NEW GPSR Regulations - European Union & Northern Ireland
The EU’s new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) came into force on 13th December 2024, replacing the previous safety directives. This updated regulation ensures that all consumer products sold within the EU meet modern safety standards.
As UK regulations differ, UK businesses are now required to have an appointed EU-based representative to comply with the new rules. While our products are fully compliant with the GPSR, we are currently unable to appoint an EU representative due to the high costs involved.
What do this mean for EU & NI Customers
This means we are now unable to continue to sell to the EU & NI after the 13th December 2024. Unfortunately, this includes both Physical & Digital Products.
This is a disappointing development for us, and we want to thank all our EU and NI customers for their support over the years. However, due to the strict requirements—specifically the need for an EU-based representative—we are unable to continue under the current regulations.
We remain hopeful that there may be changes to the UK’s terms and alignment with EU regulations in the future. Should anything change, we will update you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Workaround
If you have any friends or family in the UK orders can be placed and sent to them directly. You can collect them from them next time you see them.
At present it is unclear if the guidelines will allow these parcels to be forwarded to you as gift parcels. If we get any more information we will update this page.
What does this mean for us at Skye Stitching & Photos
We have made the touch decision to cease trading with the EU & NI until further notice. To comply, we’ve updated our website to prevent orders from being placed from EU and NI addresses. If one is received, we will sadly have to cancel and refund it.
Further Information on what the regulations mean.
The new regulations apply to all products placed or made available on the market whether new, used, repaired or reconditioned, with certain exceptions listed here. ‘Product’ means any item intended for consumers or likely to be used by consumers, whether in return for payment or free of charge. So even if you do not see yourself as a manufacturer making products, or you send something you have made for free to a customer based in the EU or Northern Ireland, these regulations still apply to you.