Regulatory triage · GPSR · MDR · RoHS

Do you need an EU Authorized Representative?

Non-EU seller? Find out which of the four regimes require an EU Authorized Representative, what it costs per year, and which vetted EEA-established providers cover your category.

Rules and provider pricing verified 2026-06-09.

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Rules dataset version 2026.06.09

You need an EU Authorized Representative.

GPSR (Reg 2023/988)
Reg (EU) 2023/988, Art. 16
REQUIRED
MDR / IVDR (Reg 2017/745)
Reg (EU) 2017/745, Art. 2
NOT APPLICABLE
Reg 2019/1020
Reg (EU) 2019/1020, Art. 4(1)(d)

Your fulfilment provider may decline this role — verify in writing.

REQUIRED
RoHS (Dir 2011/65/EU)
Directive 2011/65/EU, Art. 2
NOT APPLICABLE

Estimated annual AR cost

€400€1,650/ year

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  • Reg 2019/1020 Art. 4(1)(d): your fulfilment service provider becomes the responsible person by default — most FSPs decline this role. Appoint an AR in writing.

This is a regulatory triage estimate — not legal advice. For required or advisory-review outcomes, consult qualified EU compliance counsel before placing goods on the EU market.

This result is based on Regulation (EU) 2023/988 GPSR Art 15-17 + Regulation (EU) 2017/745 MDR Art 11 as published. Rules can change; this tool may not reflect the latest amendments. Verify with the official source before acting on this result.

Vetted AR service providers

ProviderCountryRegimes coveredEntry price (EUR/yr)Action
EAS European Authorized ServiceSponsored
EU-wide GPSR + product-safety coverage, monthly billing
NetherlandsGPSR · Reg 2019/1020 · RoHS€490Visit provider
Obelis GroupSponsored
MDR + IVDR sole AR with vigilance reporting
BelgiumGPSR · Reg 2019/1020 · RoHS · MDR/IVDR · Cosmetics RP€1,200Visit provider
CEpartner4USponsored
Multi-regime bundle, English+German support
NetherlandsGPSR · Reg 2019/1020 · RoHS · MDR/IVDR€750Visit provider
ProductIPSponsored
Tech-file platform + AR for marketplace sellers
NetherlandsGPSR · Reg 2019/1020 · RoHS€290Visit provider
Cert-RepSponsored
Lowest entry tier, Etsy + small-volume sellers
GermanyGPSR · Reg 2019/1020 · RoHS€200Visit provider
24hour-AR
Rapid onboarding, Ireland-established
IrelandGPSR · Reg 2019/1020€350Visit provider

This site provides general information about Regulation (EU) 2023/988 GPSR Art 15-17 + Regulation (EU) 2017/745 MDR Art 11. It is not legal advice and does not create a professional relationship. We are not lawyers. For decisions affecting your business, consult a qualified professional in your jurisdiction. Information may be outdated; verify against official sources. Last updated: 2026-06-09.