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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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      Zollcoaching

      2023-09-28
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      Dein Unternehmen benötigt einen glasklaren internen Zollprozess,

      Let’s connect

      2023-09-06
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      USB is a highly common interface standard for data and power connections between a wide variety of electronics.  Since its introduction in 1996, connectors and technologies have evolved and continue to do so.

      User instructions

      2023-09-04
      ProductIP
      Beginner

      Consumers or users shall be provided with information to use products as intended. Information about the risks inherent in a product is essential for safe use; especially where the risks are not immediately obvious.

      Recalled flail-type cutters

      2023-08-28
      ProductIP
      Experienced

      Products confiscated, bans on the marketing. Flail-type cutting attachments for hand-held brush cutters are recalled regularly. For 15 years, accidents and warnings are still not taken seriously. Users and bystanders are severely injured by detached cutting knives or chains flying around after the links have broken.

      Upcoming Toys Safety Regulation

      2023-08-22
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      There will be a new regulation on the safety of toys. On July 28, the European Commission published a proposal. This proposal will be voted on in rounds by the European Parliament and the Council and is expected to be largely approved in the foreseeable future.

      Le Point Vert inderdit en France?

      2023-08-16
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      On 6 July 2023, the French authorities published Decisions 449872, 450134 & 450158 of 30 June 2023 which cancels Decree of 30 November 2020 related to ‘confusing’ signs and markings with two or more arrows rolled up in a circle. Penalties are no longer applicable.

      Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)

      2023-08-15
      ProductIP
      Expert

      POP is the abbreviation for Persistent Organic Pollutants. It is a group of chemicals that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a severe risk to human health and the environment. Exposure to POPs can lead to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive and immune dysfunction, and

      High risk machinery

      2023-08-01
      ProductIP
      Intermediate

      The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC imposes conformity assessment procedures for machinery that have a high risk factor or which provide critical protection. It concerns 23 categories of machinery that are listed in Annex IV of the Directive, hence they are known as “Annex IV machinery”.

      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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