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
Keep members informed on product safety regulation across non‑food sectors including toys, furniture, cosmetics, electricals, batteries, machinery, and tobacco and vaping products.
Support implementation of major regulatory change, including the Product Regulation and Metrology framework, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, and online marketplace obligations.
Promote clear and compliant consumer information, including product safety, performance, and labelling for energy and water efficiency.
Latest Content
FeaturedArticleProduct Safety Community Anonymous Questions Record 2026
02 Jan 2026
FeaturedArticlePFAs Across the BRC: Impacts, Insights and Priorities for Retail
03 Feb 2026- Member Access
FeaturedArticleOPSS Technical Advisory Note on Asbestos Testing | March 2026
03 Mar 2026 - Member Access
ArticleBRC Final Position Statement on Digital Product Passports
17 Apr 2026 - Member Access
BriefingGovernment publishes consultation on new Product Safety Framework
09 Apr 2026 - Member AccessBriefing
Government consults on Product Safety Enforcement
09 Apr 2026 - Member Access
ArticleWhat Changes Are On The Horizon For Domestic Upholstered Furniture?
08 Apr 2026 
ArticleRetail doesn't work in silos. Neither should your leaders
01 Apr 2026- Member Access
ArticleDefra | 2026 Household WEEE Collection Targets and Methodology
01 Apr 2026 - Member Access
ArticleSummary | DESNZ | Updates on Energy-Related Products | March 2026
26 Mar 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
EventWebinarBuilding bench strength before you need it
Wed 29 April11:00 - 12:00Livestorm
EventWebinarDiscussion on UK POPS Regulation
Thu 30 April11:00 - 12:00MS Teams
EventWebinarDiscussion on Fire and Furniture Consultation
Fri 1 May11:00 - 12:30MS Teams
EventWebinarDiscussion on Local Space Heaters Consultation with DESNZ Policy Team
Wed 6 May10:00 - 11:00MS Teams
EventWebinarOPSS Consultations: Enforcement Cooperation and Future Reform [#1]
Tue 12 May10:30 - 11:30MS Teams
EventWebinarOPSS Consultations: Online Marketplaces and Product Safety [#2]
Tue 19 May14:00 - 15:00MS Teams
EventWebinarOPSS Consultations: Core Product Safety Framework [#3]
Thu 21 May10:00 - 11:00MS Teams
EventProduct Safety Community Meeting - May 2026
Fri 22 May11:00Teams
EventWebinarOPSS Consultations: Accountability and Business Roles [#4]
Tue 2 June10:00 - 11:00MS Teams
EventConferenceCommunity MeetingBRC Product Safety Insights Forum
Thu 4 June12:30 - 17:00The Form Rooms, Covent Garden
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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