With the upcoming implementation of the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) on December 13, 2024, there will be significant updates to product safety standards in the EU market. This regulation requires that all products sold in the EU, whether or not they bear the CE mark, must have a person located within the EU as the contact person for the goods, known as the EU responsible person.
Overview of GPSR Regulations
GPSR will affect non food products sold in the EU and Northern Ireland markets starting from December 13, 2024. Sellers must designate a responsible person in the European Union and label their contact information, including postal and email addresses, on the product. These information can be attached to the product, packaging, package, or accompanying documents, or displayed during online sales.
Compliance requirements
Sellers are also required to display warnings and safety information in the online list to ensure compliance with applicable EU product safety and compliance laws. In addition, relevant labels and tag information need to be provided in the language of the selling country. This means that many sellers need to upload multiple security information images for each product list, which will consume a lot of time.
Specific compliance content
To comply with GPSR, sellers need to provide the following information: 1 The name and contact information of the product manufacturer. If the manufacturer is not in the European Union or Northern Ireland, a responsible person located in the European Union must be designated and their name and contact information provided. 3. Relevant product information, such as model, image, type, and CE mark. 4. Product safety and compliance information, including safety warnings, labels, and product manuals in local languages.
Market impact
If the seller fails to comply with the relevant requirements, it may result in the product list being suspended. For example, Amazon will suspend the product list when it discovers non-compliance or when the responsible person information provided is invalid. Platforms such as eBay and Fruugo also block the publication of all online listings when sellers do not comply with EU legislation.
As GPSR regulations approach, sellers need to take measures as soon as possible to ensure compliance and avoid sales interruptions and potential economic losses. For sellers planning to continue operating in the EU and Northern Ireland markets, it is crucial to prepare in advance.
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Post time: Oct-31-2024
