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The scope of the General Product Safety Regulation
The General Product Safety Regulation, GPSR, is in force since almost one year. Questions about its scope and applicability continue to come in. It is time to provide some answers.
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.
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
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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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Since Brexit, the UK CPR has superseded the regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 in England, Scotland and Wales.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.
Select Courier
Select Courier, your all-in shipping platform for safe and easy worldwide logistics.
BREXIT - UK REACH is no EU REACH
BREXIT affects the business for consumer products on the UK market dramatically. The legal obligations that apply to consumer products under EU REACH are extensive. The same goes for UK REACH applicable on the UK market.
