What Are Economic Operators? A Rundown of Each Type For the GPSR

There are three main types of market entities, or "economic operators," that engage in the production, distribution, and sale of products. The lines of each and definitions may differ from your understanding, but these were set up to at least have decent definitions for this regulation.

Are vintage and second-hand items within the EU regulated by the GPSR?

All vintage/second-hand items that haven't been listed for sale to the EU prior to Dec. 13th, 2024 are be subject to the GPSR unless they are antique, art (designed to be art pieces, so nothing that "doubles" as art), and collectibles (rare and with historical and/or scientific value).

Do individuals fall under the scope of the GPSR?

Yes. Whether or not you have a registered business doesn't matter. In fact, you can have a large business but be exempt from the GPSR, but that's too complicated for this video.

Does the GPSR apply even though I live outside of the EU?

Yes, you almost certainly do. As the GPSR is written, it's more so the products that are regulated, not the individual. What matters most is whether or not the product was "targeted" to residents of the EU.