Why non-EU manufacturers need an Authorized Representative
What the Authorized Representative does, what goes wrong without one, and how to tell a passive provider from an active one.
Insights
Background on the rules that decide whether your product reaches the EU market: the Authorized Representative, GPSR and CE marking.
The economic operator: who is responsible for your product in the EU
Manufacturer, importer, authorized representative or fulfilment provider: the EU needs one of them inside its borders. Here is how the roles differ.
Navigating the EU single market under GPSR
National labelling differences, certification lead times and marketplace requirements: the practical obstacles between a compliant product and a sale in the EU.
GPSR compliance: five practical steps for non-EU manufacturers
Appoint a Responsible Person, digitise documentation, keep the supply chain traceable, localise labels, watch the regulations. Five steps that hold up.
Why clear instructions are your best defence under GPSR
GPSR makes clear instructions a legal requirement. What they must contain, what applies to connected products, and which standard defines clarity.
GPSR for small businesses selling into the EU
Etsy sellers, Shopify stores and direct-to-consumer brands fall under GPSR too. What the regulation asks of small businesses and how to prepare.
Questions about your product?
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