Does the CCPC Enforce GPSR in Ireland?
GPSRYes. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is Ireland’s principal body for consumer product safety and market surveillance, and it plays a central role in enforcing the EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), which has applied across the EU since 13 December 2024.
What the CCPC does under GPSR
- Investigates products that may be unsafe for Irish consumers.
- Issues safety warnings and publishes recall information.
- Requests documentation and information from sellers and other operators.
- Takes enforcement action, and cooperates through the EU Safety Gate system.
What it means for PrestaShop sellers
If you sell into Ireland, you should be ready to engage with the CCPC. In practice that means keeping technical and safety documentation available, displaying manufacturer and EU responsible-person contact details on your listings, presenting safety information clearly in English, and acting promptly on any alert or recall.
Enforcement arrangements can change over time, so treat this as a qualitative guide and confirm the current position with the CCPC before relying on it.
This article is educational, not legal advice.