Pet Product Regulations in the EU: A Practical Guide

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Pet products and pet toys sold in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives, and standards. While these are generally not specific to pet products, it is still essential to ensure that pet products are mechanically safe, don’t contain certain chemicals, and are correctly labelled.

In this guide, we explain how the General Product Safety Regulation, EN standards, REACH and other compliance requirements relate to pet products and pet toys imported or manufactured for the EU market.

Note: We do not cover requirements relating to pet food, or packaging. Additionally, we do not cover specific EU national requirements that may apply to pet products.

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Do I need to CE mark a product if the components are already compliant?

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Yes, you need to CE mark the final product even if you use components, materials, and parts that are compliant with CE marking requirements. That being said, using components that are tested according to CE marking requirements is still crucial.

In this guide, we explain to what extent you can rely on pre-existing test reports for individual components when it comes to CE marking.

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Electric Scooter Regulations in the United States: A Practical Guide

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Electric Scooter Regulations in the United States

Electric scooters manufactured or imported in the United States are subject to various compliance requirements, including labelling, documentation, and substance restrictions, at both the federal and state levels.

In this guide, we take a look at FCC requirements under 49 CFR Part 15, CPSIA requirements, and other key requirements that are relevant to electric scooters in the United States.

We also explain why product safety standards, such as UL 2272, are relevant to the manufacturing and importation of electric scooters in the United States.

Note: We do not list requirements that apply to products in general or packaging. Also, this guide does not cover all possible US regulations that apply to electric scooters.

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Electric Scooter Regulations in the European Union

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Electric Scooter Regulations in the European Union

Electric scooters sold or used in the European Union must meet strict regulations and safety standards. There are also requirements concerning substances, labelling, and documentation.

In this guide, we provide a closer examination of requirements under various EU regulations and directives applicable to electric scooters, batteries, and chargers.

Note: We do not list requirements that apply to products in general or packaging. Additionally, we do not cover specific EU national requirements that may apply to electric scooters.

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Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024: An Essential Guide

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Construction products are subject to performance, safety and other requirements. Currently, these requirements are set by the Construction Products Regulation 2011. However, on 8 January 2026, the Construction Products Regulation 2024 will take effect and repeal it.

In this guide, we cover the requirements of the new Construction Products Regulation, including labelling, documentation, digital product passport, and other requirements. Additionally, we also compare some of the key requirements between the old and new regulations.

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GPSR Responsibilities for Distributors and Retailers: 4 Key Areas

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GPSR Responsibilities for Distributors and Retailers

Distributors, including retailers and resellers, have certain responsibilities under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). In practice, companies defined as distributors must check label files and instructions, and communicate with manufacturers, importers, and national market surveillance authorities if safety and compliance issues are found.

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CE Marking Responsibilities for Distributors and Retailers

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CE Marking Responsibilities for Distributors

Are distributors, retailers, and resellers responsible for ensuring that products are correctly CE marked? Yes, to some extent. In this guide, we explain which companies are defined as distributors, and what they must do in practice to ensure compliance with EU regulations and directives mandating CE marking.

Note: This guide contains examples from the PPE Regulation. Other CE marking regulations and directives may set additional requirements for distributors that are not covered in this guide.

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Food Packaging Regulations in the US: An Overview

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Food Packaging Regulations in the US

Food packaging must be compliant with various federal and state regulations in the United States. These regulations set requirements concerning substances, labeling, GMP, and other aspects.

In this guide, we list key US food contact materials regulations, FPLA, UPLR, Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation, and other compliance requirements relevant to food packaging imported or manufactured for the US market.

Note: This guide only covers requirements applicable to food packaging materials. It does not cover food labelling requirements. Furthermore, we do not claim that we list all requirements applicable to food packaging in the US.
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Pump Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Pumps imported or imported for use in the United States are subject to various compliance requirements. In this guide, we take a closer look at the Energy Conservation Program, FCC requirements contained in 49 CFR Part 15, and other requirements that are relevant to pumps in the United States.

In addition, we explain why product safety standards, such as UL 778, are relevant when manufacturing or importing pumps.

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Pump Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Pump Regulations in the European Union

Pumps manufactured or imported for sale or use in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives. In this guide, we cover requirements for various types of pumps and take a closer look at the Machinery Regulation, Construction Products Regulation, and other requirements relevant for pumps in the EU.

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