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240--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:50px;"><h1 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center" style="font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:;">Complete guide to the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)</h1></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);"><span class="fusion-tb-modified-date">Last Updated: July 28, 2026</span>
241</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">What is the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)?</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is an EU-wide regulation that mandates the safety of consumer products. However, it is not limited to consumer goods alone; it also applies to professional products likely to be used by consumers. Both CE-marked and non-CE-marked products can fall under this regulation, meaning that the scope of the regulation is large..</p>
242<p>The GPSR’s primary aim is to guarantee the safety of goods sold both offline and online through any sales channel. It replaces previous national regulations, establishing a unified standard for product safety across all EU member states. The regulation’s main objective is to ensure that only safe products are placed on the market, thereby reducing the risk of harm to consumers. It applies to a wide range of products, including electronics, toys, household goods, and cosmetics.</p>
243</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
243--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:22px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:26px;">GPSR masterclass</h2></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-scroll_reveal fusion-animate-once awb-title__scroll-reveal--color_change fusion-title-size-div fusion-text-has-stroke" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-animated-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-text-stroke-size:0px;--awb-text-stroke-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-font-size:36px;" data-scroll-reveal-effect="color_change" data-scroll-reveal-above-fold="1" data-scroll-reveal-basis="words" data-scroll-reveal-behavior="always" data-scroll-reveal-duration="0.3" data-scroll-reveal-stagger="0.35" data-scroll-reveal-delay="0.1" data-scroll-reveal-counter="4"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:46px;text-shadow:0px;"><strong>If you are curious to learn more about the GPSR, for example how to conduct risk assessments and more information about EU safety standards for consumer products, you can also watch the following video.</strong></div></div><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:#fccf00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#fccf00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_font_size:16px;--button_typography-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--button_typography-font-style:normal;--button_typography-font-weight:700;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GPSR_Risk_Assessment_Template_by_24hour-AR.docx"><i class="fa-file-archive fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE</span></a></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center fusion-animated" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.33%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:33.33%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-animationType="fadeInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><iframe class="responsive-iframe"  width="450" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/idfOdgl_LxA?si=PCawEGtCttEFgWpN" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-5" style="--awb-font-size:14px;"><p><em>Webinar by 24hour-AR co-founder Roberth Jonsson</em></p>
244</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling toc-collapsible" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
244--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Introduction</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>The GPSR is a crucial piece of legislation designed to ensure that products sold within the European Union (EU) are safe for consumers. With the growth of global trade and the diversification of product lines, it is essential that businesses, manufacturers, and importers stay informed about GPSR requirements. This guide offers an in-depth look at the GPSR, detailing its core obligations, the stakeholders it impacts, and practical steps businesses can take to maintain compliance, safeguard consumers, and uphold their brand reputation.</p>
245</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated toc-inner" style="--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:20px 20px 100px -54px rgba(242,243,245,0.64);;--awb-border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;--awb-width-large:33.33%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:33.33%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-animationType="fadeInRight" 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style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
245--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">Who does GPSR apply to?</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7"><p>The GPSR applies to various parties involved in the supply chain, each with distinct responsibilities to ensure product safety:</p>
246</div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Manufacturers:</strong> It is their duty to ensure that products adhere to safety regulations prior to being marketed. This obligation includes carrying out risk evaluations and retaining relevant technical documentation.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Importers:</strong> They must ensure that products brought into the EU from external markets align with the GPSR, verifying that manufacturers have adhered to all necessary safety requirements.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Distributors: </strong>Their role is to ensure that the products they supply are safe and traceable and that appropriate documentation is available.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Authorised representatives: </strong>Appointed by non-EU manufacturers, <a href="/authorised-representative">authorised representatives</a> carry out specific tasks on behalf of the manufacturer. While the ultimate responsibility for product compliance remains with the manufacturer, the authorised representative has obligations such as maintaining technical documentation, cooperating with authorities, and ensuring corrective actions are taken.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Fulfilment service providers:</strong> These entities, handling tasks like storage, packaging, and shipping on behalf of manufacturers or sellers, may also, under certain circumstances, be responsible under the GPSR for ensuring product compliance with safety regulations.</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-8"><p>Each of these parties has distinct obligations under the GPSR, making it essential for businesses to understand and fulfil their specific responsibilities to maintain compliance.</p>
247</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);
247--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-376 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA1MTcgMTAyNCc+PC9zdmc+" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24hourAr-visual.webp" decoding="async" width="517" height="1024" alt="24hourAr visual" title="24hourAr visual"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24hourAr-visual-200x396.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24hourAr-visual-400x792.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24hourAr-visual.webp 517w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 517px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><p><em>The economic operator across different supply chain frameworks</em></p>
248</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">What is the relation between GPSR and CE Marking?</h2></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><p>The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and CE marking are closely related within the European regulatory framework, but they serve distinct purposes in ensuring product safety and compliance.</p>
249<p>CE marking is a certification that indicates a product meets the essential health, safety, and environmental requirements defined by European Union directives. The CE mark is mandatory for a 
249wide range of products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) and signifies that the product complies with all applicable CE requirements. For many products, CE marking is not solely about safety; it also encompasses other aspects such as electromagnetic compatibility and energy efficiency.</p>
250</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-440 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMDAwIDYwMCc+PC9zdmc+" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processtogetcemarking-1-1.webp" decoding="async" width="1000" height="600" title="processtogetcemarking"  alt  data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processtogetcemarking-1-1-200x120.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processtogetcemarking-1-1-400x240.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processtogetcemarking-1-1-600x360.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processtogetcemarking-1-1-800x480.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/processtogetcemarking-1-1.webp 1000w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p><em>The six steps of the CE marking process</em></p>
251</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12"><p>The GPSR complements CE marking by providing a general safety framework that applies to all consumer products not covered by specific sectoral legislation requiring CE marking.</p>
252</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-scroll_reveal fusion-animate-once awb-title__scroll-reveal--color_change fusion-title-size-div fusion-text-has-stroke" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-animated-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
252--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-text-stroke-size:0px;--awb-text-stroke-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-font-size:36px;" data-scroll-reveal-effect="color_change" data-scroll-reveal-above-fold="1" data-scroll-reveal-basis="words" data-scroll-reveal-behavior="always" data-scroll-reveal-duration="0.3" data-scroll-reveal-stagger="0.35" data-scroll-reveal-delay="0.1" data-scroll-reveal-counter="9"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag" style="margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:46px;text-shadow:0px;"><strong>“Essentially, the GPSR serves as a catch-all regulation. If there are risks with a consumer product not covered by other legislation, the GPSR applies and mandates that these products must be safe, with risks mitigated.”</strong></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-13" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;"><p><em>– Roberth Jonsson, CEO 24hour-AR –</em></p>
253</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-14"><p>For products requiring CE marking, compliance with the GPSR is implicitly required. The CE marking process involves assessing a product’s conformity with relevant safety standards, which inherently includes meeting the general safety requirements outlined by the GPSR. Therefore, if a product bears the CE mark, it should also comply with the safety standards mandated by the GPSR.</p>
254</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);
254--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-452 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA2MDAgNDAwJz48L3N2Zz4=" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/protective-gloves-in-use-in-inspection-of-product.webp" decoding="async" width="600" height="400" alt="protective gloves in use in inspection of product" title="protective gloves in use in inspection of product"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/protective-gloves-in-use-in-inspection-of-product-200x133.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/protective-gloves-in-use-in-inspection-of-product-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/protective-gloves-in-use-in-inspection-of-product.webp 600w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-15"><p><em>Protective gloves are covered by the PPE directive but should also comply with the GPSR</em></p>
255</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-16"><p>One illustrative example of how the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) complements specific CE directives can be observed in the context of the EMC directive <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32014L0030" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(2014/30/EU)</a>. While the EMC directive is a CE marking directive, it does not cover the safety of a product. This means for instance that a product that may only fall under EMC directive (and possibly RoHS directive), e.g. a large wall hung watch, does not have any safety requirements laid on it. A large wall hung watch may topple over or fall down potentially causing harm to people or property, meaning that this risk needs to be addressed.</p>
256</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-17 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><p>This is where the GPSR plays a crucial role. By stepping in to address these risks, the GPSR ensures a more comprehensive approach to product safety. It requires manufacturers to consider and mitigate all potential hazards associated with their products, including those not covered by the EMC directive. In our example of the wall hung watch, the GPSR mandates that any of these risks must be identified and managed. This might involve conducting additional testing, ensuring fastening techniques, or providing clear warnings and instructions to users.</p>
257<p>By filling these gaps, the GPSR ensures that all potential risks are considered, thus guaranteeing that the electric wall hung watch not only meets the specific requirements of the EMC directive but is also safe in a broader sense. This holistic approach to product safety helps to protect consumers from a wider range of hazards, ensuring that personal protective equipment is truly safe for use in any context.</p>
258</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
258--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">Main differences between the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) and the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-18" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>The General Product Safety Directive (<a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32001L0095" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GPSD</a>) and the General Product Safety Regulation (<a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2023.135.01.0001.01.ENG&amp;toc=OJ%3AL%3A2023%3A135%3ATOC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GPSR</a>) are both critical for ensuring consumer product safety within the European Union. Although similar in purpose, they differ in their legal structure, scope, enforcement mechanisms, and approach. Understanding these differences is essential for businesses and regulatory professionals to ensure compliance and adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape.</p>
259</div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated" style="--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-animationType="fadeIn" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Legal framework and application</h3></div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSD (Directive 2001/95/EC):</strong> As a directive, the GPSD sets out general safety objectives that EU member states must achieve, but it allows them flexibility in how these objectives are implemented within their national legal systems. This can lead to variations in enforcement and application across different countries.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSR (Regulation): </strong>The GPSR is a regulation, meaning it is directly applicable in all EU member states without requiring national transposition. This ensures uniformity across the EU, with consistent rules and standards for product safety, reducing discrepancies and enhancing enforcement consistency.</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated" style="--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;
259--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-animationType="fadeIn" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.4" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Scope and coverage</h3></div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSD:</strong> The GPSD primarily targets consumer products not covered by specific sectoral legislation, providing a general safety framework. However, its scope is somewhat limited, as it does not explicitly address products governed by other directives or regulations.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSR:</strong> The GPSR expands on the GPSD’s foundation by applying to all consumer products, including those under sector-specific legislation. It targets new and emerging risks, especially those associated with digital and connected products, to guarantee safety for every product category.</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated" style="--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-animationType="fadeIn" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.6" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Enforcement and compliance</h3></div><ul style="--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSD:</strong> Enforcement under the GPSD is largely the responsibility of national authorities, leading to a decentralised approach that can result in variations across member states.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSR:</strong> The GPSR introduces stronger, more centralised enforcement mechanisms, including enhanced cooperation among national authorities and a centralised EU database for unsafe products (Safety Gate). It also establishes stricter penalties for non-compliance, creating a more robust framework for ensuring product safety.</
259div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated" style="--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(67,69,73,0.62);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-animationType="fadeIn" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.8" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Addressing innovation and emerging risks</h3></div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSD:</strong> Established in 2001, the GPSD does not fully address the challenges posed by modern technologies, such as smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT).</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSR: </strong>The GPSR is designed to be forward-looking, with provisions for assessing and mitigating risks associated with new and connected technologies, ensuring the regulation remains relevant in an era of rapid technological advancement.</div></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Transparency, consumer information, and traceability</h3></div><ul style="--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-6 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSD:</strong> While the GPSD emphasises consumer information, particularly regarding product recalls and safety warnings, its mechanisms for ensuring transparency are less developed.</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);
259--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-454 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMDI0IDU2Nic+PC9zdmc+" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/safety-gate.webp" decoding="async" width="1024" height="566" alt="safety gate" title="safety gate"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/safety-gate-200x111.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/safety-gate-400x221.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/safety-gate-600x332.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/safety-gate-800x442.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/safety-gate.webp 1024w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-7 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>GPSR:</strong> The GPSR places a stronger emphasis on transparency and consumer rights, mandating clearer labelling, improved traceability, and better communication of product risks to consumers. It enhances the role of the Safety Gate portal, making it easier for consumers to access information about unsafe products. Additionally, the GPSR requires that products have an EU-based economic operator responsible for compliance, with contact details visible on the product, packaging, or accompanying documents.</div></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
259--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left" style="margin:0;">Compliance with GPSR</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-19" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);"><p>Ensuring compliance with GPSR involves several key steps:</p>
260</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-8 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Risk assessment:</strong> Before placing a product on the market, businesses should conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential hazards.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Safety checks:</strong> Regular testing and inspection of products are essential to ensure ongoing compliance.</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-end" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" 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style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-9 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Documentation:</strong> Maintain detailed records, including test reports and product information, to demonstrate compliance with GPSR.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>EU-based economic operator: </strong>Non-EU manufacturers must appoint an EU-based economic operator (such as an importer, authorised representative, or distributor) who is responsible for the product’s compliance with EU regulations. This operator’s details must be clearly indicated on the product or its packaging.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Reporting:</strong> Any product found to be unsafe must be reported to the relevant authorities, and corrective actions, such as recalls, must be taken promptly.</div></li></ul><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Technical-documentation-requirements-checklist-24hour-AR.pdf"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Download checklist</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
260--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">Case study: Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB’s foldable beach chair recall</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-20"><p>In 2022, Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB, a Swedish retail company, was forced to recall a foldable beach chair after a severe safety incident led to a consumer losing a finger. This case highlights the critical importance of conducting thorough risk assessments as part of the compliance process with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR).</p>
261</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-20 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-21"><p><strong>The incident<br />
262</strong><br />
263A customer purchased a foldable beach chair from Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB and, while using it, suffered a significant injury when the chair’s folding mechanism malfunctioned, resulting in the amputation of a finger. The chair’s design, particularly the folding joints, posed an unforeseen hazard that was not adequately identified or mitigated before the product was marketed.</p>
264</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-21 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-22"><p><strong>The recall</strong></p>
265<p>Following the incident, Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB initiated a product recall under pressure from consumer safety authorities. The recall process involved removing the chairs from stores, offering refunds to customers, and issuing a public safety warning. This incident, on top of harming the client, also damaged the company’s reputation and led to financial losses due to the recall and potential legal liabilities.</p>
266</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-22 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-23"><p><strong>How a risk assessment could have prevented the accident</strong></p>
267<p>A comprehensive risk assessment is a vital step in ensuring product safety and preventing such accidents. Here’s how a proper risk assessment could have altered the outcome:</p>
268</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-10 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Identification of hazards:</strong> During the design phase, a detailed risk assessment would have identified the potential danger posed by the chair’s folding mechanism. By simulating real-world use and considering the forces applied during folding and unfolding, the company could have pinpointed the risk of injury.</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-23 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-end" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);
268--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-461 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA5ODggNTQ4Jz48L3N2Zz4=" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ahlberg-dollarstore-chair-folding-mechanism.webp" decoding="async" width="988" height="548" alt="ahlberg dollarstore chair folding mechanism" title="ahlberg dollarstore chair folding mechanism"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ahlberg-dollarstore-chair-folding-mechanism-200x111.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ahlberg-dollarstore-chair-folding-mechanism-400x222.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ahlberg-dollarstore-chair-folding-mechanism-600x333.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ahlberg-dollarstore-chair-folding-mechanism-800x444.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ahlberg-dollarstore-chair-folding-mechanism.webp 988w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-24"><p><em>The Ahlberg-Dollarstore chair that was recalled due to the dangerous folding mechanism</em></p>
269</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-24 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-11 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">
270<p><strong>Mitigation of risks:</strong> Upon identifying the hazard, the company could have taken steps to redesign the chair’s folding joints, perhaps by adding safety locks, smoother edges, or wider spaces to prevent fingers from getting trapped.</p>
271</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Testing and validation:</strong> Extensive testing of the final product, including stress tests and user trials, would have confirmed that the design changes effectively mitigated the risks. Continuous testing could have identified any remaining hazards that needed further attention.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Documentation and compliance:</strong> Maintaining detailed records of the risk assessment, design changes, and testing results would have ensured that Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB could demonstrate compliance with the GPSR. This documentation would have been crucial in showing due diligence in product safety.</
271div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-25 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:6.72%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:6.72%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-467 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMTI1IDEwNjUnPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6-risk-assesment-stages-graphic.webp" decoding="async" width="1125" height="1065" alt="6 risk assesment stages graphic" title="6 risk assesment stages graphic"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6-risk-assesment-stages-graphic-200x189.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6-risk-assesment-stages-graphic-400x379.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6-risk-assesment-stages-graphic-600x568.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6-risk-assesment-stages-graphic-800x757.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6-risk-assesment-stages-graphic.webp 1125w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-25"><p><em>The six stages of a risk assessment</em></p>
272</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-26 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-26 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><p><strong>Lessons learned</strong></p>
273<p>The Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of overlooking thorough risk assessments. Not only did the lack of a proper risk assessment result in physical harm to a consumer, but it also led to significant reputational damage and financial loss for the company.</p>
274<p>By prioritising risk assessments, businesses can identify potential hazards early in the product development process, implement effective safety measures, and avoid costly recalls and legal issues. This proactive approach not only ensures compliance with the GPSR but also protects consumers and enhances brand reputation.</p>
275</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-27 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
275--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center" style="margin:0;">The requirement for an EU-based economic operator</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-27" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>Under the GPSR, any product placed on the EU market must have an EU-based economic operator. This operator can be the manufacturer, an importer, an authorised representative, or a fulfilment service provider.</p>
276</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-28 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-28" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>Responsibilities of the EU-based economic operator<br />
277The economic operator is responsible for:</p>
278</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-12 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Ensuring product safety compliance:</strong> The operator is responsible for confirming that the product has undergone the necessary conformity evaluations (when applicable) and meets the general safety requirements.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Documentation:</strong> They must maintain and provide access to documentation that demonstrates the product’s safety, such as risk assessments and test reports.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Cooperation with authorities:</strong> The operator is required to cooperate with market surveillance authorities, providing information and taking corrective actions if necessary.</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-29" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><strong>Practical steps for compliance</strong></p>
279</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-13 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Identify an economic operator:</strong> Non-EU manufacturers should establish a relationship with an authorised EU representative, importer, or fulfilment service provider.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Documentation and communication:</strong> Ensure that the economic operator has access to all necessary safety documentation, including the mandatory risk assessment, and can respond quickly to any inquiries from market surveillance authorities.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Ongoing compliance:</strong> Regularly review and update agreements with the economic operator to ensure ongoing compliance with the GPSR.</
279div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-30" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>Under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), the address of the EU-based economic operator must be included on the product, its packaging, or in an accompanying document. This requirement ensures that market surveillance authorities and consumers can easily identify and contact the economic operator responsible for the product’s safety within the EU.</p>
280</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-31" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>Under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), the address of the EU-based economic operator must be included on the product, its packaging, or in an accompanying document. This requirement ensures that market surveillance authorities and consumers can easily identify and contact the economic operator responsible for the product’s safety within the EU.</p>
281</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-29 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-32" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><strong>Differences between the GPSD and GPSR</strong></p>
282<p>The General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) did not explicitly require an EU-based economic operator. This often made it difficult for market surveillance authorities to trace the source of non-compliant products, especially those imported from outside the EU. For example, in Germany, the provisions of the Product Safety Act (<a href="https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/prodsg_2021/__6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ProdSG, § 6 Abs. 1 Nr. 2</a>) already included the requirement to indicate the authorised representative or the importer on the product.</p>
283<p><em>The German Product Safety Act already required for consumer products to have the contact details of the EU-based economic operator on the product.</em></p>
284<p>In contrast, the GPSR introduces a mandatory requirement for an EU-based economic operator, enhancing traceability and accountability. This ensures that there is always a responsible party within the EU who can be contacted by authorities and who can take necessary actions to address product safety issues.</p>
285</div><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-494 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA3MDAgNzUwJz48L3N2Zz4=" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-on-product-example-2.webp" decoding="async" width="700" height="750" alt="ukca and ce logo on product example" title="ukca and ce logo on product example"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-on-product-example-2-200x214.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-on-product-example-2-400x429.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-on-product-example-2-600x643.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-on-product-example-2.webp 700w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100v
285w, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-33" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><em>Example of the indication of the AR on the packaging of the product.</em></p>
286</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-30 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">GPSR and market surveillance</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-34" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>Market surveillance authorities play a crucial role in enforcing the GPSR. They are responsible for monitoring products on the market, conducting inspections, and taking action against non-compliant products.</p>
287</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-31 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-35" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><strong>Role of market surveillance authorities</strong></p>
288<p>These authorities have the power to:</p>
289</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-14 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Inspect products, conducting thorough evaluations to ensure they meet the GPSR’s safety standards.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Enforce corrective actions when a product is deemed unsafe, which can include recalls or withdrawals from the market.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Impose penalties for non-compliance with GPSR standards, ranging from fines to legal action.</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-36" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><strong>Consequences of non-compliance</strong></p>
290<p>If a product is found to violate GPSR requierments, the consequences can be severe. These may include:</p>
291</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-15 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Significant financial fines for businesses that fail to comply.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Mandatory product recalls, with authorities requiring unsafe products to be removed from the market.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Legal action against businesses in cases of serious non-compliance.</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-37" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>Businesses must cooperate fully with market surveillance authorities to ensure compliance and avoid these penalties.</p>
292<p><strong>How GPSR affects different industries</strong></p>
293<p>The impact of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) varies depen
293ding on the industry and the specific products involved. While the GPSR applies broadly to consumer products, many industries are also governed by sector-specific safety directives and regulations that set out more detailed requirements. For instance:<br />
294<strong><br />
295General consumer goods</strong></p>
296<p>For products not covered by specific legislation, such as certain household items, furniture, and general consumer goods, the GPSR provides the primary framework for ensuring product safety.</p>
297</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-32 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-482 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA2MDAgNDAwJz48L3N2Zz4=" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fitness-equipment.webp" decoding="async" width="600" height="400" alt="fitness equipment" title="fitness equipment"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fitness-equipment-200x133.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fitness-equipment-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fitness-equipment.webp 600w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-38" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><em>Most fitness equipment falls under the GPSR</em></p>
298</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-39" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><strong>Products like electronics or toys</strong></p>
299<p>These categories are subject to specific EU directives and regulations (e.g., the Low Voltage Directive, the Toy Safety Directive, RoHS directive or the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD). While these specific regulations take precedence in ensuring safety, the GPSR may still apply in a supplementary role to address any general safety aspects not covered by the specific legislation. One example would be a large wall hung watch, which can fall under the RoHS and EMC directive. The RoHS and EMC directive would not cover the hazard of the watch falling down from the wall potentially harming a consumer, while a risk assessment made under GPSR would.</p>
300<p>Each industry must navigate both the general requirements of the GPSR (when applicable) and the specific regulations relevant to their products, ensuring comprehensive compliance across all applicable legal frameworks.</p>
301</div><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-486 br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMDAwIDIwMCc+PC9zdmc+" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-example-on-product-close-up.webp" decoding="async" width="1000" height="200" alt="ukca and ce logo example on product close-up" title="ukca and ce logo example on product close-up"   data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-example-on-product-close-up-200x40.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-example-on-product-close-up-400x80.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-example-on-product-close-up-600x120.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-example-on-product-close-up-800x160.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ukca-and-ce-logo-example-on-product-close-up.webp 1000w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100v
301w, 600px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-40" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><em>Close up of the indication of the AR on the packaging.</em></p>
302</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-41" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p><strong>Need an authorised representative?</strong><br />
303Where an authorised representative is the appropriate EU-based economic operator for your products, 24hour-AR can review the required documentation, complete the appointment and act as your contact point for market surveillance authorities:</p>
304</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:16px;--button_line_height:normal;--button_typography-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--button_typography-font-style:normal;--button_typography-font-weight:700;" target="_self" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/authorised-representative/how-it-works"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Our Authorised Representative Service</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">GPSR in the context of E-commerce</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-42"><p>E-commerce presents unique challenges for GPSR compliance. Online sellers and platforms such as Amazon, Etsy, and eBay must ensure that products sold through digital channels meet the safety standards set by the GPSR. However, it’s important to note a few specific details.</p>
305<p><strong>Responsibilities of online marketplaces</strong></p>
306<p>Platforms like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay are not only responsible for ensuring the safety of products they sell directly, but they also have obligations regarding third-party sellers.</p>
307</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-16 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Action against unsafe products:</strong> Under the GPSR, online marketplaces are required to take actions to prevent the sale of unsafe products, including removing listings of dangerous products reported by authorities within two working days. They must also process notices from non-authority sources, such as consumers, within three working days.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Product traceability:</strong> While online marketplaces must take steps to ensure the safety of products listed by third-party sellers, they are not directly responsible for conducting safety checks themselves. Instead, they must ensure that products sold on their platforms are traceable and that the necessary safety information, such as the contact details of the responsible economic operator in the EU, is provided. This operator could be the manufacturer, importer, authorised representative, or a fulfilment service provider established in the EU.</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-43"><p><strong>Consequences of non-compliance for online marketplaces</strong></p>
308<p>Non-compliance with the GPSR in the online marketplace can lead to significant penalties, including fines up to 4% of the annual worldwide turnover of the economic operator or the online marketplace involved. Additionally, platforms may suspend sellers who repeatedly list non-compliant products.</p>
309</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
309--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">The future of the GPSR</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-44"><p>The GPSR is a dynamic regulation, designed to evolve in response to new challenges and technological advancements. Staying informed about potential updates is crucial for businesses aiming to maintain compliance and adapt to the changing regulatory landscape.</p>
310</div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-33 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-45"><p><strong>Addressing emerging risks</strong></p>
311<p>The GPSR is expected to continue adapting to address new risks, particularly those associated with digital and connected products. As technologies such as smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) become more prevalent, the regulation will likely incorporate specific provisions to mitigate these risks, ensuring that consumer safety is maintained in an increasingly connected world.</p>
312</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-34 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-46"><p><strong>Potential updates and revisions</strong></p>
313<p>Future changes to the GPSR could introduce new requirements or strengthen existing ones. For example, enhanced traceability measures, stricter enforcement procedures, or additional obligations for online marketplaces might be included.</p>
314<p>Businesses should stay proactive by monitoring regulatory changes and adjusting their compliance practices accordingly. By staying ahead of regulatory changes, companies can protect their customers, avoid penalties, and maintain a strong reputation in the market.</p>
315</div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="margin:0;">Podcast episode about the General Product Safety Regulation</h2></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-35 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-47"><p>In a recent podcast episode, experts Ferry Vermeulen and Roberth Jonsson discuss the General Product Safety Directive and the upcoming General Product Safety Regulation.</p>
316<p><strong>Key discussion points</strong></p>
317</div><ul style="--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-17 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Scope and replacement:</strong> The conversation explores the scope of the directive and the reasons for replacing it with the GPSR, highlighting the regulation’s broader application and stricter enforcement mechanisms.</
317div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Risk assessment requirements: </strong>They delve into the requirements for risk assessment in the new regulation, providing insights on conducting risk assessments for general product safety products.</div></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-36 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-18 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Documentation and compliance:</strong> The podcast also covers the additional documentation needed for c
317ompliance with the GPSR, including the role of the economic operator, such as an authorised representative.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Impact on imports and digital products:</strong> The potential impact of the regulation on product imports is discussed, along with emerging topics like the proposed digital product passport.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Difference between a directive and a regulation:</strong> The experts explain the differences between a directive and a regulation, clarifying how the GPSR’s direct applicability in EU member states contrasts with the flexibility allowed under the previous directive.</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-37 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-48"><p><strong>Practical tips</strong></p>
318<p>The podcast concludes with practical tips for businesses preparing for the new regulation, emphasising the importance of staying informed and proactive to ensure compliance as the regulatory landscape evolves.<br />
319You can listen to the full episode here:</p>
320</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-38 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"> <iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6GyiHW1msarZAZoTxhaP99?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-scroll_reveal fusion-animate-once awb-title__scroll-reveal--color_change fusion-title-size-div fusion-text-has-stroke" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-animated-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
320--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-text-stroke-size:0px;--awb-text-stroke-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-font-size:36px;" data-scroll-reveal-effect="color_change" data-scroll-reveal-above-fold="1" data-scroll-reveal-basis="words" data-scroll-reveal-behavior="always" data-scroll-reveal-duration="0.3" data-scroll-reveal-stagger="0.35" data-scroll-reveal-delay="0.1" data-scroll-reveal-counter="23"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag" style="margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:46px;text-shadow:0px;"><strong>“The General Product Safety Regulation is designed to ensure that all products, whether they require CE marking or not, meet a fundamental level of safety. It’s about creating a comprehensive safety net that catches any risks not fully addressed by other specific regulations, making sure that consumers are protected across the board.”</strong></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-49" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;"><p class="quote-author"><em>– Ferry Vermeulen, co-founder at 24hour-AR –</em></p>
321</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:38px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag sm-text-align-left" style="font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:46px;"><div class="h2-formatting">Conclusion</div></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-50"><p>Compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is essential for businesses operating within the EU. By understanding the key requirements and implementing best practices, companies can ensure that their products are safe, avoid legal risks, and build trust with consumers. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, staying informed and proactive will be key to ongoing compliance.</p>
322</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-51"><p><strong>Summary of key points:</strong></p>
323</div><ul style="--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-19 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Understanding responsibilities</strong> across the supply chain is essential, as manufacturers, importers, distributors, and online marketplaces each have specific obligations under the GPSR.</
323div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Maintaining proper documentation</strong> plays a key role in demonstrating compliance and ensuring that products adhere to safety standards.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Adapting to change</strong> is critical since the GPSR evolves with new challenges, particularly those arising from emerging technologies, requiring businesses to stay informed to remain compliant.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Emphasizing the importance</strong> of risk assessment is crucial, as thorough evaluations help identify and mitigate potential hazards linked to products.</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-52"><p><strong>Need help getting your products GPSR-ready?</strong><br />
32424hour-AR helps non-EU manufacturers and brands assess product risks, review technical documentation and labelling, identify missing compliance evidence, and put the appropriate EU-based economic operator in place:</p>
325</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:#fccf00;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#fccf00;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),calc(var(--awb-color8-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:16px;--button_typography-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--button_typography-font-style:normal;--button_typography-font-weight:700;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/eu-market-access-service"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Our EU Market Access Service</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ar24-author-card-wrap" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column ar24-author-card" style="--awb-padding-top:28px;--awb-padding-right:32px;--awb-padding-bottom:28px;--awb-padding-left:32px;--awb-padding-top-small:24px;--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:24px;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:12px 12px 12px 12px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-39 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center ar24-author-card__media" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:16px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:16px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element sm-text-align-center" style="text-align:left;--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-object-position:49% 19%;--awb-max-width:112px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);
325--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><div style="display:inline-block;width:112px;"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio" style="border-radius:50%;"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="/about-us/roberth-jonsson" target="_self" aria-label="Roberth Jonsson CEO 24hour-AR"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-2083 img-with-aspect-ratio br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA1MDAgNzUwJz48L3N2Zz4=" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Roberth-Jonsson-CEO-24hour-AR.webp" decoding="async" width="500" height="750" alt="Roberth Jonsson Co-Founder, CTO and Compliance Officer"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Roberth-Jonsson-CEO-24hour-AR-200x300.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Roberth-Jonsson-CEO-24hour-AR-400x600.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Roberth-Jonsson-CEO-24hour-AR.webp 500w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></span></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-40 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center ar24-author-card__content" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator ar24-author-card__accent" style="align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:32px;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color4);border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:3px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-53 fusion-text-no-margin ar24-author-card__eyebrow" style="--awb-font-size:12px;--awb-line-height:16px;--awb-letter-spacing:0.12em;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:6px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:700;"><p>About the author</p>
326</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div ar24-author-card__name" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:24px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.25;"><a href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/about-us/roberth-jonsson" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">Roberth Jonsson</a></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-54 fusion-text-no-margin ar24-author-card__bio" style="--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-line-height:26px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-bottom:12px;"><p>Roberth Jonsson is the Co-Founder, CTO and Compliance Officer of 24hour-AR, where he helps businesses navigate product compliance, CE marking and authorised representative requirements. With over a decade of experience in product safety and regulatory compliance, Roberth specialises in turning complex requirements into practical solutions that support safe market access in the EU and UK.</p>
327</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-55 fusion-text-no-margin ar24-author-card__link" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><p><a href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/about-us/roberth-jonsson">View profile<span class="ar24-author-card__arrow" aria-hidden="true"> →</span></a></p>
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329<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(191deg, var(--awb-color8) 0%,var(--awb-color7) 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
329--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:38px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center sm-text-align-left" style="font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:46px;">Frequently asked questions</h2></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color6); }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: var(--awb-color3); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 28px;width: 28px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color4);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 46px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;font-family:"stolzl";font-style:normal;font-weight:500;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){color:var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{color:var(--awb-color1);font-family:"stolzl";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { color: var(--awb-color1); }.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.active{ color: var(--awb-color4) !important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian  #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a.active .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color4) !important;}</style><div class="fusion-faq-shortcode" style=""><div class="fusion-faqs-wrapper"><div class="accordian fusion-accordian"><div class="panel-group  fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed" id="accordian-1"><div class="fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1123 gpsr "><span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">What are the penalties for non-compliance with GPSR?</span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-10-31T14:03:42+00:00</span><div class="panel-heading"><div id="faq_1-1123" class="panel-title toggle"><a data-toggle="collapse" class="collapsed" data-parent="#accordian-1" data-target="#collapse-1-1123" href="#collapse-1-1123" aria-expanded="false"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></div></div></div><div class="fusion-toggle-heading">What are the penalties for non-compliance with GPSR?</div></a></div></div><div id="collapse-1-1123" aria-labelledby="faq_1-1123" class="panel-collapse collapse"><div class="panel-body toggle-content post-content"><p>Penalties for non-compliance with the GPSR can be severe, ranging from significant fines to product recalls and legal action. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the violation and the risks posed to consumers. In extreme cases, businesses may face fines of up to 4% of their annual worldwide turnover.</p>
330</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1125 gpsr "><span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">How does GPSR compare with other product safety regulations?</span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-10-31T14:03:57+00:00</span><div class="panel-heading"><div id="faq_1-1125" class="panel-title toggle"><a data-toggle="collapse" class="collapsed" data-parent="#accordian-1" data-target="#collapse-1-1125" href="#collapse-1-1125" aria-expanded="false"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></div></div></div><div class="fusion-toggle-heading">How does GPSR compare with other product safety regulations?</div></a></div></div><div id="collapse-1-1125" aria-labelledby="faq_1-1125" class="panel-collapse collapse"><div class="panel-body toggle-content post-content"><p>The GPSR is specific to the EU but shares similarities with other international safety regulations. It provides a comprehensive standard for product safety, particularly for consumer goods, and is designed to work alongside other sector-specific regulations. While the GPSR offers a general safety framework, it complements other EU directives, such as those requiring CE marking.</p>
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331Where can I find more information on GPSR?</span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-10-31T14:04:36+00:00</span><div class="panel-heading"><div id="faq_1-1127" class="panel-title toggle"><a data-toggle="collapse" class="collapsed" data-parent="#accordian-1" data-target="#collapse-1-1127" href="#collapse-1-1127" aria-expanded="false"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></div></div></div><div class="fusion-toggle-heading">Where can I find more information on GPSR?</div></a></div></div><div id="collapse-1-1127" aria-labelledby="faq_1-1127" class="panel-collapse collapse"><div class="panel-body toggle-content post-content"><p>Official <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/doing-business-eu/eu-product-safety-and-labelling/product-safety/general-product-safety-regulation_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EU websites</a>, industry associations, and legal advisors are excellent sources for detailed information and updates on the GPSR. The European Commission’s Safety Gate portal is also a valuable resource for tracking unsafe products and understanding compliance requirements.</p>
332</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1712 gpsr "><span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">We sell only professional products B2B. Do we need to care about GPSR?</span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-12-17T10:25:21+00:00</span><div class="panel-heading"><div id="faq_1-1712" class="panel-title toggle"><a data-toggle="collapse" class="collapsed" data-parent="#accordian-1" data-target="#collapse-1-1712" href="#collapse-1-1712" aria-expanded="false"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></div></div></div><div class="fusion-toggle-heading">We sell only professional products B2B. Do we need to care about GPSR?</div></a></div></div><div id="collapse-1-1712" aria-labelledby="faq_1-1712" class="panel-collapse collapse"><div class="panel-body toggle-content post-content"><p>Yes. While the GPSR primarily applies to consumer products, it may also cover professional products that could reasonably end up in the hands of consumers. As stated in the regulation:</p>
333<p>“‘Product’ means any item, whether or not it is interconnected to other items, supplied or made available, whether for consideration or not, including in the context of providing a service, which is intended for consumers or is likely, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, to be used by consumers even if not intended for them.”</p>
334<p>“‘Consumer’ means any natural person who acts for purposes which are outside that person’s trade, business, craft, or profession.”</p>
335<p>As long as your products do not fall under such possible exceptions, you should be fine. However, we strongly advise our customers to carefully assess their products to ensure compliance.</p>
336</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1714 gpsr "><span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Our products are already covered by other Union laws, such as harmonised standards. Do we still need to care about GPSR?</span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-12-18T09:22:08+00:00</span><div class="panel-heading"><div id="faq_1-1714" class="panel-title toggle"><a data-toggle="collapse" class="collapsed" data-parent="#accordian-1" data-target="#collapse-1-1714" href="#collapse-1-1714" aria-expanded="false"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></div></div></div><div class="fusion-toggle-heading">Our products are already covered by other Union laws, such as harmonised standards. Do we still need to care about GPSR?</div></a></div></div><div id="collapse-1-1714" aria-labelledby="faq_1-1714" class="panel-collapse collapse"><div class="panel-body toggle-content post-content"><p>According to Article 2 (Scope) of the GPSR:</p>
337<p>“For products which are subject to specific safety requirements imposed by Union law, this Regulation applies only to those aspects and risks or categories of risks which are not covered by those requirements.”</p>
338<p>This means that GPSR might still partially apply in such cases. We recommend reviewing the manufacturer’s duties (Article 9), the data requirements for the responsible person (Article 16, which now includes providing an electronic address), and the requirements for distance or online sales (Article 19).</p>
339<p>For example, a product covered by specific directives without explicit safety requirements—such as a wall-mounted clock that falls under EMC and RoHS—would still need to meet general safety standards. In such cases, the GPSR would supplement the safety requirements for that product.</p>
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340What is meant by “electronic address”? Can I use a link to my website?</span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-12-17T11:04:11+00:00</span><div class="panel-heading"><div id="faq_1-1717" class="panel-title toggle"><a data-toggle="collapse" class="collapsed" data-parent="#accordian-1" data-target="#collapse-1-1717" href="#collapse-1-1717" aria-expanded="false"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main"><div class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></div></div></div><div class="fusion-toggle-heading">What is meant by “electronic address”? Can I use a link to my website?</div></a></div></div><div id="collapse-1-1717" aria-labelledby="faq_1-1717" class="panel-collapse collapse"><div class="panel-body toggle-content post-content"><p>Regarding the “electronic address,” we recommend using an email address for ease of communication. An online contact form is also acceptable if it is accessible at all times. However, a link to your main website (e.g., www.company.com) is not sufficient. You must provide a specific contact form link (e.g., www.company.com/contact) to meet the requirements.</p>
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358chnical-file-inspection.webp" decoding="async" width="800" height="450" alt="When the regulator asks the importer for the technical file"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Technical-file-inspection-200x113.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Technical-file-inspection-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Technical-file-inspection-600x338.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Technical-file-inspection.webp 800w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-57 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>News</p>
359</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div carousel_title" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">When the regulator asks the importer for the technical file</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-58 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>A CE mark is not proof of compliance. Here is what EU importers must check before they buy, and what inspectors ask for in the technical fil</p>
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361<div class="fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion-flex-column post-card swiper-slide" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/authorised-representative/eu-ai-act" target="_self" aria-label="Checklist do you need an AI act authorised representative"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-4112 img-with-aspect-ratio br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMDgwIDEzNTAnPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Checklist-do-you-need-an-AI-act-authorised-representative.png" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1350" alt="EU AI Act guide: AI Act representative, CE marking and fines"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Checklist-do-you-need-an-AI-act-authorised-representative-200x250.png 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Checklist-do-you-need-an-AI-act-authorised-representative-400x500.png 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Checklist-do-you-need-an-AI-act-authorised-representative-600x750.png 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Checklist-do-you-need-an-AI-act-authorised-representative-800x1000.png 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Checklist-do-you-need-an-AI-act-authorised-representative.png 1080w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100v
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362</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-30 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div carousel_title" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">EU AI Act guide: AI Act representative, CE marking and fines</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-60 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>Non-EU providers of high-risk AI systems need an EU AI Act representative. See who needs one, the risks of non-compliance and how to comply.</p>
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364<div class="fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-35 fusion-flex-column post-card swiper-slide" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/3-eur-customs-duty-for-imports" target="_self" aria-label="Header image title"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-4079 img-with-aspect-ratio br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMDAwIDU2Mic+PC9zdmc+" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Header-image-title.webp" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" alt="What the €3 customs duty means for imports up to €150"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Header-image-title-200x112.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Header-image-title-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Header-image-title-600x337.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Header-image-title-800x450.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Header-image-title.webp 1000w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-61 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>News</p>
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365--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">What the €3 customs duty means for imports up to €150</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-62 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>From 1 July 2026, non-EU sellers pay a €3 customs duty on every low-value order shipped into the EU. Here is how it works and what changes.</p>
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367<div class="fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion-flex-column post-card swiper-slide" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/is-your-ar-ready-for-the-new-pld" target="_self" aria-label="PLD Spring Offensive"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-3920 img-with-aspect-ratio br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxOTIwIDEwODAnPjwvc3ZnPg==" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive.webp" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Is your EU Authorised Representative ready for the new PLD?"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive-200x113.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive-600x338.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive-800x450.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive-1200x675.webp 1200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PLD-Spring-Offensive.webp 1920w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-63 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>Regulation</p>
368</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-32 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div carousel_title" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">Is your EU Authorised Representative ready for the new PLD?</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-64 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>From 9 December 2026 your EU Authorised Representative can be sued directly. Five questions to check whether yours is truly ready.</p>
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370<div class="fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion-flex-column post-card swiper-slide" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);
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371</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-33 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div carousel_title" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">EU Product Liability Directive (EU PLD): what businesses need to know before 9 December 2026</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-66 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>A clear guide to the revised directive: wider product scope, new liable parties and an easier burden of proof from 9 December 2026.</p>
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373<div class="fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion-flex-column post-card swiper-slide" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/france-pfas-ban-2026" target="_self" aria-label="French PFAS ban blog article"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-3742 img-with-aspect-ratio br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCAxMDAwIDU2Mic+PC9zdmc+" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/French-PFAS-ban-blog-article-2.webp" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" alt="France’s PFAS ban on cosmetics, clothing, and footwear: what applies in 2026"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/French-PFAS-ban-blog-article-2-200x112.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/French-PFAS-ban-blog-article-2-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/French-PFAS-ban-blog-article-2-600x337.webp 600w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/French-PFAS-ban-blog-article-2-800x450.webp 800w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/French-PFAS-ban-blog-article-2.webp 1000w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100v
373w, 1000px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-67 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>Regulation</p>
374</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-34 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div carousel_title" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">France’s PFAS ban on cosmetics, clothing, and footwear: what applies in 2026</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-68 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>France's PFAS ban on cosmetics, clothing, and footwear took effect on 1 January 2026. Here is what the law covers, who is liable, and what c</p>
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379<div class="fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-40 fusion-flex-column post-card swiper-slide" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper"><div class="fusion-image-element" style="--awb-aspect-ratio:1 / 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.24hour-ar.com/eu-ppwr" target="_self" aria-label="Visual glossary of packaging types"><img class="img-responsive wp-image-3494 img-with-aspect-ratio br-lazy" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnIHZpZXdCb3g9JzAgMCA2MDAgODQ4Jz48L3N2Zz4=" data-breeze="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Visual-glossary-of-packaging-types.webp" decoding="async" width="600" height="848" alt="The EU PPWR guide you need to master packaging compliance"   data-parent-fit="cover" data-parent-container=".fusion-image-element" data-brsrcset="https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Visual-glossary-of-packaging-types-200x283.webp 200w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Visual-glossary-of-packaging-types-400x565.webp 400w, https://www.24hour-ar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Visual-glossary-of-packaging-types.webp 600w" data-brsizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-71 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>Regulation</p>
380</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-36 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div carousel_title" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;"><div class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag" style="font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Semibold&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.05em;">The EU PPWR guide you need to master packaging compliance</div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-72 fusion-text-no-margin uitgelicht_hoofdcategorie" style="--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.05em;--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;MinionPro-Regular&quot;;"><p>Understand packaging obligations, prepare for the August deadline, and get a free PPWR DoC template.</p>
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393					<div class="fusion-tb-footer fusion-footer"><div class="fusion-footer-widget-area fusion-widget-area"><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:calc( 1200px + 28px );margin-left: calc(-28px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-28px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-41 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:14px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:14px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:14px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:14px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:14px;--awb-spacing-left-small:14px;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-73" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><div style="font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: #fbcf00; text-align: center;">300+</div>
394<div style="font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-top: 12px;">Brands served</div>
395</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-42 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:14px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:14px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:14px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:14px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:14px;--awb-spacing-left-small:14px;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-74" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><div style="font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: #fbcf00; text-align: center;">0</div>
396<div style="font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-top: 12px;">Compliance removals</div>
397</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-43 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:14px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:14px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:14px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:14px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:14px;--awb-spacing-left-small:14px;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-75" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><div style="font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: #fbcf00; text-align: center;">97%</div>
398<div style="font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-top: 12px;">Satisfaction rate</div>
399</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5px;--awb-padding-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-44 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-76" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;stolzl&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;
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845    const active = document.querySelector(".fusion-filters li.fusion-active a");
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847      active.textContent = active.dataset.fulltext;
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849  }
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851  const menu = document.querySelector(".fusion-filters");
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854  // Initieel afkorten
855  truncateActive();
856
857  // Toggle gedrag bij openen/sluiten
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859    if (menu.classList.contains("open")) {
860      // menu is open -> originele tekst terug
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875
876
877
878<script>
879jQuery(function ($) {
880
881  function initTocCollapsible() {
882    var $container = $('.toc-collapsible');
883    if (!$container.length) return;
884
885    // Find toggle button inside container
886    var $toggleBtn = $container.find('.toc-toggle').first();
887    if (!$toggleBtn.length) return;
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889    // Find the main (top-level) TOC list
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894    }
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897    // How many top-level items should always remain visible?
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900    // Only direct children li = top-level items
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903    // If we don't have more than visibleCount items, no need for toggle
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909    // Mark items beyond visibleCount as "extra"
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912    // Start in "closed" mode (extra items hidden)
913    $container.removeClass('is-open');
914
915    // Initial button text in English
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918    // Avoid binding click multiple times
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921
922      $container.toggleClass('is-open');
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924      if ($container.hasClass('is-open')) {
925        $toggleBtn.text('Hide extra items');
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927        $toggleBtn.text('Show full table of contents');
928      }
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930  }
931
932  // Run once on ready
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935  // Run again after a short delay in case Avada builds the TOC a bit later
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938
939</script>
939
940
941
942
943<script type="text/ol-delay">(function olw(){if(window.hbspt&&window.hbspt.forms){
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946 * - Laadt https://js-eu1.hsforms.net/forms/embed/v2.js maar 1x
947 * - Rendert automatisch elke container met class .js-hs-form + data-portal-id + data-form-id
948 * - Triggert render bij Avada/Bootstrap modal open (shown.bs.modal)
949 * - Rendert ook forms die al op de pagina staan (niet in modal)
950 * - Voorkomt dubbel renderen
951 * - Optioneel: dataLayer events (first interaction / submit attempt / success) voor alle HS forms
952 *
953 * Gebruik in je modal content alleen:
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955 */
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963  // ---- Helpers ----
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973  function safe(fn) {
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977  // ---- Load HubSpot script only once ----
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979    if (window.hbspt && window.hbspt.forms) {
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984    HS_QUEUE.push(cb);
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986    if (HS_LOADING) return;
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989    var existing = document.querySelector(HS_SCRIPT_MATCH);
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1013  function flushQueue() {
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1019  // ---- Render one container ----
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1023    // Prevent double render
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1026    var portalId = container.getAttribute("data-portal-id");
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1030    var region = container.getAttribute("data-region") || "eu1";
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1032    if (!container.id) {
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1036    container.innerHTML = "";
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1039      region: region,
1040      portalId: portalId,
1041      formId: formId,
1042      target: "#" + container.id
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1045    container.dataset.hsRendered = "1";
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1048  // ---- Render all containers in a scope (modal or document) ----
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1050    var scope = scopeEl || document;
1051    var nodes = scope.querySelectorAll(".js-hs-form[data-portal-id][data-form-id]");
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1054    loadHubSpot(function () {
1055      nodes.forEach(function (n) { renderContainer(n); });
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1059  // ---- Optional: global GTM/DataLayer events for all HubSpot forms ----
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1061    window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
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1063    // HubSpot emits hsformsCallback events on document
1064    document.addEventListener("hsformsCallback", function (event) {
1065      if (!event || !event.detail) return;
1066
1067      var eventName = event.detail.eventName; // onFormReady | onFormSubmit | onFormSubmitted
1068      var formId = event.detail.id;
1069
1070      if (!formId) return;
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1072      if (eventName === "onFormReady") {
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1075
1076        var $form = window.jQuery('form[data-form-id="' + formId + '"]');
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1079        // Ensure we only bind once per form element
1080        $form.each(function () {
1081          var $thisForm = window.jQuery(this);
1082          if ($thisForm.data("hsFirstInteractionBound")) return;
1083          $thisForm.data("hsFirstInteractionBound", true);
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1085          var firstLogged = false;
1086          $thisForm.on("input change", "input, textarea, select", function () {
1087            if (firstLogged) return;
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1090              event: "hs_form_first_interaction",
1091              form_id: formId
1092            });
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1096
1097      if (eventName === "onFormSubmit") {
1098        window.dataLayer.push({
1099          event: "hs_form_submit_attempt",
1100          form_id: formId
1101        });
1102      }
1103
1104      if (eventName === "onFormSubmitted") {
1105        window.dataLayer.push({
1106          event: "hs_form_submit_success",
1107          form_id: formId
1108        });
1109      }
1110    });
1111  }
1112
1113  // ---- Bind modal open events (Avada uses Bootstrap modals) ----
1114  function bindModalEvents() {
1115    // Needs jQuery for the bootstrap shown.bs.modal event binding
1116    if (!window.jQuery) return;
1117
1118    window.jQuery(document).on("shown.bs.modal", ".fusion-modal", function (e) {
1119      renderAll(e.target);
1120    });
1121  }
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1123  // ---- Init ----
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1125    bindDataLayerTracking();
1126    bindModalEvents();
1127
1128    // Render any HS forms already present on page load (non-modals)
1129    renderAll(document);
1130  }
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1132  // Wait for jQuery (Avada) but don't block rendering forever
1133  if (window.jQuery) {
1134    init();
1135  } else {
1136    var i = setInterval(function () {
1137      if (window.jQuery) {
1138        clearInterval(i);
1139        init();
1140      }
1141    }, 50);
1142
1143    // fallback: still render page forms after DOMContentLoaded even without jQuery
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1145      renderAll(document);
1146    });
1147  }
1148})();
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1149
1150
1151<script type="text/ol-delay">(function olw(){if(window.hbspt&&window.hbspt.forms){
1152(function () {
1153
1154  function loadHubspot(cb) {
1155    if (window.hbspt && window.hbspt.forms) return cb();
1156
1157    var existing = document.querySelector('script[src*="hsforms.net/forms/embed/v2.js"]');
1158    if (!existing) {
1159      var s = document.createElement("script");
1160      s.src = "https://js-eu1.hsforms.net/forms/embed/v2.js";
1161      s.async = true;
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1167    var t = setInterval(function () {
1168      if (window.hbspt && window.hbspt.forms) {
1169        clearInterval(t);
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1174
1175  function pushDL(eventName, formId, formName) {
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1178      event: eventName,
1179      form_id: formId,
1180      form_name: formName
1181    });
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1184  function ensureId(el, fallback) {
1185    if (el.id) return el.id;
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1190  function renderAndTrack(container) {
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1193    var region   = container.getAttribute("data-region") || "eu1";
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1198    if (!portalId || !formId) return;
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1200    // als form er al staat (bijv. heropenen modal), niet opnieuw renderen
1201    if (container.querySelector("form") || container.querySelector(".hs-form")) {
1202      return;
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1205    // voorkom dubbele renders
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1208
1209    loadHubspot(function () {
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1211      ensureId(container, "hsForm_" + formId.replace(/-/g, ""));
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1213
1214      window.hbspt.forms.create({
1215        region: region,
1216        portalId: portalId,
1217        formId: formId,
1218        target: "#" + container.id,
1219
1220        onFormReady: function ($form) {
1221          container.removeAttribute("data-hs-rendering");
1222
1223          // ready
1224          pushDL("hs_form_ready", formId, formName);
1225
1226          // first interaction (1x)
1227          var firstLogged = false;
1228          $form.on("input change", "input, textarea, select", function () {
1229            if (firstLogged) return;
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1231            pushDL("hs_form_first_interaction", formId, formName);
1232          });
1233        },
1234
1235        onFormSubmit: function () {
1236          pushDL("hs_form_submit_attempt", formId, formName);
1237        },
1238
1239        onFormSubmitted: function () {
1240          pushDL("hs_form_submit_success", formId, formName);
1241        }
1242      });
1243    });
1244  }
1245
1246  function handleOpenModals() {
1247    var openModals = document.querySelectorAll(".fusion-modal.in, .fusion-modal.show");
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1249
1250    openModals.forEach(function (modal) {
1251      // pak containers binnen de open modal (werkt ook als Avada intern clonet)
1252      var c3 = modal.querySelector("#hsFormContainer3") || document.querySelector(".fusion-modal.in #hsFormContainer3, .fusion-modal.show #hsFormContainer3");
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1255
1256      if (c3) renderAndTrack(c3);
1257      if (c4) renderAndTrack(c4);
1258      if (c5) renderAndTrack(c5);
1259    });
1260  }
1261
1262  function bind() {
1263    // 1) normale bootstrap modal event (als die er is)
1264    if (window.jQuery) {
1265      jQuery(document).on("shown.bs.modal", ".fusion-modal", function () {
1266        setTimeout(handleOpenModals, 50);
1267      });
1268
1269      // 2) fallback: klik op modal-triggers (Avada kan events anders afhandelen)
1270      jQuery(document).on("click", "[data-toggle='modal'], .fusion-button, a", function () {
1271        setTimeout(handleOpenModals, 250);
1272      });
1273    }
1274
1275    // 3) fallback: na load 1x proberen
1276    setTimeout(handleOpenModals, 500);
1277  }
1278
1279  if (document.readyState === "loading") {
1280    document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", bind);
1281  } else {
1282    bind();
1283  }
1284
1285})();
1286}else{setTimeout(olw,100);}})();</script>
1286		</div>
1287
1288			<section class="to-top-container to-top-right" aria-labelledby="awb-to-top-label">
1289		<a href="#" id="toTop" class="fusion-top-top-link">
1290			<span id="awb-to-top-label" class="screen-reader-text">Go to Top</span>
1291
1292					</a>
1293	</section>
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