GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation)
Cleaning & Household
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Confirm UK GPSR 2005 ApplicabilityRequired

Confirm your cleaning product falls under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1803). This British regulation is based on the old EU Directive 2001/95/EC and was NOT replaced by the new EU Regulation (EU) 2023/988 — that regulation applies only in the EU, not in Great Britain. Do not confuse UK GPSR 2005 with EU GPSR 2023/988, as both impose different obligations and deadlines.

Check Biocidal Status Under GB BPRRequired

Check whether your product contains biocidal active substances (e.g. disinfectants, mould removers with fungicidal action, antibacterial cleaners, algicides). Such products are subject to the GB Biocidal Products Regulation, administered by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) — the British counterpart to the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 post-Brexit.

Check UK Detergents Regulations ComplianceRequired

Determine whether your product falls under the UK Detergents Regulations — the retained UK law based on the former EU Regulation (EC) 648/2004. Check requirements for biodegradability of surfactants and ingredient declaration obligations on the packaging.

Appoint UK Responsible PersonRequired

Appoint a UK-based Responsible Person (UK RP) pursuant to the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The UK RP must be a natural or legal person established in Great Britain and is responsible for: maintaining technical documentation and Safety Data Sheets, cooperating with OPSS, HSE, and Trading Standards, and taking action in case of product defects or recalls.

Ensure Importer Labelling & TraceabilityRequired

As an importer, you must indicate your name, registered trade name or registered trademark, and your UK contact address on the product or packaging. Each cleaning product must carry a unique identification (batch or serial number) to be traceable in case of a recall.

Perform GB CLP Classification and Hazard AssessmentRequired

Classify your product according to the GB CLP Regulation. Determine hazard classes, hazard categories, H-statements (hazard statements), and P-statements (precautionary statements). The GB CLP Regulation is administered by HSE as the GB authority and is increasingly diverging from the EU CLP Regulation since Brexit, particularly for newly classified substances.

Create English-Language Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Required

Create a complete Safety Data Sheet with all 16 sections according to UK REACH Annex II. The SDS must be in English and contain all hazard statements, first-aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, and exposure controls.

Notify the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS)Required

Notify hazardous mixtures according to GB CLP to the relevant UK poison information notification point. The National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) is the British body that provides information to medical staff in case of poisoning — comparable to the EU's PCN system, but organised through a standalone GB process.

GB CLP-Compliant Labelling with GHS PictogramsRequired

Create labels with all GB CLP mandatory information in English: product identification, GHS hazard pictograms (red diamond on white background), signal word (Danger/Warning), H-statements, P-statements, nominal quantity, and supplier details with UK address. Observe minimum sizes for pictograms and font according to GB CLP Annex I.

Detergent-Specific Labelling Under UK LawRequired

Add detergent-specific labelling per the UK Detergents Regulations: ingredient list with concentration ranges (<5%, 5-15%, 15-30%, >=30%), dosage instructions for laundry detergents (in grams/millilitres per wash cycle), and a web address for the full ingredient data sheet.

UK RP Contact Details & Traceability on PackagingRequired

Ensure the product or packaging carries the following UK mandatory information: name and postal address of the manufacturer, name and postal address of the UK Responsible Person, unique product identifier (batch or serial number), and product designation. UKCA marking is not required for cleaning products.

Verify UK REACH Registration StatusRequired

Check the registration status of all chemical ingredients in the HSE's UK REACH-IT system. Note that EU REACH registrations are no longer automatically valid for Great Britain since Brexit — grandfathering arrangements and transitional deadlines for existing registrations may apply but must be checked on a case-by-case basis.

Check Prohibited and Restricted Substances Under GB CLP Annex XVIIRequired

Ensure your cleaning product does not contain any substances prohibited or restricted under UK REACH Annex XVII (retained EU Annex). Particularly relevant for cleaning products are restrictions on certain solvents, fragrance allergens, and corrosive concentrations.

Amazon Hazmat Classification and SDS UploadRequired

Upload the English-language Safety Data Sheet in the Seller Central Hazmat section for Amazon.co.uk. Answer Amazon's Hazmat questions correctly (dangerous goods classification, UN number, packing group, limited quantities status). Cleaning products frequently fall under dangerous goods classes 3 (flammable), 8 (corrosive), or 9 (miscellaneous dangerous substances).

UK GPSR-Compliant Product Detail Page and Compliance AttributesRequired

Fill in all relevant attributes in Amazon Seller Central for the UK marketplace: UK Responsible Person (name, address, email), manufacturer information, warnings, and product safety information. Ensure GHS pictograms are visible in product images and all safety instructions are included in English in the product description.