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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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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.
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On July 1st, 2013, the Construction Products Directive (CPD) that was in introduced in 1988 has been replaced by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).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Children’s clothes are withdrawn from the market for the same reason: “The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of cords in the neck and waist areas.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.
