Legal advise on securing product manufacture, import and distribution (EU)

At Prodenmart, we bring a wealth of experience across diverse industries, offering deep expertise in the food products, consumer goods, and non-food products sectors. Our industry knowledge spans a wide range of fields, including the food products, cosmetic products, chemical products, toys, medical devices, electrical and electronic products, automotive and engineering industries, as well as all types of food and general consumer goods. Whether you're an importer, manufacturer, distributor, or any other key player in the retail chain, we provide tailored legal solutions that meet your specific needs.

Examples of recent work:

• Comprehensive review and correction of cosmetic product labels for a foreign manufacturer seeking to enter the French market, ensuring full compliance with EU and French regulatory standards for product labeling, ingredients, and consumer safety.

• In-depth audit of an online marketplace selling a wide range of consumer products, identifying compliance gaps and ensuring the platform’s alignment with applicable regulations regarding product safety, advertising, and consumer protection.

• Regulatory compliance audit of an e-commerce website for manufacturers of feed and cosmetic products, providing detailed recommendations to align online sales practices with both EU and French legal requirements, including accurate product representation and consumer protection laws.

• Assisting a foreign company with the import of alcoholic beverages from a non-EU country to the European Union, navigating complex customs regulations, product labeling requirements, and compliance with EU alcohol market entry standards.

• Supporting a food manufacturer in implementing corrective measures following a non-compliance report from French regulatory authorities (DGCCRF), ensuring full regulatory compliance and preventing future infractions through the development of robust internal processes.

• Conducting regulatory audits during M&A transactions, primarily for manufacturers in the electronics, chemicals, food, and feed industries, ensuring thorough due diligence regarding compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as product-specific legal requirements.