Réunion is an overseas department and region of France, and as such, it follows French national law and fully implements all European Union regulations. This includes mandatory compliance with CE marking, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and other EU directives. Products entering or sold in Réunion must meet the same requirements as in mainland France or anywhere in the EU.

Key Authorities:

• Direction de l'Économie, de l'Emploi, du Travail et des Solidarités (DEETS Réunion) – Responsible for market surveillance, consumer protection, and product safety enforcement locally.

• French Customs (Douanes Françaises) – Handles border control, verification of EU compliance documents, and coordination with EU customs systems.

• 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, des Postes et de la Distribution de la Presse (ARCEP) – Regulates telecom and RF devices in all French territories.

• Agence de la Transition Écologique (ADEME) – Coordinates enforcement of environmental and eco-design regulations.

Key Compliance Elements:

• CE Marking:

  • Required for EU-regulated product categories such as:

    • Electrical and electronic equipment

    • Machinery and construction products

    • Toys and PPE

    • Medical devices

  • Products must have:

    • CE marking affixed

    • A valid Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

    • Full technical documentation

• Product Registration:

  • Required for:

    • Medicines and vaccines (via ANSM or EMA)

    • Medical devices (via EUDAMED)

    • Cosmetics and food supplements (via CPNP and EU food regulations)

  • EU-wide registration is sufficient for access to Réunion.

• Telecom Equipment:

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

  • No additional national type approval is required beyond EU compliance.

• Labeling Requirements:

  • Labels must be in French, and include:

    • Product name

    • Manufacturer/importer contact

    • Country of origin

    • CE mark (if applicable)

    • Usage instructions and safety warnings

    • Expiry or batch number (for regulated goods)

• Environmental Compliance:

  • Réunion enforces all applicable EU environmental directives, including:

    • WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment)

    • RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances)

    • REACH (chemical safety)

    • Eco-design and energy labeling

• Import Oversight:

  • Imports go through French customs, using the EU TARIC system. Required documents include:

    • CE documentation and DoC

    • Product registration (if applicable)

    • Certificate of origin

    • Invoice and packing list

• Market Surveillance:

Carried out by DEETS, ANSM, ARCEP, and ADEME in cooperation with French and EU regulators. Non-compliant products may be subject to recall, penalties, or market bans.