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Cybersecurity for radio equipment
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
The PFHxA restriction enters into force on 10 October 2024, taking effect after transitional periods between 18 months and 5 years.
Deforestation-Free Products
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
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
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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Is Switzerland ‘leaving’ the EU?
The answer is both ‘yes’ and ‘no’. First of all the ‘no’. Switzerland is (of course) not an EU Member State. However, as a result of bilateral agreements, Switzerland can benefit from most advantages comparable to being a Member State.
Wooden FCMs: Dutch and French regulations
Wood is one of the seventeen Food Contact Materials (FCM) listed in Annex I of Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004. There is no harmonised EU directive or regulation for wooden FCM articles. EU member states which have implemented national legislation for wood are France, The Netherlands and Croatia.
Wood & bamboo Food Contact Materials
Both wood and bamboo are commonly used for food contact applications. Besides cutting boards and other kitchen utensils, wood and bamboo are also used for disposable kitchenware as well as for food packaging.
Bamboo and Food Contact Materials (FCM)
Do not use bamboo in plastic FCM's. The popularity of bamboo in products that have contact with food is rising. Products sold as ‘natural’ bamboo may in reality be a combination of bamboo and melamine, a plastic.
Adhesives and Food Contact Materials (FCM)
Food contact adhesives or glues, are used to assemble two or more parts, surfaces of Food Contact Materials (FCM) together such as e.g. solid wood, solid bamboo, paper and board, cork etc.
Guidance on FCM test conditions
How do laboratories decide on conditions for Food Contact Materials (FCM) migration tests?
PLConsultancy
PLConsultancy advises medium-sized and large companies with a focus on the areas of product safety, product liability, recall management and the establishment of quality assurance within the company. Mainly in the international trade of non-food products.
AMZPRO
The all in one solution for amazon fba business! With your big expert knowledge for years in this sectorAMZPro is on your side: From the individual product research to the production.
Trinasco
Trinasco GmbH is an owner-operated management consultancy from Germany with a focus on product compliance.
Smart chemical testing plan for metals & alloys
How to make a smart, reasonable cost effective testing plan for chemical safety for non-food consumer products? Or how to avoid unnecessary costs on chemical analysis?
