Ecommerce in the European Union is thriving.
The sizes of online markets in France, Germany, and Spain are already measured in billions of euros, and all forecasts indicate that these markets will continue to grow in the next five years.
It’s easy to see why Europe is one of the prime destinations for international online sellers looking for expansion opportunities.
However, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) has made it more difficult for economic operators based outside the EU to place their products on the Union’s digital markets.
Under the GPSR, all economic operators on the Union’s markets must be established in one of the member states or appoint an EU Responsible Person.
So, in this article, we’ll take a closer look at the role of a Responsible Person and the factors international sellers should consider when choosing a Responsible Person for their business.
