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.
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 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
FeaturedArticlePFAs Across the BRC: Impacts, Insights and Priorities for Retail
03 Feb 2026- Member Access
FeaturedArticleBRC Final Position Statement on Digital Product Passports
17 Apr 2026 - Member Access
FeaturedArticleProduct Safety Framework and Market Surveillance and Enforcement - Key Insights from DBT’s Consultation Q&A
29 Apr 2026 - Member Access
ArticleFurniture Regulation | EU REACH | 6 August Deadline
10 Aug 2026 - Member Access
ArticleFurniture Regulation | Revoke of Order 1995
10 Aug 2026 - Member Access
ArticleNFCC Letter | Retailer Support for Wildfire Prevention
07 Aug 2026 - Member Access
ArticleUK Machinery Safety Regulation
03 Aug 2026 - Member Access
ArticleCall for Evidence on Digital Product Records
03 Aug 2026 - Member Access
Meeting NoteMembers Meet DBT on Smart Data call for evidence
31 Jul 2026 - Member AccessArticle
NFCC Letter on Withdrawal of Disposable BBQS until 26 August
29 Jul 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
EventDHSC on Tobacco and Vapes Act - Consultation on packaging, appearance and display
Wed 9 September14:00Teams- Member Access
EventBRC Discussion on Toy Safety Regulation
Fri 11 September11:00 - 12:30Teams 
EventExternal EventZDHC Roadshow by UL Solutions - London
Thu 24 September09:30The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, Covent Garden, London WC2 9NS
EventExternal EventUK Retail Summit: Shaping the future of retail
Thu 24 September13:30The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, Covent Garden, London WC2 9NS
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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