In July 2024, the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 is the first…
New EU rules on products’ sustainability: ecodesign requirements
In June 2024, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 on ecodesign requirements for sustainable products that enters in force today, 18 July 2024. This Regulation…
GPSR focus: Responsible Person role
The new EU GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) introduces a regulatory figure which the previous Directive did not have: the Responsible Person. The Regulation states…
Swimming pools and water toys: EU classification and standards
In summer, water toys and pools are very popular among children. Ensuring that these toys are safe is crucial to safeguard their health and avoid…
Useful documents for PPE regulatory compliance
In the European Union, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation covers products to wear or hold that protect people against risks related to their safety…
GPSR focus: general products’ labels under the new Regulation
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) applies in the European Union from 13 December 2024 and replaces the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) as well…
When do you need the CE marking to sell in Europe?
Whether in the EU or worldwide, it is easy to spot a CE marking on many products. CE stands for the French “Conformité Européenne”, which…
Common charger port in the EU: what manufacturers must know
Two years ago, the European Commission adopted a Proposal to introduce a common charger port – the USB Type-C port- for mobile devices and similar…
Parliament approves new EU rules on toy safety
Today, 13 March 2024, the European Parliament approved its position on the proposed EU Toy Safety Regulation with 603 votes in favour, 5 against, and…
Court decision on accessibility of harmonised standards on toy safety
On 5 March 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its judgment of case C-588/21 P on the accessibility of harmonised standards…