GPSR statement
BM Catalysts ensures compliance with EU Regulation on General Product Safety 2023/988 (the ‘GPSR’) as follows:
- Products approved to ECE Regulation 103 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of replacement pollution control devices for power-driven vehicles (2017/1446) are considered to comply with GPSR.
- A risk assessment has been carried out for products offered to the market but not approved under Regulation 103. This risk assessment has been published on www.bmcatalysts.com. It is the subject of ongoing review.
- All products can be identified and traced via a unique serial number. Serial numbers are indelibly stamped on each part and/or included on product labelling.
- All GPSR enquiries should be directed to GPSR@bmcatalysts.com.
Contact details are below:
Manufacturer name: BM Catalysts Ltd
Country code: UK
Address: Reed Mill, Sheepbridge Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Postcode / ZIP: NG18 5DL
Email: GPSR@bmcatalysts.com
Importer name: BM Catalysts EU Ltd
Country code: IE
Address: 20 Harcourt Street, Dublin
Postcode / ZIP: D02 H364
Email: GPSR@bmcatalysts.com
| Reference | Risk category | Risk Description | Context | Impact | Probability | Mitigation | Product Safety Instruction Required |
| 1 | Physical | Product causes harm to health when handled | Product may be heavy; product may have some sharp edges; product may contain materials harmful to health | Low | Low | No products weigh more than 20kg, nevertheless appropriate manual handling techniques should be applied. Appropriate PPE should be worn during handling prior to installation. Product does not contain any materials/chemicals harmful to health – manufacturer requires appropriate declarations (e.g. REACH) by suppliers | No |
| 2 | Physical | Product causes harm to health during fitting | Product may be heavy; product may have some sharp edges; product may contain materials harmful to health | Low | Low | No products weigh more than 20kg, nevertheless sensible manual handling processes should be followed. Appropriate PPE should be worn during installation. Installation should not take place unless appropriate safety precautions are taken, e.g. vehicle properly secured. Product does not contain any materials harmful to health – manufacturer requires appropriate declarations (e.g. REACH) by suppliers | No |
| 3 | Physical | Product causes harm to health during normal use | Vehicle exhaust fumes can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract and are a risk to health by breathing in. Exposure to exhaust fumes in confined spaces is harmful | Medium | Low | Vehicles should not be run indoors without appropriate ventilation. Exhaust leaks during normal outdoor use are not likely to reach harmful concentrations. If an exhaust leak is suspected the vehicle should be inspected by a competent professional | No |
| 4 | Physical | Product causes harm to health due to deterioration/failure caused by exposure to abnormal conditions or external contaminants | Abnormal driving conditions such as extreme temperatures or difficult terrain or exposure to contaminants may cause premature ageing and/or damage, resulting in loss of performance of the product | Medium | Low | Mandatory periodic vehicle inspection will identify faults/defects. Issues identified by vehicle users should be reported to a competent person/professional, with repairs carried out as required | No |
| 5 | Physical | Product becomes hot during use | Vehicle exhaust systems become hot as gases pass through them | Low | Low | Products should be fitted by competent people/professionals using appropriate PPE and tools. Vehicle exhaust systems should not be allowed to cool before being touched | No |
| 6 | Physical / Environmental / Lifespan | Product is incorrectly fitted, impacting on physical and environmental performance and lifespan | Incorrectly fitted products can inhibit performance and may have consequential impacts on lifespan and health | Low | Low | Products should be fitted by competent people/professionals using appropriate PPE and tools. Guidance materials made available via www.bmcatalysts.com | No |
| 7 | Consumer characteristics | Product causes harm to consumers with particular characteristics | Risk of harm may be different for different characteristics including but not limited to children, older people, persons with disabilities. Gender differences may impact risk profile | Low | Low | No additional/specific risks identified. Product should be installed by a competent person/professional, using appropriate PPE and tools | No |
| 8 | Environmental | Product causes a risk to the environment | Vehicle exhaust emissions are damaging to the environment. Untreated emissions are particularly damaging | Medium | Low | Emissions control products are designed to mitigate environmental risk. Products that do not impact on emissions, e.g. connecting pipes, do not create additional risk to consumers. Mandatory periodic vehicle inspections should identify issues with emissions control products | No |
| 9 | Lifespan | Product has a pre-determined lifespan, which once expired creates additional risk in any category | Restricted performance or physical degradation may cause harm to health | Medium | Low | Products do not have a pre-determined lifespan & will continue to perform as intended assuming the vehicle is operating correctly. Products that have been subject to adverse conditions and have therefore failed should be replaced by a competent person/professional | No |
| 10 | Interconnections and interrelations | Product contributes to the failure of vehicle powertrain system | Product contains defects that cause consequential damage/safety defects to the vehicle to which it is fitted | Low | Low | Products do not cause consequential damage/defects when correctly installed on vehicles operating as intended | No |
| 11 | Cybersecurity | Product causes risk to cybersecurity | Modern vehicles can be subject to cybersecurity risk | Low | Low | Manufactured products do not contain means of electronic interface with vehicle systems. BM Catalysts are not responsible for sensors that connect to BM products | No |
