Responsible person (Art. 16 GPSR)

Explained

Article 16 GPSR says a product may only be placed on the market if an economic operator established in the Union is responsible for the tasks set out in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020. That is the manufacturer if it is established in the EU. Otherwise the importer, an authorised representative or a fulfilment service provider takes the role. Name and contact details appear on the product, its packaging, the parcel or an accompanying document (Art. 16(3)). In an online offer Article 19 GPSR requires the manufacturer’s details and, for a manufacturer outside the EU, those of the responsible person. A seller without an importer can appoint someone by mandate.