General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) Testing Services
Navigate the complexities of EU product safety compliance with Element's comprehensive General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) EU/2023/988 services. Adapt to new regulations, protect consumer trust, and avoid costly penalties with our specialized support. We combine advisory expertise, testing capabilities, and Notified Body services to accelerate your path to market while ensuring robust compliance. We'll be your trusted partner to make product safety straightforward.
What are General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) Testing Services at Element?
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) EU/2023/988 uses the EU general product safety legal framework to address new challenges from digitalization, whilst ensuring consumer products on the EU markets are safe. The GPSR replaced the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) as of 13th December 2024.
Our testing, advisory, and Notified Body services help you comply with GPSR requirements. We guide you through safety testing, certification, and market access requirements for consumer products entering EU markets. Our expertise particularly covers digital product safety challenges and evolving marketplace requirements.
Why can Element offer for General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) Testing?
Key services offered
Key services offered
We provide comprehensive third-party testing, advisory services, and Notified Body support throughout your product lifecycle. Our services include risk identification, test plan development, standard selection guidance, and compliance strategy development. We help integrate safety principles early in product design, streamlining your path to market while ensuring compliance.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
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Streamlining Conformity Assessment Complexity
Streamlining Conformity Assessment Complexity
Unlike many product directives, the GPSD directive (2001/95/EC) does not require the use of CE marking but uses many of the same principles, such as the option to use harmonized standards to provide a presumption of conformity to the safety requirements of the directive. Our experts guide you through conformity assessment options, including the use of harmonized standards, helping you choose the most efficient path to demonstrate compliance.
Standards we test to and products we test
- Consumer products for online or offline sale
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex Compliance Requirements
Digital Safety Uncertainty
Risk of Compliance Penalties
Time-Consuming Testing Process
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between GPSD and GPSR?
The difference between GPSD and GPSR is that the new EU General Product Safety Regulation EU/2023/988 offers future-proofed product safety rules for consumer protection against non-food products sold offline or online.
New additions set out by the European Commission GPSR guidance offer clearer guidelines for compliance than the GPSD Directive and include the following updates:
- Product safety obligations for both economic operators and online marketplaces such as Amazon.
- Reinforced product traceability requirements
- Accident reporting to authorities by businesses
- Reinforced market surveillance rules
- Rules on handling product recalls, mandatory recall notice template, and right to remedy for consumers
- Improved guidance
How can I demonstrate conformity to GPSR requirements?
You can demonstrate conformity through various methods, including the use of harmonized standards which provide a presumption of conformity. Our experts can help you select the most appropriate standards and guide you through the conformity assessment process.
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