EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
Dear customers,
The new EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) will come into force on 13 December 2024. This regulation replaces the previous Product Safety Act and introduces significant changes to strengthen consumer protection and ensure the safety of products placed on the EU market. The GPSR applies to all new, used, repaired or remanufactured products and sets out specific obligations for online marketplace providers. We at USG United Sportsproducts Germany GmbH ensure that the measures specified in the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) are fulfilled.
Below we provide you with the most important information and present the individual categories in separate documents.
If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail at any time: info@usg-reitsport.de
Scoring model for risk categorisation according to GPSR
The scoring model for safety assessment and risk categorisation in accordance with the requirements of Article 6 and Article 9 of the new EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) for USG United Sportsproducts Germany is structured as follows. The criteria for risk assessment are based on the requirements defined therein and are intended to enable a systematic analysis of the risks in relation to product safety. The aim is to use a points system to categorise products or product groups into risk categories that indicate safety measures and test intensities.
The model assesses the risks of a product or product group based on specific criteria from Article 6 GPSR. For each criterion, a risk value is assigned on a scale from 1 (low risk) to 5 (high risk). The sum of the points gives the risk category and indicates which measures should be taken.
Articles of personal protective equipment (PPE) of category 1A and animal feed of category 7A are products that are already subject to EU harmonisation legislation and are therefore exempt from the GPSR.
Scoring criteria and rating scale
| Criterion | Description | Points (1 = low, 5 = high) |
| 1. Intended use and conditions of use |
Assessment of the normal and foreseeable use of the product and the likelihood of consumers using the product in an unsafe manner. |
1-5 |
| 2. Injury severity and frequency |
Assessment of the possible severity of injuries or damage to health and the probability of their occurrence when used properly. |
1-5 |
|
3. User groups |
Certain user groups (e.g. children, elderly people) require special consideration due to their higher susceptibility to injury. |
1-5 |
|
4. Physical and chemical properties of the product |
Consideration of properties such as materials, mechanical stability, chemical composition and whether these represent potential health hazards. |
1-5 |
|
5. Duration and frequency of use |
How often and for how long is the product typically used? Prolonged and frequent use can increase the risk. |
1-5 |
|
6. Information and instructions for use |
Availability and clarity of information on safe use, including instructions for use, warnings, etc. |
1-5 |
|
7. Interactions and compatibility |
Assessment of possible risks due to interactions with other products or environmental factors. |
1-5 |
USG score
Each criterion is scored and the total score is used to categorise the risk.
7-14 points: Low risk - standard measures (e.g. basic safety labelling).
15-21 points: Medium risk - Increased safety requirements (e.g. additional instructions for use, stricter quality control).
22-30 points: High risk - Intensive safety testing (e.g. detailed instructions for use, regular product testing, safety certificates required).
31-35 points: Very high risk - Strict safety precautions (e.g. certification to higher standards, comprehensive consumer protection information, frequent inspections).
Download PDF - USG Categories:
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Summary of the risk categorisation:
| Category | Risk level | Recommended measures |
|
Accessories / Airbag |
Medium risk |
Simple product description and warnings, certificate |
|
Accessories for horses and equipment |
Low risk |
Simple product description |
|
Textiles and clothing |
Low risk |
Simple product description |
|
General accessories and comfort items |
Low risk |
Simple product description |
|
Safety accessories |
Low risk |
Simple product description |
|
Care products |
Low risk |
Simple product description
|
Simple risk categorisation matrix
|
Severity / probability |
1: very low |
2: low |
3: medium |
4: high |
5: very high |
|
1: Low |
low |
low |
low |
low |
medium |
|
2: Moderate |
low |
low |
medium |
medium |
medium |
|
3: High |
low |
medium |
medium |
high |
high |
|
4: Critical |
low |
medium |
high |
very high |
very high |
|
5: Catastrophic |
medium |
medium |
high |
very high |
very high |
Results after multiplication of severity x probability:
1-4 points: low risk
5-10 points: medium risk
11-15 points: high risk
16-25 points: very high risk
Risk classification of USG's product categories based on the risk categorisation matrix
|
Category |
Probability |
Severity |
Risk |
|
Accessories / Airbag |
2 (low) |
3 (moderate) |
3 Medium |
|
Accessories for horses and equipment |
2 (moderate) |
2 (moderate) |
4 low |
|
Textiles and clothing |
1 (low) |
2 (moderate) |
3 low |
|
General accessories |
1 (low) |
2 (moderate) |
3 low |
|
Safety accessories |
2 (moderate) |
2 (moderate) |
4 low |
|
Care products |
1 (low) |
2 (moderate) |
3 low |