What is GPSR?
The EU General Product Safety Regulation sets safety, documentation, labelling and traceability requirements for most consumer products placed on the EU market.
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Is GPSR required for cosmetics?
Cosmetics have their own EU rules, but GPSR-style obligations around safety, an EU contact and traceability typically still apply alongside cosmetics-specific requirements.
Read full answerIs GPSR required for electronics?
Yes — consumer electronics must meet GPSR safety/documentation duties in addition to product-specific directives (e.g. CE, RoHS, WEEE where applicable).
Read full answerWhat documents does GPSR need?
Typically technical documentation, risk assessment, clear product/manufacturer identification, warnings/instructions, and an EU economic operator contact on the listing and packaging.
Read full answerWho is responsible for GPSR compliance?
Manufacturers, importers and distributors share duties. If no manufacturer/importer is EU-based, an EU economic operator (responsible person) must take on key obligations.
Read full answerWhat must appear on the product or packaging under GPSR?
Typically manufacturer name and address, an EU contact, product identification (type/batch/serial), and clear safety warnings and instructions in the local language.
Read full answerWhat GPSR information must appear in an online listing?
Online offers should show manufacturer and EU-contact details, product identifiers, and any warnings or safety information before purchase.
Read full answerSince when does GPSR apply?
GPSR has applied across the EU since 13 December 2024. Products sold after that date must meet its requirements.
Read full answerWhat does GPSR traceability require?
You must be able to identify the product (batch/serial), know your suppliers and business customers, and keep records so a product can be traced through the supply chain.
Read full answerWhat happens if my listing is not GPSR-compliant?
Marketplaces may suppress or remove the listing, and authorities can require corrective action or recalls. Fixing labelling and EU-contact data restores compliance.
Read full answerIs CE marking the same as GPSR compliance?
No. CE marking shows conformity with specific product directives; GPSR is a broader safety, documentation and traceability framework. A product can need both CE and GPSR compliance.
Read full answerDo instructions and warnings need to be in German?
Yes. Safety information, warnings and instructions must be in the language of the country where the product is sold — German for the German market.
Read full answerDoes GPSR apply to handmade or small-batch products?
Generally yes — GPSR covers consumer products regardless of scale. Small producers still need safety assessment, documentation, labelling and an EU contact where required.
Read full answerAre there extra safety rules for toys under EU law?
Yes. Toys fall under the Toy Safety Directive with specific testing, CE marking and warnings, on top of GPSR's general safety and traceability duties.
Read full answerWhat is the Safety Gate (RAPEX) reporting duty?
If you learn a product you placed on the market is unsafe, you must take corrective action and notify authorities; the EU Safety Gate system shares such alerts across member states.
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