VDE Online Seminars

Based on the 4th Basic Plan for Environmentally Friendly Vehicles announced by the Korean government, more than 500,000 slow chargers will be installed at homes and workplaces, and more than 170,000 fast chargers will be installed on highways by 2025. To achieve these goals, the government is expanding the charging infrastructure through additional charging facility projects. 

In this webinar, we will guide you through certification requirements and procedures for EV chargers and key components to ensure successful entry into the growing Korean market.

• Korean Market Outlook 
• Regulations, standards and certification requirements (mandatory and voluntary schemes)
• Major changes in safety standards by type of EV charger as of Nov. 2022 
• Expected major changes in safety standards related to EV chargers and connectors 
• Detailed procedures for obtaining KC certification through the International Certification System.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.
 

With the entry into force of the Delegated Regulation 2022/30/EU for the Radio Equipment Directive, the EU Commission made it clear that the cyber security of products will be regulated in the near future. The adoption of the "Cyber Resilience Act" is imminent and will lead to a significant expansion of the scope of which products must have cyber security measures. The webinar will present the current status of the "Cyber Resilience Act", explain the contents of the draft and show possible future steps for product manufacturers.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

Product compliance is a topic that companies should take seriously. Not only since market surveillance became stricter in July 2021 it can lead to a multitude of unpleasant surprises and should be at the top of the agenda for manufacturers as well as distributors. As a kick-off to the VDE event series Product Compliance from 360°, Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany, will explain what the topic of product compliance is all about and what should be considered. The event will cover the basics of product liability and product safety, as well as the consequences. In addition to warranty claims and claims for damages arising from product liability, there is the risk of serious fines and penalties, as well as unpleasant actions taken by the market surveillance authorities. Even competitors can make trouble. This introductory event will focus on what you need to be aware of in order to make your company crisis-proof. 

In the following sessions of the VDE event series "Product Compliance viewed from 360°", these basics will be discussed in greater detail step by step. For example, we will deal with marking and labeling questions, with aspects of quality assurance and production monitoring, and we will discuss what happens if, despite everything, things do not "go well", i.e. a product recall or a warning is necessary. Using practical examples, we will explain how you need to react, how a RAPEX analysis is carried out and how best to communicate with the authorities.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

Product compliance is a topic that companies should take seriously. Not only since market surveillance became stricter in July 2021 it can lead to a multitude of unpleasant surprises and should be at the top of the agenda for manufacturers as well as distributors. As a kick-off to the VDE event series Product Compliance from 360°, Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany, will explain what the topic of product compliance is all about and what should be considered. The event will cover the basics of product liability and product safety, as well as the consequences. In addition to warranty claims and claims for damages arising from product liability, there is the risk of serious fines and penalties, as well as unpleasant actions taken by the market surveillance authorities. Even competitors can make trouble. This introductory event will focus on what you need to be aware of in order to make your company crisis-proof. 

In the following sessions of the VDE event series "Product Compliance viewed from 360°", these basics will be discussed in greater detail step by step. For example, we will deal with marking and labeling questions, with aspects of quality assurance and production monitoring, and we will discuss what happens if, despite everything, things do not "go well", i.e. a product recall or a warning is necessary. Using practical examples, we will explain how you need to react, how a RAPEX analysis is carried out and how best to communicate with the authorities.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

After a product has first been developed and qualified, the technical documentation including labels on the packaging and product is created. Followed by the production at locations that are often distributed globally, it must be ensured that the product corresponds to the qualified and documented status. Especially when purchasing a commercial product, there are risks that need to be minimized.

Daniel Roehrs, Managing Director China, will present various options for production monitoring. Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany, will also provide information on the legal framework for production requirements.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

After a product has first been developed and qualified, the technical documentation including labels on the packaging and product is created. Followed by the production at locations that are often distributed globally, it must be ensured that the product corresponds to the qualified and documented status. Especially when purchasing a commercial product, there are risks that need to be minimized.

Daniel Roehrs, Managing Director China, will present various options for production monitoring. Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany, will also provide information on the legal framework for production requirements.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

As part of the VDE webinar series "Product Compliance viewed from 360", Guenter Uhl, Managing Director of ProductIP Germany, will provide an insight into the various labeling requirements for products.

It is very easy for the authorities to check what is written on the packaging, the product or in the operating instructions, “low hanging fruits”, so to speak. The authorities have also investigated that products with incorrect labeling are demonstrably more likely to fail the relevant product requirements for safety, EMC or chemical requirements. If you don't want to be the "low hanging fruit" for the authorities, you should join our webinar.

Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany, will also provide information on the legal framework for labeling and other product requirements.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

As part of the VDE webinar series "Product Compliance viewed from 360", Guenter Uhl, Managing Director of ProductIP Germany, will provide an insight into the various labeling requirements for products.

It is very easy for the authorities to check what is written on the packaging, the product or in the operating instructions, “low hanging fruits”, so to speak. The authorities have also investigated that products with incorrect labeling are demonstrably more likely to fail the relevant product requirements for safety, EMC or chemical requirements. If you don't want to be the "low hanging fruit" for the authorities, you should join our webinar.

Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany, will also provide information on the legal framework for labeling and other product requirements.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

On 30.11.2022, the draft of a new EU packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR) was published. 

One of the objectives pursued is to harmonise the labelling of packaging in the EU - and thus to eliminate the current, national patchwork of heterogeneous requirements. 

But what are the current requirements in the EU? 
How can we prepare today for tomorrow? 

This is exactly what is presented in the webinar in a compact form. 

The focus is on 

• Current mandatory markings for packaging and requirements for their implementation, as well as 
• the expected future requirements and their impact on the status quo. 

Is e.g. the Triman now obsolete? 

You will also learn this in the webinar from the proven expert H. Andre Gierke, Executive Partner of EPR compact. 

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

On 30.11.2022, the draft of a new EU packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR) was published. 

One of the objectives pursued is to harmonise the labelling of packaging in the EU - and thus to eliminate the current, national patchwork of heterogeneous requirements. 

But what are the current requirements in the EU? 
How can we prepare today for tomorrow? 

This is exactly what is presented in the webinar in a compact form. 

The focus is on 

• Current mandatory markings for packaging and requirements for their implementation, as well as 
• the expected future requirements and their impact on the status quo. 

Is e.g. the Triman now obsolete? 

You will also learn this in the webinar from the proven expert H. Andre Gierke, Executive Partner of EPR compact. 

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

• From A as “Artenschutz” (species protection) to Z as “ZUZ” (Central Customs Support Unit) - in which areas is customs active? Learn more about the diverse range of tasks.
• 8467 2210 000 – customs tariff number for ... ? Chainsaws! How do you actually determine the "correct" customs tariff number and why is it so important?
• Counterfeit VDE and CE markings - How do Customs detect counterfeits?

In our online seminar, we shed light on these practical customs issues in the context of product safety. 

Our speakers are Claudia Sicken, lawyer at CMS Germany and former customs officer, and Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

• From A as “Artenschutz” (species protection) to Z as “ZUZ” (Central Customs Support Unit) - in which areas is customs active? Learn more about the diverse range of tasks.
• 8467 2210 000 – customs tariff number for ... ? Chainsaws! How do you actually determine the "correct" customs tariff number and why is it so important?
• Counterfeit VDE and CE markings - How do Customs detect counterfeits?

In our online seminar, we shed light on these practical customs issues in the context of product safety. 

Our speakers are Claudia Sicken, lawyer at CMS Germany and former customs officer, and Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

The risk assessment in accordance with the implementation decision (EU) 2019/417, addressed to the EU member states, represents a guideline of the EU Commission. It is also a suitable instrument in the field of product compliance crisis management, which economic actors who are responsible for the product should think about and consider actions before and issue occurs.

Authorities are obliged to prepare a RAPEX risk assessment at the latest before making an entry in the Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX for short). Nevertheless, it is advisable as an economic operator to deal with the mechanisms of this method beforehand, if necessary also to avoid impending recalls.

Finally, this type of risk assessment can also be a valuable and targeted tool in cooperation with market surveillance authorities. The similar approach makes communication between the economic operator and the supervisory authority much easier.

Our seminar places the RAPEX risk assessment in the context of the product liability law product monitoring obligations, the practical market surveillance and at the same time explains their opportunities and risks.

Your speakers are Sebastian Jockusch, Managing Director of fox Compliance GmbH and Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.

The risk assessment in accordance with the implementation decision (EU) 2019/417, addressed to the EU member states, represents a guideline of the EU Commission. It is also a suitable instrument in the field of product compliance crisis management, which economic actors who are responsible for the product should think about and consider actions before and issue occurs.

Authorities are obliged to prepare a RAPEX risk assessment at the latest before making an entry in the Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX for short). Nevertheless, it is advisable as an economic operator to deal with the mechanisms of this method beforehand, if necessary also to avoid impending recalls.

Finally, this type of risk assessment can also be a valuable and targeted tool in cooperation with market surveillance authorities. The similar approach makes communication between the economic operator and the supervisory authority much easier.

Our seminar places the RAPEX risk assessment in the context of the product liability law product monitoring obligations, the practical market surveillance and at the same time explains their opportunities and risks.

Your speakers are Sebastian Jockusch, Managing Director of fox Compliance GmbH and Dr. Ulrich Becker, lawyer at CMS Germany.

We look forward to your participation in our free online seminar.