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New updates on Toys Safety Directive
There were two updates to the Toy Safety Directive on June 3, 2021.
The first concerns an amendment by the European Commission to a harmful ingredient in toys. There's also the SCHEER's new position on specific chemicals found in squishy toys. Find out everything you need to know right here!
The European privacy family & UK
The European Commission published two draft adequacy decisions for the UK in relation on personal data protection. Check out the article for in-depth information!
Guidelines to support Notified Bodies in charge of radio equipment compliance: Smartphones
In the absence of harmonized standards NBs need to assess the compliance of mobile devices via conformity assessment procedures. Read the EC's Guidelines here!
Sale of counterfeit goods on the Internet: Measures supported by the industry
The online market for counterfeit products has expanded over the last two decades, endangering the interests of several stakeholders. Read about it here.
European Commission proposes new classification and labelling of chemicals under CLP
Classification and labelling of substances and mixtures is covered by the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008). Find out more about it here.
The New Machinery Regulation Proposal: Enhanced Safety through a Simpler Framework
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is a key piece of EU legislation that follows the ‘New approach‘ principles. Read about the new proposal to update this legislation.
Fighting a threat to public security: Regulation on marketing and use of explosives precursors
Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors entered into force on February 1, 2021, amending Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 and repealing Regulation (EU) No. 98/2013.
EU tobacco products directive is effective after all!
Read what the first Report published by the European Commission on the Tobacco Product Directive says.
High-risk medical devices in Europe: new methods of evaluation through CORE-MD project
Discover the new methods of evaluation through CORE-MD project on high-risk medical devices in Europe.