Module 7 on the General Product Safety Regulation
Consumer Law Ready is a specialist training programme for SMEs, helping SMEs understand and comply with the latest European and national consumer laws.
The 7 th module will introduce you to the general product safety regulation (GPSR). Here, you will learn everything you need to know about product safety.
What will I learn from this training module?
The GPSR is the new EU framework that ensures that only safe products are sold to consumers, whether online or offline. It applies directly across all Member States since December 2024.
In this module, you will learn:
What the general safety requirement means;
how to carry out a risk assessment for your products;
the specific obligations of manufacturers, importers, and distributors;
which information must appear on labels and online listings;
how market surveillance authorities and the Safety Gate System work;
which steps to take in case of corrective action or recalls;
which special rules apply to marketplaces;
where to find support and resources.
It may sound like a lot, but don’t worry – we’ll guide you through it step by step, providing practical examples and tools that you can apply directly to your business.
Some finger-food information before you get started
It may sound like a lot, but don’t worry – we’ll guide you through it step by step, providing practical examples and tools that you can apply directly to your business.
Some finger-food information before you get started
What is the GPSR?
It’s the EU’s updated product safety framework. It ensures that all consumer products (whether new, used or refurbished) are safe when they are placed on the market.
Who does it apply to?
Everyone in the supply chain, including manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers, distributors, and even online marketplaces have obligations under the GPSR.
What is the General Safety Requirement?
This requirement ensures that only safe products should be placed on the market. Products should not pose any risks to consumers, except for an acceptable minimum risk accompanied by safety measures. This ensures a high level of consumer protection.
What should you do if your product is unsafe?
You must stop selling it immediately, inform the relevant authorities via the Safety Business Gateway, and take corrective measures such as product recalls or issuing safety warnings.
Don’t wait any longer and have a look at the module to improve your knowledge in product safety and increase consumer trust in your business! For more material or to register for a training course in your country, visit the website www.consumerlawready.eu
