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Product and Label
Compliance

Product compliance and labelling requirements in the UK and Europe are complex. Understanding what you need to do to keep in line with regulations can be confusing.

Your products need to meet the required regulatory standards within your category for each country you plan to sell in. Expandly’s compliance experts will work with you to ensure that you are fully compliant with these standards.

Industry Compliance Requirements

Before selling products in the UK and Europe, brands must ensure compliance with various regulations that cover many product categories. These include the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), CE marking, and additional category specific directives like those aimed at food supplements, medical devices and cosmetics.

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Food Supplements

In the UK and Europe, Food supplements are regulated under Directive 2002/46/EC, which sets out restrictions and labelling requirements. Brands must ensure that their supplements contain only approved vitamins and minerals and are within accepted levels for consumption.

Toys

The EN71 standard is a crucial safety standard established by the European Union under the Toy Safety Directive. It ensures that toys sold within the EU meet stringent safety requirements to protect children’s health and safety. The directive covers various aspects, including mechanical and physical properties, flammability, and chemical composition.

Electronics

Electronic products must comply with several directives, including the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, and Radio Equipment Directive (RED). These regulations ensure that electronic products are safe, do not interfere with other devices, and meet environmental standards including the restircted use of hazardous metals.

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Cosmetics

Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 ensures that a product placed on the market is safe and has been stringently tested for the end user. There is a requirement to generate a product information file which shows how the product has been reviewed, even down to ingredient levels, stability and shelf life of the product. This can be an intensive time consuming process. The wording and claims used on a product must in many cases be substantiated.

Whatever industry your products fall under, our compliance experts will ensure that you meet all necessary regulatory requirements, so you have peace of mind that your products comply and are safe and legal for sale.

Compliance and Product Services

Product Labelling Services

Product labelling in the UK and Europe must include essential information such as safety instructions, traceability details, and compliance symbols like the CE mark. Labels must not be misleading and must accurately show what the product is, how the product is used, and where needed, the product composition.

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Responsible Person Service

Under the General Product Safety Regulation and for certain product categories like cosmetics and medical devices, brands must appoint a Responsible Person within the EU and UK to ensure compliance. This individual is responsible for product review, labelling, documentation, registration and notifying authorities if a product is found to be unsafe. Expandly provides expert support in managing these tasks, ensuring that your products meet all regulatory requirements before reaching the market.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that shifts the responsibility for managing product and packaging waste from consumers and local authorities to the producers themselves. In the UK and Europe, EPR schemes cover various product categories, including but not limited to, packaging, electronics, batteries, and end-of-life vehicles.

Your EPR responsibility covers a number of areas dependent on your industry sector. Our team can help you make sense of these regulations, to ensure you comply. Here’s some of the industries EPR covers:
  • Packaging Waste
  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
  • Batteries and Accumulators
  • Tyres
  • Toys
  • Textiles
  • Furniture
  • Detergents and Chemicals
  • Sport and Leisure Goods
  • Piercing Medical Equipment
  • DIY Gardening Equipment

EPR compliance is essential for promoting sustainable waste management and reducing environmental impact. Expandly will assist you with these requirements whatever industry you are in, so that your products meet all EPR obligations.

Finding your way around product compliance and labelling requirements can seem like a minefield, but Expandly is here to help. Our specialists ensure that your products meet all necessary standards, allowing you to focus on what you do best – growing your brand.

Speak to an expert today to learn more about how we can support your compliance needs.

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