The AI Act, or Artificial Intelligence Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, provides a framework in which artificial intelligence technologies can be regulated. It was created to support innovation. However, it also addresses possible risks to people’s health, safety or fundamental rights.

It contains requirements that cover artificial intelligence (AI) systems and AI models, including certain products that make use of AI technologies. Furthermore, the regulation categorises certain AI systems as high-risk AI systems, for which there are additional requirements such as CE marking, and Declaration of Conformity.

In this guide, we explain the regulation’s requirements and how they affect providers and other economic operators involved in AI technologies, including manufacturers of products that use AI systems.
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Inflatable pools imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to various safety standards, chemical restrictions, labelling, documentation, and testing requirements. Given the inherent risk with such products, ensuring compliance is crucial.

Further, the specific requirements that apply depend on various factors, such as the age group the pool is intended for.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the Toy Safety Directive, General Product Safety Regulation, REACH, and other EU compliance requirements relevant to inflatable pools. However, this guide does not cover requirements for pumps and other electrical components.

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User instructions are generally used to provide useful information to consumers and users in general, such as how to install, properly use, or dispose of products. User instructions can also include battery replacement instructions, warning texts, and more.

Instructions are mandatory for a wide range of products sold in the European Union. Hence, failing to create a sufficient user instruction document could result in fines, product recalls, and other issues.

In this guide, we explain what importers, manufacturers, and Amazon sellers must know about creating user instructions for electronics, toys, and other products.
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