The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces new labelling requirements applicable to packaging (including product packaging) in the European Union. This guide serves as an introduction to several key labelling requirements.
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The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces new documentation requirements for packaging (including product packaging). This guide serves as an introduction to several key documents required under the PPWR.
Manufacturers
The company, defined as the manufacturer (of packaging or packed products), is generally responsible for creating the DoC and the technical documentation. There are also some circumstances in which the packaging supplier is responsible.
Suppliers
A supplier is the entity that supplies packaging or packaging materials to a manufacturer. Most product manufacturing companies do not produce packaging (or at least not the materials) in-house and procure from upstream suppliers instead. This entity is also responsible for providing certain documentation.
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The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) restricts substances in packaging materials, specifically heavy metals and PFAS. This guide provides an overview of the substance restrictions in Article 5 of the PPWR and how you can demonstrate compliance.
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Musical instruments imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives. These set requirements concerning mechanical and electrical safety, labelling, documentation, and chemicals.
This guide takes a closer look at various EU compliance requirements in relation to acoustic and electric musical instruments.
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Gloves sold in the EU are subject to various regulations, standards, labelling and chemical restrictions. That said, the compliance requirements differ depending on the type of glove. In this guide, we take a closer look at the requirements for gloves under the PPE regulation, GPSR, REACH, and other EU regulations and directives.
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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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