NEW GPSR Regulations - European Union & Northern Ireland
The EU’s new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) come into force on 13th December 2024, replacing older safety rules to ensure that all consumer products sold in the EU meet modern safety standards.
As the current UK law is different they now require all UK businesses to comply and have representative in the EU, which we are currently unable to do due to the high cost 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. This also includes any Digital Products too. This is a sad time for use all and due to the strict regulations our hands are tied.
We are hoping there will be a change of terms and conditions in the UK with these new regulations and if any changes happen we will let you know as soon as we have any more information.
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
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.
We have changed our delivery settings on the website which will restrict orders from being placed from the EU/NI. If for any reason one is received we will have to refund and cancel the order.