GPSR Compliance - EU Representative Recommendations

[eurica0001]

Has anyone secured their EU representative?

With the December 13th deadline approaching, if anyone still needs assistance in finding a ''responsible person'' let’s use this discussion to share recommendations and help each other with any questions or clarifications.

I’ve got plenty of questions too! 

[nigel_paul_wright7557]

I had a quick look at local reps in Europe and first business was charging £400 a year to cover it for me.

I sell zero into Europe due to high p+p +VAT so wont affect me.

[eurica0001]

The prices I've seen from other companies were really breaking the bank, so when I read your comment, I thought the $400 seemed reasonable. But after doing a bit more research, I came across another company. I’m currently talking to a compliance partner based in Estonia and so far, they’re the most affordable option I’ve found. They offer their services for just $200/year, which feels like a much better deal!

I think our decision really depends on whether we have a significant market in the EU. If we’re barely making sales there, I don’t think the new EU rule will impact us much, unless we’re selling a lot in that region.

[the-layer-laboratory]

Still shilling for 'EU Compliance Partner' are we...?

[4_bathrooms]

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@eurica0001 wrote:

Has anyone secured their EU representative?

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As I understand it - and this seems to be eBay's position too - only the manufacturer can appoint a responsible person (authorised representative) via a mandate. eBay has compiled a list of experienced authorised representatives here (click the "Third-party companies" link to expand).

I don't think any seller who isn't the manufacturer of the items they sell should be entering into any contract for AP/RP services right now unless they have discussed their requirements with the manufacturer involved and/or one of the AP providers identified by eBay.

[classroomcapers]

Hi, can you tell me what you mean by your comment? EUCompliancePartner are the cheapest around - is it a scam?

[the-layer-laboratory]

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@classroomcapers wrote:

Hi, can you tell me what you mean by your comment? EUCompliancePartner are the cheapest around - is it a scam?

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At no point have I ever suggested that 'EUCompliancePartner' is a scam, or is involved in any illegal activity.

The issue I have raised previously is that of the underhand promotion of the company using unassociated user accounts. When challenged, these accounts either go quite, or fail to answer the most simple of questions that would help relieve fears that they are acting as a 'shill' for the company in question.