Why do Manufacturers need to comply with the GPSR?
Legal background
From 13 December 2024, all consumer products without specific sectoral legislation must comply with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR – EU Regulation 2023/988). This Regulation ensures that only safe and traceable products reach EU consumers. Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, or distributor, non-compliance is not an option. It exposes your business to significant legal and commercial risks.
Non-compliance with GPSR regulations can lead to serious consequences.
- Market bans preventing your products from entering or remaining in the EU
- Products recall from shelves across Member States
- Financial penalties, warehouse costs, or destruction fees.
- Listing in RAPEX (Safety Gate), damaging your brand’s public image
- Loss of access to the EU and UK market due to absence of a Responsible Person
Our services
Achieve GPSR Compliance with Obelis
Obelis provides full regulatory support to ensure your products meet GPSR 2023/988 requirements in the EU. We act as your Authorised Representative and Responsible Person, reviewing technical documentation, verifying compliance with safety requirements, and ensuring correct labelling and traceability. We represent your business to market surveillance authorities, manage communications, and proactively guide you through the applicable obligations under the EU frameworks. Our experts keep you ahead of regulatory deadlines, reduce your risk of non-compliance, and make your market entry seamless and secure, so you can focus on scaling your business across Europe.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR – Regulation (EU) 2023/988) is the EU’s updated framework for ensuring the safety of consumer products that are not covered by sector-specific legislation. It replaces the former General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) and applies from 13 December 2024. The GPSR covers a wide range of consumers products, such as certain beauty items, safety provisions of general clothes, candles, accessories, and many more.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and online sellers who place consumer products on the EU market must comply with the GPSR. This includes any party responsible for making these products available to EU consumers. Whether you are established inside or outside the EU, GPSR compliance is mandatory to maintain legal market access and consumer safety standards.
Non-compliance with the GPSR can lead to serious legal and commercial consequences, making full compliance essential for long-term success in the EU.
- Market bans and product recalls across the EU
- Financial penalties, storage and destruction costs
- Listing in the EU’s RAPEX (Safety Gate) system, impacting brand reputation
- Loss of EU market access due to missing Responsible Person
- Delays in market entry or product availability
We at Obelis act as your Authorised Representative and Responsible Person in the EU and UK, offering end-to-end support with GPSR compliance. We review your technical files, and ensure accurate product labelling and traceability. Our team manages communication with market surveillance authorities, monitors your obligations, and keeps you aligned with all regulatory updates. With Obelis, you benefit from proactive compliance management and a seamless route to market.
