Platform Updates

Platform Updates

Version 2.2.3

Released on 2024-03-21

Compliance Requirements List

Added entries

We added the following entry:

1. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 – Category I for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) modules (EU)

2. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 – Category II for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) modules (EU)

3. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 – Category III for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) modules (EU)

4. 16 CFR PART 1263 – SAFETY STANDARD FOR BUTTON CELL OR COIN BATTERIES AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS CONTAINING SUCH BATTERIES for the Batteries module (US)

5. 19 CFR PART 134 – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING – Native American-style jewelry for the Jewelry module (US)

6. 19 CFR PART 134 – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING – Native American-style arts and crafts for the US module

7. 19 CFR PART 134 – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING – Assembled articles for the US module

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) modules (EU)

2. Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019/904 for the EU module

3. 21 CFR Subchapter H – Medical Devices (Sunglasses) for the Sunglasses module (US)

4. REESE’S LAW for the Batteries module (US)

5. 19 CFR PART 134 – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING – Watches for the Watches module (US)

6. 19 CFR PART 134 – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING for the US module

7. Law Label for the US module

Updated entries

We updated the following entry:

1. Teats and Soothers Directive 93/11/EEC for the Children’s Products module (EU) – Moved from the Food Contact Materials module (EU), updated title and updated note at the end.

Redirected and broken links

1. Redirect and broken links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the February 2024’s monthly report

Version 2.2.2

Released on 2024-02-29

Compliance Requirements List

Added entries

We added the following entry:

1. 16 CFR Part 1500 and 1501 – Small Parts Ban and Choking Hazard Labeling for the Children’s Products (All) module (US)

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 for the EU module

2. 16 CFR PART 323 – MADE IN USA LABELING for the US module

3. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for the Children’s Products (All) module (US)

4. 16 CFR Part 1130 – Requirements for Consumer Registration of Durable Infant or Toddler Products for the Children’s Products (All) module (US)

5. RoHS for the Electronics module (US)

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. Candle Standards for the Candles module (EU) – Note added in the introduction

2. Mattress Standards for the Mattresses module (EU) – Note added in the introduction, “Note” section added

3. Footwear Standards for the Footwear module (EU) – Note added in the introduction, “Note” section added

4. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section 38.3 for the Batteries module (EU) – Note added in the introduction

5. California Proposition 65 for the US module – Recommendation added in the introduction

6. Law Label for the US module – Note added in the introduction, “Note” section added

7. Bag Suffocation Warning for the Product Packaging module (US) – Note added in the introduction

8. Resin Identification Codes (RIC) for the Product Packaging module (US) – Note added in the introduction

9. Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation for the Product Packaging module (US) – Note added in the introduction, information about certificate of compliance added

10. ASTM Candle Standards for the Candles module (US) – Note added in the introduction, “Note” section added

11. ASTM Mattress Standards for the Mattresses module (US) – Note added in the introduction, “Note” section added

12. Footwear Standards for the Footwear module (US) – Note added in the introduction, “Note” section added

13. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section 38.3 for the Batteries module (US) – Note added in the introduction

Redirected and broken links

1. Redirect and broken links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the January 2024’s monthly report

Dashboard

We introduced the following “user restriction”: Users with no subscription or with an expired subscription won’t be allowed to access the Monthly Reports.

Bug Fix

Bug “product limits” fixed. Before, when a user reached the product limits (e.g. 50 products) it was still possible to click on “Add new product”, leading to a blank page, upon seeing a popup informing the user that the product limit was reached.

Now this is not possible anymore.

Version 2.2.1

Released on 2024-01-31

AI Tool

Added regulations

We added the following EU regulations:

1. General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988

2. Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009

Updated regulations

We rebuilt the collections for the following EU regulations:

1. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/42

2. Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC

3. Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

4. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

5. Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

6. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU

7. Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC

8. Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

9. Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation (EU) 1007/2011

10. EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004

11. Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC

12. REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

We rebuilt the collections for the following US regulations:

1. 19 CFR Part 134 – Country of Origin Marking

2. 47 CFR Part 15 – Radio Frequency Devices

3. 16 CFR Part 303 – Rules And Regulations Under The Texiles Fiber Products Identification Act

4. 16 CFR Part 423 – Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel & Certain Piece Goods

5. 16 CFR Part 1610 – Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles

6. 16 CFR Part 1640 – Standard for the Flammability of Upholstered Furniture

7. 16 CFR Part 1500.14 – Products requiring special labeling under section 3(b) of the act (LHAMA, FHSA)

8. 16 CFR PART 1262 – Safety Standard for Magnets

9. 16 CFR Part 260 – Guides For The Use of Environmental Marketing Claims

Removed regulations

We removed the following EU regulations:

1. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC

2. Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/EU

3. Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (EU) 2017/1369

4. Batteries and Accumulators Directive 2006/66/EC

5. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU

6. Good Manufacturing Practice for FCM Regulation (EC) 2023/2006

7. Plastic FCM Regulation (EU) 10/2011

8. Restriction of Use of Certain Epoxy Derivatives in FCM Regulation (EC) 1895/2005

9. Recycled Plastic FCM Regulation (EU) 2022/1616

10. Ceramic FCM Directive 84/500/EEC

11. Active and Intelligent FCM Regulation (EC) 450/2009

12. Regenerated Cellulose Film FCM Directive 2007/42/EC

13. Use of Bisphenol A in Varnishes and Coatings Regulation (EU) 2018/213

14. Teats and Soothers Directive 93/11/EEC

15. Polyamide and Melamine Plastic Kitchenware from China or Hong Kong Regulation (EU) 284/2011

16. Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC)

17. Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulation (EU) 2019/1021

18. Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants Regulation (EU) 2016/2031

19. Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020

20. Timber Regulation (EU) 995/2010

21. Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019/904

22. Directive 94/11/EC

23. EU Ecolabel Regulation (EC) 66/2010

24. Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115

We removed the following US regulations:

1. 16 CFR Part 323 – Made in USA Labeling Rule

2. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)

3. 16 CFR Part 300 – Rules And Regulations Under The Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939

4. 16 CFR Part 301 – Rules And Regulations Under Fur Products Labeling Act

5. 16 CFR Part 24 – Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products

6. 16 CFR Part 1120 – Substantial Product Hazard List

7. 16 CFR Part 1611 – Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film

8. 16 CFR Part 1615 – Standard for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X

9. 16 CFR Part 1616 – Standard for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear: Sizes 7 Through 14

10. 16 CFR Part 1630 – Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs

11. 16 CFR Part 1631 – Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs

12. 16 CFR Part 1632 – Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads

13. 16 CFR Part 1633 – Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

14. 40 CFR Part 770 – Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products

15. 21 CFR Part 1 – General Enforcement Regulations

16. 21 CFR Part 109 – Unavoidable Contaminants in Food for Human Consumption and Food-Packaging Material

17. 21 CFR Part 174 – Indirect Food Additives: General

18. 21 CFR Part 175 – Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and Components of Coatings

19. 21 CFR Part 176 – Indirect Food Additives: Paper and Paperboard Components

20. 21 CFR Part 177 – Indirect Food Additives: Polymers

21. 21 CFR Part 178 – Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and Sanitizers

22. 21 CFR Part 179 – Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food

23. 21 CFR Part 180 – Food Additives Permitted in Food or in Contact with Food on an Interim Basis Pending Additional Study

24. 21 CFR Part 181 – Prior-Sanctioned Food Ingredients

25. 21 CFR Part 182 – Substances Generally Recognized as Safe

26. 21 CFR Part 186 – Indirect Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe

27. 21 CFR Part 189 – Substances Prohibited from Use in Human Food

28. 16 CFR Part 1500.17 – Banned Hazardous Substances (FHSA)

29. Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act

White Paper

We updated the White Paper (sections Technical information and Error Log

Version 2.2

Released on 2024-01-08

Compliance Requirements List

Added module

We added the following module:

1. Medical Devices (EU)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 for the Medical Devices module (EU)

2. Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Class I for the Medical Devices module (EU)

3. Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Class IIa for the Medical Devices module (EU)

4. Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Class IIb for the Medical Devices module (EU)

5. Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Class III for the Medical Devices module (EU)

6. 40 CFR PART 705 – REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (TSCA) for the US module

7. 40 CFR PART 751 – REGULATION OF CERTAIN CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES UNDER SECTION 6 OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) for the US module

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. 40 CFR Subchapter R – Toxic Substances Control Act for the US module

2. 40 CFR PART 770 – FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS (TSCA) for the US module

Removed entries

We removed the following entry:

1.TSCA: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products (40 CFR Part 770) for the Packaging Materials module (US)

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the December 2023’s monthly report

Templates

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the December 2023’s monthly report

Template Methodology

We updated the following document template methodology (Log updated):

1. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Methodology

Academy

We added the following product guide:

1. Medical Devices (EU)

We updated the following product guide:

1. Cosmetics (EU) (added section “Guidance Documents” and updated section “Safety Assessment”)

Version 2.1.9

Released on 2023-12-13

Compliance Requirements List

Added module

We added the following module:

1. Cosmetic Products (EU)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 for the Cosmetic Products module (EU)

2. Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 – Colorants for the Cosmetic Products module (EU)

3. Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 – Preservatives for the Cosmetic Products module (EU)

4. Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 – UV filters for the Cosmetic Products module (EU)

5. Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 – Nanomaterials for the Cosmetic Products module (EU)

6. Aerosol Dispensers Council Directive 75/324/EEC for the Cosmetic Products module (EU)

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the November 2023’s monthly report

Templates

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the November 2023’s monthly report

Template Methodology

We updated the following document template methodology (Log updated):

1. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Methodology

Academy

We added the following product guide:

1. Cosmetics (EU)

Other

1. Error report form added to the platform

2. Error report form linked from dashboard and product page

Version 2.1.8

Released on 2023-11-28

Compliance Requirements List

Added module

We added the following module:

1. Pesticides (US)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 – Articles for the EU module

2. REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 – Substances and Mixtures for the EU module

3. 40 CFR Subchapter E – Pesticide Programs (FIFRA) – Pesticide Products for the Pesticides module (US)

4. 40 CFR Subchapter E – Pesticide Programs (FIFRA) – Devices for the Pesticides module (US)

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC for the EU module

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Unintentional Radiators for the Electronics module (US) – “Sources” section renamed, “Note” section updated

2. FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Intentional Radiators for the Electronics module (US) – “Sources” section renamed, “Note” section updated

Removed entries

We removed the following entries:

1. REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 for the EU module

Updated entries order

We updated the order of the entries for the EU module

Broken source links

We replaced the broken link on the text “6. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR LABELING AND OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO USERS (Link)” for the following entries:

1. FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Unintentional Radiators for Electronics module (US)

2. FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Intentional Radiators for Electronics module (US)

Version 2.1.7

Released on 2023-11-08

Compliance Requirements List

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. 7 CFR Subpart I – Logs, Lumber, and Other Wood Articles – Wooden Handicraft for the US General

2. California Proposition 65 for the US General

3. 7 CFR Subpart I – Logs, Lumber, and Other Wood Articles – Wood Packaging for the Product Packaging module (US)

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. Candle Standards for the Candles module (EU) – Standard added, Note section added

2. ASTM Candle Standards for the Candles module (US) – Note section added

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the October 2023’s monthly report

Templates

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the October 2023’s monthly report

Template Methodology

We updated the following document template methodology (Log updated):

1. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Methodology

Version 2.1.6

Released on 2023-10-30

Compliance Requirements List

Added module

1. Construction Products (EU)

Added entry

We added the following entry:

1. Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 for the Construction Products module (EU)

Academy

We added the following white paper:

1. Product Compliance Checklist 2024

Dashboard / Menu

1. We updated the user restrictions, to reflect the updated features of the different versions of the Compliance Gate Platform

Version 2.1.5

Released on 2023-10-25

Compliance Requirements List

Added module

We added the following module:

1. Machinery (EU)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for the Machinery module (EU)

2. Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 for the Machinery module (EU)

3. Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 for the EU module

4. 16 CFR Subchapter E – Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 Regulations for the Packaging Materials module (US)

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU for the Electronics and Watches modules (EU)

2. Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 for the Electronics module (EU)

Deleted entries

We deleted the following entry:

1. Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants Regulation (EU) 2016/203 for the Packaging Materials module (EU)

Version 2.1.4

Released on 2023-10-17

Compliance Requirements List

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 for the EU module

2. General Product Safety Regulation for the EU module

3. General Product Safety Regulation – Children’s Products for the Children’s Products module (EU)

4. General Product Safety Regulation – Fitness Products for the Fitness Products module (EU)

5. General Product Safety Regulation – Furniture for the Furniture module (EU)

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 – Authorised Representative for the EU module

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. Additional Information for the EU module (National Legislation and SI base units sections added, National Standards section updated)

2. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC for the EU module (Introduction updated)

3. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC – Children’s Products for the Children’s Products module (EU) (Introduction updated)

4. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC – Fitness Products for the Fitness Products module (EU) (Introduction updated)

5. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC – Furniture for the Furniture module (EU):

a. Introduction updated

b. Labelling section updated (only for the PDF version of the Compliance Requirements List) – This sentence was incorrectly repeated in both the “Standards” and “Labelling” section:

Important: You should identify the relevant referenced or non-referenced European standard/s that apply to the specific type of furniture.

It is now deleted from the Labelling section.

Version 2.1.3

Released on 2023-10-03

Compliance Requirements List

Added module

We added the following module:

1. Biocides (EU)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 – Treated Articles for the Biocides module (EU)

2. Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 for the Biocides module (EU)

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU for the Electronics module (EU) – “Labelling” and “Note” sections updated

2. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU for the “Electronics” and Watches modules (EU) – “Note” sections updated

3. Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for the Electronics module (EU) – “Note” sections updated

4. Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU for the Electronics module (EU) – “Radio equipment with charging capabilities” and “Note” sections updated

5. Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC for the Electronics module (EU) – “Note” sections updated

6. Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC for the Toys module (EU) – “Labelling” and “Note” sections updated

7. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for the “PPE” and Eyewear (PPE) modules (EU) – “Labelling” and “Note” sections updated

8. 16 CFR PART 300, PART 301, PART 303 – Textile, Wool and Fur Acts and Rules for the Textiles module (US) – “General Requirements” section updated

Templates

We updated the following EU labeling templates:

1. GPSD Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

2. EU Textiles LabelEU Textiles Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

3. Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU CE Label – Added filed “Essential characteristics”, “Read this” section updated (point 8 and note added at the bottom).

4. EMC Directive 2014/30/EU CE Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

5. Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU CE Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

6. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU CE Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

7. Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC CE Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

8. PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 CE Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

9. EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation ((EC) 1935/2004) Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

We updated the following US labeling template:

1. US Textiles LabelEU Textiles Label – “Read this” section updated (note added at the bottom).

Template Methodology

We updated the following document template methodologies (Log updated):

1. EU Textiles Label Methodology

2. General Product Safety Directive Label Methodology

3. CE Directive Label Methodology

4. EC No 1935/2004 Label Template Methodology

5. US Textiles Label Methodology

Support Page

1. FAQ updated

Bug Fix

1. “Subscription Expired” popup fixed for “Getting Started” button

Version 2.1.2

Released on 2023-09-20

Compliance Requirements List

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. 21 CFR PART 1 – GENERAL ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

2. 21 CFR PART 109 – UNAVOIDABLE CONTAMINANTS IN FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND FOOD-PACKAGING MATERIAL for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

3. 21 CFR PART 174 – INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: GENERAL for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

4. 21 CFR PART 180 – FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FOOD OR IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ON AN INTERIM BASIS PENDING ADDITIONAL STUDY for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

5. 21 CFR PART 181 – PRIOR-SANCTIONED FOOD INGREDIENTS for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

6. 21 CFR PART 182 – SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

7. 21 CFR PART 186 – INDIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

8. 21 CFR PART 189 – SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

9. 16 CFR PART 1262 – SAFETY STANDARD FOR MAGNETS for the US module

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. 21 CFR PART 175 – INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGSfor the Food Contact Materials module (US)

2. 21 CFR PART 176 – INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: PAPER AND PAPERBOARD COMPONENTS for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

3. 21 CFR PART 177 – INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

4. 21 CFR PART 178 – INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADJUVANTS, PRODUCTION AIDS, AND SANITIZERS for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

5. 21 CFR PART 179 – IRRADIATION IN THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND HANDLING OF FOOD for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

Updated entries

We updated the following entry:

1. Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 for the Batteries module (EU) – General requirements section updated

Removed entries

We removed the following entry:

1. Food and Drugs (21 CFR) – Food Contact Materials for the Food Contact Materials module (US)

AI Tool

We added the following entry:

1. 16 CFR PART 1262 – SAFETY STANDARD FOR MAGNETS (US)

Version 2.1.1

Released on 2023-09-12

Compliance Requirements List

Updated entries

We updated the following entry:

1. Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for the Electronics module (EU) – Labelling information updated

Redirected and broken links

1. We replaced a broken link on the entry “Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)” entry for the Children’s Products (All) module (US):

Broken link: Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) (Link)
New Link: Children’s Product Certificate (Link)

2. We deleted a broken link on the entry “General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)” entry for the US module:

Broken link: 2. Sample General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) (Link)

3. We replaced a redirected link on the entry “General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)” entry for the EU module:

Redirected link: 1. General Certificate of Conformity (Link)
New link: 1. General Certificate of Conformity (Link)

Templates

We updated the following document templates (Source, note below the source, and fields text):

1. CPSIA Children’s Product Certificate Template (US)

2. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) Template (US)

See template methodologis logs for details

Template Methodology

We updated the following document template methodologies (Log updated):

1. CPSIA Children’s Product Certificate Template (US)

2. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) Template (US)

Dashboard / Menu

1. We updated the menu (added AI Tool item, updated text on Support item to Support Tickets)

2. We added the tag “new” to the AI Tool icon

3. We updated the user restrictions, to reflect the updated features of the different versions of the Compliance Gate Platform

Version 2.1

Released on 2023-09-06

Compliance Requirements List

Added modules

1. Batteries (EU)

2. Batteries (US)

Renamed modules

We renamed the following modules:

1. “Packaging Materials” renamed to “Product Packaging” (EU/US)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. Batteries and Accumulators Directive 2006/66/EC for the Batteries module (EU)

2. Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 for the Batteries module (EU)

3. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section 38.3 for the Batteries module (EU)

4. 49 CFR Part 171-185 – Hazardous Materials Regulations for the Batteries module (US)

5. CPSC Battery Recommendations for the Batteries module (US)

6. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section 38.3 for the Batteries module (US)

7. Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act for the Batteries module (US)

8. REESE’S LAW for the Batteries module (US)

Removed entries

We removed the following entries:

1. Batteries and Accumulators Directive (2006/66/EC) for the Electronics and Watches modules (EU)

2. Battery Safety Standards for the Electronics and Watches modules (EU)

3. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries for the Electronics and Watches modules (EU)

4. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Packaging for the Product Packaging module (EU)

5. Lithium Batteries: UL Standards for the Electronics and Watches modules (US)

6. Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 171-185) for the Electronics and Watches modules (US)

7. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries for the Electronics and Watches modules (US)

8. Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 171-185) – Packaging for the “roduct Packaging module (US)

9. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Packaging for the Product Packaging module (US)

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. Timber Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 for the EU module – Title, intro, headlines, and notes updated

2. Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 for the EU module – Intro updated

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the August 2023’s monthly report

Version 2.0.3

Released on 2023-08-30

AI Tool

1. White paper updated (added “User Prompts General examples”)

2. Increased number of allowed characters on “Write question” input box from 125 to 150

3. Decreased height of Output section by 40%

4. Added “Question prompt examples” (popup)

Academy

1. Tutorial 5: AI Tool updated (added “question prompt examples”)

Product page

1. Product page updated (headline “Templates” changed to “Attachments”)

Bug fix

1. AI Tool: We updated the collection for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) -the old collection had formatting problems, and was returning an error for some queries

Version 2.0.2

Released on 2023-08-28

AI Tool

We added the following regulations to the AI Tool:

1. Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (EU)

2. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) (US)

3. 16 CFR Part 1500.14 – Products requiring special labeling under section 3(b) of the act (LHAMA, FHSA) (US)

4. Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (US)

Version 2.0.1

Released on 2023-08-15

Getting Started Video

1. Getting started video updated

Version 2.0

Released on 2023-08-14

AI Tool

1. AI Tool made available in the Dashboard

2. Updated text on popup that restricts access to AI Tool to Monthly / Self-Managed subscriptions

Academy

1. Tutorial 5: AI Tool added

Version 1.9.2

Released on 2023-08-07

Dashboard

We introduced the following “user restriction”: “Self-managed” account holders won’t be allowed to access the AI tool.

Note that the AI Tool is currently under testing and still not available to clients.

Compliance Requirements List

Redirected links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the July 2023’s monthly report

Templates

Links

1. We replaced a link on the text “You can find a list of harmonised standards here” for the EMC Directive EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Template

Template Methodology

Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Methodology

1. Log updated with links update information

Version 1.9.1

Released on 2023-08-02

Dashboard

We updated the Dashboard:

1. Added “AI” item

2. Deleted “Consultants” item

AI Tool

We implemented the AI Tool in the website. The AI Tool is currently under testing and still not available to clients.

Bug fix

There was a wrong popup showing up for some clients, for some hours, on the dashboard page. We corrected this issue.

Version 1.9

Released on 2023-07-24

Compliance Requirements List

Added modules

1. Textiles (EU)

2. Textiles (US)

3. Leather (US)

Removed modules

1. Clothing (General) (EU)

2. Caps & hats (EU)

3. Home Textiles (EU)

4. Clothing (General) (US)

5. Caps & hats (US)

6. Home Textiles (US)

Added entries

1. EN standards for the EU module

2. Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 for the EU module

3. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC – Fitness Products for the Fitness Products module (EU)

4. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC – Furniture for the Furniture module (EU)

5. Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 for the Textiles module (EU)

6. Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 – Non-textile parts of animal origin for the Textiles module (EU)

7. ASTM standards for the US module

8. 16 CFR PART 1610 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CLOTHING TEXTILES for the Textiles module (US)

9. 16 CFR PART 1611 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF VINYL PLASTIC FILM for the Textiles module (US)

10. 16 CFR PART 1615 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN’S SLEEPWEAR: SIZES 0 THROUGH 6X (FF 3–71) for the Textiles module (US)

11. 16 CFR PART 1616 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN’S SLEEPWEAR: SIZES 7 THROUGH 14 (FF 5–74) for the Textiles module (US)

12. 16 CFR PART 1630 – STANDARD FOR THE SURFACE FLAMMABILITY OF CARPETS AND RUGS (FF 1–70) for the Textiles module (US)

13. 16 CFR PART 1631 – STANDARD FOR THE SURFACE FLAMMABILITY OF SMALL CARPETS AND RUGS (FF 2–70) for the Textiles module (US)

14. 16 CFR PART 423 – CARE LABELING OF TEXTILE WEARING APPAREL AND CERTAIN PIECE GOODS AS AMENDED for the Textiles module (US)

15. 16 CFR PART 1120 – SUBSTANTIAL PRODUCT HAZARD LIST – Drawstrings in Children’s Upper Outerwear for the Textiles module (US)

16. 16 CFR PART 300, PART 301, PART 303 – Textile, Wool and Fur Acts and Rules for the Textiles module (US)

17. 16 CFR PART 24 – GUIDES FOR SELECT LEATHER AND IMITATION LEATHER PRODUCTS for the Leather module (US)

Rewritten entries

1. CPSC Regulations, Mandatory Standards and Bans for the US module

2. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) for the US module

3. UL Standards or the Electronics module (US)

4. 16 CFR PART 1632 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF MATTRESSES AND MATTRESS PADS (FF 4-72, AMENDED) for the Mattresses module (US)

5. 16 CFR PART 1633 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY (OPEN FLAME) OF MATTRESS SETS for the Mattresses module (US)

6. 16 CFR PART 1640 – STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE for the Furniture module (US)

Updated entries

1. Additional Information for the EU module

2. Timber Regulation ((EU) No 995/2010) for the EU module

3. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC – Children’s Products for the Children’s Products module (EU)

4. Additional Information for the US module

Removed entries

1. Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 – Non-textile parts of animal origin for the EU module

2. Timber Regulation ((EU) No 995/2010) for the Packaging Materials module (EU)

3. Furniture Flammability Standards for the Furniture module (EU)

4. Furniture Standards for the Furniture module (EU)

5. Fitness Products Standards for the Fitness Products module (EU)

6. Home Textiles Flammability Standards for the Home Textiles module (EU)

7. Home Products Flammability Standards for the Home Products (General) module (EU)

8. Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation ((EU) 1007/2011) for the Clothing (General), Caps & hats, Home Textiles, Accessories, Bags, Jewelry, Home Products (General), Mattresses and Pet Products modules (EU)

9. ASTM Furniture Fire Safety Standards for the Furniture module (US)

10. NFPA Furniture Fire Safety Standards for the Furniture module (US)

11. ASTM Textiles Fire Safety Standards for the Home Textiles module (US)

12. NFPA Textiles Fire Safety Standards for the Home Textiles module (US)

13. Fitness Equipment ASTM Standards for the Fitness Products module (US)

14. Textile, Wool and Fur Acts and Rules (16 CFR Part 300, Part 301, Part 303) for the Clothing (General), Home Textiles, Accessories (General), Bags, Jewelry, and Furniture modules (US)

15. Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel & Certain Piece Goods (16 CFR Part 423) for the Clothing (General) module (US)

16. ASTM D1230 – Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles for the Clothing (General), and Caps & hats modules (US)

17. Flammable Fabrics Act – Clothing Textiles and Vinyl Plastic Film for the Clothing (General), and Caps & hats modules (US)

18. Flammable Fabrics Act – Children’s Sleepwear for the Clothing (General) module (US)

19. Substantial Product Hazard List (16 CFR Part 1120) – Drawstrings in Children’s Upper Outerwear for the Clothing (General) module (US)

20. Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products (16 CFR Part 24) for the US module

21. Flammable Fabrics Act – Carpets and Rugs for the Home Textiles module (US)

Redirected and broken links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the June 2023’s monthly report

2. We replaced the broken link on the text “2. Footwear legislation (Link)” for the Directive 94/11/EC entry of the Footwear module (EU)

Templates

Redirected and broken links

1. Redirect links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the June 2023’s monthly report

2. We replaced the broken link on this text “2. Textiles and clothing legislation (Link)” for the EU Textiles Label Template (EU)

Template Methodology

Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Methodology

1. Log updated with redirected links update information

EU Textiles Label Template Methodology

1. Log updated with broken link update information

Version 1.8.5

Released on 2023-06-14

Compliance Requirements List

Rewritten entries

1. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries for the Electronics module (EU)

2. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Packaging for the Packaging Materials module (EU)

3. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries for the Electronics module (US)

4. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria – Section UN 38.3 – Packaging for the Packaging Materials module (US)

Broken links

1. Broken link deleted. You will find the list of updated links in the May 2023’s monthly report.

Version 1.8.4

Released on 2023-05-18

Academy

1. Academy page updated

2. New Academy tutorials published:

a. Create Compliance Requirements Lists

b. Create Product Certificates/Declarations

c. Create Label Files

d. Book Lab Testing

3. New Academy courses published:

a. Product Safety in Practice (Introduction)

b. US Product Compliance Requirements

c. EU Product Compliance Requirements

d. Product Lab Testing

e. Packaging Regulations & Markings

f. Chemicals & Heavy Metals Regulations

4. Old Academy task lists phased out

Support

1. Support page user guide updated

Bug Fix

1. Bug compliance requirements list PDF file not deleted when deleting a compliance requirements list or a product fixed

Version 1.8.3

Released on 2023-05-11

Compliance Requirements List

Rewritten entries

1. EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

2. Good Manufacturing Practice for FCM Regulation (EC) 2023/2006 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

3. Plastic FCM Regulation (EU) 10/2011 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

4. Restriction of Use of Certain Epoxy Derivatives in FCM Regulation (EC) 1895/2005 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

5. Recycled Plastic FCM Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

6. Ceramic FCM Directive 84/500/EEC  for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

7. Active and Intelligent FCM Regulation (EC) 450/2009  for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

8. Regenerated Cellulose Film FCM Directive 2007/42/EC for the Food Contact Materials module (EU) 

9. Use of Bisphenol A in Varnishes and Coatings Regulation (EU) 2018/213 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

10. Teats and Soothers Directive 93/11/EEC  for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

11. Polyamide and Melamine Plastic Kitchenware from China or Hong Kong Regulation (EU) 284/2011  for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

12. Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation for the Packaging Materials module (US)

13. Bag Suffocation Warning for the Packaging Materials module (US)

Rewritten and moved entries

1. Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019/904 moved from “Food Contact Materials” and General Product modules to EU module

Updated Questions on “Specifications” page

1. Restriction of Use of Certain Epoxy Derivatives in FCM Regulation (EC) 1895/2005 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

2. Use of Bisphenol A in Varnishes and Coatings Regulation (EU) 2018/213 for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

3. Polyamide and Melamine Plastic Kitchenware from China or Hong Kong Regulation (EU) 284/2011  for the Food Contact Materials module (EU)

Redirected and broken links

1. Redirected links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the April 2023’s monthly report.

Templates

Redirected links

1. Redirected links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the April 2023’s monthly report.

Template Methodology

Redirected links

1. Log updated with redirected links information. You will find the list of updated links in the April 2023’s monthly report.

Lab Testing Form

1. Captcha text updated

Bug Fix

1. HTML tag fixed for the following regulations:

a. General Product Safety Directive for the EU module

b. General Product Safety Directive for the Children’s Products module (EU)

2. Link tag to open links in compliance requirements lists on a new browser tab by default fixed for the following regulations:

a. Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for the Electronics module (EU)

b. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU for the Electronics module (EU)

c. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU for the Electronics and Watches module (EU)

d. Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU for the Electronics module (EU)

e. Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC for the Electronics module (EU)

f. Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC for the Toys module (EU)

g. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) module (EU)

h. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (15 U.S.C. 1277) for Art Materials module (US)

i. 16 CFR PART 260 – GUIDES FOR THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETING CLAIMS for the Environmental Marketing Claims module (US)

j. Wooden Handicrafts (General) for the US module

3. Bug PDF download button not working fixed on product pages

4. Height website header on mobile devices fixed

Version 1.8.2.1

Released on 2023-04-14

Compliance Requirements List

Redirected and broken links

1. Redirected and broken links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the March 2023’s monthly report.

Templates

Redirected links

1. Redirected links updated. You will find the list of updated links in the March 2023’s monthly report.

Template Methodology

Redirected links

1. Log updated with redirected links information. You will find the list of updated links in the March 2023’s monthly report.

Ticket System

Allowed file extensions for attachments

We updated the types of files extensions that are allowed for the purpose of uploading attached files from:

jpg,JPG,jpeg,JPEG,png,PNG,gif,pdf,doc,docx,ppt,pptx,pps,ppsx,odt,xls,xlsx,mp3,m4a,ogg,wav,mp4,m4v,mov,wmv,avi,mpg,ogv,3gp,3g2,zip,psd,svg

To:

jpg,JPG,jpeg,JPEG,png,PNG,pdf,PDF,zip,ZIP,svg,SVG

Version 1.8.2

Released on 2023-03-27

Compliance Requirements List

Added modules

We added the following module:

1. Children’s Products (non-toys) (EU)

Updated modules

We updated the following module:

1. Children’s Products (All) (US)

a. The name of the module was updated from “Children’s Products” to “Children’s Products (All)”

b. The image of the module was updated

Added entries

1. Resin Identification Codes (RIC) on the Packaging Materials module (US)

Rewritten entries

1. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC for the EU module

2. Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for the Electronics module (EU)

3. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU for the Electronics module (EU)

4. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU for the Electronics and Watches module (EU)

5. Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU for the Electronics module (EU)

6. Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC for the Electronics module (EU)

7. Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC for the Toys module (EU)

8. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) module (EU)

Updated entries

1. Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/EU on the Measuring Instruments module (EU) – Declaration of Conformity (DoC) section updated

2. RoHS on the Electronics module (US) – Introduction updated

3. Additional Information (US) – “Labeling requirements” headline size updated

Removed entries

1. EN 71-1 – Plastic Bags (Toys) – Toy Packaging on the Toys and Packaging Materials modules (EU)

2. Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) – Toy Packaging on the Packaging Materials module (EU)

3. Children’s Products Safety Standards on the EU, Food Contact Materials, Fitness Products, Watches, Eyewear (PPE), and Electronics modules (EU)

4. Children’s Clothing Safety Standards on the Clothing (General), and Caps & hats modules (EU)

5. Children’s Accessories Safety Standards on the Accessories, Bags, and Jewerly modules (EU)

6. Children’s Home Products Standards on the Home Products (General) module (EU)

7. Children’s Furniture Standards on the Furniture module (EU)

8. Children’s Home Textile Standards on the Home Textiles module (EU)

9. Children’s Mattress Standards on the Mattresses module (EU)

Layout

1. Button colors standardized.

Version 1.8.1

Released on 2023-03-08

Compliance Requirements List

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC on the Packaging Materials module (EU)

2. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (EU) on the Packaging Materials module (EU)

Updated entries

We updated the following entry:

1. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (15 U.S.C. 1277) on the Art Materials Module (US) – Headlines fontsize corrected

Redirect links

1. Redirected links updated. You will find a full list in February 2023’s monthly report.

Version 1.8

Released on 2023-02-22

Compliance Requirements List

New module

We added the following module:

1. Measuring Instruments

Updated entries

We updated the following entries:

1. General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC (EU) – Title updated and section “Product Standards” added

2. Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 on the Electronics module (EU) – Title updated, sections “EPREL Registration” and “Energy Label Generator” updated, section “New Energy Labels” deleted, 2 outdated sources deleted

3. Children’s Accessories Safety Standards on the Accessories, Bags, and Jewerly modules (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

4. Children’s Clothing Safety Standards on the Clothing (General), and Caps & hats modules (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

5. Candle Standards on the Candles module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

6. Fitness Products Standards on the Fitness Products module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

7. Footwear Standards on the Footwear module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

8. Children’s Products Safety Standards on the EU, FCM, Fitness Products, “Watches, Eyewear (PPE), Electronics modules (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

9. Furniture Standards on the Furniture module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

10. Home Textiles Flammability Standard on the Home Texitles module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

11. Children’s Home Products Standards on the Home Products (General) module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

12. Home Products Flammability Standards on the Home Products (General) module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

13. Children’s Furniture Standards on the Furniture module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

14. Furniture Flammability Standards on the Furniture module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

15. Children’s Home Textile Standards on the Home Texitles module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

16. Mattress Standards on the Mattresses module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

17. Children’s Mattress Standards on the Mattresses module (EU) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “EU Standards” template

18. ASTM D1230 – Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles on the Clothing (General), and Caps & hats modules (US) – “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

19. ASTM Candle Standards on the Candles module (US) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

20. ASTM Fitness Equipment Standards on the Fitness Products module (US) – Title, Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

21. Footwear Standards on the Footwear module (US) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

22. ASTM Textiles Fire Safety Standards on the Home Texitles module (US) – Title, Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template (Note: this entry was previously called “Home Textiles Fire Safety Standards” and included NFPA Textiles Fire Safety Standards)

23. NFPA Textiles Fire Safety Standards on the Home Texitles module (US) – Title “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template (Note: this entry was previously called “Home Textiles Fire Safety Standards” and included ASTM Textiles Fire Safety Standards)

24. ASTM Furniture Fire Safety Standards on the Furniture module (US) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

25. NFPA Furniture Fire Safety Standard on the Furniture module (US) – “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

26. ASTM Mattress Standards on the Mattresses module (US) – Introduction, “Search standards” section, and “Lab testing section” standardized according to the “US Standards” template

Deleted entries

We deleted the following entries:

1. Electronics Regulations on the Watches module (EU)

2. Electronics Regulations on the Watches module (US)

Lab Testing Contact Form

1. Layout updated (fields text font-size harmonised for all fields)

Version 1.7.9

Released on 2023-02-15

Compliance Requirements List

We updated the following entry:

1. Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) entry updated on the Packaging Materials module (US) – Source updated

Notes

1. Field “Description” made optional (before it was compulsory when updating the note)

Lab Testing Contact Form

1. Layout updated (due to changes on Contact Form 7 plugin latest version)

Version 1.7.8

Released on 2023-02-01

Compliance Requirements List

Updated entries

1. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) entry added to the Packaging Materials module (US)

2. Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) entry updated on the Packaging Materials module (US) – link to general label template cut

3. Image updated for the Environmental Marketing Claims module (US)

4. Typo on “Product scope” section for the entry “Personal Protective Equipment Regulation ((EU) 2016/425)” fixed for the PPE and Eyewear (PPE) modules (EU)

Replaced entries

We replaced the following entries:

1. “Additional information” (US) replaces:

• Manufacturer/Importer Information
• Batch ID/Traceability Number
• CPSC Regulations
• ASTM Standards
• US State Regulations/Standards
• Language Requirements

2. “Additional information” (EU) replaces:

• National Regulations/Standards
• Language Requirements

Redirect links

1. Redirected links updated. You will find a full list in January 2023’s monthly report.

Templates

1. Redirected link updated. You will find a full list in January 2023’s monthly report.

Associated Files

1. “Associated files” were renamed to “Notes”

Version 1.7.7

Released on 2023-01-05

Compliance Requirements List

1. Redirected links and 1 broken link updated. You can find a full list on December 2022’s monthly report.

2. Typo on “Learn more” section for the entry Made in USA Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 323) updated

3. Text “ASTM D1230” on both title and text for the entry “ASTM D1230 – Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles” updated

Templates

1. Redirected links updated. You can find a full list on December 2022’s monthly report.

2. Typo updated on US Textile Label Template (#namess changed to #names on link concerning fiber names)

Disclaimers

1. Disclaimer updated on the Dashboard page

2. Disclaimer updated on “Compliance Requirements List Information” (PDF file)

Version 1.7.6.1

Released on 2022-12-21

Compliance Requirements List

1. Added headline “General Product Assessment” to the interface on the Create Compliance Requirements List page (step 3)

2. Added line breaker on long modules name with popover to the interface on the Create Compliance Requirements List page (step 3)

Other

1. Simplified code that is used to show the “Expired Subscription” popup, for users who subscription has expired

Version 1.7.6

Released on 2022-12-19

Compliance Requirements List

Added modules

We added the following modules:

1. Environmental Marketing Claims (US)

2. Art Materials (US)

Updated entries

We updated the following module:

1. Clothing (General) (US) – Added entries “Flammable Fabrics Act – Children’s Sleepwear” and “Substantial Product Hazard List (16 CFR Part 1120) – Drawstrings in Children’s Upper Outerwear”, which before were listed under Children’s Clothing (US)

Removed modules

We removed the following modules:

1. Sportswear (EU/US)

2. Children’s Clothing (EU/US)

Renamed modules

We renamed the following modules:

1. Other Product renamed to General Product (EU/US)

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) renamed to PPE (EU)

3. Children’s Products (0 – 12 yo) renamed to Children’s Products (US)

Updated interface

We updated the interface on the Create Compliance Requirements List page (step 3) by:

1. Adding the “General Product Assessment” at the top (and deleting the old “Other Products” section)

2. Adding the section “Packaging”

3. Changing the title of the section “Apparel” to “Textiles”

3. Changing the title of the section “Voluntary Certification Programs” to “Sustainability”

User Access

1. Provided subusers access to the pages “PDF Reports” and “Monthly Reports”

2. Provided users with expired subscription access to the pages “PDF Reports” and “Monthly Reports”

3. Provided users without subscription access to the pages “PDF Reports” and “Monthly Reports”

4. Provided users without subscription the functionality to delete their products from the dashboard

Version 1.7.5.1

Released on 2022-12-05

Disclaimers (Compliance Requirements List)

1. Disclaimer layout on “Create Compliance Requirements List” page (step 1) updated – Added frame and aligned text left

2. “Compliance Requirements List Information” text at the bottom of the Dashboard updated – Title changed to “Disclaimer” and Space cut between the 2 paragraphs in the templates disclaimer

3. “Important information” on the “Compliance Requirements List Information” updated (PDF file) – Title changed to “Disclaimer” and Space cut between the 2 paragraphs in the templates disclaimer

Disclaimers (Templates)

1. Space cut between the 2 paragraphs in the templates disclaimer

Version 1.7.5

Released on 2022-11-30

Disclaimers (Compliance Requirements List)

1. Disclaimer added on “Create Compliance Requirements List” page (step 1)

2. Text “Terms and Conditions” updated to “Terms of Service” on “Create Compliance Requirements List” page (step 1)

3. Old “Compliance Requirements List Terms and Conditions” Popup text deleted on “Create Compliance Requirements List” page (step 1) – Instead, a link to the website’s Terms of Service was added

4. “Compliance Requirements List Information” text at the bottom of the Dashboard updated

5. Text at the bottom of the Compliance Requirements List updated (product page)

6. Text at the bottom of the Compliance Requirements List updated (PDF file)

7. “Important information” on the “Compliance Requirements List Information” updated (PDF file)

8. Terms of Services page on the “Compliance Requirements List Information” deleted (PDF file)

Disclaimers (Templates)

1. Disclaimer at the bottom of the templates updated in all templates excluding the following templates, for which there is not disclaimer at the bottom of the page:

• Country of Origin Label Template
• General Label Template
• General Label Template

Disclaimers (Lab Testing Form)

1. Disclaimer updated at the bottom of the lab testing form

“Module” Terminology

Text “Product Category” updated to “Module” on:

1. “Create Compliance Requirements List” page (step 1) and following steps (steps 2, 3, 4, 5)

2. Requirements List overview and regulations (in the product page)

3. Requirements List overview and regulations (PDF file)

4. Text at the bottom of the Compliance Requirements List (in the product page)

5. Text at the bottom of the Compliance Requirements List (in the PDF file)

Version 1.7.4

Released on 2022-11-24

Compliance Requirements List

Added product categories

We added the following product category:

1. Ecolabel (EU)

New entry

We added the following entry:

1. (EU) 2022/1616: Recycled Plastic FCM for Food Contact Materials

Updated entry

We updated the following entry:

1. US Textile, Wool and Fur Acts and Rules (16 CFR Part 300, Part 301, Part 303) for Clothing (General), Sportswear, Children’s Clothing, Accessories (General), Bags, Jewelry, Furniture, Home Textiles (updated introduction, examples, and 4 redirected links)

Rewritten entry

We rewrote the following entry:

1. US Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) for Packaging Materials

Removed entry

We removed the following entry:

1. EU Recycled Plastic FCM Regulation ((EC) No 282/2008) for Food Contact Materials

Renamed product categories

We renamed the following product categories:

1. EU/US “Packaging” renamed to “Packaging Materials”

2. EU/US “Furniture (General)” renamed to “Furniture”

Version 1.7.3

Released on 2022-11-17

Compliance Requirements List

Added product categories

We added the following product categories:

1. Footwear (EU and US)

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Updated entry

We updated the following entry:

1. EU Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation updated for Eyewear (PPE)

Removed entries

We removed the following entry:

1. EU Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation removed for Fitness Products, Sportswear, Other Products

Updated product category name

We updated the following product category name:

1. EU “Eyewear” product category renamed to “Eyewear (PPE)”

Version 1.7.2

Released on 2022-11-16

Support Tickets Accessibility

1. Main user can only see and reply to his/her own tickets, on the page /tickets/

2. Each subuser can only see and reply to his/her own tickets, on the page /tickets/

Bug Fix

1. URL /support/ not working when e-commerce plugin is updated fixed (and support URL changed from /support/ to /tickets/)

2. Ticket opened or replied by “deleted user” fixed

Version 1.7.1.1

Released on 2022-10-20

Bug Fix

1. Products not ordered by ascending order (from oldest to newest) fixed

2. Avoid duplicate file names for label files – Fixed

Version 1.7.1

Released on 2022-10-19

“Delete Product” Button

We added a functionality that allows user to delete their products (and related files) also after their subscription has expired

Bug Fix

1. Product image not visible for sub users in some cases – Fixed

2. Avoid duplicate file names for documents, label files and uploaded test reports within the same product – Fixed

Version 1.7

Released on 2022-10-12

Multi Users

We added the functionality to add multi users to the accounts. Each user will have his/her own email address, username, and password

• Self-Managed = 1 user
• Startup = 1 user
• Business = 3 users
• Enterprise = 10 users

Compliance Requirements List

Added product categories

We added the following product categories:

1. Added Candles (EU and US)

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. US FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Unintentional Radiators added for Electronics

2. US FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Intentional Radiators added for Electronics

Removed entries

We removed the following entry:

1. US FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices (Old Version) removed for Electronics

Templates

1. Added SDoC Compliance Information Statement (Standard)

2. Added SDoC Compliance Information Statement (Modular Components)

Bug Fix

1. Consecutive spaces causing the text in the fields of the label editor to disappear fixed

2. Label or document files not saved correctly when a “/” is added to filename fixed

3. “Dismiss” check box not working for EU Packaging category fixed

4. Broken link due to format issue on Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants Regulation ((EU) 2016/2031) for EU Packaging category fixed

5. Broken link due to format issue on Wood Packaging Material (General) for US Packaging category fixed

Version 1.6.1

Released on 2022-09-07

Bug Fix – CPSIA Product Template

Until March 2022, we offered an option to create products with a “CPSIA template”, which means that these products had a “default” CPC document, CPSIA tracking label and the Country of Origin Label

When updating the information concerning these products (e.g. product name), the CPC document, CPSIA tracking label and the Country of Origin Label created using the “default” option were hidden

This issue has been fixed, and hidden documents and labels are now available again to the users

Version 1.6.0.2

Released on 2022-08-28

Dashboard

1. Dashboard icons and items updated (replaced “PDF Reports” with “Getting Started” and “FAQ” with “Documentation)

2. Page “Documentation” added

Version 1.6.0.1

Released on 2022-08-25

Getting Started Video

Getting Started Video updated

Dashboard

1. Backup notice updated

2. Technical error notice added

Product page

1. Backup notice updated

2. Technical error notice added

Compliance Requirements List

1. EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) updated for Toys (warning label sections updated)

2. US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) updated for Children’s Products (warning label sections updated)

Version 1.6

Released on 2022-08-18

Compliance Requirements List

Multi category functionality

1. Functionality to add up to 3 product categories per compliance requirements list added

Added product categories

We added the following product categories:

1. Added Mattresses (EU and US)

Removed product categories

We removed the following product categories, due to the fact that it is now possible to combine up to 3 product categories onto the same compliance requirements list:

1. Removed Kitchen Appliances (EU and US)

2. Removed Electronic Toys (EU and US)

3. Removed Kitchen Products (EU and US)

Renamed product categories

1. Renamed “Electronics (General)” to “Electronics” (EU and US)

2. Renamed “Fitness Equipment” to “Fitness Products” (EU and US)

3. Renamed “Food Contact Products” to “Food Contact Materials” (EU and US)

4. Renamed “Children’s Products” to “Children’s Products (0 – 12 yo)” (US)

Note: For compliance requirements lists created before today, the list of specifications on the product page will show the updated category name

Added entries

We added the following entries:

1. EU Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – Added for Packaging

2. EU Mattress Standards – Added for Mattresses

3. EU Children’s Mattress Standards – Added for Mattresses

4. US Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378) – Added for General

5. US CPSC Regulations, Standards and Bans – Added for General

6. US Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR Part 1910) – Added for General

7. US Flammable Fabrics Act – Mattresses, Mattress Pads, or Mattress Sets – Added for Mattresses

8. US ASTM Mattress Standards – Added for Mattresses

9. US Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment (10 CFR Part 431) – Added for Electronics and Home Products (General)

Rewritten entries

We rewrote the following entries:

1. EU Ecodesign Directive – Rewritten for Electronics

2. EU Energy Labelling Framework Regulation – Rewritten for Electronics

3. EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation ((EC) 1935/2004) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

4. EU Good Manufacturing Practice for FCM Regulation ((EC) No 2023/2006) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

5. EU Plastic Materials Regulation ((EU) 10/2011) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

6. EU Epoxy Derivatives Restriction Regulation ((EC) 1895/2005) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

7. EU Recycled Plastic FCM Regulation ((EC) No 282/2008) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

8. EU Ceramics Directive (84/500/EEC) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

9. EU Active and Intelligent Materials Regulation ((EC) No 450/2009) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

10. EU Regenerated Cellulose Film Directive (2007/42/EC) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

11. EU Use of Bisphenol A in Varnishes and Coatings Regulation ((EU) 2018/213) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

12. EU Teats and Soothers Directive (93/11/EEC) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

13. EU FCM from China or Hong Kong Regulation ((EU) No 284/2011) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

14. EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (2019/904) – Rewritten for Food Contact Materials

15. US Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products (10 CFR Part 430) – Rewritten for Electronics and added Home Products (General)

16. US Certification, Compliance and Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial equipment (10 CFR Part 429) – Rewritten for Electronics and added Home Products (General)

17. US Energy Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 305) – Rewritten for Electronics and added Home Products (General)

18. US CPSC Regulations (General Information) – Rewritten for General

19. US Law Label – Rewritten for General

Removed entries

We removed the following entries, due to the fact that it is now possible to combine up to 3 product categories onto the same compliance requirements list:

1. EU Electronic Product Regulations – Removed from Fitness Equipment

2. EU Batteries and Accumulators Directive (2006/66/EC) – Removed from Fitness Equipment

3. EU Battery Safety Standards – Removed from Fitness Equipment

4. EU UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries – Removed from Fitness Equipment

5. EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC) – Removed from all categories, excluding Packaging

6. EU Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants Regulation ((EU) 2016/2031) – Removed from all categories, excluding Packaging

7. EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) – Toy Packaging – Removed from Children’s Toys

8. US CPSIA – Removed from all categories, excluding Children’s Products

9. US Electronic Product Regulations – Removed from Fitness Equipment

10. US Lithium Batteries: UL Standards – Removed from Fitness Equipment

11. US Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 171-185) – Removed from Fitness Equipment

12. US UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries – Removed from Fitness Equipment

13. US Flammable Fabrics Act – Mattresses, Mattress Pads, or Mattress Sets – Removed from Furniture (General)

14. US Bag Suffocation Warning – Removed from all categories, excluding Packaging

15. US Wood Packaging Material (General) – Removed from all categories, excluding Packaging

We also removed the following entries:

1. EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation ((EC) 1935/2004) – Food Contact Material Label – Removed for Food Contact Materials

2. US CPSC Furniture Compliance Requirements – Removed for Furniture (General)

General entries

We moved the following entries to “General” (which means that they are now available by default for each product category):

1. EU Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition Regulation ((EU) 1007/2011) – Non-textile parts of animal origin

2. EU Timber Regulation ((EU) No 995/2010)

3. EU Market Surveillance Regulation ((EU) 2019/1020)

4. US Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products (16 CFR Part 24)

5. US General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

6. US California Proposition 65

7. US Wooden Handicrafts (General)

8. US Law Label

9. US TSCA: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products (40 CFR Part 770)

10. US Made in USA Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 323)

Templates

1. Added Plastic Materials Regulation ((EU) 10/2011) Declaration of Compliance

2. Added EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation ((EC) 1935/2004) Label

Bug Fix

1. Lab testing form font size on placeholder text for “Additional Requirements / Questions / Relevant Information” field reduced

2. Lab testing form double error notice fixed

Version 1.5.5.5

Released on 2022-08-02

Bug Fix

1. Bug fix: EU Waste Framework Directive (wrong link “SCIP database” fixed)

Version 1.5.5.4

Released on 2022-07-20

Templates

1. Updated date format in the “Page/Regulation version on which the template is based” notice for the following US templates:

• Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
• CPSIA Tracking Label
• US Textiles Label

Template Methodologies

1. Updated the redirect links concerning the texts below on the US Textiles Label Methodology (reverted back to the original link):

• 1. FTC Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts
• 2. PART 303 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION ACT
• 3. PART 300 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE WOOL PRODUCTS LABELING ACT OF 1939
• 4. PART 301 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER FUR PRODUCTS LABELING ACT
• 5. PART 423 – CARE LABELING OF TEXTILE WEARING APPAREL AND CERTAIN PIECE GOODS AS AMENDED
• 1. We added a link to the section about fiber names in THREADING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXTILE AND WOOL ACT

2. Updated the link concerning the text below on the General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) Methodology (reverted back to the original link):

PART 1110—CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Version 1.5.5.3

Released on 2022-07-13

Templates

1. Updated “Initial legal act on which the template is based” notice for the following EU templates:

• GPSD Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU CE Label
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU CE Label
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU CE Label
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU CE Label
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC CE Label
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 CE Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU DoC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU DoC
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU DoC
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU DoC
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC DoC
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 DoC
• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC DoC

2. Added “Page/Regulation version on which the template is based” notice for the following US templates:

• Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
• CPSIA Tracking Label
• US Textiles Label

3. Updated the following redirect links to the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU DoC template:

You can find a list of harmonised standards here

4. Updated the following redirect links to the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU DoC template:

You can find a list of harmonised standards here

5. Updated the following redirect links to the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU DoC template:

You can find a list of harmonised standards here

6. Updated the redirect links concerning the texts below on the US Textiles Label template:

• 1. FTC Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts
• 2. PART 303 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION ACT
• 3. PART 300 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE WOOL PRODUCTS LABELING ACT OF 1939
• 4. PART 301 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER FUR PRODUCTS LABELING ACT
• 5. PART 423 – CARE LABELING OF TEXTILE WEARING APPAREL AND CERTAIN PIECE GOODS AS AMENDED
• Only use the accepted fiber names (Link). English language is required.
• 3. Written care instructions or ASTM D5489 – 18 (Link) care symbols are mandatory for wearing apparel and certain piece goods.

Template Methodologies

1. Updated User precaution section on the following methodologies documents:

• Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) Methodology
• CPSIA Tracking Label Methodology
• General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) Methodology
• US Textiles Label Methodology

2. Updated Title on the following methodologies documents:

• CE Label Methodology
• General Product Safety Directive Label Methodology
• EU Textile Label Methodology
• US Textiles Methodology

3. Updated the redirect links concerning the texts below on the US Textiles Methodology:

• 1. FTC Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts
• 2. PART 303 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION ACT
• 3. PART 300 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE WOOL PRODUCTS LABELING ACT OF 1939
• 4. PART 301 – RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER FUR PRODUCTS LABELING ACT
• 5. PART 423 – CARE LABELING OF TEXTILE WEARING APPAREL AND CERTAIN PIECE GOODS AS AMENDED
• 1. We added a link to the section about fiber names in THREADING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXTILE AND WOOL ACT

Compliance Requirements List

1. Added “Business operators” section at the bottom of the compliance requirements lists

2. Updated “Found errors” section at the bottom of the compliance requirements lists

PDF Report

1. Added “Business operators” section at the bottom of the compliance requirements lists

2. Updated “Found errors” section at the bottom of the compliance requirements lists

Version 1.5.5.2

Released on 2022-07-07

Bug Fix

1. Font-size fixed for the following EU label templates:

• GPSD Label
• EU Textiles Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU CE Label
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU CE Label
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU CE Label
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU CE Label
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC CE Label
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 CE Label

2. Font-size fixed for the following US label templates:

• CPSIA Tracking Label
• Country of Origin
• US Textiles Label

Version 1.5.5.1

Released on 2022-07-06

Templates Notice

1. Updated “Initial legal act on which the template is based” notice for the following EU templates:

• GPSD Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU CE Label
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU CE Label
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU CE Label
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU CE Label
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC CE Label
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 CE Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU DoC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU DoC
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU DoC
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU DoC
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC DoC
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 DoC
• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC DoC

Template Methodologies

1. User precaution section updated on the following methodologies documents:

• CE Directive Label Methodology
• Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Methodology
• General Product Safety Directive Label Methodology
• EU Textiles Label Methodology

Version 1.5.5

Released on 2022-06-29

Templates Notice

1. Added “Initial legal act on which the template is based” notice for the following EU templates:

• GPSD Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU CE Label
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU CE Label
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU CE Label
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU CE Label
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC CE Label
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 CE Label
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU DoC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU DoC
• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU DoC
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU DoC
• Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC DoC
• PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 DoC
• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC DoC

2. Added “Consolidated version on which the template is based (15/02/2018)” notice for the following template:

• EU Textiles Label

Lab Testing Form

Bug fix: Conditional field for US states fixed and “Name” field added

Compliance Requirements List

1. EU Home Textiles Flammability Standards updated for Home Textiles category (national contact points link removed)

2. EU Home Products Flammability Standards updated for Home Products category (national contact points link removed)

3. EU Furniture Flammability Standards updated for Furniture category (national contact points link removed)

4. EU National Regulations/Standards (General Information) entry updated (national contact points link updated)

Version 1.5.4

Released on 2022-06-21

Lab Testing Form

1. Layout updated

Document Templates

1. Document templates order updated: Document templates now show in chronological order (from the oldest to the newest)

Version 1.5.3

Released on 2022-06-17

Templates Access

1. Added user ID check on label and document templates

Version 1.5.2

Released on 2022-06-06

Notices

1. Added notices “Found errors?” and “Do you have suggestions?” on the product page

2. Updated notices “Found errors?” and “Do you have suggestions?” on PDF reports

3. Added note “PDF Report” on the first section of PDF reports

Other Updates

1. Bug fix: US electronics, kitchen appliances, electronic children’s products (broken link fixed on PDF file for FCC Part 15)

2. Bug fix: US sunglasses (wrong link fixed)

3. Bug fix: US furniture (broken link fixed Flammable Fabrics Act – Upholstered Furniture)

4. Bug fix: US GCC Methodology (broken link fixed for PART 1110—CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE)

5. Bug fix: EU watches (content not showing correctly on PDF file fixed – reverted back to previous library to generate PDF reports)

6. US all categories (link updated UPLR)

Version 1.5.1

Released on 2022-05-19

PDF Files Download

1. The compliance requirements lists are now available for download in PDF format from the product page

2. List ID added to compliance requirements list and corresponding PDF report

Other Updates

1. Bug fix: Lab testing form confirmation “Quotation request successfully sent”

Version 1.5

Released on 2022-03-21

UX Design Updates

The “Compliance Report Tool” and the “Product Manager” have been merged into the Compliance Gate Platform.

1. The new dashboard features the product overview directly, without any need to access the former “Product Manager”

2. Users need to create a product in order to get started. From there, they can:

a. Create compliance requirements lists

b. Create certificates and label files templates

c. Upload test reports and request lab testing quotations

3. The new compliance requirements lists are shown directly on the product page (left side) and allow the user to:

a. Mark a regulation as “Completed” or “Dismissed”

b. Link directly to relevant certificates and label files templates that are available in the platform (note templates are also available in the right side of the product page)

Regulations Updates

1. US Wooden Handicrafts (General) updated for other products, children’s products, food contact products, pet products, accessories (general), jewelry, home products (general), furniture (general), kitchen products, kitchen appliances, electronic children’s products (eFile information added)

2. US Wood Packaging Material (General) updated for all categories (eFile information added)

Product Manager Updates (until 2022-03-21)

Version 1.3.5

Released on 2021-12-28

1. Label files terminology updated (from “Label Editor” to “Label Template”)

2. Document files terminology updated (from “Document Editor” to “Document Template”)

3. E-learning module link, lab testing booking link, support link, and demo video link cut from Product Overview

Version 1.3.4

Released on 2021-12-15

New Templates (previously called “Editors”)

1. Low Voltage Directive Label Editor Added

2. EMC Directive Label Editor Added

3. Radio Equipment Directive Label Editor Added

4. RoHS Directive Label Editor Added

5. Toy Safety Directive Label Editor Added

6. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation Label Editor Added

Other Updates

1. Order of labels, documents, and test reports updated (labels, documents, and test reports now show from the first to the latest created)

Version 1.3.3

Released on 2021-12-02

1. Text of image upload widget updated for DoC Editors from “Image Upload” to “Image Upload (.jpg or .png)”

2. Order of products on the product overview updated (products now show from the first to the latest created)

2. Bug fix: Warning for non-allowed special characters (e.g. ‘/’ ) in filenames added

3. Bug fix: Typo RoHS DoC Editor corrected from “No … (unique identification of the EEE):” to “1. No … (unique identification of the EEE):”

4. Bug fix: Typo Ecodesign DoC Editor corrected from “Description of the model sufficient for its unambiguous identification;” to “A description of the model sufficient for its unambiguous identification;”

Version 1.3.2

Released on 2021-11-25

1. Text on popups for editors selection updated

2. Bug fix: Special characters (e.g. ‘/’) conflict fixed for product photos filenames

Version 1.3.1

Released on 2021-11-16

Multilanguage support (e.g. Chinese characters) added on label editor filenames

Version 1.3

Released on 2021-11-12

New Templates (previously called “Editors”)

1. EMC Directive DoC Editor Added

2. Radio Equipment Directive DoC Editor Added

3. RoHS Directive DoC Editor Added

4. Toy Safety Directive DoC Editor Added

5. Personal Protective Equipment Regulation DoC Editor Added

6. Ecodesign Directive DoC Editor Added

Other Updates

1. Multilanguage support (e.g. Chinese characters) added on product title and description

2. Multilanguage support (e.g. Chinese characters) added on uploaded image filenames

3. Multilanguage support (e.g. Chinese characters) added on uploaded test report filenames

4. Multilanguage support (e.g. Chinese characters) added on document editor filenames

5. Bug fix: reset on document editor title fixed

6. Bug fix: deletion of uploaded images on General Document Editor after reset or after image is switched with another image added

Version 1.2.2

Released on 2021-11-03

New Templates (previously called “Editors”)

1. Low Voltage Directive DoC Editor Added

Other Updates

1. Upgrade Popup Updated

2. Label Editor Updated (text for selecting label file size updated to “Label proportions (height)” / “Label proportions (width)”)

3. Lab Testing Form Updated (Material option added, list of manufacturing countries updated)

4. Bug fix: Image placement on General Label Editor PDF file fixed, when “None” position selected

5. Bug fix: Position of example text below form fields after reset fixed

Version 1.2.1

Released on 2021-10-21

1. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) Editor Added

Version 1.2

Released on 2021-10-14

1. US Textiles Label Editor Added

Version 1.1

Released on 2021-10-07

New Templates (previously called “Editors”)

1. General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) Label Editor added

2. EU Textiles Label Editor Added

Other

1. Changed from PNG to SVG format for label files, in order to improve resolution and provide files in vectorial files

Version 1.0

Released on 2021-09-16

The first version of the Product Manager includes the following functionalities:

1. New Product Creation

2. General Label Editor

3. Country of Origin Label Editor

4. CPSIA Tracking Label Editor

5. General Document Editor

6. Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) Editor

7. Product Test Report Files Upload

8. Lab Testing Quotation Form

9. Associated Files Listing

Compliance Report Tool Updates (until 2022-03-21)

Version 1.4

Released on 2022-02-10

Regulations Updates

1. Titles of all regulations/directives/rules revised to match the titles used in the Monthly Review Methodology, section “Source Overview” (Link)

2. EU Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) – Added for all categories (before it was covered under REACH Regulation ((EC) No 1907/2006))

3. EU Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulation ((EU) 2019/1021) – Added for all categories (before it was covered under REACH Regulation ((EC) No 1907/2006))

4 EU Good Manufacturing Practice for FCM Regulation ((EC) No 2023/2006) – Added for food contact materials, kitchen products, kitchen appliances (before it was covered under EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation ((EC) 1935/2004))

5. EU Q&A “Is this packaging for children’s toys?” – Added for packaging materials

6. EU Q&A “Is product packaging included?” – Updated for toys (Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) – Toy Packaging)

7. EU Manufacturer/Importer Information – Removed for all categories (as this information is already covered under General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC))

8. EU Batch ID/Traceability Number – Removed for all categories (as this information is already covered under General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC))

9. EU General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC)) – Updated for all categories (labeling information updated)

10. REACH Regulation ((EC) 1907/2006) – Updated for all categories (information about Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulation ((EU) 2019/1021) and Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) moved to separate sections)

11. EU CE Marking Directives & Regulations Summary – Updated for toys, eyewear, watches, electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronic toys (all sections were updated)

12. US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (40 CFR Subchapter R) – Added for all categories

13. US Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) – Replaced by the three following parts, for electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronic toys:

• Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products (10 CFR Part 430)
• Certification, Compliance and Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial equipment (10 CFR Part 429)
• Energy Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 305)

14. US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) – Updated for all categories excluding pet products and packaging materials (Introduction, ASTM Standards, Lab Testins, Children’s Product Certificate (CPC), CPSIA Tracking Label sections)

15. US General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) – Updated for all categories (Overview)

16 US FCC (47 CFR Part 15) – Radio Frequency Devices – Updated for electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronic toys Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC), Device Label)

17. Other updates: In general, all sections of the Compliance Report Tool were revised, and minor updates were made on introductions, lab testing sections, sources links, and more.

Other Updates

1. Information in the last page of the PDF report updated (sections “Next Step”, and “About ComplianceGate.com”)

2. Text on page 1 of the tool’s interface updated

3. Typo corrected on point 6 of the Terms of Service popup in the tool’s interface corrected

Version 1.3.3.1

Released on 2021-09-21

Important Information section updated (information about testing browsers and hardware added)

Version 1.3.3

Released on 2021-09-13

Regulations Updates

1. EU Regulation on Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition – Updated for clothing (general), sportswear, children’s clothing, caps & hats, pet products, accessories (general), bags, home products (general), furniture (general), home textiles (title updated)

• Old title: Textiles Labeling
• New title: EU Regulation on Textile Labelling and Fibre Composition

2. EU Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants – Updated for all categories (title updated)

• Old title: Regulation (EU) 2016/2031
• New title: Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on Protective Measures Against Pests of Plants

3. EU RoHS Directive – Updated for electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronic toys (title updated)

• Old title: RoHS
• New title: RoHS Directive

4. US 16 CFR Part 24 – Leather Guides – Updated for other products, pet products, watches, clothing (general), sportswear, children’s clothing, caps & hats, accessories (general), bags, jewelry, home products (general), furniture (general), home textiles (title updated)

• Old title: Leather Regulations
• New title: 16 CFR Part 24 – Leather Guides

5. US Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation for all categories (title updated)

• Old title: Product Packaging Heavy Metal Restrictions
• New title: Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation

6. US Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel & Certain Piece Goods – Updated for clothing (general), sportswear, children’s clothing (source link updated)

Other Updates

Important Information section updated (Regulations/Directives/Rules Overview link added to disclaimer)

Version 1.3.2

Released on 2021-08-26

Regulations Updates

1. EU General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) – Updated for all categories (introduction, labeling and lab testing updated)

2. EU Textiles Labeling – Updated for clothing (general), sportswear, children’s clothing, caps & hats, pet products, accessories (general), bags, home products (general), furniture (general), home textiles (examples, textiles types and names, other requirements, languages, recommended information and sources updated)

3. US Textile, Wool and Fur Acts and Rules – Updated for clothing (general), sportswear, children’s clothing, accessories (general), bags, jewelry, home products (general), furniture (general), home textiles (Title, examples, textiles types and names, other requirements, and sources updated)

4. Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel & Certain Piece Goods – Added for clothing (general), sportswear, children’s clothing

5. US Made in USA – Added for all categories

Other Updates

Important Information section updated.

Version 1.3.1

Released on 2021-07-12

Regulations Updates

1. EU Battery Directive updated for fitness equipment, watches, electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronic toys (Labeling and registration information added)

2. EU WEEE Directive updated for watches (moved to its own section, Labeling and registration information added)

3. EU Manufacturer/Importer Information – Updated for all categories (intro and item “SKU/Product name” updated)

Version 1.3.0

Released on 2021-06-11

Regulations Updates

1. EU WEEE Directive – Updated for electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronic toys (Registration information added, sources updated)

2. EU Timber Regulation moved to different Q&A for packaging (from “Is this product made of wood or bamboo?” to “Is the packaging material made of wood or include wooden pallets?”)

3. EU Lab Testing Information added to the following regulations:

• General Product Safety Directive (GPSD)
• National Regulations/Standards
• Children’s Products Safety Standards
• Directive 94/62/EC: Packaging & Packaging Waste
• Plastic Bags (Toys)
• Battery Safety Standards
• Electronics Products Regulations
• Toy Safety Directive
• Children’s Accessories Safety Standards
• Children’s Clothing Safety Standards
• EU Food Contact Materials Framework Regulation
• GPSD Furniture Standards
• Home Textiles Fire Safety Standards
• Children’s Home Products EN Standards
• Home Products Fire Safety Standards
• Children’s Furniture Standards
• Furniture Fire Safety Standards
• Children’s Home Textile Standards

4. US Lab Testing Information added to the following regulations:

• CPSC Standards & Regulations
• ASTM Standards
• US State Regulations/Standards
• ASTM D1230-17 – Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
• Flammable Fabrics Act – Clothing Textiles
• Flammable Fabrics Act – Children’s Sleepwear
• Drawstrings in Children’s Upper Outerwear
• FCC Part 15
• RoHS
• Lithium Batteries: UL Standards
• Hazardous Materials Regulations
• Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA)
• Electronic Product Regulations
• Fitness Equipment ASTM Standards
• 21 CFR (FDA)
• Product Packaging Substance Restrictions
• CPSC Furniture Compliance Requirements
• Home Textiles Fire Safety Standards
• Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products
• ASTM Furniture Fire Safety Standards
• Furniture Fire Safety NFPA Standards
• Flammable Fabrics Act – Upholstered Furniture
• Flammable Fabrics Act – Mattresses, Mattress Pads, or Mattress Sets
• Flammable Fabrics Act – Carpet and Rugs

Other Updates

Icons

Icons added to different sections of the regulations in order to classify the following requirements/information:

• Documentation/Certification
• Product & Packaging Labeling
• Product Lab Testing
• Learn More (Sources)

Company Name

Company name added by default in the report (according to the company name entered during checkout).

Version 1.2.2

Released on 2021-05-06

Regulations Updates

1. EU Timber Regulation – Added for other products, packaging materials, accessories (general), home products (general), furniture (general), kitchen products

2. EU Energy Labelling Framework Regulation – Updated for electronics (general), kitchen appliances, electronics toys (EPREL Registration added, New Energy Labels added, sources updated)

3. US Flammable Fabrics Act – Upholstered Furniture – Updated for furniture (general) (Regulation name updated, information about 16 CFR Part 1640 – Standard for the Flammability of Upholstered Furniture added, sources updated)

Version 1.2.1

Released on 2021-04-13

1. US Product Packaging Substance Restrictions – Updated for all categories (substances examples added, second source added)

Version 1.2.0

Released on 2021-03-23

New Product Categories

Electronic Kitchen Appliances (EU & US)

This category is relevant for electrical products in contact with food or beverage. This includes electrical kettles, steamers, coffee machines, and other kitchen appliances (including battery-powered devices).

Electronic Toys (EU) / Electronic Children’s Product (US)

This category is relevant for all electronic toys, such as RC cars or battery-powered toys.

Regulations Updates

1. EU Manufacturer/Importer Information – Updated for all categories (company/address location clarified)

2. US Manufacturer/Importer Information – Updated for all categories (company/address location clarified)

3. EU Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 – Added for all categories (optional)

4. EU Regulation (EU) No 10/2011: Plastic FCM – Updated for food contact materials and kitchen products (New source added and clarifications regarding substance limits and authorised substances)

5. US Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) – Added for electronics (general)

6. EU Language Requirements (Documents & Labeling) – Added for all categories

7. US Language Requirements (Documents & Labeling) – Added for all categories

8. US Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) – Updated for all categories (Company role examples added)

9. EU Battery Safety Standards – Updated for electronics (general) (Additional standard added)

10. US – CPSIA – CPSIA Tracking Label – Updated for children’s products (New source concerning tracking label placement on the product and packaging added).

11. US – CPSIA – Durable Infant Products – Updated for children’s products (New source concerning tracking label placement on the product and packaging added).

Version 1.1.3

Released on 2021-02-24

1. US Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR) – Added for all categories

2. US Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013) – Updated for furniture (information about inclusion on the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) and labeling requirements added)

3. EU Manufacturer/Importer Information – Updated for all categories (example cut)

4. US Manufacturer/Importer Information – Updated for all categories (example cut)

Version 1.1.2

Released on 2021-01-06

Regulations Updates

1. EU Energy Labelling Framework Regulation – Added for electronics (general)

2. EU Ecodesign Directive – Updated for electronics (general) (Sources updated)

3. EU Single-use Plastic Directive – Updated for other products, food contact products, and kitchen products (Information about marking requirements and source added)

4. EU Toy Safety Directive – Small Parts Requirements – Added for toys

5. EU Toy Safety Directive – Other Warning Labels – Added for toys

6. US CPSIA – Small Parts Requirements – Added for all categories excluding pet products and packaging materials

7. US CPSIA – Other Warning Labels – Added for all categories excluding pet products and packaging materials

Version 1.1.1

Released on 2020-12-09

Regulations Updates

1. EU Single-use Plastic Directive – Added for other products, food contact products, and kitchen products

2. EU REACH – Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) – Updated for all categories (Information about the Waste Framework Directive added)

3. EU REACH – Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) Regulation – Added for all categories

Version 1.1.0

Released on 2020-11-02

New Product Categories

14 categories of products (from 6 to 20) added (EU & US):

• Electronics (General)
• Toys (EU) / Children’s Products (US)
• Food Contact Products
• Fitness Equipment
• Pet Products
• Watches
• Packaging Materials
• Clothing (General)
• Sportswear
• Children’s Clothing
• Caps & hats
• Accessories (General)
• Bags
• Jewelry
• Eyewear (EU) / Sunglasses (US)
• Home Products (General)
• Furniture (General)
• Home Textiles
• Kitchen Products
• Other Products

The “Other Products” category enables users to get a fairly accurate assessment – even for products falling outside the scope of the standard categories.

Other Updates

New Input Options

New input options related to materials, packaging, age group, and more.

PDF Report: Updated Layout

The report now includes graphics and it is divided into 3 sections:

• Product-specific requirements
• Input specific requirements
• Country/market-specific requirements

Support Tickets Included

Option to open support tickets added.

Version 1.0

Released on 2020-09-14

The first version of the Product Compliance Info Tool includes the following options:

1. 2 markets: EU and US

2. 6 categories of products: Clothing, Jewellery, Toys, Food Contact Products, Electronics, Furniture

3. Up to 9 product specification’s options: Wooden product, Children product, Leather product, Hazmat, Stuffed product, Packaging included, and more

4. Possibility to download the final PDF report in your browser, store it into your “Report Page”, and send it to your email address.