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New implementing acts, guidance and positions from supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
Can I carry out the weekly monitoring of Safety Gate publications myself?
Safety Gate is public and free to consult, so you can monitor it yourself. Whether it is sustainable depends on your assortment, your product categories, and how much time you consistently allocate to it.
Read more →What changes this year in GPSR for your webshop?
The core obligations under GPSR are fixed, but enforcement and marketplace controls are evolving further. This article outlines what is noticeably changing for entrepreneurs and what remains the same.
Read more →The most common error when reporting via Safety Business Gateway
Many companies report an unsafe product too late or incompletely via Safety Business Gateway. This article shows which error occurs most often and how to avoid it.
Read more →What documents do I need for a report via the Safety Business Gateway?
A notification via the Safety Business Gateway asks for more than a phone call: product identification, a risk description, and evidence of the measures you have already taken. This article sets out what you need to have ready for this.
Read more →How long does it take to prepare a risk analysis for your GPSR file?
The regulation does not specify a fixed deadline for the risk analysis; practice shows that supplier documentation, the number of variants, and the product category determine whether it takes days or weeks.
Read more →What is the cost of weekly monitoring of Safety Gate publications for your product categories?
The cost of weekly monitoring of Safety Gate publications depends on the number of product categories, countries, and the integration with your own dossier.
Read more →Does GPSR apply to self-assembled products?
Anyone who combines loose components or purchased products into a new whole, such as a gift set or workshop kit, may be classified as a manufacturer under GPSR for that purpose. This article explains when that is the case and when it is not.
Read more →How does the cascade to the EU responsible person work under GPSR?
If a manufacturer is located outside the EU and no one has been designated as responsible person, GPSR establishes a fixed order in which other parties in the supply chain can assume that role. This article explains how that cascade works and when it becomes relevant to you.
Read more →What happens if I don't keep my GPSR documents for six years?
The GPSR requires manufacturers and importers to retain technical documentation for a certain period. This article describes what is missing if that file is not complete, and what that means during an inspection or complaint.
Read more →Do the same GPSR requirements apply to online marketplaces in every EU country?
The GPSR is a single regulation for the entire EU, but when selling via marketplaces in multiple member states, you will still encounter practical differences. This article outlines what remains the same and what varies by country.
Read more →Can I create the mandatory GPSR label myself?
A GPSR label consists of fixed components that you can often fill in yourself, but the translation and correct legal wording require precision. This article shows where self-completion works and where it becomes risky.
Read more →Marketplaces tightening their GPSR controls: what changes for your listings?
Bol, Amazon and other marketplaces are increasingly requesting complete GPSR data for your products. This article explains what is changing, who will notice it and what you can arrange now.
Read more →The most common mistake after a listing has been removed due to GPSR
A listing that has been removed due to GPSR is often restored by simply filling in the missing field — while the underlying dossier is not in order. This often leads to a new removal.
Read more →What documents do I need if I do dropshipping under the GPSR?
With dropshipping, the burden of proof differs from a regular webshop with its own inventory: this overview shows which documents you need and why the distance to your supplier is precisely the most challenging point.
Read more →How long does it take for bol or Amazon to take a listing offline due to GPSR?
There is no statutory deadline for removing a listing due to missing GPSR information; the processing time depends on the marketplace's own process and what the trigger is.
Read more →What does a recall procedure cost for your webshop?
The price of a recall procedure does not depend on a statutory rate but on the complexity of your assortment and supply chain; this article explains which factors determine the amount.
Read more →Does GPSR apply to me when selling via bol/Amazon? When does this affect your business?
If you sell exclusively via bol or Amazon, you may think the marketplace handles GPSR obligations for you. This article explains when that is true and when the obligation remains yours.
Read more →What information must be mandatory on my product page under GPSR?
GPSR sets requirements for the information that must accompany a consumer product: who the manufacturer is, how to contact them, and what warnings apply. This article outlines which components belong there and how the precise content depends on various factors.
Read more →What happens if I don't have technical documentation for my product?
Without technical documentation, you cannot demonstrate during an inspection, on a marketplace, or at import how a product was created — with consequences ranging from a delisted listing to a shipment being held.
Read more →Does supervision of GPSR differ per EU country?
GPSR applies in all 27 Member States with the same text, but who enforces it, how strictly that is done, and which sanctions follow, varies by country. This article explains what remains the same and what you may encounter per country.
Read more →Can I conduct the risk analysis for my GPSR dossier myself?
The risk analysis is the heart of the GPSR dossier, and many entrepreneurs wonder whether they can prepare it themselves. This article shows which part you can complete yourself and where you become dependent on expertise that you usually do not have in-house.
Read more →Why is customs holding my shipment due to GPSR?
A shipment held at the border is many importers' first direct encounter with GPSR. This article explains what customs checks, who is affected and what you can have in order beforehand.
Read more →The most common mistake in GPSR fields on bol and Amazon
Marketplaces have been requesting additional product fields since GPSR such as the responsible person and safety information. This mistake leads most quickly to a removed listing or a blocked shipment.
Read more →What documents do I need for an internal GPSR compliance system?
A GPSR compliance system is not a standalone document but a collection of documents that must interconnect: from risk analysis to complaint register. This article outlines which components belong in it and why the interconnection between them is precisely the most challenging aspect.
Read more →How long does it take before Safety Gate publishes a notification?
There is no fixed deadline for publication on Safety Gate; the processing time depends on the completeness of the notification and the assessment by the supervisory authority. This article shows where companies encounter delays in practice.
Read more →What does a complaints register cost under GPSR?
No fixed amount, but several factors together determine the cost of a complaints register: the number of products and countries, the volume of complaints, and your choice between maintaining it manually or using a system.
Read more →Does the GPSR apply to second-hand products I sell?
Selling second-hand is not automatically exempt from the GPSR: the regulation provides only two exceptions, and they are narrower than many sellers think.
Read more →Am I a manufacturer if I put my logo on a purchased product?
Anyone who buys a ready-made product and has their own brand or logo placed on it is considered a manufacturer under GPSR — with all the obligations that entails. This article explains when that applies and what follows from it.
Read more →What happens if I do not appoint an EU responsible person?
For certain products and sales situations, a responsible person within the EU must be identifiable. This article describes neutrally what the consequences can be if one is not in place, without making a judgment about your own situation.
Read more →Do you sell in multiple EU countries? This changes under GPSR
GPSR applies as a regulation directly and equally across all EU countries, but on a few points — language, supervision and any national rules — practice varies by country.
Read more →Can I draw up a recall procedure myself?
You can set up a recall procedure in part yourself, but GPSR expects it to align with your actual role in the supply chain and with what you can control. This article shows which sections you can complete yourself and where external expertise is often needed.
Read more →When are you a fulfillment service provider under GPSR?
GPSR introduces fulfillment service provider as a separate role in the product chain. This article explains when storage, packaging and shipping for another business falls under that role and what it entails.
Read more →The most common mistake with type and batch numbers under the GPSR
Many product pages lack a working link between the type or batch number on the product and the information online — below you will find where this goes wrong and how to fix it.
Read more →Which documents must you retain for six years under the GPSR?
An overview of the records that the regulation expects you to be able to demonstrate, and why the retention period and their accessibility are most often overlooked.
Read more →How long does a report via the Safety Business Gateway take?
The GPSR does not specify a fixed number of days for a report via the Safety Business Gateway, but practice shows where the processing time usually gets stuck: in case of doubt, due to missing documentation, or due to an unclear internal role.
Read more →What does a GPSR product file cost per product?
There is no fixed amount for a GPSR product file: it depends on the number of products, the complexity of the risk analysis and whether documentation from the manufacturer is already available.
Read more →Does GPSR apply to me if I engage in dropshipping?
In dropshipping, you do not deliver the product yourself, but GPSR looks at the role you actually perform in the supply chain. This article explains when that role does and does not place you under the obligations.
Read more →Am I responsible as a reseller under GPSR?
Whoever resells products unchanged without placing their own brand on them is a distributor and has lighter obligations than a manufacturer or importer — but not no obligations.
Read more →What happens if I don't maintain a complaints register under GPSR?
Without an organized overview of complaints and reports about your products, you often miss the first signal of a problem — and you have nothing to show when a supervisor asks for it.
Read more →Do I need to translate my product warnings for every EU country where I sell?
GPSR applies EU-wide with the same obligations, but the language in which warnings and safety information are provided depends on the country where the consumer purchases the product.
Read more →Can I draw up the technical documentation for my GPSR file myself?
You can collect and organize part of the technical documentation yourself, but test reports, certification, and the underlying safety data usually come from your supplier or manufacturer.
Read more →What changes for your business if you import products from outside the EU?
Whoever brings products from outside the EU to the European market takes on an explicit importer role under GPSR with its own control obligations — this article explains what that means and who it applies to.
Read more →The most common mistake in the risk analysis for your GPSR file
Many entrepreneurs fill in a checklist during the GPSR risk assessment instead of thinking about how a product is used in practice. This is the mistake that goes wrong most often, and it only becomes apparent when it is already too late.
Read more →What documents must you request from your supplier for GPSR?
An overview of the documents you typically need from your supplier under the GPSR, and why a general certificate often does not match the specific product you are selling.
Read more →How long does a recall take under the GPSR?
The GPSR does not prescribe a fixed number of days for a recall, but it does require prompt action. This article shows which phases the process consists of and where delays typically occur in practice.
Read more →What does an EU responsible person cost for your webshop?
Businesses placing products from outside the EU on the European market often encounter a mandatory 'responsible person' requirement. This article explains where the cost of this service comes from and what factors determine it.
Read more →Does the GPSR apply if I only sell to businesses (B2B)?
The GPSR is written for products intended for consumers. Pure B2B sales therefore often fall outside the regulation, but not always — it is about the product, not about your invoice address.
Read more →Is a QR code on my label sufficient for the required GPSR warnings?
A QR code to a manual or webpage is convenient, but does not replace the warnings that must appear directly on the product, packaging or label.
Read more →Artificial intelligence is changing rapidly. Regulations are keeping pace with that change, and gpsria.eu keeps you informed. On this page you can see what is changing in the laws and regulations surrounding AI safety. Even more: you will read what those changes mean for your business.
The European Union's AI Act increasingly determines how companies can deploy AI. Risk categories, mandatory documentation, conformity assessments—these are not abstract terms. They affect your processes directly. When does a particular requirement come into force? Who must do what? How do you demonstrate that you are complying with it? We answer these kinds of questions regularly here.
Regulations do not apply equally throughout the world. A rule in the Netherlands can work differently than in Germany or Belgium. And what applies to artificial intelligence in healthcare does not automatically apply to chatbots in customer service. That is why we focus on specific sectors and countries. Here you will find news that is truly relevant to your situation.
Compliance with regulations is not a one-time task. Continuous attention is needed. Interpretations change, new guidelines are coming, authorities provide guidance. And what is well regulated today may need to be documented differently tomorrow. This page helps you stay informed at all times.
gpsria.eu revolves around the fact that product safety around AI must be demonstrable. This is only possible if you know what is required. Therefore: read the news here regularly. Follow what is changing. And adapt your processes before it becomes mandatory. Then you are not only prepared, but also ahead in your market.