On January 16, 2025, Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating in the online webinar organized by ANEC – The European consumer voice in standardisation, on the online platform Zoom. The online event will focus on the topic of the new General Product Safety Regulation.
The new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) officially came into effect on December 13, 2024, and this online seminar aims to explore its implications for consumers. Key topics will include the regulation’s impact on product safety and standards, as well as strategies for contributing to its successful implementation.
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The General Product Safety Regulation is designed to safeguard EU consumers by establishing comprehensive rules applicable to all non-food products sold via any channel—be it physical stores, online platforms, or cross-border marketplaces. Its “safety net” principle ensures protection against dangerous products or risks not addressed by other EU legislation, guaranteeing consumer safety even as new technologies and products emerge.
During the webinar, Marie Gérardy (Legal and Policy Officer) and Andras Zsigmond (Team Leader for New Technologies and Online Product Safety) from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) will provide insights into the new rules and discuss ways stakeholders can help shape forthcoming guidelines.
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InfoCons – European Organization for Consumers Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies , a full member of the World Organization Consumers International, founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations, and member of ANEC.