Icecat Now Supports The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). What You Need to Know and How to Prepare

Introduction

The clock is ticking. The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) takes effect on December 13, 2024, bringing mandatory safety and traceability standards to all products on the EU market. Icecat has enhanced its data system to support our partners with these new compliance requirements.

Our approach to harmonized compliance focuses on two essential components:

1. Manufacturer and EU Representative Contact Information

2 . Comprehensive EU Safety Warnings

Let us guide you through what you need to know and how Icecat can help streamline your compliance process.

Contact Information

The GPSR requires detailed contact information at the brand level unless assigned by product or product group. To comply, brands must provide:

For Manufacturers:

•Company name

•Full address

•Website or phone number

For Non-EU Manufacturers:

•Appoint an EU Authorized Representative.

•Provide their name, full address, and contact details.

This ensures that all products have clear traceability and accountability within the EU market.

Refer to the image below for a proper understanding:

Safety Warnings

Transparency in safety warnings is a critical component of GPSR compliance. Icecat’s data system supports the input of required safety warnings, which include:

•Storage Precautionary Statements

•Health Hazard Statements (split into General and EU-specific statements)

•Physical Hazard Statements (split into General and EU-specific statements)

•Disposal Precautionary Statements

•Dangerous Goods Classifications

•EU Environmental Statements

•Statements of Conformance/Compliance

•General Precautionary Statements

•Prevention and Response Precautionary Statements

These warnings can either be uploaded as part of a PDF user manual or entered directly at the attribute level in Icecat’s system.

Data Exchange Methods

How to Submit Your Data

We’ve made it easier than ever to integrate your compliance data into Icecat’s system. Choose the option that works best for you:

Option 1: API Integration

•Use our Push-API to send your data to Icecat in our structure, or

•Use our Pull-API for Icecat to fetch your data, map it, and import it.

Option 2: Template Upload

•Submit your data using Icecat’s pre-structured GPSR compliance template, minimizing mapping efforts.

Option 3: Manual Input

•Access Icecat’s Brand Cloud to enter your data manually. Reach out to your Account Manager for assistance.

Calls To Action

1. Prepare Your Data: Organize your product information according to the guidelines. Use the data submission methods provided to update your product listings in Icecat’s database.
2. Act Now: With the effective dates approaching, it is essential to act now. Begin the process of updating your data to avoid any disruptions in your product listings and to ensure a smooth transition into compliance.

If you have any questions or need assistance you can contact our sustainability representative.