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The EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a new set of rules designed to ensure that all consumer products sold in the European Union are safe for use. It replaces older laws and introduces updated guidelines to address modern challenges, like the rise of online shopping and digital marketplaces. The regulation applies to a wide range of non-food products and ensures businesses assess and manage risks more carefully to protect consumers from unsafe items. These new rules will be fully enforced from December 2024, and businesses must follow them to stay compliant.
The EU General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988) comes into full effect in all EU countries, EEA countries, and Northern Ireland on 13 December. Suppliers of goods not already covered by other safety legislation will need to conform to the new requirements, which include the appointment of a representative within the above countries and the inclusion of contact information on all products, packaging, or accompanying instructions.
If you supply consumer products to EU or EEA countries or Northern Ireland, including through fulfilment centres such as Amazon, you will need to act to meet the new requirements.
This new regulation significantly updates the existing framework, replacing the General Product Safety Directive and the Food Imitation Directive.
As part of the Department for Business and Trade's International Trade Week, starting November 11th, 2024, the UK Export Academy will host the following webinars focused on the EU GPSR.
These are free-to-attend webinars on the subject of EU and UK General Product Safety Regulation.
- Thursday 31st October 2024at 11.00 am
- Monday 11th November 2024 at 11:00 am
What the webinars will cover:
- Explanation of why the EU and UK General Product Safety Regulation is important for UK businesses
- The responsibilities associated with each role defined in the UK/EU GPSR
- How to comply with general safety requirements
To register for the event on the October 31st, follow the link below:
Events – Understanding the EU’s General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) (great.gov.uk)
To register for the event on November 11th, follow the link below:
Events – EU and UK General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) explained (great.gov.uk)
UK Export Academy events are published at the International Trade Week 2024 link below:
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