Short answer
The General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, applicable since 13 December 2024, requires all consumer products placed on the EU market to be safe. Manufacturers must prepare a risk analysis and technical documentation, keep it for 10 years, ensure traceability, and have an economic operator established in the EU.
Manufacturer obligations
- Internal risk analysis and technical documentation, kept for 10 years
- Name, registered trade name or trade mark, postal and electronic address on the product or packaging
- Type, batch or serial number for identification
- Instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers
- Accident notification and recall procedures
Online sales
Distance sales offers must display the manufacturer's details, the EU responsible person's details, product identification, a picture and any warnings or safety information.