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New EU GPSR Guide for the Furniture Industry Now Available
The Furniture Industry Research Association's second guide to the new GPSR, 'EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) Guide for the Furniture Industry,' is now available.
This guide focuses on the specific product safety regulations in the EU, including Northern Ireland, which differ from those in Great Britain.
The EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) were published on May 23, 2024. They will replace the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC after a transitional period that concludes on December 13, 2024.
The 58-page guide aims to give a basic understanding of how the Regulation can apply to furniture products and to:
- Explain the content and reach of the EU General Product Safety Regulation, the products or industries to which it applies, and its relationship with other existing regulations
- Identify how this impacts manufacturers, producers, or distributors of furniture products in the EU market
- Explain the value of risk assessment, when this should be undertaken, and highlight useful tools
- Highlight the relevance of product testing and the hierarchy of documents such as harmonised standards, including where this sits within the (EU) GPSR
- Identify who is responsible for enforcement of the Regulation
- Explain the Safety Gate system, including actions that may be taken by enforcement and market surveillance authorities
Members can download a PDF of the 'EU General Product Safety Regulation Guide for the Furniture Industry' for free as part of their membership benefits.
Non-members can purchase a copy from our online Bookshop, priced at £150.