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GPSR: 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.
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.
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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TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland is a worldwide leading independent provider of inspection and testing services with a tradition going back more than 145 years. Around the globe, our employees stand for quality and safety of people, technology and the environment in nearly all aspects of modern life.
Müller Krusche Quality GmbH
Müller Krusche Quality GmbH is an owner managed, service company that provides quality assurance services to manufacturers and importers as well as retailers in the field of international purchase of non-food products.
Eurofins
Probably the fastest growing international laboratory network, Eurofins owes its success to the professionalism of its staff, certainly the most valuable asset in this corporation, and to the continuous investment in R&D and state-of-the art equipment
SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.
Hermes Hansecontrol
Hermes Hansecontrol is more than another testing and certification company. We aim to provide a service with added value: safety, quality, and sustainability. We “consult to improve“ – because our clients’ success is our success
QIMA
QIMA is a leading global quality control and compliance programs provider that partners with brands, retailers and importers around the world to secure, manage and optimize their supply chain.
CMR Substances
CMR substances are chemical substances (or mixtures) of specific concern due to the long term and serious effects that they may have on human health.
Guidance for toys
The toy safety directive 2009/48/EC (link) is one of the most important pieces of product legislation. Children do not yet have sufficient knowledge of risks and they are vulnerable. Adult sellers rely on the toy making industry for safe products. Unfortunately, the number of recalled toys remains (too) high.
Food contact Materials
Materials and articles which are intended or reasonably to be expected to come into contact with food, such as food packaging, kitchen equipment, glassware, cutlery and dishes, are all considered to be food contact material.
Why ProductIP is as it is
So why did we build ProductIP this way? It is not to make your life miserable. It is the opposite. The European legislation has created the legal structure, at ProductIP we make the legal framework as easy as can be.
