Furniture imported and manufactured for sale in the United States is subject to various flammability standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at 16 CFR Part 1640, ASTM standards, fire safety standards such as NFPA 260, and state-level flammability standards for furniture.
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Furniture imported or manufactured in the EU are covered by various flammability standards. Further, the General Product Safety Regulation requires that all furniture sold in the EU are safe for consumers, which in turn ties back to ensuring compliance with relevant European standards.
In this guide, we take a look at the General Product Safety Regulation, EN 1021, EN 597 and other furniture flammability compliance requirements.
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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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The Energy Labelling Framework Regulation sets labelling, registration, and other requirements for energy-related products, such as air conditioners or light sources.
The goal of the regulation is to provide consumers with information concerning energy efficiency and consumption, to allow them to choose efficient products that consume less energy.
In this guide, we explain how you can register your product on the EPREL database, the goal and content of the energy label, and what data you should include in your product information sheet. We also list the regulation delegated acts, which set additional requirements for specific products.
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The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive sets requirements concerning electronic waste materials. Ensuring compliance with the WEEE Directive requires that your products are correctly labelled, and the participation in waste collection schemes.
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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:
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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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The Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation establishes substance restrictions and waste management requirements for POPs and products containing POPs in the European Union.
In this guide, we cover the scope of the regulation and exemptions. We also list substances subject to restrictions under the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
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Certain companies importing, manufacturing, and selling electronics for sale in the EU must comply with the obligation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. More specifically, such companies must contribute to the waste management of e-waste.
In this guide, we explain what you must know about registration, reporting, and collection requirements under the WEEE Directive. We also list electronic waste management organisations in various EU member states that can help you get started.
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