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How we can help?
CERT and SJW Technical have successfully collaborated to provide you with technical support and Authorised Representation (FBO) Services for your food export market. Sarah from SJW Technical champions the food legislation requirements while Craig at CERTLabel handles the legal product representation. CERT collaborate with trusted business partners to make a formidable team offering you a strong technical and legal resource for food, supplements and non-food products in both the UK and EU markets.
If you export and sell products to the European Union (EU) and are resident outside the EU, you will need market representation. The same applies for the United Kingdom (UK).
Since July 2021 the EU market introduced the new Market Surveillance Regulation, so if you sell products into the EU/EEA without using an importer or fulfilment service provider, you will need local market representation. This means you will no longer be able to sell products online abroad and then ship the product directly to the consumer in the EU/EEA markets without local market representation.
Fortunately, we can offer a solution to this challenge!
The process can be set up quickly in 4 easy steps:
SJW Technical with CERTs support can provide cost effective Authorised Representation for your products removing obstacles to your export trade by:
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- Acting as your official point of contact for enforcement bodies.
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- Allow you access to the market, no matter where your business is located.
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- We represent you on your behalf for all legal issues pertaining to your product.
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- With technical skilled staff in the local market, we can address any requests for technical file information requested from market authorities while protecting your intellectual property and business interest.
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- Whether you have a single product or a variety of products, we verify that your product meets all relevant market requirements, allowing a smooth market entry without legal complications.
- Shorter time to access any market.
- We do not tie you to any sales platforms, distribution or warehousing services, so you keep ownership of your product and maintain control of your distribution.
- There are no long-term costs incurred i.e., all we ask for is one months’ notice. We appreciate in exporting, you need to have a changeable product matrix. Locking products into plans can get expensive if you need to change products.
- The service is deliberately split into two stages to keep the costs to a minimum.
- Our skilled team has the capacity to guide you and assess your products in digital format no matter where you are located.
- We monitor and report on any new developments in product legislation for your intended markets.
- Your products are screened by our experts for safety and technical compliance for your intended markets, providing you with assurance of your product suitability.
- Avoidance of technical and legal delays.
- As our core business is regulatory and technical support, you can rest assured that your product will be compliant for the markets you are selling into.
- We can provide additional support regarding artwork reviews, labelling guidance, food specifications and technical documentation, along with additional services such as product label translation.
- A tailored service that meets your business needs.
- A quick simple setup process where we use a secure online facility to collate, share and review information with you for your products.
- You can benefit from our industry experience in creating efficient Product Information Files, using an industry proven clear structured filing process.
- If you don’t want the administration and fixed costs of running a separate EU/UK business entity, then we can offer you a flexible representation service that is scalable with your business needs.
If you need a quick, simple, cost-effective solution that does not interfere with your existing shipping and distribution. Then we recommend you get in contact, so we can map out and implement a solution that works for you.
Feel free to get in contact with any enquiries regarding this service. Or better, click below to arrange some time to discuss your requirements with the team:
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