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Product compliance, explained plainly.
CE marking, UKCA, FCC, GPSR, the Cyber Resilience Act and more: what applies, what changed recently, and where to check the primary source for yourself.
Importing electronics from China: what compliance actually falls on you
09 Jun 2026 · 7 minWhen you import electronics for EU, UK or US sale, several duties land on you personally, not the factory. Here is what changes once you are the importer.
EU authorised representative, explained: who actually needs one
02 Jun 2026 · 6 minWhy EU product law requires an economic operator established in the Union for many products, what an authorised representative does, and when an importer covers it instead.
The EU Declaration of Conformity: what goes in it and who signs it
26 May 2026 · 6 minEvery element the EU model Declaration of Conformity requires, in order, and who is actually allowed to sign it. Generate one free once you know the structure.
FCC Certification vs SDoC: intentional vs unintentional radiators
18 May 2026 · 6 minPart 15 of the FCC rules splits devices into two very different paths: Certification through a TCB, or self-declared Supplier's Declaration of Conformity.
UKCA vs CE marking: the current state in Great Britain
11 May 2026 · 6 minUKCA marking has been extended and amended repeatedly since Brexit. Here is the current position for CE recognition in Great Britain, and where to check for changes.
GPSR for online sellers: what changed since December 2024
04 May 2026 · 6 minThe General Product Safety Regulation has applied since 13 December 2024. What it means for responsible persons, marketplaces and online listings.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act: what hardware startups need to know
27 Apr 2026 · 7 minThe Cyber Resilience Act's real deadlines: reporting obligations from September 2026, full application from December 2027. What applies, and when.
CE marking cost: what actually costs money
20 Apr 2026 · 6 minThere is no fixed CE marking fee. Here is what genuinely drives the cost: testing, notified bodies, documentation, and how to get real quotes.
Does my product need CE marking? A walkthrough by product type
13 Apr 2026 · 7 minCE marking depends on what your product does, not what it is called. A practical walkthrough for electronics, toys, wearables, tools and more.
CE marking requirements explained: the 20-minute version
06 Apr 2026 · 7 minWhat CE marking actually certifies, which directives apply to your product, and the steps from technical file to Declaration of Conformity.