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EU and UK product regulations remain similar, yet with crucial differences that must be bridged before you can sell the same products in both markets. In practice, this means that you may need to adjust labels, documentation, and even arrange additional product testing.

In this guide, I’ve prepared several mini case studies highlighting key differences between EU and UK regulations, and how these gaps can be overcome in practice.

• EU and UK product regulations overlap in many ways
• The EU and UK generally recognised the same product standards
• Products must often be relabelled before being sold in the other market

Note: This guide does not take Northern Ireland into account. The UK refers to Great Britain in this context.
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Importers and manufacturers of construction products looking to supply their products in the United Kingdom must comply with the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 (CPR 2011), and other regulations.

In this guide, we primarily focus on the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 and provide answers to frequently asked questions about the regulation. However, the guide also mentions other regulations that are relevant to construction products, such as the UK Timber Regulation and the UK REACH Regulation.

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Manufacturers and importers of pet products must adhere to strict requirements and safety standards to supply their products in the United Kingdom. Although these regulations are generally not specific to pet products, the products must still be safe to operate, not contain restricted substances, and comply with other relevant labelling requirements.

In this guide, we list requirements under UK regulations that are applicable to pet products, like the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012.

Note: We do not cover any requirements related to pet food, nor do we cover requirements that apply to packaging.

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Electronic products manufactured or imported for sale in the United Kingdom are subject to various labelling requirements. This includes the UKCA mark, and other compliance marks which are inherented from the time the UK was a member of the European Union.

This guide provides an overview of various labelling requirements applicable to electronic and electrical products in the UK.

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Despite the UK having left the European Union, certain EU product regulations and directives still apply to goods sold in Northern Ireland. In return, companies in Northern Ireland retain access to the EU single market.

In practice, this means that companies selling products in Northern Ireland may need to ensure compliance with EU requirements and stay up to date with new and updated regulatory requirements.

This guide addresses some common questions concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol, related agreements, and selling products in Northern Ireland.
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Authorised Representatives are companies established in the United Kingdom appointed by a manufacturer to perform specific duties on the manufacturer’s behalf. Such companies can, for example, communicate with UK authorities.

Some product regulations indicate that it is voluntary for manufacturers to appoint an authorised representative. Other regulations, such as The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, require manufacturers to hire an authorised representative – or “UK responsible person” – if they are established outside the United Kingdom.

Note that the requirements for appointing an authorised representative in Northern Ireland are different because they remain aligned with EU regulations and directives.

This guide answers some common questions concerning authorised representatives, using The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 and The Medical Devices Regulations 2002 as the basis.
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