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General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 obliges
GPSR Risk Analysis Required

Mandatory for almost every product: According to the GPSR, producers must draw up technical documentation for the products they place on the market. The technical documentation must be based on an internal risk analysis.

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General Product Safety Regulation requires Responsible Person
EU Responsible Person Service for the GPSR and more

Since 16 July 2021, it is against the law to sell products with CE marking without a Responsible Person in the EU. In addition, a Responsible Person must also be specified in accordance with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.

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Personal EU Batteries Regulation Training
Ready for the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Find out which obligations the EU Batteries Regulation places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case. Receive comprehensive information on how to implement your obligations with regard to labelling, battery passport, EPR and due diligence obligations in the supply chain.

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Personal EU Batteries Regulation Training
Ready for the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Find out which obligations the EU Batteries Regulation places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case. Receive comprehensive information on how to implement your obligations with regard to labelling, battery passport, EPR and due diligence obligations in the supply chain.

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Charging cable standard approved

This affects, for example, wired rechargeable mobile phones and similar technical devices such as tablets, eBook readers, digital cameras, etc. In future, charging interfaces must be able to be charged via a standardised charging connection. Devices must also be sold without a new charger.

On 14 March 2024, the Bundestag reported that standardised charging cables for mobile phones, cameras and headphones are to be introduced by the end of 2024. With a broad majority of all parliamentary groups, the Bundestag passed a corresponding bill by the federal government "to amend the Radio Equipment Act" (20/9873) (trade-e-bility reported on standardised charging interfaces). Only Die Linke abstained from the vote. The Economic Committee had previously made editorial changes to the original text in the parliamentary procedure (20/10465).

On 26 April 2020, the Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the amendments to the Radio Equipment Act, paving the way for standardised charging cables. Here is an overview of the key points:

  • This affects, for example, wired rechargeable mobile phones and similar technical devices suchas tablets, eBook readers, digital cameras, etc.
  • Standardised charging connection (USB-C interface)
  • Devices with fast charging function must use the same charging protocol
  • Devices must also be sold without a new charger
  • Pictograms on packaging indicate whether appliances are equipped with power supply units

The Bundesrat did not refer the objection bill to the Mediation Committee and therefore approved it. It can now be promulgated once it has been finalised and will enter into force one day later.

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