--- title: "EU GPSR Checklist" canonical_url: "https://www.sorena.io/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/checklist" source_url: "https://www.sorena.io/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/checklist" author: "Sorena AI" description: "An audit-ready EU GPSR checklist for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: scope and role mapping, documentation and traceability, supplier evidence." published_at: "2026-02-21" updated_at: "2026-02-21" keywords: - "EU GPSR checklist" - "Regulation (EU) 2023/988 checklist" - "product safety compliance checklist EU" - "Safety Gate checklist" - "Safety Business Gateway checklist" - "recall readiness checklist" - "online marketplace GPSR checklist" - "GPSR checklist" - "product safety compliance" - "Safety Gate" - "recall readiness" - "marketplaces" --- **[SORENA](https://www.sorena.io/)** - AI-Powered GRC Platform [Home](https://www.sorena.io/) | [Solutions](https://www.sorena.io/solutions) | [Artifacts](https://www.sorena.io/artifacts) | [About Us](https://www.sorena.io/about-us) | [Contact](https://www.sorena.io/contact) | [Portal](https://app.sorena.io) --- # EU GPSR Checklist An audit-ready EU GPSR checklist for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: scope and role mapping, documentation and traceability, supplier evidence. *Checklist* *EU* ## EU GPSR Checklist An audit-ready checklist with owners, evidence, and acceptance criteria. Use this to run a GPSR readiness review and build a repeatable safety operating model. A useful GPSR checklist is not a list of obligations-it's a set of deliverables. Use this checklist to assign owners, define acceptance criteria, and build a single evidence pack that supports authority inquiries and marketplace escalations. ## 1) Scope + role mapping (foundation) Goal: a documented scope decision per product category and a role map per channel. Done looks like: a scope memo + RACI that another reviewer can reproduce. - Product taxonomy -> applicable rule sets (GPSR + sector overlaps + exclusions rationale). - Economic operator role map per product/channel (manufacturer/importer/distributor/fulfilment/marketplace). - Escalation list and backups (product safety lead, legal, comms, ops, marketplace). ## 2) Documentation + traceability (make evidence exportable) Goal: reduce time-to-evidence. A real incident will demand identifiers, markets, actions, and proof quickly. Done looks like: an evidence index + traceability schema across systems. - Evidence index: artifact -> owner -> system-of-record -> refresh cadence. - Traceability schema: SKU/model + batch/lot/serial (as applicable) + supplier linkage + channel linkage. - Supplier evidence request template + change notification requirements. ## 3) Incident and recall readiness (execution capability) Goal: triage -> decide corrective action -> execute recall/withdrawal -> measure effectiveness. Done looks like: a tested playbook and prebuilt comms. - Triage workflow with severity tiers and decision memo template. - Corrective action catalog (stop-ship, delist, quarantine, repair/replace/refund). - Recall comms library + call center scripts + localization plan + effectiveness metrics. ## 4) Safety Gate readiness (tooling + data packs + logs) Goal: you can submit required notifications without scrambling for access or missing data. Done looks like: access provisioning + data pack templates + submission logs. - Safety Business Gateway access (primary + backup users) and drill evidence. - Notification data pack template (identifiers, risk description, corrective actions, markets, contacts). - Notification log linking to incident records and evidence artifacts. ## 5) Online marketplaces (if you operate one or sell through one) Goal: platform-level notice handling and rapid removal capability with audit logs. Done looks like: a notice-to-action workflow and interface readiness evidence where required. - Notice-to-action state machine with timestamps and removal proof. - Safety Gate interface plan/monitoring for marketplace obligations (where applicable). - Seller governance and listing validation rules for high-risk categories. *Recommended next step* *Placement: after the checklist block* ## Turn EU GPSR Checklist into an operational assessment Assessment Autopilot can take EU GPSR Checklist from turning this checklist into an operational workflow to a reusable workflow inside Sorena. Teams working on EU GPSR can keep owners, evidence, and next steps aligned without copying this guide into separate documents. - [Open Assessment Autopilot for EU GPSR Checklist](/solutions/assessment.md): Start from EU GPSR Checklist and turn the guidance into owned tasks, evidence requests, and review checkpoints. - [Talk through EU GPSR](/contact.md): Review your current process, evidence gaps, and next steps for EU GPSR Checklist. ## Primary sources - [GPSR full text - Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (EUR-Lex consolidated)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02023R0988-20230523&ref=sorena.io) - Primary source for scope, duties, corrective actions, and notification expectations. - [Recall notice template - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1435 (EUR-Lex consolidated HTML)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A02024R1435-20240527&ref=sorena.io) - Recall notice template that should be integrated into your playbook. - [Online marketplace interface rules - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1459 (EUR-Lex)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1459&ref=sorena.io) - Marketplace interoperability and interface requirements tied to Safety Gate Portal. ## Related Topic Guides - [EU GPSR Applicability Test | Is Regulation (EU) 2023/988 Applicable to Your Product, Channel, and Role?](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/applicability-test.md): A step-by-step EU GPSR applicability test for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: confirm whether your products are covered, whether exclusions apply. - [EU GPSR Compliance Program | Operating Model, Governance, Controls, and Evidence for Regulation (EU) 2023/988](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/compliance.md): A practical EU GPSR compliance playbook for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: program setup, governance cadence, risk assessment controls. - [EU GPSR Deadlines and Compliance Calendar | Key Dates, Workstreams, and Operational Milestones (Safety Gate, Recalls, Marketplaces)](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/deadlines-and-compliance-calendar.md): A practical EU GPSR calendar for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: key dates and operational milestones, with a workstream-based plan covering scope and role mapping. - [EU GPSR Economic Operator Duties | Manufacturer vs Importer vs Distributor vs Fulfilment vs Marketplace Roles + Evidence](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/economic-operator-duties.md): A practical guide to EU GPSR economic operator duties under Regulation (EU) 2023/988: how to map roles across your supply chain. - [EU GPSR FAQ | Common Questions About Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (Scope, Online Marketplaces, Safety Gate, Recalls)](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/faq.md): Answers to common EU GPSR questions: scope and exclusions, used/repaired products, online marketplaces, Safety Gate/Safety Business Gateway notifications. - [EU GPSR Online Marketplace Obligations | Safety Gate Interface (2024/1459), Unsafe Product Removal, Notices, and Evidence](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/online-marketplace-obligations.md): A practical guide for online marketplaces under EU GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988): who is a 'provider of an online marketplace'. - [EU GPSR Penalties and Enforcement | Market Surveillance, Corrective Actions, and How to Reduce Risk With Evidence](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/penalties-and-fines.md): A practical guide to enforcement under EU GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988): how market surveillance works, what enforcement actions look like (restrictions. - [EU GPSR Product Recall Notice Template | How to Use Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1435 (Article 36)](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/product-recall-notice-template.md): A practical guide to the EU GPSR recall notice template: when it applies, how to fill it correctly, what evidence to retain. - [EU GPSR Recalls and Incident Management | Corrective Actions, Safety Gate Notifications, Recall Effectiveness, Playbooks](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/recalls-and-incident-management.md): A practical recall and incident management playbook for EU GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988): build a triage workflow, decide corrective actions vs recall. - [EU GPSR Requirements (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) | Obligations, Controls, Safety Gate Notifications, and Evidence](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/requirements.md): An implementation-grade breakdown of EU GPSR requirements under Regulation (EU) 2023/988: safe product lifecycle controls, risk assessment. - [EU GPSR Scope and Covered Products | What's In/Out, Overlap With Sector Rules, Online Sales, Used/Reconditioned Goods](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/scope-and-covered-products.md): A practical GPSR scope guide for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: what products are covered, common exclusions. - [EU GPSR Traceability and Documentation | Product Safety Evidence Packs, Supplier Data, and Audit-Ready Records](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/traceability-and-documentation.md): A practical GPSR documentation and traceability guide for Regulation (EU) 2023/988: what information to maintain. - [GPSR vs Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 | What's Different, What Overlaps, and What to Build](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/gpsr-vs-market-surveillance-regulation.md): A practical comparison of EU GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) and the Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020: what each governs. - [GPSR vs Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) | Safety Obligations vs Liability Risk, Recalls, Evidence, and Claims Readiness](/artifacts/eu/general-product-safety-regulation/gpsr-vs-product-liability-directive.md): A practical comparison of EU GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) and the Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC). --- [Privacy Policy](https://www.sorena.io/privacy) | [Terms of Use](https://www.sorena.io/terms-of-use) | [DMCA](https://www.sorena.io/dmca) | [About Us](https://www.sorena.io/about-us) (c) 2026 Sorena AB (559573-7338). 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