Which products require GPSR compliance?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
GPSR applies to ALL consumer products sold in the EU, except: (1) products already covered by sector-specific EU safety legislation (e.g. medical devices, food, chemicals), (2) second-hand products, (3) antiques, (4) products for personal use (not sold commercially). In practice, most physical products sold online to EU consumers are covered — electronics, toys, clothing, home goods, beauty tools, etc. The regulation became enforceable December 13, 2024.
Item by Item
RequiredGPSR CoverageN/AEffective now
- 1Check if your product is covered by sector-specific legislation
- 2If not, GPSR applies automatically
- 3Ensure product meets general safety requirements
- 4Provide technical documentation
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- • EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988
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