New references of EU harmonised standards published for personal protective equipment, machinery, ATEX, construction points, pressure equipment, and more.
Industrial and mechanical
Ex-vivo tests: cosmetics without human testing
Find out more information on the European Directive increasing the safety requirements for cosmetic products.
Proposal of “Goods Package” to improve compliance of products on the EU Market
The EU Commission has proposed a new regulation on compliance and enforcement to create a fairer internal market and cooperation across member states.
Not only UVA and UVB
The use of screens, smartphones and tablets expose the skin to blue light, that can lead to health issues. Find out how cosmetics can protect from blue and infrared light.
The impact of the new MDR and IVDR Regulations on Notified Bodies
The new MDR (2017/745) and IVDR (2017/746) will replace the EU’s current Medical Device Directive (MDD) (93/42/EEC) and In Vitro Diagnostics Directive (IVDD) (98/79/EC) to establish a more robust EU legislative framework and ensure better protection of public health and patient safety.
The PPE Regulation countdown is about to start
Learn all you need to know about EU PPE Regulation 2016/425 before it enters full effect on April 21st 2018. Talk to Obelis' experts about your compliance.
New WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU (Waste of Electric & Electronic Equipments) is published
Learn more about the objectives and main amendments of new EU Waste if Electric & Electronic Equipments regulation 2012/19/EU.
(P) Steps to obtain CE Marking for your PPE 89/686/EEC Directive Products
Develop a roadmap towards obtaining a CE mark and compliance program for your PPE with Obelis' European Authorized Representative services.
EU Vote on First Borderline Decision Confirms: Cranberry Products Are Not Medical Devices
EU vote confirms cranberry products are not medical devices. This is the first borderline product ruling adopted based on MDD 13(1)(d).
New limits for BPA in toys
New EU Commission Directive 2017/898 is set to enforce higher restrictions on Bisphenol A (BPA) in toys in the interest of consumer safety in Europe.