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GPSR

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In this article, we explain what the GPSR is, which products it applies to and what information you must configure in the platform to comply with product safety requirements within the marketplace.

Important: as a seller, you must make sure that the products you offer are safe and that the required information about the manufacturer, the responsible person in the EU and safety warnings is complete and up to date when applicable.
Contents
  1. What the GPSR is
  2. Which products it applies to
  3. What information you must provide
  4. How to configure the information in your account
  5. Which fields you must complete in your offers
  6. Summary
1️⃣ What the GPSR is

The GPSR is the General Product Safety Regulation of the European Union. Its purpose is to strengthen the safety of products offered to consumers in the EU, both online and offline.

This regulation replaces the previous directive on general product safety and sets obligations for economic operators and marketplaces.

You can check the full regulation on EUR-Lex.

2️⃣ Which products it applies to

The GPSR generally applies to products offered to consumers in the EU. This includes new, refurbished, used or repaired products.

It does not apply to the following categories:

  • Medicinal products.
  • Food and feed.
  • Living plants or animals.
  • Animal by-products.
  • Plant protection products.
  • Transport equipment operated by a service provider.
  • Aircraft.
  • Antiques.
  • Products clearly marked as needing repair or reconditioning before use.
Keep in mind: if you are not sure whether a specific product is affected by the regulation, review the applicable regulation or seek specialist advice before offering it for sale.
3️⃣ What information you must provide

You must provide the information needed to identify the manufacturer or, if the manufacturer is not established in the EU, the responsible person in the EU.

  • Manufacturer details: name, company name or registered trademark, postal address and contact email address.
  • Responsible person in the EU: if the manufacturer is not established in the EU, you must provide the details of the responsible person, importer or authorised representative in the EU, where applicable.
  • Safety information: warnings, instructions or documentation related to product safety when necessary.
  • Language understandable to the consumer: the information must be provided in a language easily understood by consumers in the country where the product is marketed.
Important: the information must be up to date and match the specific product you are offering. Do not use generic details if they do not correctly identify the manufacturer or the responsible person in the EU.
4️⃣ How to configure the information in your account

To configure the general GPSR information in your account, go to:

In the Additional information section, review the GPSR-related fields:

  • GPSR: self-certification declaration.
  • GPSR acceptance: indicate whether you accept the conditions of the regulation.
GPSR fields in account settings
5️⃣ Which fields you must complete in your offers

In addition to the general configuration in your account, you must complete the GPSR fields in your offer settings when applicable.

These fields provide information about the manufacturer, the responsible person in the EU and the safety documentation linked to the product.

Technical field Platform field What you must enter Format
gpsr-establecido GPSR-Establecido-UE Indicate whether the manufacturer is established in the European Union. Yes/No
gpsr-marca GPSR-Marca Enter the brand name. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-denominacion GPSR-Marca-Denominacion-Social Enter the manufacturer's full company name. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-direccion-calle GPSR-Direccion-Calle Enter the address where the manufacturer is established in the European Union. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-direccion-ciudad GPSR-Direccion-Ciudad Enter the city where the manufacturer is established in the European Union. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-direccion-cp GPSR-Direccion-CP Enter the postal code where the manufacturer is established in the European Union. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-direccion-pais GPSR-Direccion-Pais Enter the country where the manufacturer is established in the European Union. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-no-ue-denominacion GPSR-NO-UE-Denominacion-social If the manufacturer is not established in the EU, enter the full company name of the responsible person or authorised representative in the EU. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-no-ue-direccion-calle GPSR-NO-UE-Direccion-Calle Enter the address of the manufacturer's contact or authorised representative in the EU. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-no-ue-direccion-ciudad GPSR-NO-UE-Direccion-Ciudad Enter the city of the manufacturer's contact or authorised representative in the EU. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-no-ue-direccion-cp GPSR-NO-UE-Direccion-CP Enter the postal code of the manufacturer's contact or authorised representative in the EU. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-no-ue-direccion-pais GPSR-NO-UE-Direccion-Pais Enter the country of the manufacturer's contact or authorised representative in the EU. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-email GPSR-Email Enter the contact email address of the manufacturer or authorised representative in the European Union. Text, maximum 2000 characters
gpsr-advertencia GPSR-Advertencia-Seguridad Add the URL of the product warning or safety information document, in PDF format. Link
GPSR fields in offer settings
Remember: all these fields are read and write fields. If the manufacturer is established in the EU, complete the manufacturer details. If the manufacturer is not established in the EU, complete the details of the responsible person or authorised representative in the EU.
6️⃣ Summary
  • The GPSR regulates general product safety: it affects products offered to consumers in the EU.
  • You must identify the manufacturer: include name, postal address and email address.
  • If the manufacturer is not in the EU: you must provide the details of the responsible person in the EU.
  • You must provide safety warnings: when the product requires it, add the URL of the corresponding PDF document.
  • The information must be up to date: review your account details and the GPSR fields in your offers.

 

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