EU Market Entry for Chinese Manufacturers & Exporters
Export from China to the European Union without regulatory surprises.
We identify what applies to your products, what documents you must prepare, and how to reduce compliance risk before you place products on the EU market.
Typical support: REACH/CLP screening, SDS authoring & review, UFI/PCN guidance, and a clear compliance roadmap.
Exporting to the EU starts with clarity
EU compliance depends on product type, composition, intended use, target EU countries, volumes, and supply-chain roles.
We translate that complexity into a practical plan.
Fast screening
Identify obligations and common failure points before shipping.
Actionable roadmap
Clear steps, priorities, and documentation checklist for your team and EU partners.
Reduced risk
Minimize customs issues, market surveillance findings, re-labeling costs, and delays.
How Ekotox supports China → EU market entry
A structured approach from screening to documentation and implementation support.
Regulatory screening
Review products, composition, intended uses, target EU markets, and your supply chain model.
Applicable EU regulations
Identify which EU laws apply to your substances, mixtures, or articles.
Compliance roadmap
Step-by-step plan with priorities, timelines, and practical next actions.
Documentation & submissions
Support with required documentation, labeling, and notifications/registrations before market placement.
- Product type (substance / mixture / article)
- Composition (ingredients, concentrations, impurities)
- Intended use + customer type (industrial/professional/consumer)
- Target EU countries + distribution model
- Annual volumes + supply chain roles
- Existing SDS / labels / test reports (if available)
CLP labeling
SDS updates
PCN / UFI
CBAM (if relevant)
Who this is for (China)
For manufacturers, exporters, OEM/ODM producers, and brand owners based in China who plan to place products on the EU market.
- Selling to EU importers and distributors
- Direct-to-consumer shipments (e-commerce / distance sales)
- Supplying chemical substances/mixtures to EU companies
- Exporting finished goods (“articles”) that may trigger EU chemicals obligations
EU regulations we commonly cover
Coverage depends on product type and business model. Common focus areas include:
- REACH (incl. Only Representative options where relevant)
- CLP (classification, labeling, packaging)
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (authoring, review, updates)
- Poison Centre Notification (PCN) / UFI support for hazardous mixtures
- Sector rules where relevant (detergents, cosmetics, biocides-related)
- CBAM and carbon footprinting (when applicable)
Common mistakes Chinese exporters make
- Shipping before checking EU obligations and documentation requirements
- Unclear REACH responsibilities across the supply chain
- Incomplete or non-compliant SDS documentation
- Incorrect EU classification and labeling under CLP
- No clear compliance owner and no structured roadmap
What you receive
- Which EU regulations apply to your product(s)
- Key compliance risks and “must-fix” gaps
- Step-by-step roadmap with priorities and timing
- List of required documents and submissions (SDS, labeling, notifications)
- Recommended next steps to proceed safely
Request your EU Market Entry Assessment (China → EU)
Planning to export products from China to the European Union?
Contact us to start with an initial regulatory assessment and a clear compliance roadmap.
FAQ
Do we need an EU-based Only Representative (OR)?
(Exact requirements depend on product, volumes, and supply chain roles.)