GPSR Labelling Requirements: What to Write and What Not to Write?
GPSR labelling requirements are very important for manufacturers and e-commerce sellers who sell products to the EU market.
Compulsory label elements
GPSR's Article 9§ specifies the basic information that must be on the product label.
- Producer ID: Name, address and contact information of the manufacturer. - U.S. §§GL3 §§§ Information: If the product is to be sold on the EU market, this information must also be included on the label. - Party/Series Number: The product's production party or serial number is of critical importance in terms of traceability. - Warning Signs: Warning signs and pictograms regarding the safety of the product. - Language Requirements: The product must be labelled in the official language of the EU Member State where the sale is to be made.
Lack or incorrectness of these elements can lead to problems in the marketing of the product.
EU §§GL3 §§ Form of information on the label
Responsible Person (RP) for non-EU manufacturers is specified in GPSR's §Article 16. This person is obliged to certify that the product is safe in the EU market.
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Each EU Member State requires the use of its own official language on product labels.
- ** Germany**: German - ** France**: French - ** Italy**: Italian
Therefore, when preparing your product label, you should arrange your label according to the language of the country in which you are selling.
Warning signs and pictograms
In terms of product safety, the warning signs and pictograms that should appear on the label vary by sector.
Symbols such as toxic, flammable or corrosive.
The correct labelling of these marks is critical for user safety.
Label vs. Packaging vs. Brochure
Product information should not only appear on the label, but also on the packaging and brochures. However, in terms of legal requirements, the most critical information should appear on the label.
- Etiquette: Basic information about the product. - Packaging: General information about the safety of the product. - Brossery: Detailed information about the use and maintenance of the product.
This distinction ensures that consumers have access to accurate information.
Frequent Mistakes 5 Examples
Among the common mistakes made by manufacturers are:
Missing or misspelling of manufacturer's identity, lack of EU information on the label, failure to specify the party/series number, misrepresentation of the information in the wrong language, lack of or incorrect use of warning signs.
These errors may lead to delays in the market launch or to an illegal situation.
Tag revision process and traceability record
Product labels can be updated over time. Therefore, the label revision process must be carefully managed. During revisions, the old labels must be recorded and the new labels must be prepared with up-to-date information. Traceability is important for both the manufacturer and the consumer.
How do we help?
Based in Germany §Grüner Baum GmbH§§§§§, we provide support in the preparation of labels complying with GPSR labelling requirements. We help you prepare the necessary information and documents to ensure that your products are suitable for the EU market.
If you need us, you can contact us via our assessment request form.
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