Market Access Research
Regulatory Research Team
In-house regulatory researchers maintaining the Market Access Passport source index and rule library.
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In-house regulatory researchers maintaining the Market Access Passport source index and rule library.
Role: Market Access Research
Guides
- Can I sell toys in Germany? Requirements overview
Toys sold in Germany must meet EU toy safety rules plus German packaging and labelling duties. This guide maps the obligations: CE marking, safety documentation, German-language warnings, and registrations.
Published 2026-09-28
- Import duties and tariffs explained: what importers actually pay at the border
Duties, taxes and fees are three different border charges. This guide explains how each is calculated, what drives the rate, and how to estimate landed cost before you ship.
Published 2026-09-28
- Certificate of Compliance (CoC): what it is and when you actually need one
A Certificate of Compliance states that a product meets specified requirements. This guide explains what a credible CoC contains, who issues it, and how it differs from test reports and declarations of conformity.
Published 2026-09-28
- Can I sell clothing in Germany? Requirements overview
Clothing sold in Germany needs correct fibre labelling, REACH chemical compliance, German-language consumer information and packaging registration. No CE marking is required for ordinary garments. This guide maps the obligations.
Published 2026-09-28
- UKCA marking: selling goods in Great Britain
What changed after Brexit and how to place manufactured goods on the GB market lawfully.
Published 2026-09-27
- RoHS compliance for electronics brands
Keeping hazardous substances out of electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU.
Published 2026-09-27
- CPSC eFiling: electronic certificates of compliance
What importers must file, when, and how — under the CPSC eFiling final rule.
Published 2026-09-27
- HS codes and customs: a primer for product importers
Classification, valuation and origin — the three customs pillars every importer should understand.
Published 2026-09-27
- Appointing an EU authorised representative
When non-EU manufacturers need one, what the mandate must cover, and how to choose.
Published 2026-09-27
- Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR): what brands should prepare
The EU's ecodesign framework is expanding to almost all physical products. Here is how to get ahead of it.
Published 2026-09-27
- EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): key changes
What the GPSR changed for brands, importers and online sellers from December 2024.
Published 2026-09-27
- Children's products in the US: CPSIA essentials
Lead, phthalates, testing and tracking rules for products aimed at children 12 and under.
Published 2026-09-27
- Furniture: EU market entry basics
Safety, chemicals and flammability duties for furniture sold in the EU.
Published 2026-09-27
- Product labelling requirements across major markets
Traceability, warnings and language duties in the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia.
Published 2026-09-27
- Machinery: EU Machinery Regulation transition
Moving from the Machinery Directive to Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
Published 2026-09-27
- Textiles and apparel: EU market entry basics
Fibre labelling, chemical restrictions and EPR on the horizon for fashion brands.
Published 2026-09-27
- EU Batteries Regulation: what importers must know
Sustainability, labelling and passport duties for every battery category sold in the EU.
Published 2026-09-27
- Importer of record: responsibilities in the EU
What EU law expects from the party placing third-country goods on the market.
Published 2026-09-27
- REACH: substance restrictions for consumer products
What Annex XVII means for anyone selling physical products in the EU.
Published 2026-09-27
- Selling in the UK after Brexit: product safety rules
The GB regime in practice: UKCA, designated standards and market surveillance.
Published 2026-09-27
- Australia: ACCC product safety and mandatory standards
Mandatory standards, bans, recalls and consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
Published 2026-09-27
- Beauty and personal care: EU market entry basics
The Cosmetics Regulation framework: safety, notification and labelling for beauty brands.
Published 2026-09-27
- How to sell consumer electronics in the EU: CE marking overview
The practical path from product concept to lawful sale of electronic consumer goods in the European Union.
Published 2026-09-27
- Canada: consumer product safety basics (CCPSA)
How Health Canada regulates consumer products and what importers must do.
Published 2026-09-27
- CE marking step by step: the conformity process explained
What actually happens between a finished prototype and a lawful CE mark — in order.
Published 2026-09-27
- EU Digital Product Passport: timeline and preparation
How to get ready for product passports under the Batteries Regulation and ESPR.
Published 2026-09-27
- EMC and radio equipment: EU RED overview
What the Radio Equipment Directive demands from wireless products.
Published 2026-09-27
- Selling toys in the EU: Toy Safety Directive essentials
What the EU Toy Safety Directive demands from brands, importers and marketplaces.
Published 2026-09-27
- Selling consumer products in the US: CPSC overview
The US product-safety system: statutes, standards, certification and recalls.
Published 2026-09-27
- WEEE: producer registration for electronics in the EU
Why selling electronics in the EU means registering as a producer in every member state of sale.
Published 2026-09-27
Blog posts
- 2026 Regulatory Changes Affecting Consumer Products
Key product regulation changes taking effect in 2026 across the EU, US, and UK, and what sellers should do to prepare.
Published 2026-09-12
- E-Commerce Seller Obligations Under EU Market Surveillance
Online sellers face specific EU duties on traceability, product information, and marketplace cooperation. This guide maps the obligations.
Published 2026-09-11
- How to Choose a Notified Body for EU Conformity Assessment
Some CE marking routes require a notified body. This guide explains when they are needed and how to select the right one.
Published 2026-09-10
- Navigating Australia ACCC Product Safety Requirements
Australia enforces product safety through the ACCC under the Australian Consumer Law. This guide covers mandatory standards, bans, and recalls.
Published 2026-09-09
- Which Products Need FCC Certification in the US?
FCC authorisation is required for radio frequency devices sold in the US. This guide explains which products are covered and the approval routes.
Published 2026-09-08
- Product Recalls: How to Respond and Minimise Damage
A product recall is the most expensive compliance outcome. This guide covers how to prepare, how to execute, and how to limit the damage.
Published 2026-09-07
- UKCA Marking After Brexit: What Sellers Must Know
UKCA marking is the UK conformity mark for Great Britain. This guide explains when it applies, how it differs from CE, and current recognition rules.
Published 2026-09-06
- How to Prepare a Technical File for EU Market Access
The technical file is the core evidence of EU product compliance. This guide covers what it must contain and how to structure it.
Published 2026-09-05
- The True Cost of Non-Compliance: Penalties by Market
Non-compliance penalties vary sharply by market. This overview covers the enforcement frameworks in the EU, US, UK, and Australia.
Published 2026-09-04
- US vs EU Product Labelling: Key Differences Explained
US and EU product labelling rules differ on language, traceability, and mandatory marks. This comparison covers the practical differences for sellers.
Published 2026-09-03
- How to Determine If Your Product Needs CE Marking
CE marking is required for products covered by EU harmonisation legislation. This guide walks through the four-step determination process with official sources.
Published 2026-09-02
- EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): Who It Affects
The EU General Product Safety Regulation applies to most consumer products sold in the EU since December 2024. Here is who it covers and what changed.
Published 2026-09-01