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MAKING PRODUCT SAFETY LAWS READY FOR THE DIGITAL AGE! The government is taking a bold step forward in modernizing product safety laws to keep up with the rapidly evolving digital age! 📱💡 👉 Check out the latest update from the official UK government website. As technology continues to shape our lives, it’s crucial that our regulations adapt too. With this move, the government strives to better protect consumers and foster innovation in the digital marketplace. 🌐💪 📢 This will look to boost consumer confidence and promote responsible innovation across industries! 🙌🎉 #ProductSafety #DigitalAge #Innovation #ConsumerConfidence #SafetyFirst #TechNews #GovernmentUpdate https://lnkd.in/eYaeYRA6

🚨 The transition from GPSD to GPSR is coming soon, and businesses must be ready. 🚨 If you're involved in selling consumer goods in the EU, this article breaks down what the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) means for you and how to ensure compliance before the shift takes effect. Don’t get caught off guard—start preparing now to avoid legal and financial penalties. Check out the article for actionable steps: https://lnkd.in/drh93Aaz #GPSR #Compliance #ProductSafety #BusinessLeadership #EURegulations

⚠New EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) - What You Gotta Know! The EU's layin' down some fresh new product safety rules with the GPSR 2023/988. This new jam drops on December 13, 2024, so if you sellin’ to the EU, you best get ready for these big-time changes? ⛨ What's the GPSR? The GPSR is like an upgrade, takin' over the old General Product Safety Directive. It’s here to step up the game, keepin' consumers safe, holdin' businesses accountable for product risks, and clappin' down hard on unsafe goods, especially if you sellin’ through those online streets. 🛍️ Which Products is This Coverin’? 🔵This applies to almost everything—electronics, clothes, toys, furniture, even food packaging. Whether it’s brand new, second-hand, or refurbished, if you sellin’ in the EU, this joint's got you covered. 🚨 What E-Commerce Hustlers Need to Know: 🟢Stricter Product Safety Obligations: Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and platforms—y’all need to be on point with product safety. 🟢You gotta have a Responsible Person in the EU to handle the biz, too. 🟢Traceability & Documentation: Clear labels, test results, and the works—so if a recall’s gotta go down, you ready to move quick. 🟢Recall Processes & Penalties: They ain’t playin’—recall procedures are tighter, and the fines are way up if you ain’t compliant. 🟢Marketplace Oversight: Online spots like Amazon gotta make sure they know who’s sellin’ and help out when something shady goes down. 🔗 Impact Across the Supply Chain 🔴The GPSR is bringin' heat with stricter rules, more paperwork, and heavy penalties. Whether you’re manufacturin’, importin’, or sellin’ online, you better be tight with your compliance game before the end of 2024. 🚀 Next Moves for E-Commerce Players 🟢If you wanna keep rollin' smooth, you gotta check your products, suppliers, safety systems, and recall plans. Be prepared, stay sharp, and the transition will be easier than a Sunday drive. 🌍 Gonna sell in the EU and UK market? Get in touch!

🚨 How to prepare for the new GPSR (before it replaces GPSD) 🚨 The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) will soon replace the current GPSD, and this shift will affect all businesses selling consumer products in the EU. If you haven’t started preparing, now is the time. My latest article breaks down everything you need to know to stay compliant and avoid costly penalties as GPSR becomes mandatory. Check it out to learn the three critical steps your business needs to take before the transition: https://lnkd.in/deb8jJPG #GPSR #Compliance #ProductSafety #Business

What does the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) involve? 🤔 We've got you covered! Starting December 13th, 2024, products sold in the EU must comply with new GPSR rules, including: • Clearer Labels: Enhanced labeling standards for better consumer information. (Note: Some brands aren’t required to meet the new labeling standards but can just stick to the existing Textile Labeling Regulation. Reach out to hear if that applies to you as well!) • Online Safety: Stricter rules for products sold online to ensure they are safe. • Tech Gadgets: New regulations for the safety of connected devices and other tech products Moreover, many have asked: "How do we determine who the manufacturer is?" 🤔 It’s pretty simple, actually. Brands can often be considered manufacturers. So, when online platforms request manufacturer information from you, it’s most likely just your own details.   ➡ Swipe to read more updates!   And don’t forget to reach out if you want to know more about these updates - we are ready to help!

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗨 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀! Big changes are coming! The new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) kicks in on December 13, 2024. Are you ready? 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗢𝗪: The GPSR aims to ensure all consumer products sold in the EU are safe, covering everything from design to delivery. This regulation applies to all non-food products, both online and offline. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: - 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Your products must be inherently safe. Think about design, materials, and potential risks. - 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Keep comprehensive technical files, risk assessments, and test reports from accredited labs. - 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Report any incidents promptly and keep thorough records. - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Products must have batch numbers and detailed labels in the local language of each EU country you sell in. - 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: If you're outside the EU, appoint an authorized representative within the EU. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 1. Conduct a thorough risk assessment. 2. Gather and maintain all necessary documentation. 3. Ensure your products have clear, detailed labeling. 4. Set up internal processes for handling safety issues and recalls. 5. Cooperate with EU market surveillance authorities. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: - Protect your customers. - Avoid hefty fines and legal issues. - Build trust and enhance your brand’s reputation. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: -> Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. -> Like this post if you found it helpful. -> Share this with fellow sellers to ensure everyone is prepared. Stay safe and compliant! #GPSR #Ecommerce #ProductSafety #EURegulations #AmazonSellers #Compliance #EcomHawks 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

EU Product Safety Regulation Comes into Effect: New Requirements for Product Safety under GPSR   The new EU Product Safety Regulation, abbreviated as GPSR, will replace the previous Product Safety Directive from 2001 as of December 13, 2024, and will apply across the entire European Union. With the new EU directive on product safety (Regulation 2023/988), the aim is to address new […]

💥 The EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is changing the product landscape. What regulations does your business need to watch out for? We explore the changes with our new favourite product – introducing 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🧸 Is there a "responsible person" for Robobear in the European Union? Find out more below! Every day for the next two weeks we will unpack key compliance topics under the GPSR to bring Robobear to a shelf or website near you. Follow Robobear's journey ➡ #RobobearsAdventures For practical guidance on the GPSR and its sweeping changes to the EU product safety landscape, visit our dedicated microsite > https://bit.ly/46dxvWw 👀 Keep an eye out! Tomorrow we will find out whether Robobear is labelled and packaged correctly. Connect with our experts > Katie Vickery, Peter Rudd-Clarke, Thomas Stables, and Charlie Hennig #OCRobobear #GPSR _____________________ Terms & Conditions 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡. 𝑂𝑠𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒 𝐿𝐿𝑃 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑓 𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑒𝑠, ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑠, 𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑓𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠. 𝐷𝑜 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 - 𝑤𝑒’𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑖𝑡’𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑎𝑑 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎. 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝑜𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑛𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒. 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 30 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑, 𝑎 ℎ𝑢𝑔, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ-𝑓𝑖𝑣𝑒.

How do you make product regulation fun? Create a new fuzzy-tech product, brainstorm how the GPSR will impact it and then create fake T&Cs to match! Follow #RobobearsAdventures to see the journey 👀

Are you trying to understand the changes being introduced by the new EU General Product Safety Regulation? Well Robobear is here to help! 🧸 Keep your eyes peeled over the next two weeks as we will sharing posts using Robobear to unpack various obligations under the new regulation. Follow Robobear's journey >> #RobobearsAdventures