Any time you import goods from another country, you are required to assure that the goods meet your country's health and safety standards. If they do not and there is a claim, you as the importer are likely to be held responsible.

Incoterms are standardized terms that make it easier for buyers and sellers to understand the division of costs and responsibilities when shipping goods from one country to another.

If you're a UK retailer involved in distance selling, then you will need to adhere to the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Distance Selling Regulations (DSR) that were adopted in 2000.