Today, 29 June 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) published the final text of the new Machinery Regulation. The new Regulation defines…
New Regulation for General Product Safety: GPSR applies from December 2024
On 23 May 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) published the final text of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). The new…
Selling pressure equipment in Europe: what are the regulatory requirements for manufacturers?
In the European Union, pressure equipment and gas appliances typically fall under the scope of three different laws: Pressure Equipment Directive, Simple Pressure Vessels Directive,…
Tattoos and permanent makeup: regulatory requirements to sell in Europe
Tattoos are very popular among Europeans. According to recent surveys, about one in 10 Europeans has a tattoo. In the European Union, tattoo and permanent…
Construction products: how to access the European market
In the European Union, the Construction Product Regulation, Regulation 305/2011, sets the requirements for marketing construction products. According to Article 2, construction products are products…
Compliance steps for machinery equipment: essential information for manufacturers
In the European Union, the manufacture of machinery and equipment generates a turnover of approximately 700 billion euros and an estimated production value of 600…
Compliance steps for marine equipment: essential information for the manufacturers
To sell in the European Union, marine equipment manufacturers need to comply with Directive 2014/90/EU, the Marine Equipment Directive (MED). This Directive applies to all…
General Product Safety Directive: essential information for manufacturers
The General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) is the legislation applicable to products sold in the European Union when there is no specific directive or regulation…
Radio equipment: labels and IFUs compliance in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape
The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market. Radio equipment includes products with GPS, Bluetooth, and…
Personal Protective Equipment: safety requirements for climbing equipment
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulation covers the design, manufacture, and marketing of personal protective equipment (PPE) sold in the European Union. PPE protects people against…