Introduction to GPSD:
The European Commission has issued the 2001/95/EC General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) standard.
On July 22, 2006, the European Commission issued Directive 2001/95/EC (General Product Safety Directive) on the list of standards, replacing all official standards previously published. The relevant standards were developed by the European Organization for Standardization in accordance with the directives of the European Commission, covering products such as sports equipment, children's clothing, pacifiers, lighters, bicycles, furniture (including folding beds), etc.
According to the General Product Safety Directive, manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that all products sold in the market are safe. This regulation applies to all products sold in the market or otherwise supplied to consumers.
The relevant authorities or courts (if in dispute) must determine whether the product is safe based on the following factors:
-The characteristics of the product, including ingredients, packaging, and assembly, installation, and maintenance instructions;
-Appearance, including labels, any warnings or instructions regarding use or disposal, as well as any other instructions or information (such as manufacturer information);
-Consumer categories (children or elderly) where the product may pose a risk to them.
Manufacturers must take responsibility to ensure the safety and reliability of products supplied and sold in the market, such as providing information and warnings. In addition, if the product may cause danger, manufacturers must take appropriate actions, such as withdrawing the product from the market, providing sufficient or effective warnings to consumers, or withdrawing the product from consumers.