GPSR

The General Product Safety Directive (GPSR) is an EU-wide legal framework that requires all consumer products sold within the European Union - including those on platforms like Amazon - to be safe under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.

Key aspects of GPSR:

• Applies to all consumer products, even if there are no specific product regulations
• Obligates manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure product safety
• Requires sellers to provide clear warnings and instructions
• Allows market surveillance authorities to ban, recall, or withdraw unsafe products
• Amazon may enforce GPSR compliance by requiring sellers to provide test reports, certifications, or technical documentation

As of 2024, GPSR has been updated and replaced the original directive with a new General Product Safety Regulation, increasing the responsibility for online marketplaces like Amazon to monitor and remove unsafe products.

💡 Example: A third-party seller listing toys on Amazon.de must comply with GPSR, including CE marking and providing safety warnings in local language.

In short:
GPSR is the EU’s regulation that ensures all consumer products - including those sold on Amazon - meet essential safety requirements to protect users from harm.