Our product compliance specialists are adept at handling business critical contentious and non-contentious matters arising from your products at R&D, in life, product failure and end of life stages. We help you to ensure compliance with current regulations and to prepare for upcoming changes and challenges in the legal landscape.
We advise UK and global brands on product related matters from regulation, categorisation and licensing of innovative new products to launching these into new markets, often working with local partner firms to deliver specialist local knowledge. We support on labelling, marking, testing and all aspects of compliance with the ‘New Approach’ Directives/Regulations and the General Product Safety regime.
We continue to support brands with the complexities of product compliance and selling internationally post-Brexit and ensure clients are kept informed about future regulatory changes.
Proactive compliance advice
Our approach is proactive, and client focused. We understand that product safety is not just about legal compliance — it's also about maintaining the trust of your customers and the integrity of your brand. That's why we work closely with you to understand your products, your market, and your business goals.
We can assist with all aspects of product legislation including:
- chemicals / CLP / POPs
- compliance with ‘New Approach’ Directives/Regulations (e.g., Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electrical Equipment, Radio Equipment, Toys, Supply of Machinery, Personal Protective Equipment, Etc.)
- construction products
- cosmetics
- crisis management and incident response plans
- inquests and inquiries arising out of product failures
- medical devices and medicines
- product conformity, e.g., compliance with standards, marking (CE marking, UKCA marking and UKNI marking), and declarations of conformity, etc.
- product labelling
- product marketing claims, including ‘greenwashing’
- tobacco, vaping, CBD and heavily regulated “lower harm” products
- vehicles and transport (including rail, HGVs and air)
Regulatory intervention support
We also understand that not everything goes to plan, so we provide pragmatic advice and support in relation to regulatory interventions and investigations by enforcing authorities arising out of issues with product safety and non-compliance.
We recognise that this advice is often needed urgently and decisions on corrective actions are business critical. We support you through the risk assessment process to assess what corrective action is appropriate. Whether that is a re-formulation, withdrawal or full recall – we will hold your hand during this process.
Our specialists have extensive experience in dealing with criminal enforcement by the regulator, insurance and policy cover disputes, conducting internal investigations and on contractual disputes. We have worked positively for clients with all the major safety regulators (from the FSA to the MHRA and from the DVSA and ORR to the HSE and Local Authorities).
Our team provides reassuring 24/7 legal support for you and your business, when you need it most.
Our Band 2 ranked (Legal 500 and Chambers) lawyers provide reassuring 24/7 legal support for you when you need it most.
