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Compliance Glossary

Manufacturer

The responsible economic operator for a product

Clear definitions for marketplaces, manufacturers, and importers.

What it means

Under EU product law, the manufacturer is the natural or legal person who manufactures, designs, or has a product manufactured and markets it under their own name or brand. The manufacturer bears primary responsibility for product safety and conformity — regardless of whether production is carried out in-house or by third parties. Private-label sellers on Amazon are legally considered manufacturers.