Seamlessly Meet EU Market Access Requirements
European Authorized Representative (EAR) and Responsible Person (RP) Services that keep your business moving without disruption
Avoid Compliance Headaches
The Regulation (EU) 2023/988 – General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) requires you to select and designate an EU-based Responsible Person if you sell your products in Europe. Whether you are using Amazon, distributors, a fulfillment center or you are selling directly to end users, the European Authorized Representative is the best suited Economic Operator to be designated as the Responsible Person as defined under the GPSR, which is mandatory as of December 13, 2024. It is a headache. That’s why we are here for you.
What is an EAR and RP Exactly?
Let’s break it down. Your European Authorized Representative and Responsible Person (yes, it’s a mouthful) is a specialist located in the EU that acts as a liaison between your company and the national market surveillance authorities. You are required to have one, and they are required to have access to your technical documentation and perform compliance reviews. They’re also required to notify you and authorities the moment they’re made aware of a safety issue or a dangerous product. In short? Your EAR and RP must be experienced and responsive or you’re putting your business at risk.
What is the difference between EU Authorized Representative and Responsible Person?Why Choose EARP as Your Responsible Person?
- We have 25 years experience of acting as European Authorized Representatives.
- Keep your confidential design information and technical specs private.
- Avoid reprinting labels and manuals if you swap importers/distributors.
- No conflict of interest to worry about.
- Distributors often don’t know how to handle a recall or accident related to the safety of products.
- Importers and distributors are focused on sales, not on regulations.
- We are constantly keeping up to date on regulatory changes in the market.
- Let a qualified, professional Responsible Person handle this critical role.
- Avoid fines and removal from the EU market.
In conclusion, it is crucial to select a Responsible Person who knows the requirements and how to act when it is needed.
Sell Your Products Seamlessly
We are experts in EU regulations around goods placed on the EU market and market surveillance, with experience in a variety of industries. Keep in mind the regulation applies to any product made available on the EU market, whether new, used, repaired or reconditioned.
Some categories are exempt. Contact us and we’ll help you understand if these regulations apply to you.
Understand Your New Responsibilities
GPSR provides for new responsibilities for Economic Operators including manufacturers, importers, distributors, European Authorized Representatives and fulfillment centers. Let’s review them.
Support for Amazon and More
Whether you sell your Product via distributors or conduct distance selling to EU based consumers, you must select and designate a Responsible Person for your Products as required by the GPSR if you do not have a place of business in the EU.
If you use online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay for your e-commerce in the EU, they will not allow you to use their platform without having a Responsible Person in place. That’s where we come in.
Don’t Risk the Consequences
The EU’s General Product Safety Regulation imposes new responsibilities on companies and their products. This Regulation together with the Market Surveillance Regulation have been implemented covering a wide range of products and can only be placed on the market when there is an economic operator located in the EU who will take on the role of the Responsible Person. Compliance to both regulations is required and being enforced today!
Do not wait to select your Responsible Person as non-compliance to these regulations can trigger significant fines, cease selling, or can even lead to removal from the European market. It’s our goal to prevent that from happening.
We’re Experts So You Don’t Have to Be
At EARP, we’ve based our services around the following EU directives and regulations
