CE Marking & GPSR Guides

Practical articles for EU importers and Amazon FBA sellers. No consultant-speak — just what actually works.

CE Marking for Amazon FBA Sellers: The Complete 2026 Guide

What CE marking actually means, why Amazon demands it, and how to get compliant without paying a consultant.

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What Is a Declaration of Conformity? (And Why You Can't Use Your Supplier's)

A plain explanation of what a DoC is, who must issue it, and the most common mistake importers make.

8 min read

GPSR Compliance for EU Sellers: What Actually Changed in December 2024

The 4 things GPSR changed that matter for sellers, Amazon's enforcement approach, and your action checklist.

10 min read

How to Write a Declaration of Conformity Without Paying a Consultant

When you genuinely need a consultant and when you don't — plus a line-by-line breakdown of what goes in a DoC.

9 min read

Which EU Directives Apply to Your Product? LVD, EMC, RED Explained

Getting the directive wrong invalidates your entire DoC. Here's how to identify what applies to your specific product.

9 min read

Your Supplier's CE Certificate Is Not Enough: What Private Label Sellers Get Wrong

The single most common compliance mistake — and why Amazon will still pull your listing even if your product passed all the tests.

8 min read

CE Marking a Power Bank for EU Sale: Step-by-Step

Power banks are a high-attention category for Amazon and customs. Here's exactly what you need and what to ask your supplier.

8 min read

CE Marking LED Lights and LED Strips for EU Sale: What You Actually Need

Directives, EN standards, and a step-by-step action plan for LED bulbs, strips, and panels imported from China.

6 min read

CE Marking Bluetooth Speakers and Wireless Earbuds: Step-by-Step

RED directive, the Bluetooth-specific standards, and why LVD probably doesn't apply to your product.

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CE Marking Children's Toys for EU Sale: The EN 71 Compliance Guide

Which EN 71 parts apply, when you need a Notified Body, and the labelling mistakes that get listings pulled.

6 min read

CE Marking USB Chargers and Phone Chargers for EU Sale

Why EN 60950 test reports are now obsolete and what standard Amazon actually requires in 2026.

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CE Marking Smart Watches and Fitness Trackers for EU Sale

RED directive for wearables, the health monitoring caveat, and your step-by-step compliance checklist.

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