Resource Centre

Technical documentation, import guides, European regulations and everything you need to operate vending machines in Europe

Documentation

Professional downloadable guides for operators and venue owners

China-Europe Import Guide

Complete process from manufacturer selection to warehouse delivery. Includes recommended Incoterms, required documentation and timelines.

PDF24 pages

Customs Clearance Manual

TARIC codes for vending machines, applicable tariffs, import VAT and customs procedures.

PDF18 pages

CE Certification Checklist

Mandatory documents for CE marking: Declaration of Conformity, Technical Manual, Test Reports and applicable Directives.

PDF12 pages

Installation & Commissioning Guide

Step-by-step instructions for electrical installation, network configuration, commissioning and safety verification.

PDF32 pages

HACCP Manual for FoodTech

Specific sanitary requirements for food machines: cold chain, traceability, cleaning and temperature logging.

PDF28 pages

Preventive Maintenance Protocol

Quarterly maintenance schedule, checklists by machine type, wear parts and spare parts provisioning.

PDF16 pages

Business Models Guide

Detailed comparison between Direct Sale, Renting and Revenue Share. Includes ROI simulations by sector.

PDF20 pages

Telemetry & IoT Manual

4G/WiFi connectivity configuration, MDB protocol, monitoring platform integration and data API.

PDF22 pages

European Vending Regulations

Summary of applicable directives: 2006/42/EC (Machinery), 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage), Reg. 852/2004 (Hygiene).

PDF14 pages

Import Flow China → Europe

Manufacturing3-4 weeks
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QC Inspection2-3 days
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Packaging2 days
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Sea Freight28-35 days
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EU Customs3-5 days
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Warehouse1-2 days
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Delivery & Installation1-3 days

Compliance Checklist

Required documents to import and operate vending machines in the EU

From the Manufacturer

CE Declaration of Conformity — Signed by the manufacturer according to Directive 2006/42/EC
Technical Manual — In the local language, with electrical and pneumatic diagrams and bill of materials
EMC Test Report — Electromagnetic compatibility test (Dir. 2014/30/EU)
LVD Test Report — Low voltage test (Dir. 2014/35/EU)
Technical File — Risk analysis, safety assessment

For EU Customs

Commercial Invoice — With Incoterm, weight, value and detailed description
Packing List — Breakdown of packages, gross/net weights and dimensions
Bill of Lading (B/L) — Original ocean freight bill of lading
TARIC Code — Verified tariff classification
SAD (Single Administrative Document) — Processing through a customs agent

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