GPRS is a new set of EU safety regulations that replaces the existing rules, bringing regulations up to date with the substantial growth in digital commerce. The regulations came into effect on 13 December 2024.

Crafts Council is pleased to welcome Andrea Collins the founder of Global Trade Department to host this session, guiding us through the new regulations and answering as many of your questions as possible.

Andrea is an international trade specialist with over 25 years’ experience. Having specialised in importing, exporting, global sustainability, trade compliance, business resilience, and business growth, Andrea is a passionate ambassador for UK micro businesses and SMEs.

This is an online event that will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, 12 February, 19:00-20:00.

This session is free to attend, but you must register to attend. Please submit your questions through your ticket booking or email them to Amelia (a_lawrence@craftscouncil.org.uk) by Sunday 9 February 2025.

Please note that this session will be recorded and published at craftscouncil.org.uk. If you don’t wish to be filmed, please ensure that your camera is turned off. The talk will be be auto-subtitled, and the recording will be available on the Crafts Council maker support resources page. Please contact a_lawrence@craftscouncil.org.uk if you have any accessibility needs we should consider.

All information provided could be subject to change and is based on what is known on the date of the seminar (12 February 2025).

Understanding the EU’s General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)