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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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Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance
The performance assessment systems of Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
What is UKCA marking?
UKCA marking is a similar provision as the CE marking, however applicable for UK laws and the UK market.
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.
Let’s connect
USB is a highly common interface standard for data and power connections between a wide variety of electronics. Since its introduction in 1996, connectors and technologies have evolved and continue to do so.
Upcoming Toys Safety Regulation
There will be a new regulation on the safety of toys. On July 28, the European Commission published a proposal. This proposal will be voted on in rounds by the European Parliament and the Council and is expected to be largely approved in the foreseeable future.
Conformity assessment modules
The obvious objective of conformity assessment is to demonstrate that all products conform to relevant legislation. The manufacturer always remains responsible for the execution of conformity assessment, even if design, tests, documentation or production is subcontracted. The manufacturer also remains responsible
EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
The importance of the document. Manufacturers have to make sure that their products comply with all applicable legislation. Once they have done this, they create and sign a document called an EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to underwrite that their product satisfies all applicable EU legislation.
Visibly, legibly and indelibly
In various pieces of legislation you will find the passage: “the marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly”. It makes perfect sense that markings remain present and usable throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. But how can you show in a practical way that all three criteria are met?
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.
