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Does GPSR require technical documentation?

Yes. GPSR strengthens expectations around technical documentation and evidence. Organisations should be able to demonstrate how product safety risks were assessed, what decisions were made,

Does GPSR apply to software?

Yes. GPSR recognises that software and software updates can affect product safety. Depending on the product, organisations may need to consider software-related risks as part

Who does GPSR apply to?

GPSR applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, fulfilment service providers, online marketplaces and organisations placing consumer products on the European market under their own brand.

Why is GPSR a Regulation and not a Directive?

A Regulation applies directly across all European Union Member States without requiring national implementation. This creates a more consistent approach to product safety, market surveillance

Is GPSR already applicable?

Yes. The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) has been applicable since December 2024. It replaced the former General Product Safety Directive (GPSD).

GPSR General Product Safety Regulation

Dealing with the General Product Safety Regulation The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is the new EU framework for consumer product safety, setting stricter requirements

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