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Child appealing electrical appliances
The risks associated with household appliances that have designs that attract children
From Timber to Deforestation Regulation
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.
General Product Safety Regulation
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.
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR)
ESPR, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation provides the framework for more sustainable and circular products.
The PFHxA restriction
The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.
Microplastics
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.
Compliance resources
ProductIP Requirement Categories
The list of requirements in ProductIP is detailed and diverse. Requirement categories divide the list into logical parts.
Plastic bags can be dangerous
“WARNING. Keep this plastic bag or film away from children to avoid suffocation”.
REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH) - how does this apply to your non-food consumer product?
Product Identity
What is the trace from your article number to your compliance evidence?
ROUTINE TESTS – EN 50106
Routine tests are performed to reveal variations in manufacturing that could result in unsafe products.
Silica gel in packaging
The Hazards of Silica gel
Avoid permanent hearing loss
Limits and warnings to protect consumers and children against excessive sound levels.
GHS Pictograms
The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (CLP), in short GHS, contains nine hazard pictograms.
Mains Plugs in Europe
Mains plugs commonly used in Europe. National deviations remain applicable.
EMC - ElectroMagnetic Compability
Compliance with the EMC Directive is mandatory for all electronic and electrical products
