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COMMISSION NOTICE Guidelines on the application of the EU general product safety legislative framework by businesses

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Guidelines on the application of the EU general product safety legislative framework by businesses

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. Introduction

1.1 Which businesses are subject to obligations under the GPSR?

⇨ Learn what responsibilities relating to product safety and established by the GPSR you have in the relevant sections of these guidelines.

1.2 What is a safe product?

2. What is the scope of the GPSR?

2.1. What types of products and sale channels are covered by the GPSR?

Products covered

Sales channels covered

2.2. Link to EU harmonisation legislation and other EU legislation

2.3. What kind of products are excluded from the scope of the GPSR?

3. My responsibilities

3.1. Economic operators

3.1.1. I am a manufacturer: what are my obligations under the GPSR?

3.1.2. I am an authorised representative: what are my obligations under the GPSR?

3.1.3. I am an importer: what are my obligations under the GPSR?

3.1.4. I am a distributor: what are my obligations under the GPSR?

3.1.5. I am a fulfilment service provider: what are my obligations under the GPSR?

3.2. Economic operator also assuming the role of the responsible person

3.3. Providers of online marketplaces

3.4. General obligations and tools

3.4.1. Informing consumers about product safety recalls and safety warnings

3.4.2. What kind of remedies should I offer to consumers if I initiate a product safety recall?

3.4.3. What is the Safety Business Gateway?

3.4.4. Substantial modification

3.4.5. Cooperation with market surveillance authorities

4. Where can I find more information?