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      Cybersecurity for radio equipment

      2024-09-24
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      The EN 18031-series of standards will soon be harmonised and then provide a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements in Article 3(3) of the RED 2014/53/EU and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 on cybersecurity.

      The PFHxA restriction

      2024-09-20
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.

      Deforestation-Free Products

      2024-03-13
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      The main driver of deforestation and forest degradation is the expansion of agricultural land, which is linked to the production of seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood; and some of their derived products, such as leather or furniture.

      Microplastics

      2023-11-13
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      Overall, around 145,000 tonnes of microplastics are estimated to be used in the EU each year. And 42,000 tonnes of these microplastics end up in the environment from products intentionally containing them. The largest contribution with up to 16,000 tonnes is made by granules from artificial turf pitches.

      GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY

      2023-05-25
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      There are many directives and regulations that address product compliance. Still it is practically impossible to cover all risks for all consumer products. The solution is a broad-based legislation to fill possible gaps and to complement existing and future legislation.

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      Plastic bags can be dangerous

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      “WARNING. Keep this plastic bag or film away from children to avoid suffocation”.

      REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH) - how does this apply to your non-food consumer product?

      ROUTINE TESTS – EN 50106

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      Routine tests are performed to reveal variations in manufacturing that could result in unsafe products.

      Silica gel in packaging

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      The Hazards of Silica gel

      Avoid permanent hearing loss

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      Limits and warnings to protect consumers and children against excessive sound levels.

      GHS Pictograms

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (CLP), in short GHS, contains nine hazard pictograms.

      Mains Plugs in Europe

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      Mains plugs commonly used in Europe. National deviations remain applicable.

      EMC - ElectroMagnetic Compability

      2021-02-19
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      Compliance with the EMC Directive is mandatory for all electronic and electrical products

      Dangerous: Products that look like food

      2021-02-05
      productip
      Beginner

      Compliance clip about products that look like food that have been recalled

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