// EU conformity & product safety
Product Compliance
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EU conformity, product safety & compliance
Product compliance essentially means that products meet the legal requirements, standards and regulations that apply to their manufacture, labeling, safety, use and marketing. The aim is to ensure that products comply with the rules and guidelines in order to guarantee consumer safety, avoid legal problems and maintain customer confidence.
Since legal requirements and guidelines can change constantly and depend on various factors, including the industry and region, it is advisable to always stay up to date.
// List of relevant guidelines
Some of the relevant directives, regulations/requirements for product compliance:
General product safety (Europe)
Internal conformity procedures to prevent dangerous products from being placed on the market. This regulation applies from December 13, 2024
CE marking (Europe):
The CE marking remains an important standard for products sold in the European Union.
RoHS Directive (Europe)
The RoHS Directive continues to be important for regulating the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic devices.
REACH Regulation (Europe):
The REACH Regulation remains valid and regulates the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals in the EU.
GDPR (Europe)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to products and services that process the personal data of EU citizens.
FCC regulations (USA)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) remains relevant for the electromagnetic compatibility of devices in the USA.
FDA regulations (USA)
In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to regulate the safety of food, drugs and medical products.
ISO standards
ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management) and other relevant ISO standards remain relevant worldwide.
CPSIA (USA)
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in the USA remains important, especially for products used by children.
UKCA marking (United Kingdom)
After Brexit, products sold in the UK may need the UKCA mark to show compliance with UK safety standards.
CCC certification (China):
In China, China Compulsory Certification (CCC) is mandatory for many products, especially electrical appliances.
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CONCLUSION
It is crucial to follow current developments in the relevant regions and industries, as requirements may change.
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