Product Compliance
and Safety
Ensuring product compliance
and safety across all markets
Bringing products to market requires strict adherence to safety standards, health requirements, and evolving regulatory obligations. Companies must anticipate non-compliance risks, structure effective monitoring processes, and act swiftly in the event of an alert or recall. Any failure can result in administrative, criminal, and civil sanctions, as well as lasting damage to consumer and distributor confidence.
We advise manufacturers, importers, and distributors in building their product compliance frameworks. We analyze applicable obligations across sectors such as food and beverage, cosmetics, medical devices, toys, electronics, and automotive. We design internal quality control and traceability procedures and formalize crisis management protocols. We also assist clients during inspections, enforcement actions, and disputes with supervisory authorities, including the DGCCRF, ANSM, and ANSES.
Our clients include multinational industrial groups, innovative SMEs, distribution platforms, and e-commerce actors that must ensure product safety while maintaining commercial agility and a strong capacity for innovation.
our Interventions
We assist companies in identifying and applying the technical, health, and safety standards applicable to their products. Our work includes analyzing European and national regulations, determining certification, labeling, and technical documentation requirements, and drafting internal procedures.
We also advise on the designation of regulatory compliance officers, managing interactions with notified bodies, and implementing regulatory monitoring systems. Anticipating regulatory developments enables companies to adapt their product lines without operational disruption or loss of competitiveness.
Nous conseillons également sur la désignation des responsables réglementaires, la gestion des interfaces avec les organismes notifiés et la mise en place de systèmes de veille normative. L’anticipation des évolutions réglementaires doit permettre d’adapter les gammes de produits sans rupture d’activité ni perte de compétitivité.
Lorsqu’un défaut, un risque ou une non-conformité est identifié, la rapidité et la coordination des décisions conditionnent l’issue de la crise. Nous intervenons dès la détection du problème pour évaluer l’obligation de rappel, définir le périmètre des produits concernés, rédiger les communications aux autorités et aux consommateurs, et organiser le retrait ou la correction.
Nous assurons l’interface avec les autorités de surveillance, négocions les modalités d’exécution et défendons les intérêts de nos clients en cas de sanction administrative ou pénale. Une gestion maîtrisée du rappel limite l’impact réputationnel et préserve la relation commerciale.
When a defect, risk, or non-compliance issue is identified, the speed and coordination of decision-making determine the outcome of the crisis. We intervene as soon as the issue is detected to assess recall obligations, define the scope of affected products, draft communications to authorities and consumers, and organize withdrawal or corrective measures.
We serve as the interface with supervisory authorities, negotiate implementation terms, and defend our clients’ interests in the event of administrative or criminal sanctions. Effective recall management limits reputational damage and preserves commercial relationships.
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our References
Food Manufacturer – Enzyme Authorization and Food Additives
Advice to a food industry manufacturer on the risks associated with using an enzyme not yet authorized by French health authorities (ANSES) in an industrial process for manufacturing a food product. Analysis of the application of French regulations governing the conditions for authorization and use of processing aids that may…
E-Commerce Platform – DGCCRF Inspections and Product Recalls
Advice to an international e-commerce platform in connection with various inspections conducted by the DGCCRF (French consumer protection authority). The firm analyzed the authorities’ requests concerning the alleged compliance of certain products (jewelry, cosmetics), advised the client on compliance strategies, coordinated product recalls from the French market, and managed communications…
Technology Multinational – DGCCRF and Competition Authority Investigations
Assistance to the French subsidiary of a US technology multinational in connection with a DGCCRF investigation concerning payment terms with suppliers, as well as a French Competition Authority investigation into the innovative payment services sector.
our Distinctions
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(01)Legal 500
2025 – Global
Compliance
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(02)Legal 500
2024 – Global
Compliance
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