§5 Conclusion
The GPSR ensures the safety of products and the protection of consumers. It complements the specific requirements imposed by Union product harmonisation legislation and more generally by Union law. For businesses, it clarifies and harmonises their responsibilities related to product safety and therefore provides higher legal certainty. Complying with the product safety obligations under the GPSR is important in order to ensure a level-playing field for businesses active in the EU’s Single Market and ensure a high level of consumer protection. Businesses that do not comply with their obligations, can be subject to fines imposed by Member States. It is important to underline that the GPSR itself is not regulating liability rules. You can find out more on EU product liability legislation on the Commission’s website (50). It is also important to underline the point that legislative requirements can be very significantly complemented by voluntary initiatives that further enhance product safety, and recognise the efforts made (e.g., the Product Safety Pledge+ (51) or the Product Safety Award) (52). The GPSR also recognises the importance of such voluntary schemes, which go beyond the legal requirements, and gives national competent authorities and the Commission the option of promoting voluntary memoranda of understanding with economic operators or providers of online marketplaces, as well as with organisations representing consumers or economic operators, containing voluntary commitments to enhance product safety. All relevant actors are encouraged to develop such initiatives. Contacts For other specific questions you might have, you may find further contacts of national market surveillance authorities on the Safety Gate Portal (53). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6233/oj ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
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