The EU’s Regulation on General Product Safety 2023 (GPSR), which replaces the old EU General Product Safety Directive 2001 (GPSD), introduces a regime which better reflects modern technology, products and business practices.

The new legislation aims to ensure that certain types of consumer products supplied to the EU and Northern Ireland are safe.

As a result, businesses wishing to introduce new products to these markets will need to familiarise themselves with the new GPSR rules and ensure they are compliant.

Read more from Robin Adams, commercial partner at Muckle LLP: https://www.muckle-llp.com/insights/legal-commentary/eu-gpsr-2023/