Quality control and EU compliance for shop fittings and packaging
Most shop-fitting and POS suppliers do not publish which rules apply to their goods. We do. This page sets out what applies to packaging, shop lighting and LED signs, ladders, pallet trucks and lift tables, displays and bags, which documents we ask for, and what we do and do not claim.
The PPWR packaging regulation, (EU) 2025/40, has applied since 12 August 2026, with recyclability, minimisation and labelling requirements phasing in over the following years. GPSR covers shop equipment and fixtures only where the product itself reaches consumers. CE under the LVD for LED lighting, EMC and RoHS apply to electrical items. We check what exists for your exact model and tell you before you order. This is not legal advice.
What we do for an order
Factory check
Before ordering: business licence, capacity, export experience and the documents the factory can show for the model.
Artwork and samples
Dieline, print method, Pantone and foil references, board thickness and gsm, light colour and finish checked against your specification.
Inspection before shipment
AQL sampling of finished goods: quantity, dimensions, print and colour, function, wiring and plugs on lighting, packing and labels.
Documents
Declarations of conformity, test reports where they exist or are ordered, REACH statements, packaging material data and traceability.
What applies to each product type
| Product type | What applies or serves as a reference | What we ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Products that reach consumers (hangers, mirrors, ladders, bags sold in a shop) | GPSR, Regulation (EU) 2023/988: an EU economic operator, name, postal and e-mail address on the product or packaging, type or batch number, warnings in the language of the country of sale | Label data and safety information; we act as the importer |
| Packaging: bags, boxes, mailers, tissue, ribbons, tags | PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, applying since 12 Aug 2026, with requirements phasing in. National EPR schemes such as LUCID in Germany, BDO in Poland, Triman/Info-tri and EPR in France, CONAI in Italy | Material breakdown and weight per item for your EPR reporting; we advise, we do not register for you |
| Food packaging: takeaway and bakery bags, stand-up pouches, insulated bags in direct contact | Regulation (EC) 1935/2004; Regulation (EU) 10/2011 for plastic layers | Declaration of compliance from the manufacturer per order; without it we do not call a bag suitable for food |
| Shop lighting, LED panels, downlights, track lights, LED strips and power supplies | CE: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for mains-voltage items, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU; energy labelling (EU) 2019/2015 and ecodesign (EU) 2019/2020 for light sources where they apply | Declaration of conformity and test reports per model; light source data, colour temperature and CRI as stated |
| LED neon signs, channel letters, lightboxes, lit mirrors | CE as for lighting; Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU for wireless or app-controlled items | Declaration of conformity per model, power supply data, plug type for your country |
| Ladders and step stools | EN 131, stated only where the product data says so; GPSR if sold to consumers | Test report or declaration behind any EN 131 claim, stated load |
| Hand pallet trucks, stackers, scissor lift tables | Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC with CE; Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 from 20 Jan 2027. EN ISO 3691-5 for manual trucks and EN 1570 for lift tables where the manufacturer states it | Declaration of conformity and instructions per manufacturer documents, rated load and lift height |
| PVC banners, PVC bags, soft PVC tags, metal parts in skin contact | REACH, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, including restricted substances such as phthalates | REACH declaration or SVHC statement from the supplier |
| Cotton and jute bags, pouches, fabric banners | Textile labelling, Regulation (EU) 1007/2011, only if the item is sold to consumers as a textile product. Flame retardancy only with a supplier certificate | Fibre composition; flame-retardant fabric on request with certificate |
| Displays, shelving, sign holders, A-boards | Bought for use in your premises, so GPSR applies only if you resell them to consumers | Stated load per shelf, dimensions, materials and assembly instructions |
| Mirrors and glass parts | No special EU product regime that we cite; breakage risk in transport | Glass type and thickness, edge finish, crate or reinforced packing |
This is not legal advice. Standards are paid documents, and some points above are our own reading. We check them for each order, and suggest you confirm them with your adviser, your EPR scheme or a laboratory.
What you receive with an order
- GPSR label data with importer and EU address, where the product reaches consumers
- Declaration of conformity for every electrical item, per model
- Packaging material and weight data for your EPR reporting
- Food-contact declaration of compliance for food packaging, where the manufacturer issues one
- Batch or order number for traceability
- Inspection report with photos of print, finish and packing before shipment
Frequently asked questions
What does the PPWR packaging regulation change for us?
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 applies from 12 August 2026 and takes over, in stages, from the old packaging directive. Recyclability, minimisation and labelling requirements phase in over the following years. Your national EPR registration stays, and the business that first places packaged goods on a market usually registers. Check the details with your EPR scheme.
Does GPSR apply to shop equipment?
Displays, shelving and sign holders you use in your own store are not consumer products. GPSR becomes relevant when the item itself reaches consumers, for example hangers, mirrors, ladders or bags sold in your shop. In that case we act as the EU importer and supply the label data.
What do you check for CE on LED lighting?
We request the declaration of conformity and test reports per model under the LVD for mains-voltage items, EMC and RoHS, and RED for wireless controllers. On a sample we check the plug or connection, the marking, the stated colour temperature and CRI. We do not repeat IP ratings or lifetime hours beyond the product data.
Who is the EU responsible person?
When you buy from us, EnjoyGroup Sp. z o.o. in Poland is the importer and the EU address on the label. If you import yourself, you need an EU economic operator for the product.
Do you have your own laboratory?
No. Where tests are needed, we order them from accredited external laboratories and the cost is shown in the offer. We do not hold our own certifications for the products.
Which inspection standard do you use?
Pre-shipment inspections follow AQL sampling (ISO 2859-1), with limits agreed per product. For printed packaging we also check colour against the approved proof and the foil and emboss registration.
Send us your list for the shop floor
Catalogue items, photos, a floor plan list or a spreadsheet are enough. You get delivered prices, minimums, print options, lead times and the documents available within 2 working days.
Request a quote
Send a product list, links or photos. We reply with prices delivered to your country, minimum quantities and lead times.
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