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All nonfood products

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Essential requirements for declarations of conformity in the harmonised product area

Conformity refers to the conformity of a product with the legal requirements. All products labelled with a CE mark are accompanied by a written declaration of conformity (DoC) in the B2B sector and in...

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Basic requirements for CE marking

By affixing the CE mark to a product, the manufacturer declares that this product conforms to all requirements of the applicable European Union (EU) harmonisation legislation that apply to the...

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Misleading environmental claims: Implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 in UWG planned

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable claims relating to the environment. The...

Deutschland (DE)
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Publication of cybersecurity regulations

Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (Cyber Resilience Regulation) introduced rules to protect consumers from the risks of cyberattacks...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Publication of FAQ by the BMUV on the EU Product Safety Regulation

Since 13 December 2024, the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation, GPSR) have applied. The European Commission had already published...

Deutschland (DE)
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Publication of regulations for the operation of the Safety Gate rapid alert system

Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation - GPSR) has revised key regulations for the safety of consumer products at the EU level. It has been valid since...

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Publication of a European Commission FAQ on GPSR

From 13 December 2024, the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation, GPSR) will apply. It replaces Directive 2001/95/EC on general product...

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Deletion of references to standards in support of the General Product Safety Directive

Directive 2001/95/EC lays down requirements for general product safety. It applies to products that are intended for consumers or that could be used by consumers under reasonably foreseeable...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Einführung von Notfallverfahren bei Aktivierung des Notfallmodus für den Binnenmarkt

Translation coming soon Mit der Verordnung (EU) 2024/2747 werden EU-weit harmonisierte Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung des Funktionierens des Binnenmarktes in Krisensituationen festgelegt. Ziel ist es...

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Transitional period for certain provisions of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation ends

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Regulation, AI...

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Application for free access to European harmonised standards possible via EU website

Back in March 2024, we reported on the ECJ ruling on the free accessibility of European harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys. The ruling can be applied to other European harmonised...

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ALS opinion the applicability of Section 30 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB) in the case of indirect hazards (example of play foam)

Opinions of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the German states and the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and...

Deutschland (DE)
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Date of validity of the modalities for the interoperable interface of the Safety Gate Portal for online marketplace providers

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1459, with which the Commission established the interoperable interface of the Safety Gate...

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Reminder

New product safety regulation enters into force soon

In article 3146 referenced below, we reported on the publication of the new General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR). The new GPSR requirements apply from 13 December 2024 . Directives...

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Repeal of the guidelines for the notification of dangerous consumer products under Directive 2001/95/EC

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1761 repealing Decision 2004/905/EC, which established guidelines for retailers and...

Europäische Union (EU)
Reminder

Publication of a regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Regulation, AI Regulation) is the first piece of legislation worldwide to address the risks...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Corrigendum to the template for product safety recall notices

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1435, which introduces a template for product safety recall notices within the meaning of...

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German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) judgement on the term "climate neutral" in advertisements

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has passed a judgement on the admissibility of the term "climate neutral" in advertisements. A legal dispute centred on the question of whether advertising...

Deutschland (DE)
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Safety Gate Portal consumers

Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation - GPSR) has revised key regulations for the safety of consumer products at the EU level. It is the successor act...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Repeal of the guidelines for the notification of dangerous consumer products under Directive 2001/95/EC

Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation - GPSR) entered into force on 12 June 2023 and will apply from 13 December 2024. It replaces Directive 2001/95/EC...

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Implementation of the interoperable interface of the Safety Gate portal for online marketplace providers

Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation - GPSR) has revised key regulations for the safety of consumer products at the EU level. It is the successor...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Publication of a template for product safety recall notices

According to Regulation (EU) 2023/988, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), economic operators (manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers, distributors) and online marketplace...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Misleading environmental claims - Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC

In order to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable statements relating to the environment, the Unfair Business Practices Directive has been amended. Terms such as "environmental statement",...

Europäische Union (EU)
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ECJ judgement on the free accessibility of harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys

In its judgement of 5 March 2024, the European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) declared that European harmonised technical standards on the safety of toys must be accessible to EU citizens. The reason...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Drafts for the further development of the Safety Gate Portal

As part of the new Product Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/988), the Safety Gate rapid alert system for non-food products is to be modernised and further developed. Two draft regulations of...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Draft sample recall notice for use in product safety recalls

According to Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), in the event of a product safety recall, economic operators and online marketplace providers must ensure that all...

Europäische Union (EU)
(Legal) draft

15th ProdSV – Ban on sky lanterns

The 15th Regulation of the Product Safety Act (15th ProdSV) has been published. It regulates the ban on the import, placing on the market and provision of sky lanterns on the German market. Within the...

Deutschland (DE)
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Draft law amending the Product Safety Act and other product safety regulations

The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) has published a draft law amending the Product Safety Act (ProdSG). This is intended to adapt the ProdSG to the new EU Product Safety...

Deutschland (DE)
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Corrigendum to the General Product Safety Regulation

The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was published with Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It is the successor legislation to Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety and Directive 87/357...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Corrigendum to the Blue Guide

Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 defines the framework for products in the harmonised area with the CE mark. Individual directives or regulations are issued for specific requirements for individual...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Requirements for the labelling of biodegradable organic waste bags come into force

In the article referenced below, we informed you about the extension of the Organic Waste Regulation (BioAbfV) to include the regulations on the labelling of biodegradable plastic collection bags from...

Deutschland (DE)
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Safety requirements for standards for infants and young children

Directive 2001/95/EC lays down general product safety requirements for consumer products. Products that comply with the standards implemented by the product safety requirements under the Directive are...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Draft ban on sky lanterns

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has republished a draft bill for a fifteenth regulation on the Product Safety Act. This regulation aims to completely ban the sale of sky lanterns. So...

Deutschland (DE)
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New product safety regulation published

The new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was published with Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It is the successor legislation to the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC and Directive 87/357...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Draft on the regulation of environmental claims (green claims)

The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive on the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (green claims). The Directive is intended to cover environmental...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Designation of technical standards for the remaining products

According to the Swiss Federal Law on Product Safety (PrSG) and the Regulation on Product Safety (PrSV), technical standards which are suitable for specifying basic health and safety requirements are...

Schweiz (CH)
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Blue Guide 2022 published

Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 provides a cross-product framework for the harmonised product area for all products with a CE mark. The specific requirements for the individual products are issued in...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Guideline for GS1 sustainability claims updated

As sustainability grows in importance for consumer purchase decisions, the number of sustainability-related product claims (sustainable product claims) on packaging also increases. Together with...

Deutschland (DE)
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Regulations on the labelling of biodegradable plastic collection bags for organic waste

The Regulation on the recycling of organic waste on soils (Organic Waste Regulation) governs, among other things, which waste is suitable for composting on soils and primarily focuses on disposal...

Deutschland (DE)
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Draft directive to strengthen consumer rights has been published

According to the now available draft amendment of the Unfair Commercial Practices and Consumer Protection Directives, consumers are to be better protected against greenwashing in the future and more...

Europäische Union (EU)
(Legal) draft

The new Market Surveillance Regulation

The new Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 applies to the harmonised product sector and it provides a consistent and clear legal framework for market surveillance and customs regulations in...

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