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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.
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Ban on BMHCA in Cosmetic Products
BMHCA, also known as 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde or commonly as Lilial, is a synthetic fragrance used in cosmetics and personal care products like lotions, deodorants, hair products, perfumes, and more. It has a floral scent reminiscent of lily of the valley.
Chemical numeric identifiers
Chemical numeric identifiers are crucial for accurately identifying and managing chemicals listed in a Bill of Materials (BOM) or a Bill of Substances (BOS), ensuring chemical product compliance, and helping quality and regulatory assurance managers communicate clearly within the supply chain.
European Accessibility Acts
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) aims to change that by ensuring that a wide range of products and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.
PPE Category I, II or III
PPE are products worn or held by a person for protection against one or more risks to that person's health or safety. Proper classification is important as it determines the conformity assessment procedures, involvement of Notified Bodies and marking of the products.
The common charger
For more than 10 years, there were many initiatives and efforts to bring about a common charger. The common charger has a universal connector (port) to charge many electronic devices regardless of their brand, it is convenient for consumers and reduces waste.
FMR SQUARE
FMR SQUARE was founded by a group of industry and consulting experts, each with more than 10 years of experience in product regulation, technical compliance management and legal advice.
New Requirements for Packaging Producers in Denmark
On March 12, 2024, Denmark introduced a new law that will impose new obligations on packaging producers starting from 2025. While requirements existed previously for producers of beverage packaging, as of 2025, the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) will be extended to cover all types of packaging.
French Decree 2022-748 - Why a Verifeyer Form?
The French government has made circular economy and supply chain transparency related aspects around non-food consumer goods a high priority. They don’t want to wait on various EU initiatives, they want to make progress now, and significantly.
EU Timber Regulation
Stop Illegal timber
What is UKCA marking?
UKCA marking is a similar provision as the CE marking, however applicable for UK laws and the UK market.
