The new regulation on the product safety of consumer products

In force from 12.06.2023

On May 23, 2023, the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) 2023/988 was published in the EU Official Journal L 135 and enters into force on June 12, 2023. The GPSR replaces the previous directive 2001/95/EC. The GPSR regulates the product safety of consumer products and covers, among other things, those products that are not subject to harmonization legislation on CE marking, but is to be applied in addition to directives such as the Toys Directive 2009/48/EC.

In the not too distant future, the respective economic operators will have to adjust to new rules – some of which have been critically evaluated by experts. These include, for example 

  • risk assessments for products that are not currently subject to such requirements 
  • More stringent requirements for sales in the e-commerce sector 
  • Reporting of safety incidents/accidents to authorities 
  • legally binding requirements for product recalls 

Fulfillment service providers are newly included in the group of economic operators.

In addition, the GPSR also amends the Standardization Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 with Article 48 and supplements or amends this regulation.

The predecessor Directive 2001/95/EC will be repealed on December 13, 2024. Consequently, the new GPSR will be legally binding as of December 13, 2024. Economic operators are thus called upon to inform themselves about the corresponding changes and to make adjustments in their compliance processes.


The GLOBALNORM experts will be happy to support you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Published on 24.05.2023
Category: Fokus Consumer Goods & Retail, Fokus Electrical and Wireless, Compliance

Breaking News in Standards and Product Compliance

The world of standards and market authorization requirements may turn slowly, but it does turn.  Regular updates, revisions and reforms prove it.  We'll keep you posted!

And in other news, here's the latest on Standards and Product Compliance
GLOBALNORM News
Donate instead of sending - also in 2021

Christmas tradition continues

Read more

GLOBALNORM supports vaccination campaign

#ZusammenGegenCorona

Read more

New Release: Practical Guide Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

New specialized book by Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Loerzer

Read more

STANDARDS News
EU: New regulatory standards for wireless devices with USB-C charging interface

EU Commission writes the applicable standards directly into the Radio Equipment Directive

Read more

New ISO 13849-1 on the safety of machinery published

Publication under the Machinery Directive is still pending

Read more

Changes to the HAS assessment for publication in the European Official Journal

Read more

COMPLIANCE News
USA: Warning labels for products with button cell batteries become binding

CPSC publishes reference to mandatory ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 standard.

Read more

EU: No more shifting of LKSG obligations to suppliers

BAFA publishes handout on supply chain cooperation

Read more

Additional markings for radio equipment with charging function (USB-C)

More labelling instead of uniformity

Read more

Login
x

In accordance with the EU ePrivacy (Cookie) Directive (2009/136/EG), we would like to inform you that our website uses cookies. By using our website, you accept and agree to our Privacy policy. Please view our Privacy policy to find out what cookies we use and how to disable them.

OK