Fumigation Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Fumigation Regulations European Union

EU Importers are responsible to ensure that their wood packaging materials like pallets, skids, containers, cases, and dunnages, and other plant products, are not infested with pests or parasites that could cause ecological damage to the local environment

In this article, we introduce EU regulations and international pest control standards, such as ISPM 15, for wooden products, such as wood packaging materials. Continue reading Fumigation Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

Machinery Directive: An Essential Guide for EU Importers

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Treadmills

The Machinery Directive applies to machines manufactured or imported to the European Union. More specifically, it defines machinery as assemblies of movable parts. As such, it applies to everything from treadmills to dishwashers.

Keep reading, and learn what European importers must know about safety standards, CE marking, documentation, and lab testing requirements related to the Machinery Directive. Continue reading Machinery Directive: An Essential Guide for EU Importers

Face Mask Regulations and Standards in the EU: An Overview

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Face Mask Regulations in the EU
Planning to import medical or protective face masks to the European Union? In this guide, we cover product regulations, EN standards, labeling, certification, and lab testing requirements when importing or manufacturing various types of face masks for the EU.

Mentioned Products

  • 3-ply surgical face masks
  • 4-ply- surgical face masks
  • 5-ply surgical face masks
  • FFP1 mask or respirators
  • FFP2 masks or respirators
  • N95 masks or respirators
  • FFP3 masks or respirators
  • N99 masks or respirators

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EU Medical Devices Directive Guide: By Anssi Ilmari Tynjälä

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Medical Devices Directive

Face masks, medical gloves, and other medical devices are regulated by the Medical Devices Directive in the European Union. The scope of the Medical Devices Directive covers safety standards, labeling, quality management systems, product registration, and documentation. Further, some medical devices are more strictly regulated than others.

In this guide, written by Anssi Ilmari Tynjälä from Innovapro, you will learn what it takes for importers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with the Medical Devices Directive. Continue reading EU Medical Devices Directive Guide: By Anssi Ilmari Tynjälä

List of Products Covered by the EU Battery Directive

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Battery Directive Product List

In this article, we list different types of batteries covered by the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC, including lithium batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, button cell batteries, and other types of batteries. In addition, we also list relevant EN standards. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the EU Battery Directive

List of Products Covered by the EU Medical Devices Directive

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Medical Devices Directive Product List

Planning to import and sell prescription glasses, medical gloves, thermometres or other related medical products in the European Union? If so, chances are that you must ensure compliance with the Medical Devices Directive. In this guide, we list both exemptions and products covered by the scope of the Medical Devices Directive. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the EU Medical Devices Directive

List of Products Covered by the EU FCM Framework Regulation (No 1935/2004)

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FCM Framework Regulation Product List

The EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation 1935/2004 covers plastic, ceramic, metal and other food contact materials. In this guide, list kitchen appliances, food packaging, wooden composites and other products covered by the scope of the regulation. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the EU FCM Framework Regulation (No 1935/2004)

Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview

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EU certification

Product certificates are mandatory when importing a wide range of products to the European Union. In this article, we cover the basics of some of the most common European Union product certification documents, including relevant products, required information, and much more. Continue reading Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview

Phone Case Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Phone Cases Standards in the European Union

About to import, export or manufacture phone cases for the EU market? In this guide, we cover chemicals and heavy metals regulations, labeling, packaging, and other requirements.

Mentioned Products

  • iPhone cases
  • Android phone cases
  • Leather cases
  • Plastic cases
  • Aluminum cases
  • Wooden/bamboo cases

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