Authorized Representative & Responsible Person under the GPSR
EU Based Authorized Representative & Responsible Person Services
The General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) requires non-EU manufacturers to designate an EU-based Responsible Person (RP) before consumer products can be sold to EU consumers. This requirement is set out in Article 16 of the GPSR and applies to products sold both online and offline.
EARP acts as your EU Authorized Representative (AR) and, where mandated, your EU based RP , ensuring that the formal GPSR obligations are clearly assigned and professionally managed.
The Role of the AR/RP
Under the GPSR, the RP is the EU economic operator designated to support product safety enforcement and traceability. This role exists to ensure that EU authorities always have a reliable contact who can provide documentation, product information, and cooperation when safety issues arise. The RP may be an EU manufacturer, an EU importer, an authorized representative with a written mandate, or in specific cases, a fulfilment service provider.
When no importer is involved, such as in distance sales or online marketplace models, appointing an authorized representative as Responsible Person is the most predictable solution.
Keep in mind that the Responsible Person does not replace the manufacturer’s responsibility for product safety, but ensures that safety obligations can be enforced effectively within the EU.
EARP’s Role
Combined AR/RP representation for
complete compliance coverage
When appointed, EARP performs the formal responsibilities expected from a AR and RP:
Verifying that the required technical documentation exists and is complete at a minimum level.
Ensuring that product identification, manufacturer details, and Responsible Person contact information are correctly applied
Making documentation available to market surveillance authorities upon reasoned request
Acting as the single EU contact point for authorities regarding product safety and compliance matters
Supporting and coordinating legally required safety communications, including incident follow-up and Safety Gate actions, where applicable
EARP’s Role
Independent representation that safeguards your compliance
EARP specializes exclusively in Authorized Representative and Responsible Person services. Our focus is on fulfilling the formal legal obligations required under EU law. Key reasons to choose EARP include:
- Neutral and independent representation with no commercial conflicts
- Keep your confidential design information and technical specs private.
- Access to templates and guides for technical documentation readiness
- EU-based staff supported by regulatory professionals in the EU and US
Whether you sell through distributors, your own channels, or online marketplaces, EARP provides stability and a reliable compliance framework for your EU operations.
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There’s no time to waste. Talk to the experts at EARP and know that you have 25 years of experience at your disposal. You deserve to focus on your products. Let us take care of your regulatory representation in the large and lucrative European market.
