GPSR – General Product Safety as a New Obligation in the EU

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With the new Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), the European Union is tightening the requirements for nearly all consumer products. The aim is to ensure a uniformly high level of safety across the internal market—regardless of whether a specific CE directive applies to a product.

The GPSR acts as a comprehensive safety net: it requires companies to ensure traceability, conduct thorough risk analyses, and appoint a responsible person within the EU.

The Consequence:

Without fulfilling these requirements, legal distribution in the EU is no longer possible—even for products that were previously considered "non-critical".

The Challenge of GPSR

The regulation not only brings new obligations but also significant liability risks:
• Missing or incomplete risk analyses
• Unclear or incorrect product labeling
• Gaps in supply chain traceability
• No appointed responsible person within the EU
These deficiencies can lead to market bans, product recalls, or severe penalties—often associated with high costs and loss of reputation.

Why Systemic Standards?

We make the complex requirements of the GPSR manageable for you—and economically viable.

Legally Compliant Implementation:

We translate the regulatory requirements of the GPSR into concrete, actionable measures for your company.

Minimizing Your Liability:

Through structured risk analyses and complete documentation, we ensure that your products comply with legal requirements—before issues arise.

Protection Against Market Barriers:

We identify vulnerabilities early and thus prevent customs stops, distribution bans, or costly recall actions.

Efficiency and Cost Advantages:

A well-organized compliance process saves you time, resources, and unnecessary corrections in the long run.

How We Support You

• Implementation of GPSR requirements into your supply chain
• Conducting thorough risk analyses for your products
• Reviewing and optimizing labeling and traceability
• Assuming the role of the responsible person (EU)
• Creating and reviewing safety-critical documentation
• Support in incidents, authority inquiries, and recalls
• Your advantage: safety, control, and sustainable market access

With Systemic Standards, the GPSR does not become a hurdle, but a structured success factor. We reduce your liability risks, create transparency in your processes, and ensure your ongoing access to the European market.

Product safety is mandatory – we turn it into your competitive advantage.