Risks
Why perform an interal risks analysis for GPSR?
Legal requirement
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) legally requires an internal risk assessment for all products placed on the EU market. Without it, your product is non-compliant.
Risk identification
A documented risk analysis shows that you've systematically identified and evaluated potential risks. It supports your product safety strategy and helps you take action to minimise hazards, reducing legal and consumer risks.
Part of your Technical File
The GPSR risk assessment must be part of your technical file contents. It’s often the first document authorities ask for during inspections or audits.
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What is included in an internal risk assessment for GPSR?
Included
Product risk identification
Risk evaluation
Risk classification
Risk mitigation suggestions
Documented report for technical file
Not included
Testing or laboratory analysis
Full technical file creation
CE conformity assessment
Product certification or approval
Important to know:
Under the EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, an internal risk analysis is mandatory for every consumer product before it is placed on the EU market. This is not optional or replaceable by a declaration, companies must actively identify, assess, and mitigate product risks.
Your risk analysis must be documented in your technical file and kept available for authorities. Without it, your product is considered non-compliant and can be blocked, recalled, or fined.
This applies to all consumer products, including those sold online or imported from outside the EU, and must cover risks across the entire product lifecycle (design, use, and foreseeable misuse).
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about this service.
Yes. The GPSR requires a risk analysis for each product before it enters the EU market. Even small product changes (materials, design, supplier) may require an updated assessment to remain compliant.
Without a documented risk analysis, your product is legally non-compliant. This can lead to customs blocks, product recalls, marketplace removals, or fines from EU authorities.
Not fully. While supplier documents can support your compliance, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring the risk analysis is complete, accurate, and specific to your product and market.
You must assess all relevant risks, including mechanical, chemical, electrical, and user-related risks, as well as foreseeable misuse. The goal is to identify hazards and show how they are reduced or eliminated.
The risk analysis should be done before placing the product on the EU market, ideally during product development or before production. This allows you to fix safety issues early instead of facing costly corrections later.
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