GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation)

The new Regulation will replace the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC after a transitional period that will end on December 13, 2024.

The GPSR introduces new requirements in areas such as traceability to ensure transparency and product safety. These include:

• That businesses selling into the EU and Northern Ireland have a named point of contact on product safety (known as the ‘EU Responsible Person’)
• That products are traceable (for example, through a batch or serial number) in a way that is visible and accessible for consumers
• That businesses selling via an online platform verify compliance with GPSR requirements