# What does Grüner Baum review in a GPSR risk assessment?

> Grüner Baum GmbH reviews the technical documentation for one product family, maps hazards and harm scenarios, and identifies evidence gaps. A detailed review costs €129 excluding VAT per product family; high-risk products and products under specific EU legislation are quoted separately.

## FAQ

### What is a GPSR product risk analysis?

A product risk analysis identifies reasonably foreseeable hazards, considers how the product may be used, who may be exposed and how serious the possible harm could be, then records measures used to eliminate or reduce those risks. Under Article 9(2), this analysis belongs in the technical documentation where it is appropriate to the possible risks of the specific product.

### When should a product risk analysis be updated?

It should be revisited when a change to the product, materials, manufacturing process, intended use, warnings or new safety evidence could affect the assessment. The manufacturer must keep technical documentation up to date. The GPSR does not prescribe one universal annual review interval for every product, so the review trigger and depth should follow the product's actual safety profile and applicable sector rules.

### Can a risk analysis be prepared internally?

The manufacturer remains responsible for the product and its technical documentation and may use suitable internal expertise or external support. The GPSR does not impose a universal requirement that every analysis be produced by an accredited laboratory or independent third party. Separate product legislation, standards, contractual requirements or the nature of a necessary test may nevertheless require a particular conformity-assessment route or competent facility.

### Which standards and tests belong in the assessment?

That depends on the product, its hazards and all applicable EU product legislation. Relevant standards and test results can support the safety analysis, but a generic list cannot determine compliance for every product. The manufacturer should identify the legal framework first, then document the methods, evidence and risk-control measures that are appropriate for the specific product and its reasonably foreseeable use.

### What happens to the assessment after an accident or recall?

The manufacturer should reassess the product using the new facts, update the technical documentation and record corrective measures. GPSR Article 20 governs accident reporting through the Safety Business Gateway; where the manufacturer is outside the EU, the Responsible Person ensures that the report is made. The precise corrective action depends on the risk, the product and any direction from the competent authority.

## Canonical page

[Read the complete risk assessment page](https://eugpsr.de/en/risk-assessment)

## Primary sources

- [Regulation (EU) 2023/988 — EUR-Lex](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj)
- [European Commission business guidance C/2025/6233](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6233/oj)