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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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Recall: Negative ions
Dutch market surveillance authorities recalled ten products with “negative ions”. It concerns products with skin contact such as bracelets, necklaces and a sleeping-mask. The products emit ionising radiation.
The UK CPR versus The EU CPR
Since Brexit, the UK CPR has superseded the regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 in England, Scotland and Wales. The European CPR will remain to apply in Northern Ireland. The EU CPR is subject to CE-marking and the UK CPR is subject to UKCA marking.
Brexit and Product compliance
The impact of Brexit on product compliance is big. The basis for almost all United Kingdom (UK) product legislation was based on EU-law.
Brexit vs Cosmetics
The UK Cosmetics Regulation is applicable to cosmetics products sold in England, Scotland and Wales. Cosmetics products placed on the market in Northern Ireland are still covered by the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
UK FCM legislation since Brexit
Food Contact Materials (FCMs) are materials that are intended to be in contact with food. Prior to Brexit, certain EU laws for FCMs took effect in the UK. This EU legislation is still the basis for UK legislation.
Inside or outside the EU Single Market?
The EU Single Market consists of the Member States of the EU. The objective is that within the EU Single Market, products, capital, services and people can flow freely from one Member State to another Member State.
EU Territories with special status
Is the EU Single Market in Europe only? Or are there territories outside of Europe that are somehow part of the EU Single Market? In this article, we will explain what kind of territories there are and whether or not they are a part of the EU and a part of the EU Single Market.
Testxchange
testxchange is the leading platform for the "Testing, Inspection & Certification" industry that brings service providers and clients together.
Low Voltage Directive and EN 60335
This article explains why the EN 60335-series applies to your product and provides you with an overview of all 60335-standards.
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