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On 17 January 2025, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ordered Amazon to implement comprehensive notification and refund measures for hazardous products distributed through their platform. This decision impacts over 400,000 products, including faulty carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe hairdryers, and non-compliant children's sleepwear. This development is especially relevant for ... Read more
Are you importing or manufacturing aluminium drinking vessels for the EU market? Recent inspection results from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) reveal concerning findings that demand immediate attention from industry professionals. Between October 2023 and November 2024, NVWA conducted thorough inspections of aluminium bottles and cups ... Read more
In 2024, the European Union (EU) introduced several significant regulatory changes affecting product safety, compliance, and sustainability. Here are the nine most essential changes and amendments this year, including updates on the Toy Safety Regulation, General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Digital Product Passport (DPP), EU Batteries Regulation, and other related ... Read more
Many changes have been made concerning product compliance, so it is no surprise that they touched upon construction product compliance. The European Union's recent amendment to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is set to transform how manufacturers approach product design, sustainability, and market access. This comprehensive update will be particularly ... Read more
As the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) rolls out, Amazon is setting a new standard for consumer protection and transparency. This comprehensive overview by Thomas Winkler, Head of Customer Trust in Europe, reveals Amazon's robust approach to ensuring product safety, making it a must-read for product compliance managers, e-commerce ... Read more
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Understanding the precise meaning of terms like 'Products' vs 'Product Families', and 'Compliance Documents' vs 'Product Files' is crucial for building your product compliance document management system, and for effectively using the PCM platform. This detailed explanation will help you accurately interpret and apply documentation requirements, preventing compliance gaps that ... Read more
The European Union has just updated to product liability regulations that will reshape how manufacturers, importers, and distributors manage product safety and compensation. This new Directive (EU) 2024/2853, set to take effect on 9 December 2026, replaces the 1985 Council Directive and introduces comprehensive changes that will impact every economic ... Read more
After preliminary analysis of Temu, the e-commerce platform's risk assessment report and other information gathered, including through cooperation with national authorities, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether Temu may have breached key requirements of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). This is a significant development that ... Read more
Now the amendment to the Product Liability Directive is approved, the question arises: How prepared is your company for the sweeping changes coming to EU product liability laws? As a manager or executive responsible for product safety and compliance, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial. The recent adoption of ... Read more