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Certain chemicals are classified as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the REACH regulation. Products and mixtures containing SVHCs can be subject to reporting requirements.

This guide addresses some common questions concerning SVHCs and explores the REACH requirements affecting articles containing SVHCs. Additionally, we explain the differences between SVHCs and restricted substances under Annex XVII of REACH.
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Annex XVII of the REACH regulation sets restrictions for a wide range of substances, including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and nickel. Further, some substance restrictions are specific to certain product categories, such as textiles or childcare articles.

Keeping track of Annex XVII substances is important as you generally cannot sell products or mixtures that contain such substances above the set limits.

In this guide, we address common questions related to Annex XVII and present examples of substances that are restricted for use in consumer products. Additionally, we explain how new restrictions are added to the Annex.
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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) generally refers to a set of procedures to ensure that the products you manufacture are consistently meeting the requirements of applicable regulations. In practice, this can mean different things, depending on the product and the applicable regulations.

In this guide, we cover GMP requirements found in regulations affecting different product categories from food contact materials to cosmetic products. Additionally, we cover similar requirements (like good engineering practice) found in other regulations and explain how they differ from GMP requirements.

Note that there may be other regulations that cover GMP requirements (e.g. for for medicinal products).
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Importers and manufacturers of baby strollers are required to comply with requirements such as testing, documentation, and labelling. Non-compliant baby strollers may, for instance, pose mechanical, physical, and chemical hazards to children. For example, stroller parts may entrap the baby and cause an injury, and substances used in coating products and dyes may affect the child’s development.

In this guide, we explain how regulations such as the General Product Safety Regulation and REACH are relevant for baby strollers.
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Companies importing certain materials and products into the EU must comply with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. This includes, for example, certain materials like aluminium, iron and steel. Additionally, the regulation covers certain finished or semi-finished products made with these materials, like screws and bolts.

In this guide, we explain the regulation as it relates to the application procedures for CBAM declarants, the submission of CBAM declarations, reporting obligations, and the purchasing of CBAM certificates. Additionally, we provide a FAQ section that addresses common questions concerning the regulation.
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The Batteries Regulation covers batteries manufactured or imported for sale in the EU. In this guide, we list some of the battery types covered by the Batteries Regulation, such as portable batteries, SLI batteries, LMT batteries, and other batteries.

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We list batteries that are mentioned in the Batteries Regulation and referred to in standards under the regulation that we found searching on the CENELEC website.

Note that the standards presented in this guide have yet to be published, and these have not yet been harmonised under the regulation. To be confirmed as a harmonised standard, the standard should be referenced in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

However, it is stated on each of the cited standards on CENELEC that a citation in the OJEU for the regulation is expected.

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