Responsible economic operator

Responsible economic operator here means the EU-established party carrying the applicable product-safety responsibilities for a GPSR-covered product. Depending on the circumstances, the NVWA identifies a manufacturer, authorised representative, importer or fulfilment service provider as possible responsible parties. It is not an arbitrary contact address.[1]

Verify the actual role and authority before publishing details on an offer. Entering a company name does not automatically appoint an authorised representative. Keep this distinct from customs representation: filing a declaration does not automatically establish product-safety responsibility.