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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.
Compliance resources
The Crossed-out Wheeled Bin symbol
Required dimensions of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on a battery:
Construction Products Regulation
On July 1st, 2013, the Construction Products Directive (CPD) that was in introduced in 1988 has been replaced by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Dangerous drawstrings and cords
Children’s clothes are withdrawn from the market for the same reason: “The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of cords in the neck and waist areas. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.”
LEDS, Toys, EN 62115
LEDS and Lasers
ProductIP Requirement Categories
The list of requirements in ProductIP is detailed and diverse. Requirement categories divide the list into logical parts.
Plastic bags can be dangerous
“WARNING. Keep this plastic bag or film away from children to avoid suffocation”.
REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH) - how does this apply to your non-food consumer product?
Product Identity
What is the trace from your article number to your compliance evidence?
ROUTINE TESTS – EN 50106
Routine tests are performed to reveal variations in manufacturing that could result in unsafe products.
Silica gel in packaging
The Hazards of Silica gel
