In Force Checked October 24, 2026
It repealed Directive 2001/95/EC and Directive 87/357/EEC and applies directly in every member state.
What It Covers
The general safety requirement for non-food consumer products placed on the EU market, including products sold online, where no more specific EU legislation covers the same risk.
Who It Applies To
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and online marketplaces placing consumer products on the EU market.
Key Requirements
- An internal risk analysis and technical documentation for each product.
- An economic operator established in the EU responsible for the product.
- Product, type and batch identification, and manufacturer contact details on the product.
- Accident reporting through the Safety Business Gateway, and recall procedures.
What an Auditor Asks to See
- The technical documentation and risk analysis for a product.
- Who your EU responsible person is, and how they reach the documentation.
Where Systems Fall Short
- Online listings without the required product and operator information.
- Risk analyses written once, without considering foreseeable misuse.
How QES Helps
Technical documentation and risk analysis templates that satisfy the regulation without a law firm’s invoice.
Related Standards
Sources. EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (opens in a new tab). Status checked October 24, 2026. This page summarizes GPSR · Regulation (EU) 2023/988; it does not reproduce or replace it. Buy the standard from its publisher, or read the regulation in its official text, before relying on a detail. Not legal advice.