From 28 December 2024, many rechargeable devices must be equipped with a USB Type-C port when placed on the EU market. This requirement is part…
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GPSR focus: authorised representative
While non-EU manufacturers must have a EU-based Responsible Person for their products by 13 December 2024, they can choose to appoint an authorised representative with…
GPSR focus: quality management system for general products
The new General Product Safety Regulation applies in the European Union from 13 December 2024. The Regulation replaces the current Directive (GPSD) as well as…
EU Batteries Regulation: new requirements for a greener market
The European Union aims at becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, starting with a significant emissions reduction by 2030. To achieve this, the EU…
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 toys: essential information for manufacturers
In Europe, the toys industry generates a revenue of over 20 billion euros annually. To be sold in European Union, toys must respect strict safety…