The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) updates EU product safety laws, effective December 13, 2024. It replaces the GPSD and enhances safety standards, defining market surveillance responsibilities and ensuring consumer protection against unsafe products across the EU and Northern Ireland.

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This whitepaper provides a comprehensive guide to the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), designed for those unfamiliar with this crucial EU regulation. It outlines the key aspects of the GPSR, explains its implications for businesses, and addresses common questions, including the necessity of risk assessments for compliance. 

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Vol. 1439 | 08 Dec 2024

UK – Government issues update on EU General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) in regard to market surveillance

Explore the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), effective December 13, 2024, which revises EU product safety standards to ensure consumer protection. This regulation outlines responsibilities for economic operators and market surveillance authorities while enhancing product traceability and compliance requirements for goods sold in the EU and Northern Ireland.