The Regulatory Headaches Facing Toy Manufacturers in the EU and UK — And How to Navigate Them
The European toy market is one of the most lucrative in the world, but also one of the most tightly regulated. For manufacturers, especially those selling into the European Union and the United Kingdom, compliance has gone from a tick-box exercise to a constant juggling act of evolving standards, costly testing, and high-stakes enforcement. In […]
Compliance on a Shoestring: How Founder-Led Brands Can Build a Rock-Solid Legal Foundation Without Breaking the Bank
Part 1 — The Frustration: Drowning in Uncertainty and Myths If you’re a small, founder-led brand in a regulated industry, whether you’re selling cosmetics, toys, PPE, electronics, novel nicotine products, CBD, medical devices, or even adult products, you’ve probably heard a dozen conflicting stories about what “full compliance” costs. Some suppliers tell you, “it’s just […]
Heads-Up for EU Product Sellers: Rising RAPEX Alerts Mean You Can’t Wing Your Post‑Market Surveillance
A Legal Double-Whammy: Language and Surveillance Obligations You might not realise it, but if you’re selling in the EU, the legal compliance bar just got a lot higher, especially in the face of surged use of the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System (formerly RAPEX). Under General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, key clauses enforce two […]