What is a GPSR Responsible Person and do I need one?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
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A GPSR Responsible Person (or Authorised Representative) is an entity established in the EU that takes legal responsibility for product safety of non-EU manufactured products. Required since December 13, 2024 under the EU General Product Safety Regulation. If you sell products to EU consumers but manufacture outside the EU, you MUST designate a Responsible Person. They must be named on product packaging and documentation. Cost: €200-1,000/year for representative services.
Item by Item
RequiredDesignate EU Responsible Person€200-1,000/year1-4 weeks
- 1Appoint an EU-based representative (can be third-party service)
- 2Provide them with product safety documentation
- 3Add their name and address to product packaging
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RequiredUpdate Product DocumentationN/A1-2 weeks
- 1Include Responsible Person details on packaging
- 2Update product manuals and safety instructions
- 3Ensure EU Declaration of Conformity mentions Responsible Person
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- • EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988
- • European Commission GPSR guidance
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