New consumer safety regulations in the EU will have a significant impact on any brand, retailer, importer or distributor placing goods on or making goods available to the EU and Northern Ireland. The new EU Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on General Product Safety (GPSR) comes into effect on 13 December 2024.

UKFT has published a new guide for members on the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) for UK fashion and textile companies. To access your copy, please contact info@ukft.org or to find out about membership, click here.

The guide outlines:

• What products are within the scope of the new EU General Product Safety Regulation
• The current guidance for fabrics sold B2B
• Product risk analysis and technical file
• New labelling requirements for brands ‘placing’ goods on the EU/NI market
• New responsibilities for Importers
• New responsibilities for Distributors
• New responsibilities for Online Marketplaces
• Penalties for non-compliance with the Regulation
• Product Recalls
• Safe products
• Consumer Safety Network
• Additional consumer protection – Safety Gate Portal

Not a member?

For more details on membership click here  or contact info@ukft.org

UKFT has a series of resources available to support UK fashion and textile companies operating in the UK and overseas. Find more details on our resources for selling and international markets. UKFT’s Sustainability 101 series also delves into the core principles of sustainability and what it means for the fashion and textile industry through a series of practical guides and webinars.