Declaration of Performance (DoP) for Construction Products: An Overview

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Declaration of Performance

The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is an important element of the Construction Products Regulation. It provides information on a construction product’s performance relative to its essential characteristics, such as those set by applicable standards.

Manufacturers should issue the Declaration of Performance when their product is either covered by a harmonised standard or conforms to a European Technical Assessment. This guide addresses key questions surrounding the Declaration of Performance and its requirements.

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Regulations For Handicrafts and Handmade Products in the EU

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Regulations for handicrafts and handmade products in the EU
Small businesses selling handicrafts and handmade products often face unique challenges when it comes to product compliance. Understanding compliance requirements and lab testing fees can seem like insurmountable challenges – and sometimes that is actually the case. Handicrafts and handmade products can also be safety hazards, and are generally speaking, subject to the same regulations as other consumer products.

That said, there are certain strategies that can be applied to ensure that your handicrafts and handmade products are safe and compliant with applicable EU regulations and directives, including labelling and documentation requirements.

In this guide, we take a closer look at how EU regulations and directives relate to handicrafts and handmade products, as well as a few exemptions. You will also learn what you can do in practice to comply.

Handicraft examples

  • Home decor
  • Pottery
  • Weaving
  • Woodworking
  • Leatherworks
  • Jewelry
  • Glasswork
  • Embroidery
  • Baskets
  • Knitted items
  • Artworks

Handmade product examples

  • Toys
  • Baby carriers
  • Art prints
  • Furniture

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Plumbing Fixture Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Plumbing Fixture Regulations in the European Union

Plumbing fixtures imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to the Construction Products Regulation, REACH, and various other regulations and directives. These, in turn, set requirements concerning substances, labelling, documentation, and testing.

This guide explains how different directives, regulations, and standards apply to plumbing fixtures sold in the EU.

Examples of plumbing fixtures

  • Taps
  • Fittings
  • Mixing valves
  • Kitchen sinks
  • Bidets
  • Water closets
  • Urinals

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Product Compliance Requirements for TikTok Shop Sellers

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Product Compliance Requirements for Tiktok Shop Sellers

Selling products on TikTok requires compliance with the applicable regulations and standards in the country or market where these are made available. In this guide, we take a closer look at the TikTok product policy and how these relate to product safety and compliance for sellers in the United States, the European Union, and other markets.
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Product Standards in the European Union: A Complete Guide

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Product Standards in the European Union

Ensuring compliance with EU regulations and directives requires compliance with applicable product standards. That being said, navigating the maze of harmonised and other standards in the EU can be a daunting task. In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers selling in the EU must know about the different types of standards and how these can be implemented in practice.
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Fishing Gear Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Fishing Gear Regulations in the European Union

Fishing gear is subject to several requirements in the European Union. For example, the Single-Use Plastics Directive aims at reducing the impact of fishing nets and other products on the environment. Conversely, the REACH Regulation restricts several harmful substances in fishing cages and similar articles.

This guide explains how regulations such as the ones mentioned above apply to fishing gear in the European Union, by setting extended producer responsibility, testing, labelling, and other requirements.

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Bisphenol A (BPA) Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to enhance the durability of plastics and can be found in food contact materials, toys, and other plastic products. The downside is that Bisphenol A also have a negative health impact, which is why the substance is subject to bans and restrictions in the European Union.

This guide explains how regulations such as the Use of Bisphenol A in FCM Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 and the Toy Safety Directive restrict the use of Bisphenol A.
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Solar Panel Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Solar Panel Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Solar panels imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. Ensuring compliance requires that the solar panels meet certain technical requirements. In addition, solar panels must be correctly labelled, documented, and tested.

This guide explains how requirements from regulations and directives, such as the General Product Safety Regulation and the Low Voltage Directive, apply to solar panels sold in the European Union.

Note: This guide only covers solar panels (also referred to as “solar modules” or “photovoltaic modules”). It does not cover the entire solar or photovoltaic system, which may contain components such as frames, battery packs, and inverters.

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Children’s Book Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Children’s Book Regulations in the European Union

Children’s book sold in the European Union must comply with various safety standards and substance restrictions. In addition, various regulations and directives also set requirements concerning documentation, labelling, and lab testing.

The specific requirements that apply in turn depend on whether the book has play features and the relevant age group.

This guide addresses how the Toy Safety Directive, General Product Safety Regulation, REACH Regulation, and other requirements impact children’s books in the European Union.
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Trampoline Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Trampoline Regulations in the European Union

Trampolines imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards, as well as requirements regarding testing, labelling, and documentation. Ensuring compliance is crucial as unsafe trampolines can result in life-threatening injuries.

In this guide, we explain how the requirements in directives and regulations such as the Toy Safety Directive and the General Product Safety Regulation apply to different types of trampolines in the European Union.
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