Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France, and as such, it is fully governed by French law and European Union regulations. This means that all EU product compliance rules apply in Mayotte, including CE marking, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and others. Products imported or sold in Mayotte must meet the same requirements as in mainland France.

Key Authorities:

• Direction de l’Économie, de l’Emploi, du Travail et des Solidarités (DEETS Mayotte) – Handles market surveillance, product safety, labor enforcement, and consumer protection at the local level.

• French Customs (Douanes Françaises) – Enforces conformity and import documentation requirements at Mayotte’s borders.

• Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament et des Produits de Santé (ANSM) – Regulates pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health-related products.

• Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques (ARCEP) – Oversees telecom and RF regulation across all French territories.

• Agence de la Transition Écologique (ADEME) – Oversees implementation of environmental directives like WEEE and RoHS.

Key Compliance Elements:

• CE Marking:

  • Required for products covered under EU directives, including:

    • Machinery

    • Electrical and electronic equipment

    • Toys

    • Construction products

    • PPE and medical devices

  • Products must be supported by a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and technical documentation.

• Product Registration:

  • Required for:

    • Pharmaceuticals and vaccines (via ANSM or EMA)

    • Medical devices (via EUDAMED)

    • Cosmetics (via CPNP)

    • Food supplements (regulated under EU food laws)

  • Once registered under the EU framework, products can circulate freely across all EU territories, including Mayotte.

• Telecom Equipment:

  • Must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and bear the CE mark.

  • No additional type approval is required for CE-compliant products.

• Labeling Requirements:

  • Labels must be in French, and include:

    • Product name

    • Manufacturer/importer contact

    • Country of origin

    • Usage instructions and safety warnings

    • CE mark (if applicable)

    • Expiry date or lot number (for health-related products)

• Environmental Compliance:

  • Mayotte enforces all relevant EU environmental directives, including:

    • RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances)

    • WEEE (waste of electrical and electronic equipment)

    • REACH (chemicals regulation)

    • Packaging and energy labeling rules

• Market Surveillance:

  • Conducted locally by DEETS and supported by national French authorities when necessary.