From Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Published on
Open for submissions from
Submissions closed
Last updated on
Consultation is closed
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is seeking views from stakeholders on the EU General Product Safety Regulation proposal.
On 30 June 2021 the EU Commission published its draft proposal for a General Product Safety Regulation. The proposed Regulation will replace the General Product Safety Directive, which is twenty years old and is in need of revision.
The proposed Regulation aims to improve protection for consumers by:
The proposed Regulation will also provide better conditions for businesses by:
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is seeking views from stakeholders on the EU General Product Safety Regulation proposal. Submissions should be marked “Consultation on the EU General Product Safety Regulation” and should be emailed to conspol@enterprise.gov.ie
The deadline for submissions is close of business on 24 September 2021.
The department may publish all submissions received under this consultation on its website. However, should you submit information that you consider commercially sensitive, please identify that information in your submission and give reasons for considering it commercially sensitive. The department will consult with you regarding such information before making any decision to publish.
Public Consultation on the proposed General Product Safety Regulation
