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Real EU Ecommerce Fines in 2025: What Authorities Have Actually Penalised
Published enforcement decisions, market surveillance reports, and verified cases show what EU authorities are actually fining online stores for in 2025. Numbers, sectors, and what they mean for your store.
GPSR by Product Category: Toys, Electronics, and Clothing — What Each Sector Must Do
GPSR requirements vary by product category. Toys, electronics, and clothing each carry different safety standards, CE marking obligations, and documentation requirements. This guide explains what each sector needs.
How France Is Enforcing GPSR: DGCCRF and What Online Sellers Must Know
France's DGCCRF has been actively enforcing GPSR since December 2024. Learn what French authorities are targeting, how they conduct inspections, and what fines apply to non-compliant online stores.
GPSR Compliance for Shopify Stores: The Complete 2025 Checklist
A step-by-step GPSR compliance checklist for Shopify merchants selling to EU customers. Covers product pages, legal pages, metafields, apps, and what to check before an enforcement visit.
Does GPSR Apply to B2B Sales? Exemptions, Thresholds, and What Wholesale Sellers Must Know
GPSR primarily targets B2C sales, but B2B sellers are not automatically exempt. When GPSR applies to business-to-business transactions, what exemptions exist, and how to structure your store correctly.
GPSR vs EAA: What Is the Difference and Do You Need to Comply With Both?
The General Product Safety Regulation and the European Accessibility Act are two separate EU laws with different scopes, deadlines, and requirements. Here is how they differ — and who must comply with both.
How to Write GPSR-Compliant Product Descriptions — Templates and Examples
Copy-paste templates for GPSR-compliant product descriptions. Includes manufacturer info block, product identifier format, safety warning templates, and EU Responsible Person disclosure.
GPSR High-Risk Product Categories: What Ecommerce Sellers Must Know
Some product categories face stricter GPSR requirements than others. This guide explains which product types are highest risk and what additional obligations apply.
GPSR Enforcement in Italy — What MIMIT Is Targeting in 2025
Italy's Ministry of Enterprises (MIMIT) and the Guardia di Finanza have begun GPSR sweeps. Which product categories are under scrutiny, what fines apply, and what Italian-market sellers must do.
EAA Penalties and Enforcement: What Ecommerce Stores Risk in 2025
The European Accessibility Act is now enforceable. Here are the real penalties ecommerce stores face for EAA non-compliance, and which member states are most active in enforcement.
GPSR EU Responsible Person: What It Is and How to Appoint One
GPSR requires non-EU brands and businesses to appoint an EU Responsible Person. This guide explains who needs one, what they must do, and how to choose a provider.
GPSR for Non-EU Sellers — The EU Responsible Person Requirement Explained
If you sell physical products to EU customers from outside the EU, GPSR requires an EU Responsible Person. Who qualifies, what they must do, how to appoint one, and what it costs.
GPSR for Marketplace Sellers: Amazon, Etsy, and Other Platforms
Marketplace sellers often assume their platform handles compliance. GPSR has different rules. Here is what Amazon, Etsy, and other marketplace sellers actually need to do.
EAA & WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Checklist for Ecommerce Stores (2025)
Practical WCAG 2.1 AA checklist for EU online stores. 12 accessibility requirements the European Accessibility Act enforces from June 2025, with specific fixes for Shopify and WooCommerce.
GPSR Enforcement in the Netherlands — How the ACM Is Auditing Online Sellers
The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has begun active GPSR enforcement targeting ecommerce. What they check, what fines look like, and how to prepare your store.
GPSR Compliance Checklist for Ecommerce Stores (2025)
The complete GPSR compliance checklist for online stores. Covers manufacturer information, product identifiers, EU Responsible Person, legal pages, safety information, and more.
BigCommerce GPSR & EAA Compliance Guide for EU Sellers
Complete guide to making your BigCommerce store compliant with EU GPSR product safety and EAA accessibility regulations. Covers custom fields, legal pages, cookie consent, and more.
GPSR Product Labeling Requirements — What Must Appear on Every Product Page
Detailed breakdown of GPSR labeling obligations for EU online sellers. What mandatory information must appear, where, in which language, and how to implement it by product type.
EAA Deadline is June 28, 2025: What EU Ecommerce Stores Must Do Now
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) becomes enforceable on June 28, 2025. Here is what WCAG 2.1 AA compliance means for online stores, and what the actual penalties are.
WooCommerce GPSR Compliance Checklist 2025 — Step-by-Step Fix Guide
Complete WooCommerce GPSR compliance guide. 9 actionable steps to add manufacturer info, legal pages, cookie consent, and product identifiers using free plugins.
How Germany Is Enforcing GPSR Against Online Sellers in 2025
The Bundesnetzagentur and German consumer protection authorities have issued hundreds of GPSR warnings to EU and non-EU online sellers since December 2024. Here is what they are targeting.