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 […]