GPSR
That Pedal Show Store
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) replaces the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) and strengthens consumer protection in the EU.
It ensures that all non-food consumer products placed 'on the EU market' are safe and meet modern safety standards. The GPSR applies from December 13, 2024, ensuring better protection for EU consumers and a more uniform regulatory framework for businesses.
Non-compliance can lead to product delisting, fines, and loss of market access.
It applies to all products entering the EU from this date.
On this page we outline the steps we have taken to meet these new regulations and hopefully everything you need to know before you purchase from That Pedal Show Store.
Key Aspects of GPSR:
Covers all non-food consumer products sold in the EU, including those from third-party sellers outside the EU.
Applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, and online marketplaces.
Companies must consider cybersecurity risks, AI-related dangers, and new consumer behaviour patterns.
Products must meet EU safety standards before being placed on the market.
Risk assessments must consider new factors, such as cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities of specific user groups (children, elderly, disabled persons).
Requires manufacturers, importers, and distributors to improve product traceability and safety compliance.
Every product sold must have a responsible economic operator in the EU (importer, manufacturer, or authorized representative).
Products must be traceable, ensuring fast recalls if safety issues arise.
Companies must notify authorities and consumers quickly if a product is found unsafe.
Consumers should have the right to repair, replacement, or refund for recalled items.
Authorities can enforce stricter penalties for non-compliance.
Addresses safety concerns related to smart products, AI-powered devices, and cybersecurity.
Ensures continuous compliance with safety regulations as products evolve through software updates.
An Authorised Representative (AR) for the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) in the EU acts on behalf of a non-EU manufacturer to ensure compliance with EU product safety laws.
Their key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring Compliance – Verifying that the manufacturer has met all GPSR safety and conformity requirements.
- Holding Documentation – Keeping the technical documentation and EU Declaration of Conformity available for authorities.
- Cooperating with Authorities – Responding to market surveillance requests and facilitating corrective actions if needed.
- Product Safety & Traceability – Ensuring that importers and distributors receive correct product compliance information.
- Acting as a Contact Point – Being the official EU-based contact for product safety matters.
An AR does not replace the manufacturer’s legal responsibility but supports regulatory compliance within the EU market.
WHO IS OUR AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE?
We have appointed a company we have worked with for a few years called EAS Project. They have helped us manage all our EU VAT obligations (IOSS) and are a trusted partner.
They also offer GPSR support as our Authorised Representative within the EU and are our official EU-based contact for product safety matters.
Easy Access System Europe
Mustamäe tee 50,
10621 Tallinn, Estonia
EMAIL: gpsr.requests@easproject.com
DID YOU KNOW....
Anyone in the EU shopping at That Pedal Show Store must have access to GPSR information and safety warnings both BEFORE and AFTER purchase.
As a result we have updated all our online products with additional information on each product page so you can see the manufacturers and makers we work with.
We have also ensured that there are detailed safety warnings (where applicable) and clear care instructions.
In addition, we include information with your order including manufacturer details, Authorised Representative details and safety information for the product you have bought. Please keep this safe for future reference.
To be compliant, this information is also in multiple languages to make your life easier.
TRACEABILITY
One of the cornerstones of the GPSR Regulations is that products must be traceable, ensuring fast recalls if safety issues arise.
Everything we sell to the EU will have a batch number so we can trace it back with our suppliers if we need to.
Whilst much of what we sell is very low risk and unlikely to need to be recalled, we appreciate this is important for both compliance and also good practice.
Many of our manufacturing partners already label their products with this information, so look or for it on labels stitched into garments, stamped onto bottles, or use our own TPS batch labels as your reference.
Our Suppliers, Their Suppliers, Your Safety
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) sets strict safety requirements to ensure all consumer products sold in the EU are safe.
As a result we have contacted all our suppliers and asked questions about their manufacturing processes, their suppliers, proof of compliance with EU Standards and Regulations such as REACH (regulating the use of chemical substances in products such as textiles), their sustainability both in sourcing but also in output so we can ensure that products and packaging are more durable, reusable and recyclable.
We also asked about their supply chains to ensure as much transparency as possible across waste, the environment, best labour practices.
Declarations of Conformity (DoC)
Using the information from our suppliers (above) we have put together 'Technical Documentation' for all our products.
With the TD in place we have been able to create an EU Declaration of Conformity which is available for the EU Authorities and sits with our Authorised Representative.
It's been really interesting to look deeper into what we make, customise and sell and we're very pleased to know that our chosen suppliers are totally 'on it' with all the compliance and regulations. It's peace of mind for us and for you.
OUR PACKAGING
We have taken big strides to ensure that our packaging is as eco friendly as it can be. Since we started the TPS Store back in the day, we have tried hard to invest in better and more sustainable packaging.
You can find out more about this journey on our 'PLANET' page.
Wherever possible we ship in cardboard packaging, packed with tissue paper and sealed with paper-tape printed with organic inks.
T-shirts come in kraft paper bags sealed with a sticker made from recycled paper.
Hoodies and Overshirts come in BHT-free polypropylene bags with a safety warning printed on the bag. These bags are widely recycled.
Even the free stickers we include are recyclable. As is the bubble wrap keeping our ceramic mugs safe.