Product law
Today, a product’s success is no longer determined solely by quality, price, and sales. Increasingly, it is also determined by regulatory compliance.
Growing EU requirements for products, from PFAS restrictions and PPWR packaging requirements to sustainability and ecodesign rules, represent a growing source of risk for manufacturers, importers, and distributors. A single error in labelling, composition, packaging, or documentation can mean a costly problem, a halt to sales, or loss of market access.
In this area, reacting when a problem arises is not enough. You need to act earlier. We advise clients on managing regulatory risk related to products, from composition and labelling, through packaging and environmental obligations, to strategies for entering the EU market and maintaining a secure position within it.
We combine expertise in product law and environmental law, allowing us to respond precisely to our clients’ complex needs.
Our services
Product safety and liability
We support clients in assessing product compliance with safety requirements and advise on related liability matters.
Product and packaging labelling
We help verify obligations relating to labelling, user information, and compliance with current regulations.
Packaging regulations and packaging management
We advise on obligations arising from regulations concerning packaging, waste, and extended producer responsibility.
Chemical regulations and hazardous substances
We support clients on matters related to REACH, CLP, PFAS, and other chemical substance regulations and restrictions affecting the ability to sell products.
Regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle
We help assess obligations related to product design, durability, repairability, and circularity.
EU market entry and market access strategies
We advise on how to introduce products to the EU market safely and how to mitigate risks that could block that access.
Support with regulations that are still entering into force
We help clients prepare for changes before they take effect.
Who we work for
Manufacturing sector companies. Producers and distributors responsible for the compliance of products, packaging, and substances with applicable regulations.
Importers and distributors. Entities placing goods on the market that must ensure product compliance with EU and national requirements.
Companies working with chemical substances. Enterprises whose operations involve REACH, CLP, PFAS, and other restrictions relating to product composition and chemical safety.
Companies planning to enter new markets. Entities seeking to introduce products to the EU market safely, or to maintain market access despite evolving regulatory requirements.
Packaging manufacturers and companies that use packaging. Enterprises affected by obligations under PPWR, EPR, and related regulations.
Case studies
I want to obtain biological material for research purposes, should I consider the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol?
Client Global chemicals and Life Sciences group The situation The Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic r...
I want to obtain biological material for research purposes, should I consider the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol?Trade Inspection is challenging my product compliance- how do I defend myself in proceedings and limit my risk?
Client Operator of a discount store chain with a wide non-food assortment The situation Growing EU regulatory requirements on product safety, label...
Trade Inspection is challenging my product compliance- how do I defend myself in proceedings and limit my risk?The EU plans to ban PFAS in my products under REACH – how do I build an advocacy strategy and secure an exemption or transition period?
Client Global manufacturer in the technology and industrial sector The situation The pan-European REACH restriction proposal on PFAS covering all n...
The EU plans to ban PFAS in my products under REACH – how do I build an advocacy strategy and secure an exemption or transition period?See all
No long reports full of theory.
We prefer to design clear strategies.
We speak directly, so our clients always know where they stand. We consider not only the law and practice, but also your business, timelines, financing, and client relations.
Energy, chemical industry, automotive, life sciences, developers of large projects – we work with sectors that have a direct impact on the environment. We also support international law firms as their local partner in Poland.
Contact with expert
Ewa Rutkowska-Subocz
Partner
Attorney-at-law
Ewa Rutkowska-Subocz specializes in environmental law. This has been the core of her work for over 27 years. She is one of the top environmental lawyers in Poland. She advises on many areas: environmental proceedings and permits, soil and groundwater contamination, post-industrial land, air protection, water management, waste management, noise, odor issues, environmental compliance, inspections, crisis management, and court and administrative disputes.
Katarzyna Szadkowska-Piergies
Partner
Attorney-at-law
Katarzyna Szadkowska-Piergies specializes in environmental law and administrative proceedings. Her work combines experience from public administration with advisory work for leading industrial clients.
We care about relationships. From the first conversation, through proceedings, mediation, appeals, to stable operations.
She is the number one lawyer in her field, very skillful, knowledgeable, doing environmental and regulatory, with a high level of enthusiasm, this is something you appreciate. She's got my full trust, she is very honest, and she is fair in billing too.
Thomson Reuters 2026
I appreciate the team's responsiveness, their ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions specifically tailored for current needs, and their outstanding knowledge of law and business aspects.
Chambers & Partners 2025
Ewa Rutkowska-Subocz is a top-class lawyer with a highly creative approach to problem-solving.
Chambers & Partners 2026
The [environmental team] of lawyers I worked with were knowledgeable, courteous and prompt.
Chambers & Partners 2024
They are very practical and I value their approach to finding a solution.
Chambers & Partners 2024
The lawyers are always responsive and quick on their feet.
Chambers & Partners 2024
Chambers Europe
Environment 2024
Recognition for a practical approach to complex investment projects and effective advice in environmental law.
Rzeczpospolita 2024 – 2025
Leader in environmental law
Recognized for experience in handling strategic industrial and energy investments.
The Legal 500
Projects & Energy
Recommendation for effectiveness in environmental proceedings and handling projects with international scope.
Chambers & Partners
2026
Recognized for expert knowledge in environmental law, availability, and a partner approach to the client, as well as the ability to create tailored, practical solutions in the most complex regulatory cases.
Thomson Reuters
2026
Recognition for a creative and strategic approach to solving complex legal problems, the ability to clearly explain complex issues, and recommending concrete business actions ahead of risks.
Do you need legal support for an investment or product?
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and without unnecessary theory.