Disclaimer This checklist is provided for general informational purposes only.
The actual steps depend on the product and
applicable requirements. Further, we have not taken cosmetics, chemicals/mixtures, food, beverages, medical devices, or
supplements into consideration. You must read the full disclaimer on www.compliancegate.com/disclaimer.
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Introduction
This document provides a general step-by-step checklist to give you a broad overview of different
requirements to take into consideration.
In addition, you will also find information about some of the key developments concerning product
compliance requirements in the European Union, United States, and the United Kingdom.
Notice that this document is not only covering updates in 2025, but also new and updated
compliance requirements in recent years.
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United States
✔ Is one or more product specific or more general regulations applicable to the product?
✔ Confirm mandatory and voluntary ASTM, UL and ANSI standards
Example: ASTM F963-17
✔ Confirm CPSC regulations, mandatory standards, and bans
Note: You can find CPSC regulations, standards, and bans here.
✔ Confirm federal and state level substance restrictions
Examples: FHSA, California Proposition 65, HMR
✔ Confirm federal and state level flammability regulations/standards
Examples: TB 117, Flammable Fabrics Act
✔ Confirm if you need a CPC, GCC or other documents/certification
Examples: Children’s Product Certificate, General Certificate of Conformity
✔ Confirm if your product is covered by CPSC eFiling requirements.
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/eFiling
✔ Confirm federal and state level product labeling requirements
Examples: Tracking labeling, country of origin
✔ Confirm federal and state level packaging labeling requirements
Examples: Country of origin, UPLR, FPLA, Warning labels
✔ Confirm lab testing requirements
Note: Lab testing is in practice mandatory for most products to verify safety and compliance
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CPSC eFiling system (2025)
The CPSC is currently implementing an eFiling system which will make it mandatory to submit
electronic information for products that require a CPC or GCC. eFiling will likely be mandatory for
a wide range of consumer products.
https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling
New product standards (2022 - 2024)
The CPSC has approved several mandatory safety standards, covering magnets, furniture and
other products. Here are some examples:
● 16 CFR Part 1263 - Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products
Containing Such Batteries (Reese's Law) (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1261 - Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units (Sturdy Act) (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1262 - Safety Standard for Magnets (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1260 - Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Window Coverings (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1270 - Ban or Standard on Adult Portable Bed Rails (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Parts 1309 and 1310 (Safe Sleep for Babies Act) (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1272 - Marking of Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1242 - Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1243 - Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions (Learn more)
New product standards (Expected in 2025)
● 16 CFR Part 1240 - Safety Standard for Infant and Infant/Toddler Rockers (Learn more)
● 16 CFR Part 1264 - Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws (Learn more)
H.R.9864 - Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024 (Bill introduced)
This Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit food packaging containing
intentionally added PFAS (Learn more).
H.R.8074 - Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024 (Bill introduced)
This bill aims to phase out the production of nonessential uses of PFAS. For example, PFAS should
be prohibited in cosmetics, indoor textile furnishing, upholstered furniture, and handbags (Learn
more).
FCC Cybersecurity Labeling Program
The FCC has proposed a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things (IoT)
devices or products (Learn more).
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European Union
✔ Is one or more product-specific or more general regulations or directives applicable to the
product?
Examples: Toy Safety Directive, General Product Safety Regulation
✔ Is your product covered by the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)?
Examples: Products and safety aspects not covered by product specific regulations or directives.
✔ Confirm relevant harmonised standards for your product
Examples: EN 71-3, EN 60947
✔ Confirm relevant non-harmonised standards for your product
Note: You can search standards on standards.cencenelec.eu
✔ Confirm substance regulations/restrictions
Examples: REACH regulation, Biocidal Products Regulation, CLP Regulation
✔ Confirm flammability regulations/standards
Examples: EN 1021
✔ Confirm if you need any of the following compliance documents:
● Declaration of Conformity
● Technical documentation
● User instructions
✔ Confirm if a Notified body is required
Note: Notify body requirements exist for certain products, such as PPE category II
✔ Confirm product labeling requirements
Examples: CE marking, WEEE marking, traceability information, warning labels and safety instructions, age
group
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✔ Confirm packaging labeling requirements
Examples: CE marking, WEEE marking, traceability information, warning labels and safety instructions, age
group
✔ Confirm Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements in the country where you sell
Note: EPR covers packaging materials, batteries, and other components/materials. Registration and payment
for collection and recycling is required.
✔ Confirm lab testing requirements
Note: Lab testing is in practice mandatory for most products to verify safety and compliance
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General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
The GPSR sets requirements for all consumer products (and safety aspects) that are not covered
by other regulations or directives. More specifically, it covers the following:
● Standards
● Testing requirements
● Labelling requirements
● Technical documentation
● User instructions
https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/product-safety-and-requirements/product
-safety/general-product-safety-regulation_en
Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115
The EUDR sets documentation requirements for companies importing products made of wood
and other raw materials. It was postponed from 2024-12-31 to 2025-12-31 and will be updated.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241111IPR25340/eu-deforestation-law-p
arliament-wants-to-give-companies-one-more-year-to-comply
Other updates
● Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (Learn more)
● Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Learn more)
● Batteries Regulation (Learn more)
● Machinery Regulation (Learn more)
● Radio Equipment Directive - Charger labelling (Learn more)
● Artificial Intelligence Act (Learn more)
● Cyber Resilience Act (Learn more)
● Product Liability Directive (Learn more)
● Use of Bisphenol A in FCM Regulation (Learn more)
● New Construction Products Regulation (Learn more)
Upcoming regulations
● Toy Safety Regulation (Learn more)
● Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Learn more)
● Green Claims Directive (Learn more)
Digital Product Passport
A major development in the EU is the Digital Product Passport. The Toy Safety Regulation draft
from 2024 states that manufacturers will be required to create a Digital Product Passport that can
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be accessed via a data carrier - possibly a QR code - that gives consumers access to compliance
data online. This is expected to apply to other products at some point as well.
https://www.compliancegate.com/digital-product-passport/
United Kingdom
✔ Is one or more product specific or more general regulations applicable to the product?
Examples: Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, The General Product Safety Regulations 2005
✔ Confirm relevant referenced and designated standards for your product
Examples: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, EN 581-1:2006
✔ Confirm relevant non-referenced/non-designated standards for your product
Note: You can search standards on standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com.
✔ Confirm substance regulations/restrictions
Examples: UK REACH, GB Biocidal Products Regulation, GB CLP Regulation
✔ Confirm flammability regulations/standards
Examples: BS 3379
✔ Confirm if you need any of the following compliance documents:
● Declaration of Conformity
● Technical documentation
● User instructions
✔ Confirm if a UK Approved body is required
Note: UK Approved body requirements exist for certain products, such as PPE category II
✔ Confirm product labeling requirements
Examples: UKCA marking, WEEE marking, traceability information, warning labels
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✔ Confirm packaging labeling requirements
Examples: UKCA marking, WEEE marking, traceability information, warning labels
✔ Confirm Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements
Note: EPR covers packaging materials, batteries, and other components/materials. Registration and payment
for collection and recycling is required.
✔ Confirm lab testing requirements
Note: Lab testing is in practice mandatory for most products to verify safety and compliance
CE marking in the UK
The UK government extended recognition of the CE marking for toys, electronics, and other
products sold in the UK, indefinitely, via The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment)
Regulations 2024 (Learn more)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ce-marking
Retained EU laws and Assimilated laws
Many of the EU regulations and UK regulations based on EU directives covered by the Compliance
Gate Platform are now listed as Retained EU laws (Assimilated laws from 2024).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/retained-eu-law-dashboard
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is dynamically aligned with EU rules. Hence, many existing and future EU
regulations and directives are still relevant.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trading-and-moving-goods-in-and-out-of-northern-ireland
Amazon UK
We have received reports from UK companies selling on Amazon being asked to comply with the
new GPSR in the EU - as they enforce requirements that also apply in Northern Ireland.
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