Applicable from the 13 December 2024, Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, also called the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), replaces the General Product Safety Directive, and ushers in a new era of consumer protection.
The GPSR applies to consumer products, but those designed exclusively for professional use which subsequently reach the consumer market, should also comply with it.
It is complementary to other EU specific safety legislation covering any additional aspects and risks not addressed by the requirements of that specific legislation.
The Regulation introduces several important changes affecting both economic operators (EOs) and authorities, with the aim of improving product safety standards across the EU.
RFID-enabled media that currently declare compliance with the RE Directive is affected by the GPSR. After conducting a risk assessment of the new cybersecurity requirements under the GPSR, we have determined that there are no issues.
Please find revised Declaration of Conformity documents for your convenience.