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GPSR comes into force

December 13 2024 sees the introduction of new rules for businesses selling into the EU and NI

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New rules for businesses selling into the EU and NI come into force on December 13, 2024

GPSR or General Product Safety Regulation is a European Union regulation designed to ensure all products sold in the EU are safe and meet certain standards.

If you’re a business manufacturing products, and exporting them into the EU (and Northern Ireland), you’ll need to be aware of the new rules which come into force on December 13, 2024, as it may affect your business.

Make sure you’ve read some of the resources above, and seek professional advice to understand if your business may be affected.

Support from the ecosystem

New rule to hit GB small businesses selling to NI
BBC article on the incoming legislation and its potential impact
BBC News
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) Guidance
Official UK guidance on the General Product Safety Regulations.
gov.uk
The EU’s New General Product Safety Regulation Effective December 2024
Detailed analysis on GPSR, with overview of the new rules and what they mean for businesses.
RPC Legal
General Product Safety Regulation
Official EU guidance on the General Product Safety Regulation.
European Commission

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