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Who’s Responsible? EU & UK Product Compliance Explained (AR, Importers & Dropshipping) [Feat. Roberth Jonsson of 24HourAR]
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In episode 298, Renaud talks with Roberth Jonsson (24HourAR) about what “compliance” really means in the EU/UK. Industrial products, consumer goods, dropshipping; if you sell in the EU/UK under your own brand, you’re legally the manufacturer. That means CE testing alone won’t save you. You need the right directives/standards, a complete technical file, and (in most cases) an EU Responsible Person, often an Authorized Representative (AR).
Episode Sections:
- 00:00:13 – Introduction.
- 00:03:20 – EU compliance at a high level: directives vs standards; CE ≠ everything.
- 00:06:51 – Who’s the “manufacturer” legally? Private label importers beware.
- 00:10:16 – Testing reports vs full compliance: technical file, risk assessment, manuals.
- 00:12:26 – The “responsible person” & why it exists.
- 00:14:18 – Market Surveillance Reg (2019/1020) and GPSR expanding the scope.
- 00:17:41 – Importer obligations & the pain of sharing technical docs with many importers.
- 00:20:03 – When to appoint an Authorized Representative (AR); DTC and online sellers.
- 00:23:17 – Dropshipping into the EU: why customs may block you without an EU RP.
- 00:25:15 – EU vs UK: similar rules, separate markets; you need separate reps.
- 00:26:22 – “Can my cousin be the AR?” Contracts, duties, and… big risks.
- 00:27:13 – Coming change: Product Liability Directive will add AR liability.
- 00:29:19 – ESPR & Digital Product Passports; unified customs tools = tighter checks.
- 00:33:05 – Gatekeepers: ARs/importers get pickier as liability rises.
- 00:34:44 – How to contact 24HourAR.
Related content...
- CE Compliance for Manufacturing in Asia: A Beginner’s Guide
- 11 Common Electronic Product Certification And Compliance Requirements
- What is the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation?
- 7 Upcoming EU Product Compliance Requirements (as of 2023)
- New EU MDR: Who Are The “Economic Operators” For Imported Devices?
- We’re Buying Medical Devices From China And Are Worried Our Supplier Isn’t Legit | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 8)
- Check out https://www.24hour-ar.com/ and learn about Roberth
- Get help from Sofeast (quality, NPD, manufacturing, audits, inspections): https://www.sofeast.com/
Get in touch with us
-
- Connect with us on LinkedIn
- Contact us via Sofeast's contact page
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel
- Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB
110 episodes
Manage episode 515277965 series 2919180
In episode 298, Renaud talks with Roberth Jonsson (24HourAR) about what “compliance” really means in the EU/UK. Industrial products, consumer goods, dropshipping; if you sell in the EU/UK under your own brand, you’re legally the manufacturer. That means CE testing alone won’t save you. You need the right directives/standards, a complete technical file, and (in most cases) an EU Responsible Person, often an Authorized Representative (AR).
Episode Sections:
- 00:00:13 – Introduction.
- 00:03:20 – EU compliance at a high level: directives vs standards; CE ≠ everything.
- 00:06:51 – Who’s the “manufacturer” legally? Private label importers beware.
- 00:10:16 – Testing reports vs full compliance: technical file, risk assessment, manuals.
- 00:12:26 – The “responsible person” & why it exists.
- 00:14:18 – Market Surveillance Reg (2019/1020) and GPSR expanding the scope.
- 00:17:41 – Importer obligations & the pain of sharing technical docs with many importers.
- 00:20:03 – When to appoint an Authorized Representative (AR); DTC and online sellers.
- 00:23:17 – Dropshipping into the EU: why customs may block you without an EU RP.
- 00:25:15 – EU vs UK: similar rules, separate markets; you need separate reps.
- 00:26:22 – “Can my cousin be the AR?” Contracts, duties, and… big risks.
- 00:27:13 – Coming change: Product Liability Directive will add AR liability.
- 00:29:19 – ESPR & Digital Product Passports; unified customs tools = tighter checks.
- 00:33:05 – Gatekeepers: ARs/importers get pickier as liability rises.
- 00:34:44 – How to contact 24HourAR.
Related content...
- CE Compliance for Manufacturing in Asia: A Beginner’s Guide
- 11 Common Electronic Product Certification And Compliance Requirements
- What is the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation?
- 7 Upcoming EU Product Compliance Requirements (as of 2023)
- New EU MDR: Who Are The “Economic Operators” For Imported Devices?
- We’re Buying Medical Devices From China And Are Worried Our Supplier Isn’t Legit | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 8)
- Check out https://www.24hour-ar.com/ and learn about Roberth
- Get help from Sofeast (quality, NPD, manufacturing, audits, inspections): https://www.sofeast.com/
Get in touch with us
-
- Connect with us on LinkedIn
- Contact us via Sofeast's contact page
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel
- Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB
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