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  • Technical file inspection

    When the regulator asks the importer for the technical file

    From 1 July 2026, non-EU sellers pay a €3 customs duty on every low-value order shipped into the EU. Here is how it works and what changes.

  • What the €3 customs duty means for imports up to €150

    From 1 July 2026, non-EU sellers pay a €3 customs duty on every low-value order shipped into the EU. Here is how it works and what changes.

  • Most non-EU manufacturers think their AR is doing a full CE assessment - but they’re not (and that could cost you your market access)

    Is your EU Authorised Representative ready for the new PLD?

    Is your EU Authorised Representative ready for direct product liability claims? From 9 December 2026, Directive (EU) 2024/2853 changes the rules. Five questions to ask your AR before the deadline.

  • Clothing

    France’s PFAS ban on cosmetics, clothing, and footwear: what applies in 2026

    France's PFAS ban on cosmetics, clothing, and footwear took effect on 1 January 2026. Here is what the law covers, who is liable, and what compliance looks like for brands selling into the French market.

  • Stint verdict: why the court gave no punishment, and what it teaches about product documentation

    The Stint verdict, guilty of document forgery, no sentence imposed, is a sharp reminder that false compliance declarations carry legal weight even when the technical safety case remains unresolved.

  • Container ship 'MSC New York'

    Stint court case: EU product compliance lessons

    Stint trial update: prosecutors seek prison terms and €360k in fines. Key EU compliance lessons on product safety, technical files, and accountability.

  • The new GPSR guideline breaks down the core obligations for businesses.

    The new GPSR guideline breaks down the core obligations for businesses.

    Discover the new GPSR guideline for businesses. Learn about mandatory risk assessments, traceability, accident reporting, and the crucial role of the EU Responsible Person for market access.

  • Upcoming replacements and updates to CE Directives and EU Regulations

    Upcoming replacements and updates to CE Directives and EU Regulations

    The CE marking landscape in Europe is continuously evolving as the European Union updates its product legislation to reflect new technological, environmental, and safety priorities. Below, we provide an overview of the main CE Directives and Regulations that are currently in force - and highlight those that will soon be replaced.

  • How to spot a high-risk authorised representative

    How to spot a high-risk authorised representative

    Did you hire a high-risk authorised representative? Learn how to identify suspicious low-cost services. We guide you with 5 simple questions and explain the serious risks of not doing so, according to the new Product Liability Directive.