Your EU Responsible Person under the General Product Safety Regulation

Who needs an EU Responsible Person?

The obligation under Article 16 GPSR applies to consumer products placed on the EU market that are not already covered by an EU-based manufacturer, importer, authorised representative or fulfilment service provider.

How eligibility is assessed

1

Is your company established outside the EU?

If yes, continue. If your company is established in the EU or EEA, the Responsible Person role is likely already covered internally.

2

Do you sell consumer products directly to EU customers?

Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Shopify or direct sales all count. If you sell only through an EU-based distributor who takes on importer obligations, check with them first.

3

Does an EU importer or manufacturer already cover this role?

If not, or if you are not sure, you likely need an EU Responsible Person before these products can stay on the EU market.

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Official reference points

Check whether you need an EU Responsible Person

Tell us where your company is established, what you sell, and where in the EU you sell it. We will qualify the next step before any mandate is signed.

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