Do you sell non-food products to consumers in the EU or Northern Ireland? Then it’s important to know that new rules are coming. The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) will come into effect on December 13, 2024, aiming to better protect consumers against unsafe products. What exactly is changing, and what do you need to do to comply? We explain it simply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GPSR replaces the old product safety rules and introduces stricter requirements. The idea is simple: products must be safe, and consumers must trust that what they buy meets the highest standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the key changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Improved product traceability<\/strong> 2. Clear instructions and safety information<\/strong> 3. A representative in the EU<\/strong> 4. Better recall processes<\/strong>
Products must be traceable to their origin, making it easier to identify and recall unsafe items. The new requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Products must include user-friendly instructions and safety details. Whether it\u2019s a toy car or a kitchen appliance, consumers need to understand how to use it safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Products must include user-friendly instructions and safety details. Whether it\u2019s a toy car or a kitchen appliance, consumers need to understand how to use it safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you sell products from outside the EU on the European market, you must appoint a representative in the EU. This authorised representative serves as the point of contact and ensures your products comply with GPSR regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a product is unsafe, swift action is essential. The GPSR makes this easier with clear rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n