Product Safety Community
Non-food, labelling, new product standards and product regulation.
Helping you ensure the products you sell are safe to consumers and comply to regulations
At the heart of retail is the need to provide customers with safe, compliant products that meet their needs. Getting product safety wrong can have serious consequences for customers and businesses, both financially and reputationally. This is particularly important as retailers face increasing regulatory, financial and administrative pressures.
Focusing on non-food products, the Product Safety Community works closely with members to understand emerging product safety issues, share best practice and ensure Government understands the practical impact of changing requirements on retailers.
We use the strength and experience of our membership to influence policy and advocate for proportionate, effective regulation that supports both businesses and consumers.
For examples of recent policy wins on behalf of members from this and other communities, check out our Member Value Statement 2026.
Objectives
Sharing latest insight on product safety regulation and product safety alerts.
Keep members informed across non‑food sectors including toys, furniture, cosmetics, electricals, batteries, machinery, and vapes .
Support implementation of major regulatory change, including amendment of GB/UK regulation under the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
Promote clear and compliant consumer information, including product safety, performance, and eco-design and energy labelling.
Latest Content
FeaturedArticlePFAs Across the BRC: Impacts, Insights and Priorities for Retail
03 Feb 2026- Member Access
FeaturedArticleBRC Final Response to OPSS Consultations
24 Jun 2026 
FeaturedArticleWhat is a Digital Product Passport?
06 Mar 2026- Member Access
ArticleOPSS | Tumble Dryer Survey
28 Oct 2026 - Member Access
ArticleDHSC | Upcoming Changes Under the Tobacco and Vapes Act | 29 October
28 Oct 2026 - Member Access
SurveyTumble Dryers | DESNZ Engagement Survey
27 Oct 2026 - Member Access
ArticleEPR | Shape the Recyclability Assessment Methodology 2027 and 2028 - Direct printing on PP, PFAS and future methodology
26 Oct 2026 - Member Access
Policy positionFurniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations | BRC Position Paper [Comments by EOD 30 October]
26 Oct 2026 - Member Access
Meeting NoteProduct Safety Community Meeting | October 2026
26 Oct 2026 
ArticleWithdrawal of the Temporary Disposable BBQ Ban | October 2026
22 Oct 2026
Working Groups
Within the Product Safety Community are the following Working Groups:
Product Safety Community Group
The place to share any non-food compliance issues. Discuss topics of the day in confidence with other retailers. Get the latest on what’s happening and what’s coming up in product safety.
Household Goods Group
If you sell cosmetics, cleaning products or chemicals then this is the group for you. Get exclusive updates from other retailers, influencers and key decision makers in household goods. This group also provides access to training on areas such as REACH and PFAS.
Members
The following key roles and the teams that report into them:
Non-food Technical Directors
Policy Managers, Regulatory Managers
Product Safety Managers, Technical, Development and Quality Assurance Managers
Associate Members
Upcoming Events
EventLeadership ProgrammeBRC Leadership Essentials [October Cohort]
Tue 16 Mar '27 - Tue 27 Apr '27Thrive LMS & Teams
EventCommunity MeetingProduct Safety Community Meeting [January 2027]
Thu 28 January10:00 - 11:30Teams- EventLeadership Programme
BRC Leadership Essentials [January Cohort]
Tue 19 Jan '27 - Tue 2 Mar '27Thrive LMS & Teams 
EventCommunity MeetingProduct Safety Legislation - End of Year Round-Up 2026 [WEBINAR]
Thu 17 December10:00 - 11:00Teams
What our members say
A very effective business network that provides insight and coordinates industry opinion.
The BRC continues to do an excellent job of supporting the retail sector and its individual members on a wide variety of issues.
Adds a lot to our business, great sounding board, very well connected and able to influence.
A positive and considered voice for our industry, useful learning/ business-focused communities that help our team in their roles, and data insights that help us benchmark our performance.
"The Product Safety forum is really well organised with a variety of guest speakers including government departments and NGOs who provide valuable insights on topical matters."
Community Manager
Inga Becker-Hansen
Policy Adviser - Retail Products
Inga manages the Product Safety Community and has recently joined the organisation having worked in the chemical industry. Inga has a Masters in chemistry and begun her career working in formulated materials and resin synthesis, and subsequently worked in biocidal regulation monitoring UK and EU regulation. She is engaged with key government departments, and is passionate about helping retailers and ensuring market product safety.
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