements includes steps where it is often necessary to engage external consultants, testing companies and notified bodies.
REACH restricts chemicals, heavy metals, and other harmful substances in consumer products sold in the European Union. While the REACH regulation does apply to all consumer products, there are categories for which there are higher risks or specific bans or substance restrictions in place.
Product List Creation Methodology
In this guide, we only list products:
a. That are likely to contain one or more Substances of High Concern (SVHC)
b. For which one or more restricted substances exist
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Are you planning to import or manufacture bedding products or pillows in the European Union? This guide covers REACH, GPSD, flammability standards, textiles labelling requirements, and other compliance requirements relevant to bedding products and pillows.
Covered Products
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This guide covers regulations, standards, and labelling requirements applicable to hair extensions sold in the European Union. We also explain the differences between non-flame-retardant and flame-retardant synthetic fibres used for manufacturing hair extensions, and how certain brands opt to comply with standards not originally intended for hair extensions. Continue reading Hair Extension Standards and Regulations in the European Union
Swimming aids include flotation-type devices designed to help wearers learn how to swim and to keep them afloat in emergencies. Such products are subject to various substance regulations, safety standards, labelling, documentation, and lab testing requirements.
In this article, we cover some regulations and directives applicable to swimming aids. This includes the PPE Regulation, the GPSD, and REACH.
Covered Products
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