What it means
The GPSR (EU 2023/988) is the new EU regulation for general consumer product safety. Since 13 December 2024 it replaces the former General Product Safety Directive (GPSD). It covers virtually all physical consumer products — new, used, or refurbished. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, fulfilment service providers, and online marketplaces are all held responsible. Key obligations include risk assessment before market entry, technical documentation (10-year retention), an EU responsible person with contact details, incident reporting, and recall measures.