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General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 obliges
GPSR Risk Analysis Required

Mandatory for almost every product: According to the GPSR, producers must draw up technical documentation for the products they place on the market. The technical documentation must be based on an internal risk analysis.

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General Product Safety Regulation requires Responsible Person
EU Responsible Person Service for the GPSR and more

Since 16 July 2021, it is against the law to sell products with CE marking without a Responsible Person in the EU. In addition, a Responsible Person must also be specified in accordance with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.

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Personal EU Batteries Regulation Training
Ready for the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Find out which obligations the EU Batteries Regulation places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case. Receive comprehensive information on how to implement your obligations with regard to labelling, battery passport, EPR and due diligence obligations in the supply chain.

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Personal EU Batteries Regulation Training
Ready for the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Find out which obligations the EU Batteries Regulation places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case. Receive comprehensive information on how to implement your obligations with regard to labelling, battery passport, EPR and due diligence obligations in the supply chain.

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Certain disposable articles are required to be marked with new logos from July 2021

From 21 July 2021, certain disposable plastic articles (EU 2019/904) such as hygiene pads, wet wipes, tobacco products with filters as well as drinking cups are required to be labelled as plastic products with the respective specified label of the national versions of the sales countries.
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Lead, RoHS and REACh: As at 21 July 2021, some exemptions from the RoHS Directive are set to expire

As at 21 July 2021, some exemptions from the RoHS Directive are set to expire. In particular, lead-containing components and materials such as high-current connections on printed circuit boards, brass and aluminium alloys are also included. Distributors of products containing materials with more than 0.1 per cent lead should keep an eye on the decision of the EU Commission. Should any exemptions be withdrawn, then there will probably be a twelve-month transition period to replace the materials in question.
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Video: Compliance Talk about the European Authorised Representative (EU REP)

Topic of this Compliance Talk: Non-food products are subject to numerous rules and regulations within the European Union (EU), with which compliance must be ensured by the manufacturer and/or importer. An authorised representative as contemplated by the Product Safety Act (ProdSG) – also known as EU-REP – established in the European Economic Area can assist manufacturers and importers in fulfilling certain obligations. This concerns, among other things, obligations from the ProdSG, but also the Market Surveillance Regulation (EU 2019/1020). In this case, the European Authorised Representative acts as a link between the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities and keeps extensive information available. In the process, the authorised representative is required to perform specific tasks that will be discussed in this video.
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Adjusted regulations on medical products

In the current draft of the German Medical Products Law Implementation Act (MPDG), Art. 6 of (EU) Regulation 2017/745 on distance selling of medical products is likewise taken into account. This serves to close a gap in market surveillance of medical products offered online. This means that online platforms can be blocked by supervisory authorities if this is called for in terms of protecting public health.
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EU Commission takes action against “Greenwashing” of products

Together with national consumer protection authorities, the EU Commission has analysed the websites of companies for ecological window-dressing (referred to as “greenwashing”). In 42 per cent of the cases examined, the environmental claims were exaggerated, false or misleading. The websites of companies from various industries such as clothing or household appliances were examined. Distributors should be very careful with the claims and advertising of their products.
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Update: Disposable FFP2 masks protect even when reused

On 22 February 2021, we reported on the protection given by reused, disposable FFP2 masks against Sars-Cov-2 pathogens. Due to high popular demand, we wish to make the source for this available to you.
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Disposable FFP2 masks protect even when reused

FFP2 half masks are classified as “Personal Protective Equipment” according to EU product legislation EN 149. Their purpose is to provide protection against solid particles of a specified size. As these masks are also effective against aerosols that can be carriers of the Sars-Cov-2 pathogen, FFP2 masks are also used here. Unlike solid particles, however, aerosols evaporate over time, which means that multiple use of the FFP2 mask is possible. Multiple use and the correct handling of FFP2 masks that have been used several times have currently been confirmed and described by the University of Münster. Distributors of FFP2 masks may refer to this and advertise their masks as reusable for protection against Sars-Cov-2 pathogens.
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New requirements for drones, remote-controlled model aircraft or helicopters

Since 1 January 2021, new statutory provisions (EU Drone Regulation) have been in place for drones not operated for the purposes of sport or recreation. Operators are subject to profound changes, such as individual drone registration. Distributors are also affected, however. For instance, drones now have to be classified into 5 risk categories and the technical equipment must likewise comply with the new rules and regulations. The Regulation applies to all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), i.e., also all types of remote-controlled model aircraft or helicopters.
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REACH: SVHC List of the ECHA extended yet again

On 19 January, the SVHC List (SVHC = Substances of Very High Concern) was extended by 2 candidates to a current total of 211. The SVHCs are governed by the REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. Materials that the listed candidates contain must be reported to the purchasers of the materials. Since the beginning of the year, this notification has been mandatory throughout Europe via the ECHA’s SCIP database. The new SVHCs are used e.g. in Li-Ion battery technology (entry 210) or in adhesives (entry 211). Other uses are rather unspecific. Manufacturers or importers of products should evaluate the new candidates and decide whether a material analysis is required. In the event of a positive finding, an entry would then need to be made in the SCIP database. trade-e-bility can support manufacturers and importers of products in the EU in this regard.
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UK Declaration of Conformity & Marking

Since 1 January 2021, it has been possible for goods placed on the market in the United Kingdom (UK, comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and covered by certain product legislation to bear the UKCA mark (and from 1 January 2022, this will be mandatory). Persons with product responsibility should obtain information on the differences between UKCA and the EU CE legislation at an early stage; trade-e-bility can provide assistance with preparing the product documentation.
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