Cosmetic Product Regulations in the United Kingdom: An Overview

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Cosmetic Product Regulations in the United Kingdom
Cosmetic products sold in the UK are covered by a number of regulations that set substance restrictions, labelling, documentation, and other requirements.

In this guide, we cover the main requirements of these regulations. Additionally, we explain the differences between the UK and EU versions of the regulations affecting cosmetic products.

Note that even if some requirements may still be the same in the EU and UK, this may change as regulations continue to get updated and the two systems diverge further, after the Brexit.

In this guide, we exclude requirements for cosmetic products sold in Northern Ireland because they follow EU requirements.
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Product User Instructions Requirements in the European Union: An Overview

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Product User Instructions

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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CE Marking Requirements in the United Kingdom: An Overview

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CE Marking Requirements in the United Kingdom

There has been a lot of confusion about the future status of CE marking in the United Kingdom since Brexit. In its place, products were supposed to be marked with the UKCA symbol.

However, the UK has since changed course and decided to accept CE marking for certain product types. This can simplify the product compliance process, as the implication is that a CE marked product could be sold in both the UK and the EU.

In this guide, we explain which products can be CE marked in the UK, and how CE marking differs from UKCA marking.

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Smoke Detector Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Smoke Detector Regulations in the United States

Smoke defectors imported or manufactured for sale in the United States must comply with various safety standards and labelling requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at UL standards, NRTL Approvals, 47 CFR Part 15, and other compliance requirements relevant to smoke detectors in the US.

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Smoke Detector Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Smoke Detector Regulations in the European Union

Smoke detectors are covered by various EU regulations, directive, and standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at the Construction Products Regulation and various regulations and directives applicable to electronics and batteries, and how these relate to smoke detectors.

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Drone Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Drone Regulations in the European Union: A Complete Guide
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) defines “unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)” as drones, their systems, and controlling equipment. Such products are subject to specific regulations such as Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Drones are also subject to regulations relevant to machinery, electronics, and batteries.

Non-compliant drones may pose a danger to humans and property. For example, a defective drone could suddenly stop functioning and crash. Drones can also interfere other radio equipment.

In this guide, we focus on the product compliance requirements for drones, not on the operations requirements such as the minimum age for remote pilots. Note that you can find more information on the EASA’s page dedicated to Drone Regulatory Systems.

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Camping Tent Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Camping Tent Regulations in the United States

Planning to import or manufacture camping tents for sales in the United States? In this guide, we explain what you must know about various safety and flammability standards, labeling, certification, and testing requirements.

More specifically, we take a closer look at the CPSIA and standards such as CPAI-84 and ASTM F3431.

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Sleeping Bag Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Sleeping Bag Regulations in the United States

In the United States, sleeping bags are subject to various standards, labeling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 303, ASTM F1955, Law Labels, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements relevant to sleeping bags.

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Camping Tent Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Camping Tent Regulations in the European Union

Camping tents imported and manufactured for the EU market must comply with various regulations and directives covering substance restrictions, labelling, documentation, and testing. There are also safety standards applicable to camping tents.

In this guide, we explain the relevance of regulations such as the General Product Safety Regulation, Biocidal Products Regulation, and REACH to camping tents sold in the European Union.
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Sleeping Bag Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Sleeping Bag Regulations in the European Union

Planning to import or manufacture sleeping bags for sale in the European Union? In this guide, we explain what you must know about various standards, labelling, testing, and other compliance requirements.

More specifically, we take a closer look at the General Product Safety Regulation, the Biocidal Products Regulation, and the REACH Regulation, and how these relate to sleeping bags.

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