27/11/2024
𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗣𝗦𝗥?
If you sell products to consumers in the EU or Northern Ireland, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) applies to you—no matter your business size.
There are lots and lots of small businesses opting to 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 because of the increased complexity, cost, and administrative burden of complying with regulations like the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), as well as additional requirements for customs, labelling, and traceability. These challenges make it harder for small businesses to compete while maintaining profitability.
Starting 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, stricter rules will require:
• 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀: Risk assessments and technical compliance
• 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Include manufacturer and importer details
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: Systems to notify and protect customers
• 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Share safety information and contact details
Non-compliance could mean uncapped fines and instant retail bans.
🌟 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻?
Visit our blog for a detailed guide, downloadable checklist and tips to prepare: https://www.smartmarketinggroup.co.uk/gpsr
Get ready, stay compliant, and protect your business!