Product Safety Community
Non food, labelling, new product standards
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 requirements. Failing to do so can be catastrophic, physically, financially and reputationally.
Focusing on non-food, the Product Safety Community works closely with members to increase their understanding of issues that relate to the safety of non-food products. We also use our substantial membership base to influence policy and lobby for positive change within retail.
Objectives
Sharing latest insight on all product safety regulation
Helping members understand the new Product Regulation Bill including the responsibilities of online marketplaces and alignment with EU regulation
Supporting on REACH registration and chemicals labelling
Advising on product performance labelling including consumer advice, energy and water efficiency
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
Latest Content
FeaturedGuidanceThe Flammability Safety of Children’s Disguise Costume - Code of Practice
21 Jun 2022
Associate InsightNew EU Toy Regulations (EU) 2025/2509 and EN 71-1
09 Feb 2026
NewsBRC Learning introduces a new, improved vision for UK retail leadership
09 Feb 2026- Member Access
ArticleDefra | EA | Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling – Technical Briefing | January 2026
05 Feb 2026 - Member Access
ArticleProduct Safety Community Meeting – January 2026
04 Feb 2026 - Member AccessArticle
Register for Defra Webinar(s) on Reform of the UK Battery Legislation
04 Feb 2026 - Member AccessArticle
PFAs Plan for the Product Safety Community
03 Feb 2026 - Member Access
ArticleEU Restrictions for PFAs
03 Feb 2026 - Member AccessArticle
PFAs Across the BRC: Impacts, Insights and Priorities for Retail
03 Feb 2026 - Member Access
ArticleSling and Baby Carrier Safety Group | Drafted Guidance | February 2026
02 Feb 2026
Upcoming Events
EventExternal EventWebinarPreparing for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ESPR & the Future of Sustainable Textiles
Thu 12 February14:00
EventDiscussion on Digital Product Passport Requirements
Tue 3 March11:00Teams
EventHorizon Scanning of Regulatory and Chemistry Updates for BRC Members
Thu 5 March11:00 - 12:00
EventReview of DBBQ Retail Guidelines
Tue 10 March10:00Teams
EventReview of the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme
Thu 12 March10:00 - 11:00Teams- Event
Tobacco and Vapes Bill | Discussion on Point-of-Sale Displays
Tue 17 March10:00Teams - EventCommunity Meeting
Product Safety Community Meeting
Fri 27 March11:00Teams 
EventConferenceCommunity MeetingBRC Product Safety Insights Forum
Thu 4 June12:30 - 17:00The Form Rooms, Covent Garden
What our members say
The BRC allows a fiercely competitive sector to come together on some of the most important issues of the day. When it focuses on the long term topics that require well considered political and legal change it is at its most effective.
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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