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DIY, Tools, and Hardware Products GPSR Certification

DIY, Tools, and Hardware Products GPSR Certification

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One-time fee. No subscription. Taxes included. Setup & documentation fee applies once per order to review and adapt your existing compliance materials for GPSR conformity. This includes onboarding, document checks, and label review.

Get your products EU-ready with a full-coverage GPSR certification package. You receive EU representation, a comprehensive risk assessment, complete technical documentation, and compliant labelling for a one-time, all-inclusive fee without subscriptions. We ensure your listings meet marketplace requirements and back them with an EU Responsible Person providing lifetime coverage for certified products.

The GPSR Certification Process in Five Steps

  1. Submit Your Product Details

    Send your product details, including description and photos, current artwork, bill of materials, pre-existing test reports, safety data sheets, certificates, and conformity declarations. We verify completeness, pinpoint any gaps, and organize the dossier so your documentation is clear, consistent, and ready for review.

  2. Consultation & Compliance Roadmap

    We review your SKUs, group similar products by material and functionality to make the certification process as efficient as possible, and confirm scope, timing, and pricing.

  3. Risk Assessment, Technical File, Labelling, Traceability, and Certification

    We conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for intended use and foreseeable misuse and assemble your technical file (which includes the risk analysis and other compliance-related documents such as test reports, SDS, BOM, and a Declaration of Conformity). We align labels with the risk assessment and provide ready-to-use templates with EU Responsible Person details, including our EU address in Germany. Finally, we issue your GPSR certificate, which satisfies marketplace listing checks and market authority requests.

  4. Marketplace Submission and Reviews

    We prepare the platform-specific documentation for Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and others (EU RP details, risk assessment, product label, and complete compliance documents). We support listing approvals and help you fulfill all platform requirements for EU sales.

  5. Post-Market Support

    We’re on hand for market authority inquiries, marketplace checks, and regulatory updates, keeping your products compliant.

Product Examples

1. DIY, Tools & Hardware

  • Tool sets (mechanic, homeowner, multi-tool kits)
  • Workbenches, pegboards, tool chests, tool boxes, parts organizers
  • Fasteners & anchors (screws, nails, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, toggle/expansion anchors)
  • Building hardware (brackets, joist hangers, angle braces, corner plates, tie plates)
  • Door & cabinet hardware (hinges, slides, pulls/knobs, latches, catches, dampers, door stops)
  • Chains, ropes, cordage, bungee cords, ratchet straps, wire rope & fittings
  • Glides, casters, leveling feet, furniture legs, shelf pins, shelf standards

2. Hand Tools

  • Hammers & striking (claw, ball-peen, dead blow, mallets)
  • Screwdrivers & bit sets (flat, Phillips, Torx, hex)
  • Pliers & cutters (combination, needle-nose, lineman’s, locking, bolt cutters, snips)
  • Wrenches (adjustable, combination, ratcheting, pipe, socket & ratchet sets)
  • Measuring & layout (tape measures, rulers, squares, levels, chalk lines, marking gauges)
  • Cutting & shaping (hand saws, coping saws, flush-cut saws, utility knives, chisels, planes, rasps/files)
  • Clamping & holding (C-clamps, F-clamps, bar clamps, corner clamps, bench vises)
  • Finishing tools (scrapers, putty knives, caulk tools)
  • Staple & rivet tools (manual staplers, hand riveters)
  • Hex & specialty keys (Allen/hex, Torx, star, security bit sets)

3. Power Tools & Accessories

  • Drills & drivers (drill/drivers, impact drivers, right-angle drills)
  • Saws (circular, jig, reciprocating, track, table, miter, band saws)
  • Sanding & polishing (random-orbit sanders, belt sanders, polishers, buffers)
  • Grinders & rotary tools (angle grinders, bench grinders, rotary tools, oscillating multi-tools)
  • Planers, routers, trim routers, biscuit joiners
  • Nailers & staplers (pneumatic/battery), compressors, hoses, fittings
  • Accessories (drill bits, driver bits, saw blades, sanding discs/belts, grinding wheels, router bits)
  • Dust collection (hoses, adapters, dust bags), workholding guides & jigs

4. Ladders, Scaffolding & Safety Equipment

  • Ladders (step, extension, multi-position, telescoping), ladder stabilizers & levelers
  • Scaffolding frames, planks, guardrails, mobile towers
  • Work platforms, step stools, hop-ups
  • Fall protection (harnesses, lanyards, anchors, lifelines)
  • Protective gear (safety goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirators, knee pads, gloves)
  • Safety signs & barriers (cones, caution tape, crowd-control barriers)

5. Lawn & Garden Equipment

  • Lawn mowers (push, self-propelled, reel), lawn edgers, lawn aerators
  • Hedge trimmers, string trimmers/brush cutters, pruning saws & loppers
  • Rakes, shovels, spades, hoes, cultivators, weeders
  • Wheelbarrows, garden carts, spreaders, seeders
  • Watering (hoses, nozzles, sprinklers, watering cans, hose reels)
  • Soil & plant care (hand trowels, transplanters, soil scoops)

6. Paints, Adhesives & Sealants

  • Paints & finishes (interior/exterior paints, primers, stains, varnish, lacquer, polyurethane)
  • Spray paints & specialty coatings (chalk, metallic, high-heat, rust protection)
  • Adhesives (super glue, epoxy, construction adhesive, wood glue, contact cement, hot-glue sticks)
  • Sealants & weatherization (silicone, acrylic/latex caulk, butyl, roof & gutter sealants, weatherstripping)
  • Wall prep & repair (spackle, joint compound, wall patches, drywall tape)
  • Paint tools (brushes, rollers, frames, trays, liners, extenders, stir sticks, drop cloths, painter’s tape)
  • Wallpaper & treatments (wallpaper, paste, borders, stencils, textures)
  • Solvents & cleaners (mineral spirits, paint thinner, denatured alcohol, adhesive remover)

7. Plumbing Supplies

  • Pipes & tubing (PVC, CPVC, PEX, copper), pipe insulation, heat-shrink sleeves
  • Fittings & valves (couplings, elbows, tees, unions, ball/stop valves)
  • Traps, drains, strainers, flanges, wax rings
  • Faucets, shower heads, hose bibs, aerators (mechanical)
  • Plumbing tools (pipe wrenches, basin wrenches, tubing cutters, crimp tools)
  • Sealants & repair (PTFE tape, pipe dope, epoxy putty, plumber’s putty)

8. Electrical Hardware (Installation & Fittings)

  • Conduit & fittings (PVC/EMT), junction boxes, box covers
  • Wire & cable (THHN, NM-B), cable staples, clips, raceway, cable ties
  • Terminals, connectors, wire nuts, heat-shrink, butt splices
  • Mechanical devices (toggle/rocker wall plates, non-electronic grommets, strain reliefs)
  • Grounding hardware (ground rods/clamps, bonding jumpers)

9. Building Materials & Structural Hardware

  • Lumber, plywood, MDF, OSB, trim & molding
  • Drywall, cement board, insulation, vapor barriers
  • Cement, mortar, concrete mix, sand, gravel
  • Structural connectors (joist hangers, hurricane ties, post bases, angle brackets)
  • Roofing & gutters (shingles, underlayment, drip edge, downspouts, splash blocks)

10. Doors, Windows & Cabinetry Hardware

  • Door hinges (butt, spring, continuous), latches, strikes, deadbolts (mechanical)
  • Cabinet hinges (concealed, soft-close), drawer slides, catches, stays
  • Pulls & knobs, backplates, escutcheons
  • Weatherstripping, thresholds, sweeps, draft stoppers

11. Flooring & Tiling Tools & Materials

  • Tile cutters (manual), nippers, hole saws, scoring tools
  • Trowels, notched trowels, grout floats, sponges, buckets
  • Tile spacers, leveling clips/wedges, edge trims
  • Backer board, membranes, thinset, grout, sealers

12. Workshop Storage & Setup

  • Shelving units, racking, sawhorses
  • Bins, small-parts organizers, drawer dividers, label systems
  • Vices, bench dogs, holdfasts, workholding jigs

13. Fencing, Deck & Gate Hardware

  • Post anchors & caps, joist hangers, hurricane ties, angle brackets
  • Deck screws, lag bolts, carriage bolts, structural wood screws
  • Gate hinges (strap, T-hinge), latches, cane bolts, gate wheels
  • Wire fencing, hardware cloth, chain-link fittings, turnbuckles, tensioners

14. Masonry & Concrete Tools & Materials

  • Trowels (margin, pointing), floats (magnesium, wood), edgers, groovers, jointers
  • Brick hammers, cold chisels, masonry brushes, mixing tubs, screed boards
  • Rebar & mesh, chairs, form stakes, tie wire, rebar caps
  • Concrete/mortar mix, patching compounds, sealers, release agents

15. Drywall, Plaster & Insulation

  • Drywall sheets, joint compound, paper/mesh tape, corner bead
  • Drywall screws, hand sanders, sanding blocks/screens, pole sanders
  • Hawks, plaster trowels, corner trowels, mud pans
  • Fiberglass/mineral wool batts, foam board, vapor barriers, staples

16. Roofing & Weatherproofing

  • Shingles, felt/underlayment, ice & water shield, ridge caps
  • Flashing (drip edge, step flashing), roofing nails, roofing cements
  • Roof & soffit vents, pipe boots, chimney caps, storm collars
  • Gutters, downspouts, hangers, elbows, gutter guards, splash blocks

17. HVAC & Ventilation (Non-Electrical Components)

  • Sheet-metal duct (round/rectangular), elbows, reducers, wyes, dampers
  • Flexible duct, straps, hangers, drive/“S” cleats
  • Foil tapes, mastics, duct sealants, insulation wraps
  • Registers, grilles, diffusers, dryer vents & hoods, backdraft dampers

18. Irrigation & Garden Water Systems

  • Drip tubing, emitters, micro-sprinklers, soaker hose
  • Barbed/compression fittings, manifolds, filters, pressure regulators
  • Hose Y-splitters, shutoff valves, backflow preventers
  • Stakes, tubing cutters, punch tools, repair couplers

19. Window, Door & Screen Repair

  • Sash locks, keepers, strikes, window latches, casement operators
  • Weatherstripping, door sweeps, thresholds, draft excluders
  • Screen frames, corners, spline, screen fabric, roller tools
  • Glazing points, glazing putty/compound, sash cord, hinges

20. Anchoring & Concrete Fastening Systems

  • Wedge & sleeve anchors, drop-in anchors, concrete screws
  • Toggle/wing bolts, hollow-wall anchors, hammer-drive anchors
  • Chemical/epoxy anchors, setting tools, anchor sleeves
  • Post bases, expansion anchors, anchor bolts, rebar dowels

21. Moving, Lifting & Material Handling

  • Hand trucks, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, piano skids
  • Furniture sliders, moving blankets, corner protectors
  • Ratchet straps, cam straps, bungee cords, cargo nets, tie-downs
  • Lift bars, pry bars, lever dollies, panel lifters

22. Surface Prep, Fillers & Repair

  • Wood fillers (stainable), epoxy repair kits, wood hardener
  • Spackling paste, wall patches, fiberglass mesh, crack repair tape
  • Concrete patch & resurfacer, leveling compounds, asphalt repair
  • Color-matching putties, wax fill sticks, touch-up markers

23. Weatherization & Home Sealing

  • Door/window insulation kits, foam tape, V-seal, door snakes
  • Backer rod, expanding foam, sill gaskets, pipe insulation
  • Storm window film, shrink film, draft stoppers, gap fillers

24. Mailbox, House & Gate Hardware

  • Mailboxes, posts, mounting brackets, locking inserts
  • House numbers, address plaques, door knockers, peepholes
  • Barn/sliding door tracks, rollers, floor guides, handles

25. Farm, Field & Garden Hardware

  • T-posts, U-posts, fence staples, wire stretchers, splicers
  • Farm gate hinges, chain latches, spring latches, turnbuckles
  • Hardware cloth, poultry netting, welded wire panels

26. Workshop Jigs, Fixtures & Accessories

  • T-track, miter track, toggle clamps, featherboards, stop blocks
  • Bench dogs, holdfasts, vise hardware, corner jigs
  • Straight-edge guides, angle guides, doweling jigs


What’s Included in Your Certification

Our GPSR certification package gives you a clear, structured path to meet EU safety requirements and marketplace expectations.

  1. Initial Setup and Representation

    Authorised Representative Appointment

    Registered EU Address

  2. Compliance Assessment and Planning

    Identification of Applicable EU Requirements

    • We determine the relevant EU safety standards and labelling requirements based on category, materials, and intended use.
    • Then we set a clear compliance plan so you meet legal requirements before sale (see our GPSR Requirements guide).

    Product Risk Assessment and Regulatory Consulting

    • We conduct a written risk assessment covering intended use and foreseeable misuse.
    • We map hazards, rate severity and likelihood, then rank risks. Findings feed directly into warnings, user instructions, and your technical file so everything is consistent.
    • We recommend practical risk reductions (design changes, labelling, targeted testing) and record the residual risk for ongoing compliance.

       

  3. Documentation and Labelling

    Technical Documentation Management

    Product Traceability and Labelling Guidance

    • We align labelling with the findings in the risk assessment.
    • We specify required elements, including:
    • We help you set up batch or lot coding and basic record keeping, so each product can be traced from factory to customer.

  4. Certification and Marketplace Readiness

    GPSR Certification

    • We issue a GPSR certificate together with our EU Responsible Person details, which you can share with online marketplaces and EU market authorities.
    • The certification confirms that your risk assessment, labelling, and technical file are in order (and can be provided to authorities on request).

    Marketplace Compliance Support

    • We guide you through platform requirements for Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and others.

    • We manage listing approvals and compliance reviews, and we support category gating, listing remediation, and policy appeals.

  5. Ongoing Compliance and Market Surveillance Support

    Market Surveillance Assistance

Download our GPSR checklist for a step-by-step guide to ensure your products meet EU safety, labelling, and documentation requirements, helping you to stay compliant and successfully navigate the EU market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)?

The GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988) is the EU’s safety law for non-food consumer products. It clarifies responsibilities across the supply chain and strengthens cooperation with market authorities, assigning clear accountability to economic operators. It sets uniform safety standards across the EU and tightens product-compliance requirements.

Does GPSR apply to my products?

In most cases yes. GPSR is the default safety law for consumer products placed on the EU market when no sector-specific legislation applies. If your product falls under a dedicated regime (e.g. personal protective equipment or medical devices), that regime takes precedence. If there is any doubt, contact us to confirm the correct route and scope before work begins.

What documents are required for GPSR compliance?

The central document is the product risk assessment with a structured approach to evaluating product safety risks and how they are mitigated. The technical file holds product description and photos, product identification, labels and user instructions, risk analysis and mitigations, applied legislation and harmonised standards, test reports and SDS, bill of materials, packaging and marking information, Declaration of Conformity, economic operator details, and traceability records. Compliant labelling with warnings and age grading, and user instructions is required as well.

What is an EU Responsible Person and do I need one?

If you are not established in the EU, you must appoint an EU Responsible Person (RP). The RP’s name and address appear on the product or packaging. The RP holds your compliance documentation and makes it available to authorities, answers market-surveillance requests, and helps coordinate corrective actions if needed. Records are kept for at least 10 years after the last unit is placed on the market. EaseCert acts as your EU Responsible Person as part of the certification package - the RP mandate is included. We provide an official EU address in Germany, host your documentation, handle authority communications, and cover certified products for their lifetime.

How long does the certification process usually take?

Most projects are completed in 3 to 5 business days after we receive the required materials. We group similar SKUs to increase efficiency, confirm scope and timing up front, and operate on a one-time fee with no subscriptions. 

What happens if I don’t comply with GPSR?

Platforms can remove listings, customs can block shipments, and market authorities may require corrective actions or product recalls. There is also liability exposure and potential penalties. You may face fines and the operational hit of relabelling, rework, and lost sales. EaseCert helps you prevent this by building a complete, compliant technical file upfront, aligning labelling and instructions, providing EU Responsible Person coverage, and running proactive checks so your documentation stays audit-ready.


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