Lawyers from across law firm Mishcon de Reya have combined their expertise to provide 9 legal tips for start-up and early stage businesses in the beauty sector. “While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, these tips should help young beauty brands circumvent some of the common pitfalls and ensure that their businesses are not only legally and regulatorily compliant, but well positioned for future growth and success.”
Mishcon de Reya suggest start-up and early stage businesses should consider the following:
- Register your company and ensure co-founder agreements in place
- IP – Clear and protect your brand
- Negotiate bespoke commercial agreements
- Ensure employment contracts are in place
- Product safety: ensure you comply with consumer safety legislation
- Product labelling: ensure your product labels are compliant
- Consider adverting rules in the promotion of your products
- Implement website terms and conditions
- Make sure you have a publicly available privacy and cookies policies
