EU Product Compliance Knowledge Hub
Practical guidance on EPR, REACH, RoHS, CE marking and EU market compliance for manufacturers, importers and sellers.
This knowledge hub answers the most common and critical EU compliance questions we see from businesses placing products on the European market.
Our guidance is practical, regulation-based and designed to help you understand what applies to your business — and when professional support is required.
EU Product Compliance Guidance
Clear, practical support for EPR, REACH, RoHS and CE marking across the EU.
EPR & Environmental Compliance
Packaging, WEEE, batteries, textiles and reporting obligations for selling in the EU.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requires companies placing products on the EU market to register, report and finance the end-of-life management of their products.If you sell goods in Germany, France, Italy, Spain or any EU Member State — EPR compliance is mandatory.
Key EPR Areas:
Packaging Compliance
• Registration in national registers (e.g. LUCID in Germany)
• Contract with an approved Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO)
• Annual / monthly volume reporting
• Eco-fee payments
• Correct packaging labelling
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
• National WEEE registration
• Category classification
• Insolency guarantee (for B2C)
• Crossed-out wheelie bin marking
• Take-back compliance
EU Batteries Regulation (2023/1542)
• Registration in each Member State
• QR codes & digital battery passport (future requirement)
• Chemical substance restrictions
• Reporting & due diligence obligations
Who Needs EPR Compliance?
• Importers bringing goods into the EU
• Private label brands
• Amazon FBA sellers
• Online marketplace sellers (Amazon, eBay, Kaufland, Etsy)
• Non-EU companies selling cross-border into the EU
• Distributors placing products under their own name
Common EPR Mistakes
• Registering only in one EU country but selling in several
• Assuming Amazon handles all EPR obligations
• Missing LUCID registration before first sale
• Incorrect packaging volume reporting
• Forgetting to appoint an authorised representative where required
• Late eco-fee payments
• Not updating registrations after product changes
Non-compliance can result in sales bans, marketplace delisting, fines and product recalls.
Regcomx helps you identify where registration is required and manage cross-border EPR obligations across the EU.
REACH & Product Safety
Substances, declarations, supplier compliance, exemptions and enforcement risk.
REACH (Regulation 1907/2006) and the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR 2023/988) govern chemical safety and consumer product risk in the European Union.If you place products on the EU market, you must ensure substances, materials and product safety risks are properly assessed and documented.
REACH Compliance Requirements
• Substance registration (≥1 tonne/year)
• SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) disclosure (>0.1%)
• SCIP database notification
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous mixtures
• Supplier documentation verification
• Ongoing monitoring of restricted substances
General Product Safety (GPSR)
• Product risk assessment
• Technical documentation
• Traceability requirements
• EU Responsible Person (for non-EU manufacturers)
• Incident & recall reporting
• Clear safety instructions and warnings
Who Needs REACH & Product Safety Compliance?
• Importers sourcing from China, UK, US or Asia
• Consumer goods brands
• Electronics importers
• Textile and fashion brands
• Cosmetics & chemical product companies
• Amazon & Shopify sellers
• Manufacturers placing products in the EU
Common REACH & Product Safety Mistakes
• Assuming the supplier is responsible for compliance
• No documented risk assessment
• Missing SVHC checks in components
• Not submitting SCIP notifications
• Using outdated Safety Data Sheets
• Incorrect CE or safety labelling
• Failing to appoint an EU Responsible Person
Failure to comply can lead to customs blocks, product recalls and enforcement action.
Regcomx supports structured compliance risk assessment and supplier documentation review.
CE Marking & Market Access
Technical documentation, conformity assessment and declarations of conformity.
CE marking confirms that a product complies with applicable EU harmonisation legislation and can legally circulate within the European Union.
If your product falls under a CE directive, you must complete the conformity assessment before placing it on the EU market.
Products Commonly Requiring CE Marking
• Electronics (LVD, EMC, RED)
• Machinery
• Toys
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Medical devices
• Construction products
• Gas appliances
The CE Compliance Process
1. Identify applicable EU directives
2. Perform conformity assessment
3. Conduct product testing (if required)
4. Compile technical documentation
5. Draft EU Declaration of Conformity
6. Affix CE mark correctly
Importer Obligations
• Verify manufacturer compliance
• Hold technical documentation
• Ensure proper labelling & traceability
• Confirm EU authorised representative (if required)
Who Needs CE & Market Access Compliance?
• Importers bringing CE-regulated products into the EU
• Private label brands
• Dropshippers
• Non-EU manufacturers selling to EU customers
• Online marketplace sellers
• Companies modifying or rebranding products
Common CE Marking Mistakes
• Affixing CE without technical documentation
• Using supplier “test reports” that are not valid
• Incorrect Declaration of Conformity
• Missing risk assessment
• No EU Responsible Person listed
• Using outdated harmonised standards
• Incorrect product labelling
Incorrect CE marking can lead to customs seizure, fines and product recalls.
Regcomx provides structured CE conformity assessment guidance and documentation support.
EU Product Compliance FAQs
Yes. If you place packaged products on the German market, you must register in LUCID and contract with a dual system. Marketplace sellers are not exempt.
No. REACH regulates chemical substances across all products, while RoHS restricts specific hazardous substances mainly in electrical and electronic equipment.
Authorities may block sales, issue fines, request recalls or impose reporting obligations depending on the regulation and member state.
Non-EU companies usually require EU representatives and must meet the same regulatory obligations as EU-based businesses.