ellerProduktsäkerhetsdirektivets

The General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), known in Swedish as Konsumentproduktssäkerhetsdirektivet, is a key piece of European Union legislation aimed at ensuring that only safe products are placed on the market. This directive provides a general framework for product safety across all member states, covering a wide range of consumer goods. Its primary objective is to protect consumers from risks associated with products that do not meet acceptable safety standards.

The GPSD establishes a general safety requirement, meaning that manufacturers, importers, and distributors must only place products on the market that are safe or do not present a risk to health and safety when used normally or in a reasonably foreseeable way. It also sets out obligations for businesses, including conducting risk assessments, taking corrective action when a product is found to be unsafe, and informing consumers and authorities about any identified risks.

Furthermore, the directive empowers national authorities to take appropriate measures to enforce product safety. This can include market surveillance activities, ordering the withdrawal or recall of dangerous products, and imposing sanctions on non-compliant businesses. The GPSD is a dynamic piece of legislation that is periodically reviewed and updated to adapt to evolving market conditions and new safety challenges. It plays a crucial role in maintaining a high level of consumer protection and facilitating the smooth functioning of the internal market for consumer goods within the EU.