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EU GPSR Requirements

A practical guide to EU GPSR Requirements for general products sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Consumer products placed on the EU market; Distance sales, including marketplaces and webshops

Authority

EU market surveillance authorities

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (General Product Safety Regulation)

Local representative

Yes — an EU responsible person is required

Timeline

Before placing the product on the EU market

Cost

Responsible person and compliance service fees vary

If you do not comply

Market withdrawal, recalls, and national penalties

Who needs this

Consumer products placed on the EU market
Distance sales, including marketplaces and webshops

Documents you need

Risk assessment and technical documentation
Traceability information
Responsible person name and contact details

Compliance checklist

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Risk assessment and technical documentation
Traceability information
Responsible person name and contact details

How to comply

Identify the product's safety risks
Appoint an EU responsible person
Add traceability information and warnings
Keep documentation available for authorities

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: EU GPSR Requirements — European Union
Product category: General Products
Authority: EU market surveillance authorities
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (General Product Safety Regulation)

Documents we already have:
  1. Risk assessment and technical documentation
  2. Traceability information
  3. Responsible person name and contact details

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU GPSR Requirements in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placing the product on the EU market.

Responsible person and compliance service fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

No EU responsible person
Missing traceability information
Product safety information not available online

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.