If You Sell in EU Countries,
Appointing a
“Responsible Person”
Is Mandatory.
Under GPSR, every manufacturer or importer placing products on the EU market must appoint an EU-based “Responsible Person” and indicate their contact details on the product.
Products that do not fulfil this obligation cannot enter the EU market.
Experts with ISO Auditor Experience
Our management system is designed in line with the principles of ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 42001.
“GPSR is not just a document, it is a system. We manage this system according to ISO principles.”
What is GPSR?
General Product Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) — This regulation, which entered into force on 13 December 2024, serves as a comprehensive “safety net” for consumer products on the EU market. It covers all non-food consumer products not covered by other specific EU legislation (toys, machinery, cosmetics, etc.).
What is GPSR?
In brief:
What is GPSR? →EU Responsible Person Obligation
Mandatory for exporters, manufacturers, distributors, brand owners, and marketplaces.
EU Responsible Person →Required Documents
All five fundamental steps below must be fully documented and ready. Even a single missing step constitutes non-compliance.
Documents →Risk Classification
Under GPSR, every product falls into a different risk class. Classification is carried out in accordance with the Commission’s risk assessment methodology (2019/417).
Risk Analysis →Why Us?
With our detail-oriented and meticulous team, we manage your EU product safety processes from end to end.
About Us →Contact
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What is GPSR?
General Product Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) — This regulation, which entered into force on 13 December 2024, serves as a comprehensive “safety net” for consumer products on the EU market. It covers all non-food consumer products not covered by other specific EU legislation (toys, machinery, cosmetics, etc.).
- All products intended for consumers fall within the scope.
- Both physical retail and online sales channels are covered.
- Second-hand, repaired, and refurbished products are also included.
- Software and applications relevant to the product's function are also assessed.
- Appointing an EU Responsible Person and traceability is mandatory for every product.
“We specialise exclusively in EU GPSR.”
If you sell products in the EU, you must be able to document and prove that your product is safe. Pharmaceuticals, food, live plants/animals, pesticides, aircraft, and antiques are excluded.
Which Products Does GPSR Cover?
All non-food consumer products not covered by other specific EU legislation (toys, machinery, cosmetics, etc.) fall under GPSR.
✓ Products in Scope
- Furniture.
- Clothing and textile products.
- Household goods and kitchen accessories.
- Decorative products.
- Hand tools.
- Simple electronic devices without specific regulation.
- Children’s products and toys.
- Jewellery and accessories.
- Sports and leisure equipment.
- Garden and outdoor products.
- Second-hand, repaired, and refurbished products.
- Software and applications necessary for product function.
✗ Products Out of Scope (Exceptions)
- Human and veterinary medicinal products (pharmaceuticals).
- Food and animal feed.
- Live plants and animals.
- Plant protection products (pesticides).
- Aircraft.
- Antiques.
- Equipment operated by the service provider.
Products sold both in physical stores and on online platforms (Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Trendyol, etc.) fall under GPSR. Regardless of the sales channel, documentation of all products is mandatory.
Who Falls Under GPSR Responsibility?
GPSR covers not only manufacturers but everyone involved in placing a product on the EU market. All sales channels (physical and online) are included.
Required Documents
for GPSR Compliance
All five fundamental steps below must be fully documented and ready. Even a single missing step constitutes non-compliance.
Physical, chemical, and biological risks; flammability, cutting, choking, and tipping scenarios must be assessed in writing and archived.
Product description, materials used, manufacturing information, test reports, risk analysis, and declaration of conformity must be prepared completely.
Manufacturer/importer details, EU contact address, serial/batch number, and warnings must appear on the product or its packaging. The language of the country of sale (including German) is mandatory.
Mandatory for non-EU manufacturing: A legal representative or company address within the EU must be maintained.
Recording customer complaints, notifying authorities upon risk detection, and having a product recall plan ready as a written procedure when necessary. The absence of this process triggers regulatory penalties.
Product Risk Level Table
Under GPSR, every product falls into a different risk class. Classification is carried out in accordance with the Commission’s risk assessment methodology (2019/417).
| Level | Definition | Example Scenarios | Example Product Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
Critical | Products carrying the risk of death or permanent health damage, targeting vulnerable user groups (infants, children). | Choking, severe fall injury, poisoning, fire risk. | Childcare products, Toys (0–36 months), Child protective equipment |
High | Products carrying the risk of serious injury where structural integrity is critical. | Falling, crushing, sharp part breakage, electric shock. | Load-bearing furniture, Electrical appliances, Leisure equipment |
Medium | Products with moderate injury potential requiring attention during normal use. | Finger trapping, minor cuts, tipping, impact. | General furniture, Kitchen accessories, Electronic devices |
Low | Products with low injury potential, generally considered safe. | Superficial scratches, mild irritation, low-impact contact. | Decorative products, Clothing and textiles, Jewellery and accessories |
The Cost of Prevention Is
Far Less Than the Cost of Non-Compliance
Your products are immediately recalled from the EU market; all stock and distribution losses are borne by you.
Amazon, Faire, and Etsy are actively removing products without GPSR compliance and suspending shops.
Significant administrative fines are being imposed across the EU. Penalties multiply for repeat offences.
Your right to sell and export throughout the entire EU territory may be suspended.
Your Germany-Based GPSR Expert Team
With our detail-oriented and meticulous team, we manage your EU product safety processes from end to end.
As Grüner Baum GmbH, we are a company established in Germany. We carry out the EU Responsible Person appointment directly from our own organisation.
Our management system is designed in line with the principles of ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 42001.
Communication in Turkish, German, and English. For Turkish exporters: easy and fast communication in their native language.
We check every document, every label, and every technical file individually. We deliver audit-ready files without gaps.
We keep you informed at every stage of the process. You always know which document and which stage you are at.
GPSR is not a one-time document. We continue to support you through product innovations and regulatory updates.
Why EU GPSR?
“A company that truly knows its craft and genuinely cares. Being able to reach them right away whenever you have a question is a great feeling.”
“I received highly professional and attentive service throughout the German Responsible Person process. They responded quickly to my questions and provided clear guidance at every stage.”
“I had the opportunity to work with them during the EU GPSR process and I am genuinely very pleased with the service I received. They replied to every question of mine very quickly and were extremely attentive and professional throughout. As a small business and a woman entrepreneur, the support they provided meant a great deal to me. A reliable company that works meticulously and that I can recommend with complete confidence. Thank you.”
“Working with the Grüner Baum GmbH team throughout our GPSR compliance process was an exceptionally professional experience from start to finish. Their command of the regulation, and the clear and fast answers they gave to our questions, allowed us to complete the process with confidence. As a manufacturer entering the EU market, we recommend Grüner Baum without hesitation to any company looking for an EU Responsible Person.”
Grüner Baum GmbH · HRB 52165 (Mainz Local Court) · Vorstädter Str. 32, 55276 Oppenheim. The EU Responsible Person role is fulfilled directly by us — no intermediary.
Our team has audit experience with ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 42001. Our management system is designed in line with these principles.
EU Responsible Person under Article 16 of the General Product Safety Regulation. In 4 languages: English, German, Turkish, Chinese.
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