Frequently Asked Questions
Products placed on the Great Britain market must comply with the UK legislation applicable to their specific product category. For many consumer products without dedicated sector-specific rules, the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 establish the general requirement that products supplied to consumers must be safe. Depending on the product, businesses may also need to meet requirements relating to risk assessment, technical documentation, testing, labelling, traceability, warnings and product recalls.
Food supplements marketed in Great Britain must comply with applicable UK food law covering their composition, permitted vitamins and minerals, labelling, nutrition information and health or nutrition claims. Businesses must ensure that ingredients are permitted for use, that the recommended daily intake and mandatory information are correctly presented, and that claims made about the product comply with UK requirements.
Toys placed on the Great Britain market must comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 and satisfy the applicable essential safety requirements. Manufacturers must assess the toy’s safety, prepare the required technical documentation, complete the appropriate conformity assessment and provide relevant identification, traceability, instructions and warnings.
Depending on the applicable market-access route, toys may also require the appropriate conformity marking and supporting Declaration of Conformity before being made available to consumers.
Regulatory responsibilities depend on the product category and the manufacturer’s supply chain. UK manufacturers, importers, distributors and other economic operators may have specific obligations relating to product safety, documentation, labelling, traceability and cooperation with enforcement authorities. For overseas manufacturers, identifying the correct UK Responsible Person and clearly defining regulatory responsibilities before market entry is therefore essential.
