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?
- Product Identifier: Type, batch, lot, or serial number.
- Manufacturer Details: Legal trade name and physical postal address + single point of electronic contact (website or email).
- EU Responsible Person Details: Legal name and physical postal address + electronic contact (for non-EU sellers).
- 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).
- 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.
GPSRPilot Label Studio generates ready-to-print 300 DPI PDF and PNG labels formatted to these exact statutory standards.