About the Webinar
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement has eliminated 99.5% of tariffs – a historic win for Indian exporters.
But here’s the reality: Shipments are still being stopped at European borders. Not because of duties. Because of non-compliance with EU regulations.
REACH, CE Marking, RoHS, technical files, accredited testing – these remain strictly enforced. And the cost of getting it wrong? Crores in detention charges. Cancelled contracts. Lost buyers.
HQTS, in partnership with FIEO, presents a unique masterclass with the one person who knows exactly how EU enforcement works from the inside.
Who should attend:
Indian exporters to the EU in Textiles & Apparel, Leather, Engineering Goods, Marine Products, and Electronics.
Meet Your Keynote Speaker
Torben Rahbek
Former Head of Market Surveillance, Danish Safety Technology Authority
*20+ Year Senior Expert, PROSAFE*
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7 years as Head of Market Surveillance, Denmark – enforcing EU safety laws
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20+ years with PROSAFE – training inspectors across 30+ European countries
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Enforced: General Product Safety Directive | Low Voltage Directive | Toys Safety Directive | Gas Appliances Directive
He doesn’t just know the rules. He enforced them.
What You Will Learn
✅ The EU Market Surveillance Mindset – How authorities REALLY select shipments for inspection (it’s not random)
✅ The Legal Liability Chain – Who pays under EU law when things go wrong (Regulation 2019/1020 explained)
✅ Technical Documentation Deep Dive – Anatomy of a compliant technical file, common errors that trigger detention
✅ ISO 17025 Accreditation – Why your lab choice determines whether your test reports are accepted
✅ The 5 Most Common Mistakes – And how to avoid them
✅ Live Q&A – Ask a former EU regulator your most pressing questions
Date: Thursday 17th April 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST
Organized by: HQTS & The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
Platform: FIEO Webinar Platform
Language: English
Registration
Free | Limited Seats
https://shortt.link/nfGWo
“We don’t just test the product. We test the paperwork.”
– Torben Rahbek, Former Head of EU Market Surveillance
The FTA is your opportunity. Compliance is your responsibility. HQTS is your partner.
