ECP European Compliance Platform

Representative & Compliance Services for EU, UK and Swiss Market Access

Different products and business models require different representative types. ECP covers all 11 representative and compliance service categories — from EU Authorized Representative (MDR/IVDR/RED/LVD) to GPSR Responsible Person, PRRC, REACH OR, GDPR and DSA representatives, VAT Fiscal Representative, WEEE/EPR compliance, Swiss FADP Representative, and EU Cosmetics Responsible Person.

Why representative and compliance services vary by product and regulation

Not all representative roles are the same. A medical device manufacturer entering the EU market needs an EU Authorized Representative under MDR Article 11. A consumer electronics brand selling on Amazon EU needs a GPSR Responsible Person. A chemical exporter registering substances in ECHA needs a REACH Only Representative. A non-EU platform serving EU users under the Digital Services Act needs a DSA Article 13 Legal Representative.

The regulatory landscape has expanded significantly: in addition to product-based representatives, businesses now face data protection representatives (GDPR Art. 27, Swiss FADP), digital services representatives (DSA Art. 13), fiscal representatives (VAT), and environmental compliance obligations (WEEE/EPR). Many providers offer bundled services covering multiple roles — submit one request specifying all your needs and receive matched proposals.

Submit one request and get matched with representative and compliance providers covering your exact scope — EU, UK, Swiss, or all three markets combined.
Services Offered
EU Authorized Representative (EAR)
Mandatory EU-based representative for non-EU manufacturers placing regulated products on the EU market.
MDR 2017/745 · IVDR 2017/746 · RED 2014/53/EU · LVD 2014/35/EU
UK Representative (UK RP)
UK-based Responsible Person required for non-UK manufacturers placing UKCA-marked products on the GB market.
UK MDR 2002 · UKCA marking · UK RED
PRRC Services
Outsourced Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance for medical device manufacturers without in-house PRRC.
MDR 2017/745 Art. 15 · IVDR 2017/746 Art. 15
GPSR Responsible Economic Operator
EU-based Responsible Person for general consumer products sold in the EU, including online marketplaces.
General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988
GDPR Article 27 Representative
EU data protection representative for organisations outside the EU processing personal data of EU residents.
GDPR (EU) 2016/679 Article 27
DSA Article 13 Legal Representative
Designated EU legal representative for digital service providers established outside the EU serving EU users.
Digital Services Act (EU) 2022/2065 Article 13
REACH Only Representative
EU-based representative for non-EU manufacturers of chemical substances, managing ECHA registration and SDS obligations.
REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
VAT Fiscal Representative
EU VAT registration and fiscal compliance for non-EU businesses selling goods or services in EU member states.
EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC
WEEE / EPR Compliance
National WEEE registry registration, reporting obligations, and take-back compliance for electronics and packaging producers.
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU · National EPR schemes
Swiss FADP Representative
Swiss data protection representative for organisations outside Switzerland processing personal data of Swiss residents.
Swiss FADP / nDSG Art. 14
EU Cosmetics Responsible Person
EU-established Responsible Person for non-EU cosmetics brands, including CPNP notification and product information file management.
Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

What is an EU Authorised Representative?

An EU Authorised Representative (EAR) is a legal entity or natural person established in the European Union who is formally designated by a manufacturer outside the EU to act on their behalf in relation to specified obligations under EU product regulations.

Under several EU regulations, appointing an EU Authorised Representative is a mandatory legal requirement for non-EU manufacturers before products can be placed on the EU market.

The EAR registers the product with competent authorities, holds copies of required documentation, cooperates with market surveillance authorities, and acts as the formal contact point in the EU. The role carries legal responsibilities and obligations defined by each specific regulation.

When is an EU Authorised Representative required?

Mandatory EAR requirements

  • Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) — Article 11
  • In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR 2017/746) — Article 11
  • General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR 2023/988)
  • Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
  • Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE 2016/425)
  • Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC

Regulatory strategy services

Beyond EAR appointment, regulatory support includes:

  • Regulatory pathway analysis for EU market entry
  • Gap analysis against applicable requirements
  • Compliance roadmap and project planning
  • EUDAMED registration support (MDR/IVDR)
  • Declaration of Conformity preparation
  • Coordination with Notified Bodies and labs
  • Post-market surveillance plan development
EAR obligations and responsibilities

Registration & documentation

  • Register products with competent authorities or EU databases
  • Hold technical documentation and Declaration of Conformity
  • Maintain records for the period required by regulation
  • Provide documentation to authorities on request

Market surveillance cooperation

  • Cooperate with national market surveillance authorities
  • Inform manufacturer of complaints and incidents
  • Coordinate corrective actions and recalls if required
  • Act as formal contact point for EU authorities

Find representative and compliance providers through ECP

ECP connects non-EU manufacturers and businesses with qualified representative and compliance providers covering all 11 service types across EU, UK and Swiss markets. Submit one request describing your product type, applicable regulation, required representative roles, and target markets.

Providers on ECP can offer combined packages — EAR, GPSR, PRRC, REACH OR and other roles — in one engagement, reducing coordination overhead significantly. Many providers cover multiple markets through affiliated entities.

Responses include service scope, coverage, pricing indication and timeline — giving you a clear basis for selecting the right partner for your EU, UK and Swiss market access project.

Before sending, you can run AI “Check application” to generate a structured summary and recommendations to improve response quality.

Relevant regulations

MDR 2017/745 IVDR 2017/746 GPSR 2023/988 RED 2014/53/EU LVD 2014/35/EU PPE 2016/425 Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 Toys 2009/48/EC REACH 1907/2006 GDPR 2016/679 Art. 27 DSA 2022/2065 Art. 13 EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC WEEE 2012/19/EU Swiss FADP / nDSG Cosmetics Reg. 1223/2009 UK MDR 2002 UKCA EUDAMED