Products, services, and innovations
Amendments for all entrepreneurs
Yet to come into effect (6)
More parties liable for defective products
Effective date: 9 December 2026Are you a manufacturer, importer, or distributor of goods? Or do you sell software, or products with artificial intelligence (AI)? From 9 December 2026 you will have to deal with new rules on product...
Appliances must meet stricter requirements on standby energy consumption
Effective date: 1 January 2027Do you manufacture or supply electrical or electronic equipment on the EU market? From 2027 these appliances must meet stricter requirements on power consumption in standby mode, off mode, and...
Products must meet mandatory cybersecurity requirements (CRA)
Effective date: 11 December 2027This European Regulation has passed: start preparing your business This is a European Regulation. It has been adopted in Europe. You should adapt your business. manufacturers of products with a...
Right to repair makes product repair more appealing to consumers
Effective date: in 2026Do you manufacture or sell electronic products such as washing machines, laptops, refrigerators or other goods that can break down? There will be new rules from Directive (EU) 2024/1799 promoting the...
Stricter rules for entrepreneurial governments
Effective date: not yet knownGovernments that engage in economic activities that can also be carried out by companies will be faced with stricter rules. Entrepreneurial governments must provide stronger substantiation for their...
Plain packaging for vapes and cigars
Effective date: not yet knownDo you sell cigars and e-cigarettes (vapes)? Soon these products will have to be sold in neutral packaging. This plain packaging requirement already applies to cigarettes and rolling tobacco since...
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