Article 1 — Objective and subject matter

General Product Safety Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2023/988

What does GPSR Article 1 say?

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1. The objective of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market while providing for a high level of consumer protection. 2. This Regulation lays down essential rules on the safety of consumer products placed or made available on the market.

Source: General Product Safety Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2023/988, read 2026-09-26.

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1. The objective of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market while providing for a high level of consumer protection.

2. This Regulation lays down essential rules on the safety of consumer products placed or made available on the market.

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Who does this apply to

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• Online marketplace
• Seller in distance selling
• Manufacturer
• Importer

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