Guides for selling in the EU
Practical, source-cited answers to the questions EU marketplaces force you to ask.
2026-08-15
GPSR Technical File Template: What Article 9(2) Requires (2026)
What a GPSR Article 9(2) technical file must contain, a copyable section-by-section template, the 10-year retention duty, and how it differs from a CE file.
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2026-08-15
Do I Need CE Marking for Handmade Jewelry in the EU? (GPSR 2026)
No — ordinary jewellery needs no CE mark. What handmade jewelry sellers must do instead: GPSR documentation and REACH nickel, lead and cadmium limits.
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2026-08-15
Selling Home Textiles to the EU: What Does GPSR Require in 2026?
GPSR + Textile Regulation 1007/2011 for cushions, curtains and bedding: fibre labels, flammability warnings, blind-cord hazards — and what is not required.
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2026-08-15
GPSR for Candle Sellers: EU Requirements Explained (2026)
GPSR duties for selling candles in the EU: risk assessment, EN 15494 warning labels, Etsy and Amazon safety fields, and why CLP fragrance rules are separate.
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2026-08-15
euproof Alternative 2026: Pay Once for GPSR Docs Instead of €19/mo
Comparing euproof's €19/month subscription with EUSellKit's one-time €14 GPSR pack: pricing model, marketplace-field output, languages, and when each fits.
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2026-08-15
EU Declaration of Conformity: Do You Need One? (+ 2026 Template)
Only products under harmonised CE-marking law need an EU Declaration of Conformity. Who needs one, what it must contain, and a copyable 2026 template.
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2026-08-15
Does GPSR Apply to Toys? What EU Law Actually Governs Them (2026)
Toys are governed by the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (CE marking, EN 71), not primarily GPSR. What applies, the 'decorative item' trap, and what to do.
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2026-08-15
Does GPSR Apply to Mugs, Cutting Boards and Other Food-Contact Items?
Mugs, cutting boards and resin coasters are governed by EU food contact law (Reg. 1935/2004), not mainly GPSR. What Etsy sellers actually need in 2026.
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2026-08-15
Does GPSR Apply to Electronics? CE Marking vs GPSR (2026 Guide)
Mostly no: electronics fall under CE-marking law (LVD, EMC, RED, RoHS) with GPSR as a residual net. What applies to your device — and to passive accessories.
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2026-08-15
Does GPSR Apply to Cosmetics? Handmade Soap Rules in the EU (2026)
Cosmetics — including handmade soap — fall under Regulation 1223/2009, not plain GPSR: CPNP notification, qualified safety assessor, responsible person.
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2026-08-15
Does GPSR Apply to Children's Products? Toys vs. the Rest (2026)
Many children's items are legally toys under Directive 2009/48/EC, not GPSR-first. When GPSR applies, which standards matter, and why the risk bar is higher.
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2026-08-12
Selling on TikTok Shop in the EU: Compliance Basics
TikTok Shop won't list EU products without manufacturer and EU Responsible Person details. Where to enter them and how to avoid deactivation.
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2026-08-12
Shopify GPSR Compliance: Own-Store Sellers' 2026 Guide
Yes — GPSR applies to your own Shopify store, not just marketplaces. What EU law requires on product pages and how to add a safety section.
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2026-08-12
eBay GPSR: What Sellers Must Fill In (2026)
eBay hides EU/NI listings that lack GPSR data. Fill in manufacturer, EU Responsible Person, and safety info under Item disclosures — here's how.
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2026-08-11
GPSR Risk Assessment: What It Must Contain (+ Free Template Structure)
GPSR Article 9(2) requires an internal risk analysis before selling in the EU. What it must contain, how to build a risk matrix, and a template structure.
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2026-08-11
GPSR for Etsy Sellers: The Complete 2026 Guide
What the EU GPSR means for your Etsy shop in 2026: the fields Etsy asks for, Responsible Person rules, and how to keep listings visible to EU buyers.
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2026-08-11
EU Responsible Person: What It Is and What It Really Costs (2026)
What an EU Responsible Person is under GPSR Article 16, who needs one to sell on Etsy or Amazon, and verified 2026 prices from real providers.
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2026-08-11
Amazon EU Compliance Fields Explained (Seller Central 2026)
Amazon's EU compliance fields explained: manufacturer contact, EU Responsible Person, GPSR Article 19 mapping, and how to fix suppressed listings.
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