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The GPSR<\/strong> changes how products<\/a> are sold, labeled and monitored in the EU<\/strong>. Since December 13, 2024, the new EU General Product Safety Regulation<\/strong> has applied directly in the European Union<\/strong>. It replaces the previous General Product Safety Directive and sets higher requirements for manufacturers, importers, retailers and online marketplaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For you, this means: product safety is no longer just an issue for large manufacturers. Even if you sell products<\/a> through an online shop<\/a>, Shopify<\/a>, Amazon<\/a>, Etsy or other platforms, you must make certain information visible<\/a>. This includes manufacturer details<\/strong>, product identification<\/strong>, warnings<\/strong> and clear processes for complaints<\/strong> or recalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article shows you what the GPSR<\/strong> means in concrete terms. You will learn which obligations are important for product pages<\/a>, labels and internal processes. In addition, you will receive practical examples, a compact table and clear recommendations for action for your shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is GPSR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GPSR<\/strong> stands for General Product Safety Regulation<\/strong>. In German, it is referred to as the EU Product Safety Regulation<\/strong>. This refers to Regulation (EU) 2023\/988<\/strong> on general product safety<\/strong>. It specifies that only safe consumer products may be made available on the EU market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GPSR<\/strong> applies to many products<\/a> that consumers buy or use. These include, for example, clothing, furniture, decorative items, household goods, toys, accessories or many non-food consumer goods. Specific product rules<\/strong>, for example for toys or electrical devices, remain additionally relevant. The GPSR<\/strong> often acts as a basic safety net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online retail is particularly important. The regulation explicitly takes into account that products<\/a> are often sold today through shops<\/strong><\/a>, marketplaces<\/strong> and international platforms<\/strong>. Therefore, safety-relevant information<\/strong> must already be available before purchase. Buyers should be able to recognize who is responsible for a product<\/a> and which instructions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put: The GPSR<\/strong> forces you to organize product safety<\/strong> in a visible, understandable and documented way. It affects not only the product<\/a> itself, but also your product page<\/strong>, packaging<\/strong>, labeling<\/strong> and internal processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is the GPSR important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GPSR<\/strong> is important because it creates trust<\/a> and reduces risks in commerce<\/a>. Today, consumers often buy products<\/a> without knowing the manufacturer, origin or material quality in detail. Especially in e-commerce<\/a><\/strong>, direct consultation, physical product inspection and personal follow-up questions are missing. That is why product information<\/strong> must be clearer, more complete and easier to find online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For you as a retailer<\/strong> or brand<\/a><\/strong>, it is not just about legal certainty. It is also about conversion<\/a>, trust<\/a> and a professional brand presence. If your product pages<\/strong> are properly maintained, you reduce uncertainty during the purchase process. Clear information<\/strong> about the manufacturer, product features<\/strong> and safety instructions<\/strong> strengthens your credibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GPSR<\/strong> is also relevant from an SEO<\/a><\/strong> and AI<\/a><\/strong> perspective. Search engines<\/strong><\/a> and AI search systems<\/strong><\/a> prefer structured, clear and trustworthy content. If your product pages<\/a> contain precise information, Google<\/a>, ChatGPT<\/a>, Perplexity or other systems can better understand your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This applies primarily to areas such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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