Guidance Making cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain. From: Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 4 October 2021 Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Guidance for Northern Ireland Contents What a Responsible Person […]
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Placing Goods on GB Market
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market. From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 24 August 2021 — See all updates Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents […]
Using UKCA Marking
Guidance Using the UKCA marking Find out if you need to use the UKCA marking and how to use it. From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 24 August 2021 — See all updates Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents Check whether you need to use the new […]
NSAI General Guidance on Products
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Product Liability
Producer Liable without Proof of Fault Under the defective products legislation, the producer is liable for personal injury caused by a defect in the product, without proof of fault. The legislation provides liability for death or personal injury caused by a defect in a product. There is also liability for damage or destruction of property, […]
Modern Harmonisation Approach
Common Market to Single Market The first and central objective of the European Union, originally the European Economic Community was the common market. The expression “internal market” replaced the expression “common market” after the Single European Act. The Single European Act sought to introduce an area without frontiers in which there was free movement of […]
EU Product Safety
General Product Safety The European Communities (General Product Safety) Regulations give effect to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety. The Regulations require that consumer products placed on the market are safe and obliges producers to place only safe products on the market. The […]
Accreditation & EU Standards
Accreditation and market surveillance EU Regulation (EC No 765/2008) sets out requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products. The Regulation lays down common rules for accrediting bodies that ensure that non-food products in the European Union (EU) conform to certain requirements. There are separate regulations in relation to food safety. […]
EU Surveillance
Overview EU Regulations sets out common rules for the application of safeguard measures to imports from certain non-EU countries that may cause serious injury or the threat of serious injury to EU producers, and for the surveillance of those imports. The rules for products from five countries differ from the EU’s general common rules for […]
Construction Sector [Ireland]
Latest Government advice for those in the construction & building trade 2 April 2019 The decision of the UK to leave the EU means change. Addressing the challenges of the UK leaving the EU, particularly without any deal, requires response at EU level, by Government, by citizens, and responses by businesses, and affected sectors. As part […]
Construction Products Regulation
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Regulation and Licensing
Certification, Regulation and Licensing Published: 28 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach For all businesses For companies sourcing products from the UK For companies importing chemicals from the UK Professional qualifications & licences to practise For all businesses Certificates, licences and authorisations are required for trade in the EU for many types of goods […]
Mutual Recognition (EU/EEA)
Mutual Recognition Regulation across the EEA If you are exporting ‘non-harmonised goods’ such as pet animals, foodstuffs, furniture, fireworks, tobacco, vehicles or precious metals, you need the technical rules under UK law. Published 16 October 2012 From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Contents Introduction The principle of mutual recognition Technical rules for specific (non-harmonised) […]
Standards Authority Presentation I
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Standards Authority Presentation II
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Standards Authority (Medical Devices)
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Products EU Preparedness
Brexit Preparedness seminar on Industrial Products Council Working Party (Article 50 Format) 12 December 2018 Industrial products Key issues: To place industrial products on the EU27 market after the UK becomes a third country… 1. A certificate under the responsibility of an EU27 Notified Body (NB) will be required, manufacturers must: Transfer files from […]
Market Surveillance and Regulation
July 2019 Market Surveillance and Notified Bodies A number of state agencies undertake a wide range of product safety, market surveillance and accreditation roles, which are vital to the efficient functioning of the economy and essential to the maintenance of the Single Market. Even the most benign of Brexit conditions would result in a step […]
Construction Products (Irish Gov)
Brexit – Construction Products Regulation The Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR) is European Union (EU) legislation that sets out rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU. It is aimed at reducing technical barriers to trade and ensuring the free movement of certain construction products within the EU. You can read more […]
Vehicle Approval UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice explains the contingency plans the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) would implement in order to allow vehicle and component manufacturers to place new products on the market if the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 without an agreement. Motorists and fleet operators would not be affected […]
Goods Standards II UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice explains the future arrangements for the regulation of most goods covered by the EU’s New Approach, which includes those regulated under the ‘New Legislative Framework’ as well as machinery. In particular it covers arrangements for conformity assessment (the testing of goods to ensure they meet relevant requirements). These goods are subject to […]
Goods Standards UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice provides guidance on how the importing and exporting non-harmonised goods under the mutual recognition principle would be affected in the unlikely event that the UK exits the EU without a deal in March 2019. Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) Some manufactured goods are subject to national regulations rather than EU-wide rules. Examples include […]
Labelling / Product Safety UK No Deal Notes
Labelling tobacco products and e-cigarettes Purpose The purpose of this notice is to provide information to organisations, businesses and members of the public concerned with tobacco and related products, regarding changes to the regulation of such products in the unlikely event that the UK leaves the European Union (EU) in March 2019 with no agreement […]
NSAI Guidance on Product Certification
General Within the EU there is a comprehensive regulatory framework to operate effectively for the safety and compliance of industrial products to protect the various public interests and for the proper functioning of the single market. The two key pieces of legislation are Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 on market surveillance and accreditation which established the […]
GB Standards UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Designated standards Information for businesses. Published 3 December 2020 Last updated 1 January 2021 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents References of designated standards Chemicals Conformity assessment and management systems Construction Consumers and workers protection Energy efficiency Electric and electronic engineering Healthcare engineering […]
Nutrition Labelling UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Nutrition legislation information sheet Updated 31 December 2020 Contents EU nutrition laws Important information 1.Nutrition Labelling 2.Food supplements 3.Fortified foods / Vitamin and minerals added to food 4.Nutrition and health claims made on food 5.Food for Specific Groups (FSG) formerly known as Foods Intended for Particular Nutritional Uses (PARNUTS) Contact details Print this page […]
Textile Labelling UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Textile labelling Advice for manufacturers and retailers on textile labelling. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Applies to: Wales, England, and Scotland Contents Labelling requirements Responsibility for labelling Applying for a new textile name or manufacturing tolerance Print this page You must follow special rules if you manufacture, […]
Footwear Labeling UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Footwear labelling Advice for manufacturers and retailers on footwear labelling. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Print this page You must follow special rules if you manufacture, distribute or sell footwear. Labelling requirements The label must show what material makes up 80% of: the surface area of the […]
Goods Standards EU UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the EU market What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the EU market. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Check which rules apply Check if you need to change your conformity assessment Appoint an EU-recognised […]
Goods Marking NI Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Using the UKNI marking Find out if you will need to use the new UKNI marking and how to use it. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Applies to: Northern Ireland Contents Overview Check whether you need to use the UKNI marking When to use the UKNI marking […]
Goods Marking GB Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Using the UKCA marking Find out if you need to use the UKCA marking and how to use it. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Applies to: Wales, England, and Scotland Contents Check whether you need to use the new UKCA marking When to use the UKCA marking […]
Goods Standards NI UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the Northern Ireland market. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Applies to: Northern Ireland Contents Check which rules apply Check if you need to […]
UK Lawyers in EU UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance UK lawyers practising in the EU, EEA-EFTA and Switzerland Published 31 December 2020 Contents 1.UK lawyers with UK qualifications or professional titles 2.UK lawyers in EU countries with an EU qualification and professional title 3.UK lawyers in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein with an EU/EEA EFTA qualification and professional title 4.Switzerland 5.Further information Print this […]
Goods on GB Market UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Applies to: Wales, England, and Scotland Contents Check which rules apply Check if you need […]
Cultural Goods UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Exporting or importing objects of cultural interest What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Contents Exporting objects of cultural interest from Great Britain Exporting objects of cultural interest from Northern Ireland Importing objects of […]
Cosmetic Products Notification UK Post Deal Guidance
Guidance Submit a cosmetic product notification How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). Published 18 December 2020 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards Contents When you need to submit a cosmetic product notification Who can submit a […]
Construction Products Reg HL Report
Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 In Focus Published Friday, 06 November, 2020 In Focus Brexit & the EU Business Employment Claire Brader The marketing of construction products in the UK is regulated by EU law. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ensures that EU-derived domestic legislation and directly applicable EU law will continue […]
NSAI Electrical Equipment
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NSAI Construction Guidance
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NSAI Guidance Medicines
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NSAI Brexit
Standards What are standards? The formal definition of “Standards” from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is “A document, established by consensus and approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results, aimed at the achievement of […]
EU Mutual Recognition [UK]
Guidance Mutual Recognition Regulation across the EEA If you are exporting ‘non-harmonised goods’ such as pet animals, foodstuffs, furniture, fireworks, tobacco, vehicles or precious metals, you need the technical rules under UK law. Published 16 October 2012 From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Contents Introduction The principle of mutual recognition Technical rules for specific […]
Construction Products
A the Construction Products Regulation if there is no Brexit deal Guidance providing practical information on the legal requirements that would be required in a no deal scenario. Published 24 January 2019 Last updated 26 February 2019 — see all updates From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Contents Purpose Before the UK leaves the […]
Reach Guidance
How to comply with REACH chemical regulations How to comply with the EU’s REACH chemical regulations when you’re using, making, selling or importing chemicals in the EU, and how to prepare for Brexit. Published 23 September 2015 Last updated 23 January 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Register […]
Construction Sector Guidance
Guidance The construction sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that affect your business. Published 1 February 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Importing and exporting Your employees Trade associations It’s important that your business plans for changes ahead […]
UK Conformity Assessment Cert Guidance
Using the UKCA marking if the UK leaves the EU without a deal Published 2 February 2019 Contents When to use the UKCA marking Using the UKCA marking Using the CE marking Further information The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new UK product marking that will be used, subject to parliamentary approval, for certain goods […]
Product Safety & Metrology Regulations
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM TO THE PRODUCT SAFETY AND METROLOGY ETC. (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2021 2021 No. [XXXX] 1. Introduction 1.1 This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (the Department) and is laid before Parliament by Act. 1.2 This memorandum contains information for the Sifting Committees. 2. Purpose of the […]
Product Safety
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Industrial Products Q&A
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH REGARD TO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS On 22 January 2018, the European Commission services published a “Notice to stakeholders – withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules in the field of industrial products” (‘the Notice’).1 An indicative list of Union product legislation to which the Notice applies can be found in its Annex. This list […]
EU Withdrawal Note Plant Products
Brussels, 23 January 2018 PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law will cease to […]
EU Withdrawal Note Industrial Products
22 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS1 The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement2 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law will cease to […]
EU Withdrawal Note Vehicles Type Approval
Brussels, 28 March 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS TYPEAPPROVAL OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND ENGINES The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary […]
Goods Safety and Surveillance
Uniform conditions for the marketing of safe products in the EU (conformity marking) Decision No 768/2008/EC — a common framework for the marketing of products in the EU sets out common principles and procedures which EU legislation must follow when harmonising conditions for marketing products in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It includes […]
Substances Human Origin EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Brussels, 8 June 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (REV1) dated 23 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF SUBSTANCES OF HUMAN ORIGIN (BLOOD, TISSUES AND CELLS, ORGANS) Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn […]
Transported Pressure Equipment EU Guidance 2021
Brussels, 5 June 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 11 July 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPORTABLE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a “third country”.1 The Withdrawal Agreement2 provides for […]
Vehicles EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SME’s Brussels, 14 July 2020 REV1 – replaces the notices dated 8 February 2018 (“Type approvals (automotive vehicles)”) and 28 March 2018 (“Type approvals (vehicles and engines)”) and the Q&A document dated 6 March 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES […]
Cosmetic Product Notification 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Submit a cosmetic product notification How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). Published 18 December 2020 From: Office for Product Safety and Standards New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this […]
Exporting Controlled Goods 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Exporting controlled goods from 1 January 2021 Guidance explaining what will change for exporters of controlled goods from 1 January 2021. Published 6 March 2019 Last updated 21 December 2020 — see all updates From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Designated Standards 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Designated standards Information for businesses. Published 3 December 2020 Last updated 9 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This […]
Goods Standards UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance Designated standards Information for businesses. Published 3 December 2020 Last updated 9 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This […]
Placing Goods on GB Market 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 10 November 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial […]
GB Goods for NI Market 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Product safety and metrology from 1 January 2021: Northern Ireland Guides on specific product safety and metrology regulations for businesses placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. Published 16 November 2020 Last updated 18 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards Applies to: Northern […]
UKNI Marking UK 2021 Guidance
Using the UKNI marking from 1 January 2021 Find out if you will need to use the new UKNI marking and how to use it from 1 January 2021. Published 30 October 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition […]