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Packaging & Label Studio• 2026-08-15• 7 min read

EU GPSR Product Labeling Guide: Sizes, Symbols, Warnings & Languages

Detailed specifications for GPSR packaging labels: dimensions, barcode placement, multi-language warnings, and EU Responsible Person layout rules.

EU GPSR Product Labeling Guide: Sizes, Symbols, Warnings & Languages

Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 dictates strict product marking rules. A compliance document alone is not enough—the physical label on the product or packaging must be legally compliant.


What Must Appear on the Physical Label?

  1. Product Identifier: Type, batch, lot, or serial number.
  2. Manufacturer Details: Legal trade name and physical postal address + single point of electronic contact (website or email).
  3. EU Responsible Person Details: Legal name and physical postal address + electronic contact (for non-EU sellers).
  4. Mandatory Warnings in Local Language: Warnings must be provided in the official language of every EU member state where the product is sold (e.g., German in Germany/Austria, French in France/Belgium).
  5. CE Mark (if applicable under CE directives): At least 5mm in height.

Label Dimensions & Print Specs

  • Standard sizes supported by thermal and offset printers: 3x4 cm, 4x6 cm, or A4.
  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI to ensure barcodes and small text remain scannable and legible.

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