Devices connected to the internet must meet safety and health requirements set in the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Some examples of such products are smart…
Indefinite CE Mark recognition in Great Britain
Today, 1 August 2023, the United Kingdom announced indefinite CE mark recognition. The previous deadline, prolonged in November 2022, was December 2024. With this new…
European Commission Proposal: New Toys Safety Regulation to replace the Toys Directive
Directive 2009/48/EC regulates the safety of toys on the EU market, whether coming from the European Union or not. Over the past years, the Commission…
The EU restricts formaldehyde in many consumer products
On 14 July 2023, the European Commission adopted measures to restrict the use of formaldehyde in many consumer products. With Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1464, the…
Automotive sector: overview on selected aspects of the EU Motor Vehicles Regulation
The European automotive industry contributes to about eight percent of the total EU GPD and is a key source of employment. Vehicles sold in the…
New Machinery Regulation: current Directive to be replaced from 2027
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…