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
BlogFrom Awareness to Action: Redefining Retail Leaders with Conscious Leadership
27 Feb 2025- Member Access
ArticleOPSS | E-Bike/E-Scooter Guidelines
23 Feb 2025 - Member Access
ArticleBRC | Member Discussion on Solid Fuel Sales
13 Feb 2025 - Member Access
ArticleProduct Safety Community - Anonymous Question - GPSR and Food Packaging
12 Feb 2025 
NewsBRC Learning x Thrive: Transforming Retail Leadership Development
12 Feb 2025- Member Access
ArticleFSA Signals Team - Dog Chew Toys from China
03 Feb 2025 - Member Access
ArticleProduct Safety Community Anonymous Questions Record
31 Jan 2025 
ArticleChildren’s sleep bags: Insights on EU safety requirements
30 Jan 2025- Member Access
ArticleSummary of the Product Safety Policy Paper (2025) - Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
30 Jan 2025 - Member Access
ArticleBRC | Defra | Draft UK Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2024
29 Jan 2025
Upcoming Events
EventRoundtableBRC Breakfast Roundtable on UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations
26 February 202509:15BRC HQ, The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, London WC2H 9NS
EventCommunity MeetingBRC Discussion on Sales of Solid Fuels
04 March 202510:00Teams
EventWebinarLeading in the Industry: Seeing a Bigger Picture with the Learning Team
12 March 2025Online- Event
BRC Roundtable with Children’s Magazine Publishers on Plastic Magazine Toys
21 March 202510:00Teams - Event
Product Safety Community Meeting
28 March 202511:00Teams 
EventMasterclassLearning ProgrammeSustainability Masterclass: Developing and delivering your strategy
02 April 2025The Form Rooms
EventMasterclassLearning ProgrammeInclusion Masterclass: Maximising Performance through Belonging
14 May 2025The Form Rooms- EventMasterclassLearning Programme
Sustainability Masterclass: Developing and delivering your strategy
07 October 202509:00The Form Rooms
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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