Quality control and EU compliance for home decor
Most decor suppliers do not publish which rules apply to their goods. We do. This page sets out what applies to candles, textiles, tableware, glassware, furniture and mirrors, which documents we ask the manufacturer for, and what we do and do not claim.
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) has applied to consumer products since 13 December 2024, so GPSR for home decor is the starting point for every item. Product-specific rules sit on top of it: textile labelling, food contact materials for tableware, candle safety labels. EN standards are a basis for requesting data, not a statement that a product is certified. 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: licence, capacity, export experience and the reports the factory can show for the product type.
Samples
Materials, sizes, colour, glaze, seams, wax and wick, and workmanship against your specification.
Inspection before shipment
AQL sampling of finished goods: quantity, appearance, glaze and glass defects, labels, and the export packing of fragile items.
Documents
Declarations of compliance, test reports the manufacturer provides or that are ordered, labels and traceability data.
What applies to each product type
| Product type | What applies or serves as a reference | What we ask for |
|---|---|---|
| All consumer products | GPSR, Regulation (EU) 2023/988: importer duties, an EU economic operator, the same safety data in online offers | Label with manufacturer, EU importer with postal and e-mail address, type or batch number; warnings and instructions in the language of sale |
| Throws, cushions, bed and bath textiles, curtains, textile rugs | Textile Labelling Regulation (EU) 1007/2011: fibre composition label in the language of the country of sale. Care symbols are voluntary but expected by retailers. OEKO-TEX is a private label and is mentioned only where the manufacturer holds a valid certificate | Fibre composition, gsm or thread count, the manufacturer's certificate if one is claimed |
| Textile dyes and finishes | REACH, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006: restricted substances such as certain azo dyes in textiles | REACH checks on request, through an external laboratory |
| PVC and rubber parts: shower curtains, tablecloths, mat backings | REACH restrictions on phthalates in plastics and PAH in rubber | Material declaration from the manufacturer; laboratory test on request |
| Candles | GPSR. EN 15494 for product safety labels (warning symbols and texts); EN 15426 for sooting behaviour and EN 15493 for fire safety as voluntary standards used to show safety | Warning label to EN 15494; test reports where the manufacturer provides them; burn behaviour checked on a sample |
| Scented candles | CLP, Regulation (EC) 1272/2008: hazard pictograms and fragrance allergen information where the fragrance mixture requires it | Fragrance supplier's SDS and IFRA documents; CLP label text for your languages |
| Tableware, glassware, cutlery, trays, butter dishes | Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 as the framework for food contact materials, with a declaration of compliance; plastics under Regulation (EU) 10/2011 | Declaration of compliance and migration test reports per item; food-contact wording or symbol |
| Ceramic and porcelain tableware | Directive 84/500/EEC: limits for lead and cadmium migration. Decorative-only pieces are labelled “not for food use” | Lead and cadmium migration report per item and decoration |
| Small furniture | No single EU furniture directive; GPSR applies: stability, tip-over warnings, assembly instructions. REACH formaldehyde emission limits for wood-based panels from August 2026. The UK and Ireland have their own fire-safety rules for upholstered furniture; we do not offer furniture against them | Assembly and fixing instructions, tip-over warning, formaldehyde data for panels |
| Mirrors and glass decor | GPSR: safety warnings, handling and fixing instructions | Glass type and thickness, fixings, instructions and warnings in your languages |
| Packaging | PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, applying since 12 Aug 2026; packaging EPR by country, such as LUCID in Germany, BDO in Poland and Triman in France | Packaging weights by material for your markets; own-brand packaging can make you the producer |
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 or a laboratory.
What you receive with an order
- GPSR label with manufacturer, importer and EU address
- Warnings and instructions in your languages, including candle and mirror safety texts
- Fibre composition labels for textiles in the language of sale
- Batch or order number for traceability
- Declarations of compliance and migration reports for food-contact items, as the manufacturer provides them
- Inspection report with photos before shipment
Frequently asked questions
Do candles need CE marking?
No. Candles, textiles and tableware are not CE-marked products. Safety is shown under the GPSR, for candles usually with labels to EN 15494 and data against EN 15426 and EN 15493. Be wary of a supplier who promises CE on a candle. This is our reading, not legal advice.
What does the Textile Labelling Regulation require?
Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 requires a fibre composition label, in the language of the country of sale, for textile products such as throws, cushion covers, bed linen, towels and curtains. Care symbols are not EU law, but most retailers expect them, so we add them per supplier data.
Are your plates and glasses food-safe?
We do not use that wording. For each food-contact item we request the manufacturer's declaration of compliance and migration test reports under Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, and for ceramics the lead and cadmium results under Directive 84/500/EEC. You see the documents before you order; decorative pieces without them are labelled “not for food use”.
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, for example migration, REACH or candle burn tests, we order them from accredited external laboratories and the cost is shown in the offer.
Which inspection standard do you use?
Pre-shipment inspections follow AQL sampling (ISO 2859-1), with limits agreed per product. For glass and ceramics we also check the inner packing and the master carton.
Send us your product list
Links, photos or a spreadsheet are enough. Within 2 working days you get delivered prices, minimums, lead times and the documents available for each item.
Request a quote
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- Written offer within 2 working days