Case: D3 | Critical product requirements

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D3 | Critical product requirements

Is export just a matter of shipping goods to a foreign country in exchange for money? If things were that easy, everyone would do it.

Now that you’ve selected your business case (FRST or WaterCamp) and a specific export country, it’s time to find out whether your product actually qualifies for entry into that market. Export isn’t just about shipping goods — your product must meet certain legal, technical and quality-related requirements before it can be sold abroad.

This assignment helps you identify which requirements apply and how they might affect your export chances. These requirements vary by product type and destination, so it’s important to check what rules apply in your specific case — including whether any form of export approval is needed.

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What to do?

1. Check basic export conditions
Investigate whether any general restrictions or controls apply to your type of product in the destination country. For example:

Is an export license required?
Are there product categories with extra checks or limitations?
Are there prohibited ingredients or materials?

2. Identify critical product requirements
Focus on key requirements for your product, such as:

technical or safety standards
packaging or labelling rules
hygiene, quality, or environmental regulations
minimum legal or commercial conditions

3. Evaluate the impact
Consider how the identified requirements might affect the feasibility of your export plan:

Are they easy to comply with?
Would they require changes to your product or packaging?
Do they pose a risk for successful market entry?

Note: Use trustworthy sources
Choose at least one reliable source to support your findings (such as official customs websites, trade organisations, or export information platforms). Be prepared to explain your choice.

Criteria

Clearly state which product standards apply in your chosen country.
Make sure all questions are answered based on your research.
Any motivation you provide should be valid, concise and to the point.
The determination of critical product requirements must be specific to your destination country.

Core assignments for students

Discover whether you master the essence of this case by completing the corresponding core assignments. If necessary, you can share your answers with your teacher or supervisor.

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One comment to “D3 | Critical product requirements”

Edvard Spaapen says:

July 29, 2025 at 11:36 am

D3 – Critical product requirements

– Opdrachttekst herschreven op basis van CO23 en re-mapping.
– Focus op producteisen en impact op exportkansen.
– Overmatige nadruk op exportcontrole geschrapt.
– Formulier vereenvoudigd en herschikt (vergunningvraag eerst).
– Taal afgestemd op doelgroep.

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