GPSR checklist for SMEs
GPSR checklist for SMEs selling non-food consumer products in the EU: responsible person, risk analysis, traceability, warnings, recalls and marketplace evidence.
Direct answer
A GPSR checklist for SMEs should cover product safety assessment, responsible economic operator, manufacturer and importer details, traceability, warnings and instructions, online listing information, technical documentation, complaint handling, corrective actions, recall workflow and Safety Gate reporting where needed.
What should be on a GPSR checklist for SMEs?
A GPSR checklist for SMEs should cover product safety assessment, responsible economic operator, manufacturer and importer details, traceability, warnings and instructions, online listing information, technical documentation, complaint handling, corrective actions, recall workflow and Safety Gate reporting where needed.
- Risk analysis
- Traceability
- Recall process
| Applies from | 2024-12-13 |
| Scope | Non-food consumer products |
| Main evidence | Risk analysis, traceability and recall process |
A GPSR checklist for SMEs should cover product safety assessment, responsible economic operator, manufacturer and importer details, traceability, warnings and instructions, online listing information, technical documentation, complaint handling, corrective actions, recall workflow and Safety Gate reporting where needed.
The General Product Safety Regulation became applicable.
Source: EUR-Lex Regulation (EU) 2023/988
GPSR checklist for SMEs checklist
Action checklistAssess foreseeable safety risks before placing products on the market.
Keep product, batch, manufacturer, importer and supplier records.
Prepare complaint, accident, corrective action and authority notification workflow.
Key deadlines
| Date | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-13 | GPSR applicationThe General Product Safety Regulation became applicable. | EUR-Lex Regulation (EU) 2023/988 |
30/60/90-day action plan
First 30 days
Confirm scope and assign an owner
Evidence needed: Applicability note, business owner, systems or product list, and source links.
GPSR
Days 31-60
Close the evidence gaps
Evidence needed: Policies, supplier records, data maps, technical notes, training records, or process owners.
GPSR
Days 61-90
Prepare for audit or customer review
Evidence needed: Versioned compliance file, action log, exception register, and next review date.
GPSR
Evidence to retain
Applicability decision
Shows whether GPSR readiness applies and why the SME made that decision.
Retain: Scope memo, trigger criteria, country notes, owner approval, and review date.
Action owner list
Regulators and enterprise customers expect named accountability, not generic intent.
Retain: Owner, backup owner, due date, status, and unresolved blocker notes.
Evidence folder
The fastest way to answer customer due diligence is a single audit-ready evidence file.
Retain: Policies, screenshots, registers, exports, supplier responses, and training records.
SME questions answered
Does GPSR apply to online sellers?
Yes, GPSR includes obligations relevant to online sellers and marketplaces for non-food consumer products.
What GPSR evidence should SMEs keep?
Risk analysis, technical information, labels, warnings, traceability records, supplier records and recall workflow.
Turn this guide into a tracked action plan
Start with the Regulation Checker, save the result, and import the action plan into your EuroComply dashboard when you are ready to assign owners.
Informational only. This page is not legal advice and does not replace a qualified legal review of your business, systems, products or employment practices.