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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The Batteries Regulation requires producers to assume responsibility for their waste batteries, by setting requirements concerning registration, reporting, collection and treatment of their waste batteries.

In practice, meeting these obligations tends to require the appointment of a battery waste management company. These are also referred to as producer responsibility organisations or PROs. These are companies that help you manage the physical waste management, in addition to registration, reporting, and the payment of fees.

In this guide, we explain what are the requirements for importers and manufacturers, and provide information on several producer responsibility organisations based in the EU.

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If you import or manufacture climbing equipment in the EU, you must comply with requirements such as labelling, documentation, and testing.  Unsafe climbing gear can result in fatal accidents, which therefore requires strict adherence to the applicable requirements.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the PPE regulation, General Product Safety Regulation, and the REACH regulation in relation to climbing gear and equipment.

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Diving equipment imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union is subject to various safety standards, labelling, documentation, testing, and other requirements. Non-compliance can increase the risk of defective products which could lead to decompression sickness, drowning, or even death.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the PPE regulation, General Product Safety Regulation, and other compliance requirements relevant to diving equipment in the EU.

Note that we do not cover diving equipment containing electronic components or batteries. You can find more information about these topics in the following articles:

• Electronic Product Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
• EU Batteries Regulation: An Essential Guide

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The Construction Products Regulation sets performance requirements for construction products such as windows, doors, and wooden flooring in the European Union. It also covers labelling, documentation, and testing for construction products.

In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers should know about the Construction Products Regulation, and provide examples of covered products. We also explain documentation, labelling, and other requirements.
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