Are you planning to import or manufacture jewellery in the European Union? In this guide, we cover what jewellery importers and manufacturers must know about the REACH regulation, labelling requirements, standards, packaging regulations, jewellery lab testing and more.
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EU Declaration of Compliance (DoC) for Food Contact Materials Guide
Posted on — 1 CommentIssuing a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) is mandatory when importing and manufacturing certain food contact materials in the European Union. Notice that this also includes consumer products such as drinking bottles, cutlery, and individual components.
In this guide, we explain how you can determine if your specific food contact material or product requires a Declaration of Compliance, and what you must know before creating one.
Covered Regulations
- Plastic Materials Regulation ((EU) 10/2011)
- Use of Bisphenol A in Varnishes and Coatings Regulation ((EU) 2018/213)
- Active and Intelligent Materials Regulation ((EC) No 450/2009)
- Recycled Plastic FCM Regulation ((EC) No 282/2008)
- Ceramics Directive (84/500/EEC)
- Regenerated Cellulose Film Directive (2007/42/EC)
- Epoxy Derivatives Restriction Regulation ((EC) 1895/2005)
- FCM from China or Hong Kong Regulation ((EU) No 284/2011)
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ProductIP Compliance Services Guide: An Overview
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ProductIP is a company that offers an online system that helps importers and manufacturers to create, manage and share their technical compliance files – mainly for the EU market (even if some services might also be relevant for the UK market).
The company, which is known for being a pioneer in product compliance solutions, also provides additional compliance services – often complementary to its platform. Further, it offers training workshops to help importers and manufacturers better understand how they can demonstrate product compliance most effectively.
This guide provides an overview of ProductIP’s digital solutions, services, and workshops.
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Prefab House Regulations & Safety Standards in the European Union
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Prefabricated houses, or prefab homes, refer to construction products that are constructed off-site and transported to the building site to be completely assembled. In this guide, we present what importers and manufacturers must know about regulations and safety standards relevant to the prefab housing market in the European Union.
Construction products that are commonly referred to as “prefabricated” include:
- Kit homes
- Modular shipping container homes
- Prefabricated panels
- Mobile homes
This guide does not cover electrical appliances (like fridges, or air conditioners). However, we include information about electrical installations (such as electrical wiring).
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Wood and Bamboo Product Regulations in the EU: An Overview
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Wood and bamboo products imported and manufactured in the EU are subject to traceability requirements, chemicals and substance restrictions, safety standards, and labeling requirements.
Examples include European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), the General Product Safety Directive, REACH, and various EN standards. This guide
Are you planning to sell wood or bamboo products in the European Union? In this guide, we cover what importers and Amazon sellers must know about the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), the General Product Safety Directive, REACH, and more.
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IEC Standards for Electronic and Electrical Products: A Complete Guide
Posted on — 2 CommentsThe International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) develops global standards for electrical and electronic products. IEC standards are often included or referenced in other mandatory standards, for example, UL standards and EN standards.
In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about IEC standards, covered products, international recognition, and much more.
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Extended Producer Responsibility: An Essential Guide by The Green Dot
Posted on — Leave a commentExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requires that businesses – including brands, importers, and manufacturers – share the cost of packaging waste disposal. In practice, this can mean that you must pay a fee to a national EPR organisation that manages this for you.
To better understand what EPR means in practice, we reached out to the Green Dot in Germany – one of the pioneers in setting up EPR for packaging in 1990. Continue reading Extended Producer Responsibility: An Essential Guide by The Green Dot
Bicycle Safety Standards and Regulations in the EU: An Overview
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Bicycles might pose substantial risks to the consumers, in the case they contain components that are defective or are designed without taking into account the necessary safety requirements. Like most consumer products placed in the European Union, bicycles require compliance with the relevant safety standards and regulations.
In this guide, we cover the General Product Safety Directive, REACH, relevant safety standards, and more, for products such as:
- Racing bicycles
- Mountain bikes
- City bicycles
- Trekking bicycles
- Children’s bicycles
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Product Lab Testing Requirements in the European Union: An Overview
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Product testing can be applied and is often in practice compulsory when importing and manufacturing products in the European Union. In this guide, we explain lab testing requirements applicable to general consumer products, chemicals, and heavy metals, clothing and textiles, toys, electronics, medical devices, and other products. Continue reading Product Lab Testing Requirements in the European Union: An Overview
Sex Toy Safety Standards & Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
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Are you planning to manufacture or import sex toys to the European Union? In this guide, we introduce sex toy safety standards and regulations, including the world’s first sex toy standard – ISO 3533. This guide also covers the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), REACH, and other regulations.
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