Amazon Sellers Alert: Get Ready for the General Product Safety Regulation in 2024
By Staff Writer
Amazon sellers operating in the EU and Northern Ireland should brace themselves for the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which is set to impose significant requirements starting December 13, 2024. In an official announcement on Seller Central, Amazon said that this regulation is pertinent to sellers of most non-food consumer products, aiming to enhance safety standards and consumer protection within the market.
Key Requirements:
To align with the impending GPSR, sellers must undertake the following actions:
Labeling and Traceability: Products must meet existing labeling and traceability requirements, ensuring easy identification and safety compliance.
EU Responsible Person: Assign an EU Responsible Person for each product to handle compliance and serve as a contact point.
Comprehensive Labeling: Items must be labeled with the contact information of the Responsible Person, the manufacturer, and, if applicable, the importer, along with the type, batch, or serial number of the product.
Safety Information: Products must include safety information and warnings in the language of the country of sale to inform consumers adequately.
Online Listing Requirements: Online listings should display the Responsible Person's information, manufacturer's name, and contact details, along with a product picture and any other identification details. Warning and safety information should also be presented in the language of the country of sale.
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Preparing for Compliance:
To facilitate a smooth transition, sellers are advised to address the first five requirements as soon as possible. Further guidance on completing requirements 6 to 8 will be provided in early 2024, helping sellers update their online listings and ensure full compliance.
For more comprehensive details and guidance, sellers are encouraged to visit the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) page on seller central.
Stay informed and proactive to ensure your products meet these forthcoming standards, safeguarding your business operations and maintaining customer trust. As the deadline approaches, keeping abreast of updates and preparing in advance will be crucial for seamless compliance.
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About General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a pivotal update in the European Union's product safety legislation, set to replace existing directives from December 13, 2024. It mandates that all consumer products in the EU market must be safe, encompassing non-food products across all sales channels. The GPSR introduces stringent obligations for businesses, including enhanced traceability, accident reporting, and specific rules for online marketplaces. It aims to address the challenges of digitalization and the growth of online sales, ensuring robust enforcement, effective recalls, and overall consumer protection against dangerous products.
You can also read the following announcements made by Amazon on Seller Central:
1. Amazon Announces Changes to Multi-Channel Fulfillment Fees Effective February 2024
2. How to Recover Your Amazon FBA Reimbursement with Ease
Amazon sellers operating in the EU and Northern Ireland should brace themselves for the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which is set to impose significant requirements starting December 13, 2024. In an official announcement on Seller Central, Amazon said that this regulation is pertinent to sellers of most non-food consumer products, aiming to enhance safety standards and consumer protection within the market.
Key Requirements:
To align with the impending GPSR, sellers must undertake the following actions:
Labeling and Traceability: Products must meet existing labeling and traceability requirements, ensuring easy identification and safety compliance.
EU Responsible Person: Assign an EU Responsible Person for each product to handle compliance and serve as a contact point.
Comprehensive Labeling: Items must be labeled with the contact information of the Responsible Person, the manufacturer, and, if applicable, the importer, along with the type, batch, or serial number of the product.
Safety Information: Products must include safety information and warnings in the language of the country of sale to inform consumers adequately.
Online Listing Requirements: Online listings should display the Responsible Person's information, manufacturer's name, and contact details, along with a product picture and any other identification details. Warning and safety information should also be presented in the language of the country of sale.
Also Read: Amazon encourages sellers to plan early for holidays with Vine program
Preparing for Compliance:
To facilitate a smooth transition, sellers are advised to address the first five requirements as soon as possible. Further guidance on completing requirements 6 to 8 will be provided in early 2024, helping sellers update their online listings and ensure full compliance.
For more comprehensive details and guidance, sellers are encouraged to visit the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) page on seller central.
Stay informed and proactive to ensure your products meet these forthcoming standards, safeguarding your business operations and maintaining customer trust. As the deadline approaches, keeping abreast of updates and preparing in advance will be crucial for seamless compliance.
Follow us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn to get the latest news and updates related to online selling.
About General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a pivotal update in the European Union's product safety legislation, set to replace existing directives from December 13, 2024. It mandates that all consumer products in the EU market must be safe, encompassing non-food products across all sales channels. The GPSR introduces stringent obligations for businesses, including enhanced traceability, accident reporting, and specific rules for online marketplaces. It aims to address the challenges of digitalization and the growth of online sales, ensuring robust enforcement, effective recalls, and overall consumer protection against dangerous products.
You can also read the following announcements made by Amazon on Seller Central:
1. Amazon Announces Changes to Multi-Channel Fulfillment Fees Effective February 2024
2. How to Recover Your Amazon FBA Reimbursement with Ease
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Amazon is the registered trademark of the e-commerce brand.
About ChannelMAX.NET:
ChannelMAX offers Amazon Repricer that runs on the latest AI Repricing algorithm to do Amazon Pricing Management or Amazon Repricing. Based on Amazon SP API, the repricing engine or repricer runs 24/7 and efficiently manages Amazon prices to maximize your BuyBox with profit optimization. Established in 2005, ChannelMAX has been integrated with Amazon technology since 2007, helping thousands of third-party sellers on various eCommerce platforms. Some of the eCommerce platforms, aka marketplaces, supported by ChannelMAX.NET, are Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify. Some of ChannelMAX key offerings include ChannelMAX Amazon Repricer, 2ndly, ChannelMAX Amazon FBA Audits and FBA Refunds management, an offering for managing Amazon FBA Refunds Reimbursement management for lost or damaged or misplaced inventory for which Amazon is responsible and for which sellers deserve appropriate credit reimbursement from Amazon. ChannelMAX Services offer Remote (aka Virtual) Full-Time eCommerce Assistant to help 3P sellers run their daytoday business.
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