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Prepare an EU declaration of conformity with a free editable template, a fictional product example and an evidence checklist. Check signing authority, EN standards, importer duties and the machinery transition.
Read the articleThe EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 applies on a mandatory basis from 20 January 2027. Until then, machinery newly placed on the EU market must comply…
Open resourceDistinguish CRA reporting duties from product-passport requirements, check the relevant dates and prepare an evidence-based product workflow.
Open resourceThe European single market remains one of the most lucrative and highly regulated economic zones in the world. For manufacturers, importers, and distributors, gaining access to…
Open resourceA practical guide to defining the assessment route, reviewing evidence gaps and commissioning appropriate medical-device or ISO support.
Open resourceISO 9001:2026 is published, and the EU AI Act applies in phases. Quality teams should assess these developments separately, then coordinate the controls that overlap. An…
Open resourceEuropean Standards & CE Marking – Complete Compliance Guide 2025 Complying with EU regulations is essential for businesses selling products within Europe. European Standards (EN) provide…
Open resourceCheck publication status, legal citations, transition dates and certification rules before deciding whether an older standard can support your project.
Open resourceYou can share access to ISO and EN standards across a company only when the applicable licence or other legal permission covers that use. A company…
Open resourceI’ll be honest: for years, compliance and standardisation felt like the most boring parts of any business. Necessary, yes. Inspiring? Not at all. Endless documents, audits…
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