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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Jewellery, both made of precious and non-precious metals, are subject to various regulations, substances restrictions, labelling, and testing requirements in the United Kingdom. For example, jewellery may contain excessive amounts of lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals.

In this guide, we take a closer look at General Product Safety Regulations 2005, REACH, the Hallmarking Act 1973, and other compliance requirements for jewellery sold in UK.

Note: This article does not cover requirements for Northern Ireland, which is generally aligned with EU product safety requirements.
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