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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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Standardised chargers in the draft law

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Shaming in case of law violation

Companies with more than 250 employees and a turnover of over 40 million euros may be affected. Civil liability regulations for damages are envisaged. Sanctions such as naming and shaming and the imposition of fines totalling at least 5% of global net turnover are planned.
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If lawyers and competitors are targeting your product, the labelling of your products and packaging is always the first port of call. With the images of your products on online marketplaces, you yourself provide the basis for warnings and fines. In addition, incorrect labelling is an indication of illegal products. With just a few clicks, you can commission our inexpensive labelling check in the Fast Lane, from one country to EU-wide. Request a non-binding quote here.
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The Ecodesign Regulation would apply to almost all product categories such as dishwashers, televisions, windows, car charging stations, etc. The aim is not only to design energy- and resource-intensive product groups efficiently, but also to improve their durability, reliability, reusability, upgradability and reparability.
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Free marketability check

Visit take-e-way at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg. From 30 January to 3 February 2024, you will find us in Hall 7 at Stand A-81, where we will take a close look at your product free of charge. Benefit from an ad hoc compliance check of a toy you bring along or photo-documented, including a Compliance Quick Check report to take away with you. Only at the Toy Fair! Please arrange a personal appointment in advance. Oliver Friedrichs looks forward to your enquiry.
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No More Trouble With Product Laws

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