A trading platform is not just a sales channel but also a link in market surveillance. Under the General Product Safety Regulation, a platform must execute a regulator’s order to remove an offer within two business days of receiving that order. <\/p>\n\n
That deadline explains the behavior of platforms. They prefer to verify beforehand rather than having to intervene afterward. This is why they request documentation when a listing is created. What you provide determines whether your product remains visible. <\/p>\n\n
Note the distinction: legislation determines what your product must comply with. Platform policy determines what you must upload and in what format. That policy can change, while the underlying legislation evolves more slowly. <\/p>\n\n
If your product is subject to CE marking requirements, you will be asked for the marking, the user manual in the correct language, and the EU Declaration of Conformity. Additionally, the General Product Safety Regulation applies to almost all consumer products, including those that already bear a marking. <\/p>\n\n
For the GPSR, this means an internal risk assessment with technical documentation. Furthermore, a responsible economic operator within the EU is required when the manufacturer is established outside the Union. Without that Responsible Person, the product may not be placed on the market. <\/p>\n\n
Dropshipping and private labeling make this more demanding, not less. If you are the first to bring the product into the EU or sell it under your own brand, the burden of proof lies with you and not with your manufacturer. <\/p>\n
A recurring stumbling block is the Declaration of Conformity in the language of the Member State where you sell. Many suppliers only provide an English version. For the Netherlands, this means Dutch; for Belgium, it is typically Dutch and French. Arrange these translations through your supplier, rather than attempting them yourself afterward. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Anyone placing products on the Dutch or Belgian market is subject to producer responsibility for packaging, batteries, and electronics. Platforms request these registration numbers when creating the listing. Without a valid number, you risk a blockade of the offer. <\/p>\n\n
If you sell in both countries, you require double registrations. This is often only discovered when the Belgian portion of the offer is blocked while the Dutch portion remains active. <\/p>\n\n
The Packaging Regulation has been applicable since August 12, 2026. For a sales channel that inherently works with shipping packaging, this comes on top of existing registration requirements. This involves requirements for the materials used, the marking, and your documentation. <\/p>\n\n
This regulation came into force four days ago, so enforcement practices are still developing. That is no reason to wait: the obligation applies from day one, regardless of how strictly inspections are carried out in the first few months. <\/p>\n
Briefly let us know what you sell and what challenges you are facing. We will contact you regarding what is required. <\/p>\n\t\n\t\n
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