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The Product Safety Directive is crucial to ensuring the safety of products on the market.
DEKRA Product Testing
The Product Safety Directive is crucial to ensuring the safety of products on the market.
General Product Safety Directive
EU directive for product safety
European rules regarding product safety are established in the General Product Safety Directive. This directive supplements sector-specific legislation applicable to particular product groups. Therefore, this directive is also seen as a safety net for products not covered by other EU legislation. Understanding the General Product Safety Guideline may seem complicated, so take a look at this page to learn about it's basics.
The General Product Safety Directive is crucial to ensuring product safety within the European market. If a product complies with the directive, it is considered a product that can be used safely. With the advent of new technologies, several adjustments have been made to the General Product Safety Directive. The updated version ensures that consumers are better protected against current challenges and that product safety is guaranteed. The revised version will be applicable from December 2024.
The Product Safety Directive does not apply to, among others, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, electrical appliances, and foodstuffs. These products are subject to specific product legislation.
The purpose of the Product Safety Directive is to ensure the safety of all products. It requires companies and manufacturers to sell safe products. If risks are discovered, they must take appropriate measures to reduce those risks. Additionally, the Product Safety Directive ensures proper enforcement of the rules. All of this contributes to the goal: products placed on the EU market must be safe.
What are your obligations under the General Product Safety Directive?
DEKRA & product safety
With the large number of applicable standards, understanding the guidelines can sometimes be challenging. The experts at DEKRA are happy to assist you and provide expert knowledge. Additionally, DEKRA conducts inspections and audits as an independent entity to guarantee product safety. Feel free to contact one of our experts for all your questions regarding the Product Safety Directive.
Global Market Access service
Meet technical regulations with certifications and approvals so your organization can easily enter global markets.
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Material and reliability testing
Performance testing under varied environmental & stress conditions to ensure high-quality products that properly function and comply with regulatory standards.
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Product certification and marks for products
Recognized distinctions with industry certifications and regulatory marks demonstrating product safety, performance and quality standards in global markets.
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Safety Testing for Electrical Products
Assurance testing to substantiate the safety and regulatory compliance of electrical products for increased confidence and higher profits in global markets.
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