Blue Guide safety regulations.
The Blue Guide was published by the European Commission with the aim of ensuring the free movement of goods and a high level of consumer protection in the European Union.
The guide provides guidance on the implementation of legal product safety regulations. The aim is to achieve more uniformity and consistency in the application of these safety regulations. In different sectors and the European market as a whole.
Who is the Blue Guide for?
The Blue Guide is intended for EU member states and other stakeholders, such as manufacturers, importers, distributors, standardization bodies, conformity assessment bodies but also, for industry associations, consumer organizations and trade unions.
In addition to EU countries, the guide also applies to Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway as part of the European Economic Area (EEA). It also applies to Turkey in certain cases.

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Our consultants have extensive experience in training, advising and supporting companies. Our expertise focuses on identifying and complying with the many obligations companies have. Our advice is of course based on the various European directives.
Together with you, we will find the optimal solution for your organization. We are happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

The scope of the Blue Guide.
The Blue Guide covers the rules applicable to non-food consumer products and non-food products intended for industrial or professional use. The guide contains a complete list of harmonization legislation applicable to these products. Examples include electrical equipment, toys, medical devices and personal protective equipment.
The following legislation is beyond the scope of the guide:
- the General Product Safety Directive,
- Union legislation on motor vehicles, construction products, REACH and chemicals.
What does the Blue Guide say?
The Blue Guide covers the following topics:
- The roles of different operators in the supply chain: manufacturers, agents, importers and distributors and their obligations.
- Essential product requirements: the role of harmonization legislation regarding product conformity, traceability requirements, technical documentation, EU declaration of conformity and marking requirements, such as CE marking.
- Conformity assessment procedure: the structure of the procedure and the roles and responsibilities of legislators, manufacturers, conformity assessment bodies and notified bodies.
- Accreditation: control of quality management systems and processes of conformity assessment bodies.
- Market surveillance: the activities and procedures of market regulators and the responsibilities of member states.
- International aspects of EU legislation: relating to trading of products.
The Blue Guide is intended as a guide only and is not legally binding. The Guide remains a "living document" and is periodically updated based on the latest developments in European product safety legislation.

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