UK Knowledge Collection | Product regulation in Europe and compliance webinar series

A number of important product regulation developments mean that compliance is becoming increasingly complex for manufacturers. Our experts have contributed to the Sedgwick "State of the Nation 2026 Product safety and recall report, European edition". In it, they explore the impact of converging regulatory frameworks on consumer robotics manufacturers (including rules on product safety and liability, and AI risk governance requirements) and the impact of sustainability rules on the clothing and textiles industry (including extended producer responsibility and green claims).

The first topic of our returning "Eating Compliance for Breakfast" webinar series, starting next week, is how to prepare for the EU's enforcement of the AI Act. Later this month, our experts will look at how businesses can build and maintain an effective risk management framework, and at developments affecting manufacturers in terms of packaging regulation and food law.

Recent Insights

The regulation of consumer robotics in Europe

At least five overlapping frameworks now apply to consumer robots: machinery-specific safety requirements, general product safety obligations, expanded product liability rules, risk-based AI governance, and cybersecurity standards.
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Regulatory compliance and sustainability for clothing and textiles in 2026

With multiple regulations coming down the track, differences across Member States and between the UK and EU will add complexity for business.
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Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

The current compliance deadline for phase four of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme is 5 December 2027. Qualifying organisations will need to submit a notification of compliance to the relevant national environmental regulator by this date.
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UK ICO explains the Data (Use and Access) Act's new data protection complaints requirements

New obligations on controllers in relation to their handling of data protection complaints by individuals come into effect on 19 June 2026. The data regulator has published guidance on what businesses should do to comply.
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Enactment of BBNJ Act brings UK closer to ratifying High Seas Treaty

The UK government has continued its journey towards the ratification of the High Seas Treaty – an agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Biotechnology and genetic research sectors will be monitoring its progress.
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Events

Unlocking health data for cross-border AI innovation: navigating privacy compliance in the EU and UK

10 March | 16:00-17:00
A case study exploring a healthcare/life sciences organisation's use of existing data and the legal maze of cross-border health data innovation under EU and UK privacy law.
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Communications Review 2026

11 March | One London Wall | 15:00-17:45
This year's review will focus on how telecoms providers can future‑proof their networks and services amid rapid technological and regulatory change, with practical insights from industry speakers and our specialist telecoms team.
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Eating Compliance for Breakfast

09:00-09:30
EU AI Act update: preparing for enforcement | 12 March
Strategic compliance and regulatory frameworks | 19 March
Product regulation: packaging and food | 26 March
Employment Rights Act 2025: what employers and agencies should do now | 9 April
ESG: what do you need to know for 2026? | 16 April
Class actions: the new litigation risk landscape | 30 April
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Navigating assignments and subletting: a practical guide for landlords and tenants

25 March | 09:30-10:30
A look at traps for unwary landlords and tenants when dealing with applications for consent, including lease restrictions, legal tests, the consent application process, conditionality, and avoiding delays and disputes.
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