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Intermediate
Chemicals
Treated Articles & Biocides
On September 1st, 2013, the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 replaced the previous Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC. A major change is that…
Intermediate
Chemicals
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…
Intermediate
Product safety
Child appealing products
The European Toy Safety Directive, 2009/48/EC applies "to products designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14…
Beginner
Product safety
Dangerous drawstring 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Children's clothes are withdrawn from the market for the same reason: "The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of cords…
Beginner
Regulatory updates
Product Identity
Companies that place products on the EU market always have to fulfil at least the following two obligations: Place only compliant products on the market…
Intermediate
Requirements
ProductIP Requirement Categories
It is a recurring question for which there is no straightforward answer because it all depends on who or what you are dealing with. All requirements have…
Expert
Chemicals
LEDS, Toys, EN 62115
The radiation hazards of lasers are described in standard EN 60825-1. Originally EN 60825-1 (issue 1994) also covered LEDs, but after the introduction of…
Intermediate
Warnings
Plastic bags can be dangerous
Similar warnings are found on many plastic packaging materials. Warnings must be clear, legible, mention the hazard and translated into the regional…