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General Product Safety Regulation Labelling Requirements Guide

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The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) sets labelling requirements for essentially all consumer products sold in the European Union. More specifically, it sets requirements that concern the product, manufacturer, and contact details. The GPSR also sets requirements that concern instructions, and age suitability.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the articles under the General Product Safety Regulation that reference labelling requirements.
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Small Parts Regulations and Warnings in the European Union: An Overview

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Toys with small parts

Toys and certain children’s products sold in the European Union are subject must adhere to small parts restrictions. These restriction in turn depend on the age group that the product belongs to. In some cases, small parts are banned , while other situations require warning texts to be applied.

In this guide, we take a closer look at the Toy Safety Directive and the General Product Safety Directive (GPSR) in relation to small part bans and warnings in the EU.

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Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: An Overview

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The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a new Regulation that will replace the existing Ecodesign Directive. It aims to set eco-design requirements for products to be sold in the EU. Unlike the existing Ecodesign Directive, which only covers certain energy-related products, the new Regulation applies to virtually all physical products.

Additionally, the Regulation introduces new requirements concerning the digital product passport, the destruction of unsold consumer products, and more.

In this guide, we help you better understand the requirements of the new Regulation and address common questions concerning its application.
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EU Cyber Resilience Act: An Essential Guide

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EU Cyber Resilience Act: An Essential Guide

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) intends to establish security principles, features, and measures that encompass hardware, software, and maintenance for certain products sold in the European Union. This guide, written by Iris Desbrousses from i46, explains what manufacturers and importers must know about the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and how it will likely impact product development and updates.
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Mattress Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Mattress

Mattresses imported and manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations that concern flammability, chemicals, biocides, and other aspects.

In this guide, we explain how regulations such as the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), REACH, and the EU Ecolabel Regulation relate to mattresses for sale in the EU. In addition, the guide also covers standards and testing requirements.
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Board Game Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Board Game Regulations in the European Union

Board games sold in the European Union are subject various regulations, standards, labelling, documentation, and testing requirements. However, the requirements differ depending on whether the board game is considered a toy, suitable for 0 to 14 year olds, or other age groups.

The former is generally speaking subject to stricter requirements, concerning small parts and other safety aspects. Having said that, there are safety requirements also for adults board games – substance restrictions, for example.

It is not always easy to assess if a given board game is intended for children, adults, or both. For this reason, the European Union sets guidelines to help companies decide whether their board game, or other product, is appropriate for adults or children.

In this guide, we explain how the Toy Safety Directive, the General Product Safety Regulation, and other requirements apply to board games meant for children, and adults.
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EU Ecolabel For Importers & Manufacturers: A Complete Guide

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EU Ecolabel

The EU ecolabel is a voluntary marking scheme used to signal that a product meet certain environmental standards. In order to use the EU Ecolabel, it is mandatory to comply with the requirements outlined under the EU Ecolabel Regulation.

That being said, the specific requirements differ depending on the product type, which is further explored in this guide.

In this guide, we explain what the EU Ecolabel is, what product groups it covers, and its various criteria. We also explain how you can apply for the EU Ecolabel.
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Formaldehyde Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Formaldehyde can be found by various products, including wooden products, plastics, and cosmetics. Due to its toxicity, there are regulations in the European Union that restrict the content or release of formaldehyde.

As such, importers and manufacturers of products that contain or can contain formaldehyde must ensure that their products comply with the applicable regulations, directives, and standards that limit its the use. This can generally be assessed by performing the necessary testing.

In this guide, we explain what formaldehyde is, and which regulations restrict its usage, release, or emission. We also provide examples of relevant standards, and explain why lab testing is necessary.
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Lithium Battery Regulations and Standards in the EU: An Overview

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Lithium batteries are subject to various regulations and directives in the European Union that concern safety, substances, documentation, labelling, and testing. These requirements are primarily found under the Batteries Regulation, but additional regulations, directives, and standards are also relevant to lithium batteries.

Notice that this guide only covers batteries, rather than requirements applicable to devices that contain them.

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Button Cell and Coin Battery Safety Standards and Regulations in the EU

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EU Button and Coin Battery Regulations

Button cell or coin batteries, including devices containing these, are subject to various regulations and safety standards in the EU. This includes the Batteries Regulation, Toy Safety Directive, and the General Product Safety Regulation.

However, the requirements depend on various factors, such as age groups and the type of product the batteries are used for.

In this guide, we take a closer look into these requirements, to help you navigate the various regulations, directives, and standards related to button cell and coin batteries in the EU.

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