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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.
How does homologation work?
Homologation is the process by which a product or vehicle is certified as compliant with the technical and safety standards required for its use in a particular region or country.
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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.
User instructions
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.
GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY
Chances are that your product contains PFAS and PFCA! Restrictions are already in place. Some additional restrictions will come into effect early next year. PFAS are used in a wide variety of consumer products because of their unique chemical and physical properties.
Ban on PFAS and PFCA in Consumer Products
Chances are that your product contains PFAS and PFCA! Restrictions are already in place. Some additional restrictions will come into effect early next year. PFAS are used in a wide variety of consumer products because of their unique chemical and physical properties.
Is Due Diligence becoming mandatory through EU legislation?
Due Diligence has been, up to now, largely a matter of self regulation*. Some EU Member States already have Due Diligence legislation, but the problem is only that this legislation is either too sector-specific or only covers certain aspects of the Due Diligence.
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RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances
The first directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical & electronic equipment (EEE) was published back in 2003. On 3 January 2013 the second directive (RoHS2) came into force: Directive 2011/65/EU.
Child appealing products
Every product can be played with by a child, but when becomes a product a toy?
Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance
The performance assessment systems of Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
Battery collection and recycling
How have Member States implemented Battery Directive 2006/66/EC of 6 September 2006 on (waste) batteries and accumulators and what are the consequences for producers, importers and retailers?
Standards related to packaging
The European PPWD Directive 94/62/EC defines requirements for the design and environmental impact of packaging and packaging waste (PPW)
Standards for multimedia products
Multimedia product standards will end confusion for many consumer products.
Battery Directive
The main objective of the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC is to minimise the negative impact of waste batteries on the environment, in particular the impact of three problematic heavy metals: mercury, lead and cadmium. The Battery Directive also defines the obligations for the labelling of batteries.
Treated Articles & Biocides
There are many products which may be treated with biocides, what are the rules?
You need a Bill of Materials (BOM)
Restricted and banned chemical substances are the major reason for recalls of non-food consumer goods in the EU. About 40% of the recalls in the EU are related to chemical risks.
Languages in user instructions
Many directives require that products are accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users. This applies specifically to products that can only be used safely with instructions and safety information.
