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Use when handling any product compliance question across cosmetics, food, electronics, toys, textiles, supplements, medical devices, or any physical product sold internationally — covers substance checks, labeling rules, customs classification, market entry, certifications, and regulatory monitoring across EU, US, UK, Japan, Korea, China, Canada and more

Use when classifying a product under the Harmonized System, assigning an HS / CN / HTS / TN VED code, reconciling tariff nomenclatures across countries, applying the General Rules of Interpretation, requesting a Binding Tariff Information ruling, or resolving a classification that drives duty, dangerous-goods, and restriction outcomes from a part number or product description

Use when selling infant formula (0-6 months), follow-on formula (6-12 months), growing-up milk, toddler milk, specialty formula (hypoallergenic, organic, A2, goat, soy, premature) in any market, navigating EU 609/2013 + 2016/127, FDA 21 CFR 106-107, NMPA registration, WHO Code marketing restrictions, or recall response

Use when selling batteries or battery-powered products, checking obligations under EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, setting up a battery passport, preparing a carbon footprint declaration, meeting recycled content requirements, conducting supply-chain due diligence for cobalt/lithium/nickel/natural graphite, applying battery labeling (QR, crossed-out wheelie bin, Pb/Cd/Hg symbols), ensuring portable battery removability, shipping lithium batteries under UN 38.3/IATA/IMDG/ADR, or registering for battery EPR in any market

Use when selling connected products, IoT devices, smart home hardware, industrial control systems, or any product with digital elements in EU/UK/US/APAC markets; checking CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) conformity obligations; assessing RED cybersecurity delegated regulation (EU) 2022/30 and EN 18031 harmonised standards; determining SBOM requirements; setting up vulnerability disclosure policies; evaluating NIS2 obligations as a manufacturer; checking UK PSTI Act readiness; verifying IoT security labelling (US Cyber Trust Mark, Singapore CLS, UK IoT label); screening against ETSI EN 303 645 consumer IoT baseline; or mapping IEC 62443 obligations for industrial/OT products

Use when shipping hazardous or dangerous goods, classifying products by UN number or hazard class, choosing between air/sea/road/rail transport for a hazardous material, applying IATA DGR or IMDG Code or ADR or 49 CFR rules, determining packing group, completing a dangerous goods declaration, selecting hazmat labels and marks, shipping lithium batteries (UN 3480/3481/3090/3091), aerosols, flammables, corrosives, dry ice, or any substance regulated under the UN Orange Book modal regimes

Use when preparing a Digital Product Passport (DPP) for EU market entry, understanding ESPR delegated acts, implementing a battery passport, designing a textile DPP, selecting a data carrier (QR/GS1 Digital Link/NFC/RFID), modeling DPP data attributes, or connecting to the EU DPP registry

Use when registering for EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) in EU member states, checking packaging waste obligations, selecting recycling symbols for labels, assessing single-use plastics restrictions, calculating plastic tax liability, or preparing packaging composition declarations

Use when you need to reconstruct the full material genealogy of a product's packaging -- starting from a product reference, batch number, or formula code (in any country's nomenclature) and resolving it back to suppliers, exact material quantities, primary/secondary/tertiary tiers, material origin, recyclability, and recycled content. Feeds EPR declarations, Digital Product Passport, PPWR recyclability/recycled-content, and recyclability claims.

Use when selling pet food, treats, supplements, toys, accessories, or veterinary products in any market, navigating EU 767/2009 feed labeling, AAFCO model regulations, FEDIAF nutrition guidelines, EMA/FDA CVM for veterinary medicines, microchipping rules, or CITES for exotic pet products

Use when dealing with conflict minerals 3TG reporting (EU 2017/821, Dodd-Frank 1502), cobalt or mica due diligence (EMRT), forced-labour screening (UFLPA, EU Forced Labour Regulation 2024/3015), EUDR deforestation due diligence for leather or timber, CITES permits for exotic animal-derived materials, supply-chain due diligence obligations under CSDDD (EU 2024/1760) or German LkSG, or preparing a CMRT or EMRT template for a customer or audit

Use when dealing with EU Green Deal obligations, sustainability reporting (CSRD/ESRS), supply chain due diligence (CSDDD/LkSG), deforestation regulation (EUDR), carbon border adjustment (CBAM), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Digital Product Passport (DPP), green claims, or packaging waste obligations for physical products

Use when selling firearms, ammunition, replicas, deactivated weapons, airsoft, airguns, paintball markers, BB guns, or firearm parts/accessories in any market, checking BATFE/ATF rules, EU Firearms Directive 2017/853 categorization, UK Firearms Act Section 5 prohibitions, ITAR/EAR export controls, or marketplace bans

Use when selling herbal medicines, botanical drugs, traditional plant remedies, Ayurvedic products, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Kampo, or specific botanicals (Echinacea, Ginseng, Saw Palmetto, Turmeric, Ashwagandha, CBD, Kratom) in any market, navigating Directive 2004/24/EC THMPD, MHRA THR, FDA botanical drug pathway, BELFRIT lists, or per-plant restrictions

Use when selling sunglasses, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, safety glasses, blue-light filters, sports goggles, ski goggles, swim goggles, children's eyewear, VR/AR headsets, or 3D glasses in any market, checking ISO 12312/ANSI Z80.3/ANSI Z87.1 standards, PPE Regulation 2016/425, or FDA 21 CFR 801 sunglass rules

Use when selling salon-only cosmetics, professional hair dyes, professional skincare, semi-permanent makeup pigments, professional nail products, hair smoothing treatments, professional peels, or aesthetic device consumables in any market, navigating EU Reg 1223/2009 Article 19, REACH Annex XVII tattoo pigments, professional concentration limits, or salon licensing

Use when selling fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, plant protection products, biostimulants, organic farming inputs, or agricultural commodities - covers EU CAP, Reg 2019/1009 fertilizers, Reg 1107/2009 pesticides, Reg 2018/848 organic, USDA NOP, JAS, GMO labeling, MRLs, ISPM 15 phytosanitary

Use when selling wine, beer, spirits, RTD cocktails, or any alcoholic beverage in any market, applying for TTB COLA, HMRC excise registration, EU wine certification, navigating US state-by-state direct-to-consumer shipping, or calculating excise duty

Use when selling automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, electronics, tyres, batteries, brake components, lighting, or retrofit kits in any market - covers UN/ECE regulations, DOT, EU Type Approval 2018/858, REACH 6PPD, EU Battery Regulation, CISPR 25 EMC, road-legal vs racing distinction

Use when selling strollers, cots, high chairs, carry cots, baby walkers, bibs, baby bottles, child-care articles, or any product designed for children under 14 in any market - covers EN 1888 (strollers), EN 716 (cots), EN 14988 (high chairs), CPSIA stricter limits, ASTM F963, BPA/BPS bans, phthalates, drawstrings EN 14682

Use when selling candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, room sprays, fragrance oils, incense, or scented home products in any market - covers IFRA Standards 51st amendment, CLP fragrance allergens (26 expanded to 80), fire safety EN 15493/ASTM F2417, lead wick restrictions, airline transport UN 3175

Use when selling detergents, cleaners, disinfectants, biocides, aerosol sprays, glues, paints, polishes, or any household chemical product in any market - covers EU Detergents Reg 648/2004, REACH, CLP labeling, BPR 528/2012, ISO 8317 child-resistant packaging, aerosol Dir 75/324, VOC limits, CARB

Use when selling jewelry, watches, precious metals, or gemstones in any market, applying hallmarks, navigating nickel/lead/cadmium restrictions, conflict minerals reporting (3TG), Kimberley Process diamond certification, or CITES for ivory/coral/protected materials

Use when developing, manufacturing, or selling medical devices, IVDs, software as a medical device (SaMD), or wellness products that cross the medical-device threshold in any market - covers EU MDR/IVDR, FDA 510(k)/PMA/De Novo, UKCA MDR, classification, Notified Body selection, UDI, post-market surveillance

Use when selling helmets, PPE, buoyancy aids, climbing gear, archery equipment, paintball, firearms, e-bikes, e-scooters, ski/snowboard equipment, or competition sports gear in any market - covers EU PPE Reg 2016/425, EN safety standards, EAPC/EPAC rules, firearms compliance

Use when selling dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, botanicals, probiotics, or nutraceuticals in any market, navigating FDA DSHEA, EU 2002/46/EC, novel food applications, structure/function claims, China Blue Hat, Japan FOSHU, or Korea HFF registration

Use when selling cigarettes, cigars, RYO tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapes, e-liquids, nicotine pouches, heat-not-burn, or any nicotine-delivery product in any market - covers EU TPD2 (2014/40), FDA Deeming Rule + PMTA, plain packaging, FCTC, nicotine concentration caps, age verification, flavor bans

Use when tracking compliance deadlines, certificate renewals, upcoming regulation enforcement dates, planning product launches around regulatory timelines, setting up monitoring for regulation changes, or exporting compliance deadlines to a calendar

Use when validating marketing claims on product packaging or advertising, checking if a claim is permitted in a market, determining evidence requirements for a specific claim type, avoiding greenwashing violations, or answering "can I legally say [claim] on my product?"

Use when running a pre-launch compliance sprint for a product, preparing for market entry across multiple countries, or conducting a full product compliance assessment before launch

Use when looking up specific product regulations, comparing requirements between frameworks, understanding what a regulation requires, or scoping certification for a physical product

Use when calling Cleo Legal API, Cleo Insight, or Bastion MCP tools, planning a multi-tool compliance workflow, troubleshooting MCP tool errors, or choosing which tool to use for a product compliance task

Use when fixing compliance issues to unblock market entry, deciding between reformulation or relabeling, finding testing labs or certification bodies, or answering "how do I fix this compliance problem?"

Use when generating compliance status reports for a product portfolio, preparing documentation for retail buyers or distributors, creating compliance matrices for marketplace listings, or summarizing compliance posture per product per market

Use when selling cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrance, or personal care products in any market, checking cosmetic-specific regulations, preparing CPNP/SCPN notifications, commissioning a CPSR, or navigating ingredient restrictions for beauty products

Use when classifying a product by HS code, calculating import duties or landed cost, screening for dual-use or sanctions, checking import/export restrictions, or estimating total cost to enter a market

Use when selling electronics, IoT devices, consumer appliances, battery-powered products, or radio-equipped devices in any market, checking CE/FCC/UKCA requirements, EMC/safety/radio testing, RoHS, WEEE, battery regulations, or the EU Cyber Resilience Act

Use when gathering all compliance evidence for a certification or audit, preparing documentation for retail buyers or marketplace listings, or bulk-collecting product compliance documents

Use when selling food, beverages, dietary supplements, or novel food ingredients in any market, checking food safety regulations, allergen declarations, labeling requirements, HACCP, or import procedures for food products

Use when preparing import or export documentation for a shipment, generating commercial invoices, determining which certificates of origin to use, checking dangerous goods declaration requirements, calculating Incoterms document responsibilities, or answering "what paperwork do I need to ship to [country]?"