Interactive Lab

Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:00 - 14:00 CEST online

Lecturers: Cecilia CuiChen, Laura Gembries-Abdelazim, Magdalena Barylska, Robert Morris, Wanda Heim

Agenda

Welcome

a) Brief presentation of agenda and speakers

Introduction of case studies and survey (10 min)

a) Conduct brief survey (poll) of expectations with prefabricated answers

b) Product case study presentations (10 min)

Case Studies

Product 1

Vacuum robot

Product 2

Textile combo (e.g. heating blanket)

Blocks

Step One

Product Compliance and EPR - what you need to know? (30 min)

Who am I? Importer, Producer, Manufacturer, etc.
§ Quiz time - relevant to the two case studies presented by speaker
Q & A

Step Two

Technical documentation (30 minutes)

Risk analysis, GPSR, DoC…? – What documentation do I need?
§ Quiz time - relevant to the two case studies presented by speaker
Q & A ?

BRIEF BREAK – (15 min)

Step Three

Labelling (30 minutes)

CE, “made in XXX”, Triman, UKCA – How do I label my product
§ Quiz time - relevant to the two case studies presented by speaker
Q & A ?

Step four

EPR (30 minutes)

Where do I have to register and what do I have to register?
§ Quiz time - relevant to the two case studies presented by speaker
Q & A ?

Step five

Changes/Upgrade to my product – what changes from a compliance perspective? (20 Minutes)

What do I need to do if my product has changed or has been upgraded?
§ Quiz time - relevant to the two case studies presented by speaker
Q & A ?

Conclusion

(30 Minutes)

Check list (What do I need to do?) Roadmap with timeline, case study summary with resulting e-system solutions, per case study
Survey & results
* Surprise *

Lecturers

Cecilia CuiChen LecturerOrganizer

take-e-way GmbH

Laura Gembries-Abdelazim LecturerOrganizer

Compliance Specialist NonFood / Project Manager
trade-e-bility GmbH

Over 15 years of professional experience in consumer electronics, particularly in the accessories segment, with extensive knowledge in various positions in purchasing, product/category management, and sales.
Each of these positions required expertise in the respective regulatory requirements for the products. The experience gained in this role led to a position in the consulting department at around 1.5 years ago.

Magdalena Barylska LecturerOrganizer

take-e-way GmbH

Robert Morris Lecturer

Senior Consultant
take-e-way GmbH

Wanda Heim LecturerOrganizer

trade-e-bility GmbH

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