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On the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications
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On the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications
Report A-10-2026-0023 · COM(2025)0503 – C100091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD)
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- Plenary report A-10-2026-0023
- Date
- 16 February 2026
- Committee
- Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
- Rapporteur
- Reinier Van Lanschot
- Dossier
- 2025-0133
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- COM(2025)0503 – C100091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD)
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Parliament's amended version of the Commission proposal for a directive amending thirteen product directives on digitalisation and common specifications. It requires EU declarations of conformity to be accessible online or via a machine-readable code, and adds a 'digital contact' for economic operators. It allows instructions and safety information in digital format, but keeps safety information in paper format or marked on the product for consumer products, and lets consumers request paper instructions. It sets conditions under which the Commission may adopt common specifications by implementing acts, limits that power in time, and adds procedural and scrutiny requirements. It requires the Commission to report on the effectiveness of digital safety information and to review the directive.
Position. The committee proposes to adopt Parliament's position at first reading with amendments to the Commission proposal, adding safeguards for consumers, conditions and time limits for common specifications, and reporting and review requirements.
Key points
- Reporting requirements should be streamlined, and business-to-authority reporting and economic operators' obligations fully digitalised where consumer protection and safety are not affected.
- The Commission and member states are encouraged to give guidance and practical support and to promote streamlined, standardised digital tools, especially for small and micro-enterprises.
- The EU declaration of conformity must accompany the product in electronic form and be directly accessible through an internet address or machine-readable code, free of charge and without personal data or registration.
- Instructions may be provided in digital format, but safety information must always be in paper format or marked on the product for consumer products, and must be easily visible and legible, including for persons with disabilities.
- Consumers may request paper instructions or safety information at purchase or up to 24 months after; professional users up to 6 months; manufacturers must send them free of charge within 15 working days.
- Manufacturers must indicate a postal address and a digital contact on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity; the digital contact must allow direct contact, free of charge and without registration.
- The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications as a fall-back where no harmonised standard exists or is expected, or where a standardisation request fails.
- Common specifications may be adopted as a last resort to address an urgent concern, including when the internal market emergency mode is activated or cooperation with international standardisation organisations is suspended; in the latter case only after Council authorisation.
- The Commission's power to adopt common specifications is limited in time, until the entry into force of revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012.
- Before preparing implementing acts, the Commission must inform the committee under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, consult stakeholders and an expert group, and keep Parliament informed.
- When a harmonised standard is published, the Commission must repeal or amend common specifications covering the same requirements; Parliament may flag specifications that do not satisfy essential requirements.
- The Commission must monitor the effectiveness of digital safety information, publish a report within three years of entry into force, and review the directive five years after transposition.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers, importers and distributors of products covered by the amended directives, who must provide digital declarations of conformity and digital contacts.
- Consumers, who keep the right to paper safety information and instructions and can request them for up to 24 months after purchase.
- Professional users, who can request paper instructions or safety information up to 6 months after purchase.
- The Commission, which gains powers to adopt common specifications under conditions and must report and review.
- Member states, which must ensure equipment may be placed on the market only if accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code for the declaration of conformity.
Figures and deadlines
- 94% of EU households had access to internet in 2024.
- Consumers may request paper instructions or safety information up to 24 months after purchase.
- Professional users may request paper instructions or safety information up to 6 months after purchase.
- Manufacturers must send requested paper instructions or safety information within 15 working days.
- The Commission must publish a report on digital safety information within three years from entry into force of the directive.
- The Commission must review the directive and publish results five years after transposition.
Legal basis. Article 294(2) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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Draft european parliament legislative resolution
on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications
–having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C100091/2025),
–having regard to the report of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (A10-0023/2026),
2.Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;
3.Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
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| (1) Reporting requirements play a key role in ensuring proper monitoring and correct enforcement of legislation. However, in order to ensure that they fulfil the purpose for which they were intended and to limit the administrative burden, it is important to streamline those requirements. | (1) Reporting requirements play a key role in ensuring proper monitoring and correct enforcement of legislation. The overall costs of reporting are largely offset by the benefits they bring, in particular with regard to monitoring and ensuring compliance with key policy measures. However, in order to ensure that they fulfil the purpose for which they were intended and to limit the administrative burden, it is important to streamline those requirements. |
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| (4) The increasing importance of digitalisation in simplifying regulatory frameworks necessitates the reduction and modernisation of reporting requirements and economic operators’ obligations. In line with the efforts to accelerate digitalisation, it is essential to fully digitalise business-to-authority reporting and economic operators’ obligations when they do not affect protection and safety of consumers. Embracing digitalisation will not only simplify compliance procedures but also enhance the overall efficiency of the regulatory framework, ultimately benefiting both businesses and authorities alike. | (4) The increasing importance of digitalisation in simplifying regulatory frameworks necessitates the reduction, harmonisation and modernisation of reporting requirements and economic operators’ obligations. In line with the efforts to accelerate digitalisation, it is essential to fully digitalise business-to-authority reporting and economic operators’ obligations when they do not affect protection and safety of consumers. Embracing digitalisation will not only simplify compliance procedures but also enhance the overall efficiency of the regulatory framework, ultimately benefiting both businesses and authorities alike. |
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| (4a) The Commission and the Member States are encouraged to provide guidance and practical support, and to promote the development of streamlined and standardised digital tools, with a view to facilitating the digital transition of companies, in particular SMEs and micro-enterprises. |
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| (7) Moreover, Directives 2000/14/EC, 2013/53/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU and 2014/53/EU require that a copy of the EU declaration of conformity accompanies the product. Considering the evolution of digitalisation, it is essential to modernise this obligation by requiring that such EU declaration of conformity accompany the product in electronic form. The manufacturer should therefore make sure that the EU declaration of conformity is accessible through an internet address or a machine-readable code. | (7) Moreover, Directives 2000/14/EC, 2013/53/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU and 2014/53/EU require that a copy of the EU declaration of conformity accompanies the product. Considering the evolution of digitalisation, it is essential to modernise this obligation by requiring that such EU declaration of conformity accompany the product in electronic form. The manufacturer should therefore make sure that the EU declaration of conformity is directly accessible through an internet address or a machine-readable code, meaning that the authorities would not have to navigate through intermediate steps, such as search menus, or additional login procedures to reach the specific EU declaration of conformity. Direct access via the internet address or the machine-readable code should be free of charge, without the need to provide any personal data, to download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator, or an obligation to register solely in order to access the EU declaration of conformity. |
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| (8) Taking into account that in 2024 no less than 94% of EU households had access to internet, the paper format of the instructions for use accompanying the products under the scope of the Directives concerned is outdated and is not aligned with the current technologies, the practice of consumers nor with green objectives. Consequently, the possibility for a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Directives. This will allow manufacturers to instructions in digital format, if they wish to do so. Where manufacturers choose to provide instructions in digital format, in order to still protect the safety of consumers, the safety information, including instructions having impact on product safety, should be provided in paper format or marked on the product. Moreover, end-users should be able to obtain a paper copy of the instructions for use or safety information, upon request – at the time of the purchase and for a certain period of time after their purchase. | (8) Taking into account that in 2024 no less than 94% of EU households had access to internet, the availability of product instructions in digital format offers an opportunity to align with current technologies and contribute to green objectives. In light of this, the possibility for a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Directives. This will allow manufacturers to instructions in digital format, if they wish to do so. Where manufacturers choose to provide instructions in digital format, specific safeguards for consumers should ensure that they, as non-professional users, are still able to access and understand the information, in contrast to professional users, who are expected to possess the expertise and knowledge necessary for the correct use and handling of products. Therefore, the safety information, including instructions having an impact on the safe use of the products, should always be provided in paper format or marked on the product. Safety information and instructions that have an impact on product safety are to be intended as essential details necessary for safe and efficient use under reasonably foreseeable conditions, even if not intended for consumers. Where a product is used solely by professional users, namely persons acquiring the product as professional end-users in the course of their industrial or professional activities, safety information, including instructions that have an impact on the safe use of the product, might be provided in digital format. However, where it is reasonably foreseeable that a product, even if intended primarily for professional use, could also be used by consumers, manufacturers should provide the safety information and instructions that have an impact on product safety in paper format or mark such instructions directly on the product. Moreover, end-users should be able to obtain a paper copy of the instructions for use or safety information, upon request – at the time of the purchase and for a certain period of time after their purchase. In addition, manufacturers should offer alternative means to deliver the instructions on paper directly to the end-user, free of charge and without imposing any obligation on distributors. Distributors should not be required to print or store the instructions, unless they choose to do so voluntarily. Furthermore, the Commission should assess whether digital safety information may prove to be equivalent or even more effective than paper-based information. This assessment should be presented in a report to be published within three years from the date of entry into force of this Directive. Based on the findings of that report, the Commission should review the legislation amended by this Directive accordingly. |
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| (8a) In order to ensure that consumers, including consumers who may experience specific accessibility challenges, such as elderly persons, persons with disabilities or those with limited digital literacy, are able to access and understand the safety information and instructions, manufacturers should provide information and instructions in a form that is easily visible and legible. This would guarantee a high level of consumer protection and safeguard public safety. Instructions and safety information provided in digital format should take into account the accessibility requirements set out in Annex I of Directive (EU) 2019/882, so as to ensure usability by all consumers and end-users, including persons with disabilities. |
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| (8b) In order to ensure that all consumers, including those who may not have regular access to digital tools, can effectively exercise their right to obtain the instructions or safety information in paper format, manufacturers should provide accessible means of communication for submitting such requests, including by telephone. This is particularly important for elderly consumers and other groups at risk of digital exclusion. End-users should also be clearly informed, in the safety information accompanying the product, of their right to request the instructions or safety information in paper format. |
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| (9a) The term ‘digital contact’, similarly to the term ‘electronic address’ in Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council, should be interpreted in a technologically neutral manner, capable of evolving with future technological developments, and should cover all forms of direct digital communication. |
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| (10) In order to facilitate communication between economic operators and national competent authorities and end-users, the indication of a digital contact of the manufacturer on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of market surveillance and to expedite the process of tracing non-compliant products. Currently, economic operators are required to indicate their postal address on the product, but this is not always sufficient to ensure that competent authorities can establish rapid contact. It is therefore necessary to require economic operators to provide both a postal address and a digital contact on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity. Such digital contact should be defined in the Directives. | (10) In order to facilitate communication between economic operators and national competent authorities and end-users, the indication of a digital contact of the manufacturer on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of market surveillance and to expedite the process of tracing non-compliant products. Currently, economic operators are required to indicate their postal address on the product, but this is not always sufficient to ensure that competent authorities can establish rapid contact. It is therefore necessary to require economic operators to provide both a postal address and a digital contact on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity. Such digital contact should be defined in the Directives. The digital contact should allow consumers and competent authorities to contact economic operators directly, and should be accessible free of charge, without the need to provide any personal data, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator or the obligation to register solely to contact the economic operator. Such digital contact may include, for example, an email address or a contact form on a website and should be interpreted in a technologically neutral manner. However, it should not be understood as encompassing automatic replies to queries, chatbots, fax numbers, or telephone lines. |
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| (13) The current Union standardisation framework which is based on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council represents the framework by default to elaborate standards that provide for a presumption of conformity with the relevant essential health and safety requirements or with other requirements. However, where no harmonised standards exist or where they are insufficient, the Commission should be able to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for the essential health and safety or other requirements, as an exceptional fall-back solution to facilitate the manufacturer’s obligation to comply with those health and safety or other requirements. | (13) The current Union standardisation framework which is based on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council represents the framework by default to elaborate standards that provide for a presumption of conformity with the relevant essential health and safety requirements or with other requirements. However, where no harmonised standards exist or where they are insufficient, the Commission should be able to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for the essential health and safety or other requirements, as an exceptional fall-back solution to facilitate the manufacturer’s obligation to comply with those health and safety or other requirements. Several legislative acts already contain an alternative option to provide businesses with legal predictability and prove compliance with Union law, to cater for such situations. Compliance with common specifications remains purely voluntary for manufacturers, who may rely on them to benefit from a presumption of conformity or choose other appropriate methods to demonstrate compliance with Union requirements. |
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| (13a) Regulation (EU) 2024/2747 establishes a framework of measures related to an internal market emergency and to the resilience of the internal market (IMERA). That Regulation defines the ‘internal market emergency mode’ and lays down the conditions and effects of its activation by the Council. The ‘internal market emergency mode’ is activated in exceptional circumstances to address any significant negative impact on the internal market which severely disrupts the free movement of goods, services and persons. The lack of harmonised standards might, in certain cases, have a severe negative impact on the functioning of the internal market, making reliance on the activation of the internal market emergency mode the only viable measure to address such an event. |
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| (13b) In light of the forthcoming revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 on European standardisation, it is appropriate to limit in time the Commission’s empowerment to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications. To avoid overlap and ensure coherence with future standardisation law, the empowerment should therefore apply only on a temporary basis, pending the entry into force of the revised framework. |
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| (14) As the digital product passport is foreseen in certain Union legislations, such as Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council, it is essential to require the economic operators to store the information contained in the EU declaration of conformity and instructions for use in the digital product passport where a product is covered by multiple pieces of legislation. This approach would reduce the administrative burden on manufacturers, as they would no longer need to maintain separate storage locations for compliance documents. By storing the documentation in one place, all necessary documents demonstrating product compliance would be easily accessible, ensuring transparency and facilitating compliance. This streamlined approach would enhance the overall efficiency of the regulatory framework and aligns with the principle that where several pieces of Union harmonisation legislation apply to a product, the manufacturer or any other economic operator, where appropriate, should provide a single EU declaration of conformity. | (14) As the digital product passport is foreseen in certain Union legislations, such as Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council, it is essential to require the economic operators to store the information contained in the EU declaration of conformity and instructions for use in the digital product passport where a product is covered by multiple pieces of legislation. This approach would reduce the administrative burden on manufacturers, as they would no longer need to maintain separate storage locations for compliance documents, such as the declarations of conformity required under the various pieces of product legislation that may apply to the same product, thereby upholding the principle of a single declaration of conformity. By storing the documentation in one place, all necessary documents demonstrating product compliance would be easily accessible, ensuring transparency and facilitating compliance. This streamlined approach would enhance the overall efficiency of the regulatory framework and aligns with the principle that where several pieces of Union harmonisation legislation apply to a product, the manufacturer or any other economic operator, where appropriate, should provide a single EU declaration of conformity. |
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| (g) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (g) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| the equipment bears CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed. | the equipment bears CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) may be placed on the market or put into service only if it conforms to the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed. | 1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) may be placed on the market or put into service only if it conforms to the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed. |
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| 1. Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service in their territory of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) which complies with the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking, the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed. | 1. Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service in their territory of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) which complies with the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking, the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed. |
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| Member States shall presume that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) bearing the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and which is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed conforms to all the provisions of this Directive. | Member States shall presume that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) bearing the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and which is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed conforms to all the provisions of this Directive. |
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| (6a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application. | (6a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator. |
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| (h) manufacturers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the EEE or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the EEE. The postal address and digital contact must indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. Where other applicable Union legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the manufacturer’s name, postal address and digital contact which are at least as stringent, those provisions shall apply; | (h) manufacturers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the EEE or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the EEE. The postal address and digital contact must indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. Where other applicable Union legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the manufacturer’s name, postal address and digital contact which are at least as stringent, those provisions shall apply; |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 4 in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Article 4. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
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| (a) requirements set out in Article 4 are not covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union; | (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; |
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| (b) requirements set out in Article 4 are covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, but application of those standards or parts thereof results in non-compliance of materials, components and EEE with the essential requirements set out in Article 4; | (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements and: |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 4 and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant materials, components and EEE, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Article 4, it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (19a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| 6. Manufacturers shall indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | 6. Manufacturers shall indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of product intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of product intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.’; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the product, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the product. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 4 in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Article 4. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) requirements set out in Article 4 are not covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union; | (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; |
| (b) requirements set out in Article 4 are covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, but application of those standards or parts thereof results in non-compliance products with the essential requirements set out in Article 4; | (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements and: |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 4 and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant products, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 50(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Article 4, it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question.’; |
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| The following products, when made available on the market or put into service, shall be accompanied by the internet address of machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity, referred to in paragraph 3, can be accessed: | The following products, when made available on the market or put into service, shall be accompanied by the internet address of machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity, referred to in paragraph 3, can be directly accessed: |
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| (7a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (7a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the vessel their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the vessel their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of vessel for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the vessel, the safety information referred to in point 2 of Annex III. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of vessel for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the vessel, the safety information referred to in point 2 of Annex III. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the vessel, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request. | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the vessel, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the vessel, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the vessel. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex I. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements; and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant vessels of which the product of PS × V exceeds 50 bar.L, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 39(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex I it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (15a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (15a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate, on the apparatus, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the apparatus. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate, on the apparatus, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the apparatus. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of apparatus intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the apparatus, the information referred to in Article 18. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of apparatus intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the apparatus, the information referred to in Article 18. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the apparatus, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or information referred to in Article 18 in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or information referred to in Article 18, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the apparatus, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or information referred to in Article 18 in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the apparatus, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or information referred to in Article 18, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the apparatus. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex I. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements; and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant equipment, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2a). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex I it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (9a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (9a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the instrument their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the instrument their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of an instrument intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide in paper format, or mark on the product, the information that is essential for using it in a safe way. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of an instrument intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide in paper format, or mark on the instrument, the information that is essential for using it in a safe way. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the instrument, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions and information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions and information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the instrument, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions and information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the instrument, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions and information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the instrument. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Article 4. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant instruments, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: ( | |
| a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 41(2). | 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2a). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex I it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (12a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (12a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the measuring instrument their name, registered trade name or registered trademark, as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, in a document accompanying the measuring instrument and on the packaging, if any, in accordance with point 9.2 of Annex I. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the measuring instrument their name, registered trade name or registered trademark, as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, in a document accompanying the measuring instrument and on the packaging, if any, in accordance with point 9.2 of Annex I. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| Manufacturers shall ensure that the measuring instrument which they have placed on the market is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed, and by instructions and information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I in a language which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. The instructions and information may be provided in electronic form. Such instructions and information, as well as any labelling, shall be clear, understandable and intelligible. | Manufacturers shall ensure that the measuring instrument which they have placed on the market is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed, and by instructions and information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I in a language which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. The instructions and information may be provided in electronic form. Such instructions and information, as well as any labelling, shall be clear, understandable and intelligible. |
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| In the case of measuring instrument intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, the information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of measuring instrument intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, the information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the measuring instrument, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions and information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the measuring instrument, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions and information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the measuring instrument, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the measuring instrument. |
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| They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the measuring instrument bears the CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed and by the required documents, and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6).; | They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the measuring instrument bears the CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed and by the required documents, and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6).; |
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| Before making a measuring instrument available on the market and/or putting a measuring instrument into use distributors shall verify that the measuring instrument bears the CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking, that it is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed, by the required documents, and by instructions and information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I, in a language which can be easily understood by end-users in the Member State in which the measuring instrument is to be made available on the market and/or put into use, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6) and Article 10(3) respectively. | Before making a measuring instrument available on the market and/or putting a measuring instrument into use distributors shall verify that the measuring instrument bears the CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking, that it is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed, by the required documents, and by instructions and information in accordance with point 9.3 of Annex I, in a language which can be easily understood by end-users in the Member State in which the measuring instrument is to be made available on the market and/or put into use, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6) and Article 10(3) respectively. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and in the relevant instrument-specific Annexes covered by those parts of normative documents, in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and in the relevant instrument-specific Annexes covered by those parts of normative documents. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements; and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and in the relevant instrument-specific Annexes covered by those parts of normative documents and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant measuring instruments, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 46(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex I and in the relevant instrument-specific Annexes covered by those parts of normative documents, it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (d) the measuring instrument is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed; | (d) the measuring instrument is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed; |
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| (11a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (11a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Where compliance of the lift with the applicable essential health and safety requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, the installer shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in electronic form, ensure that the lift is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed and, affix the CE marking | Where compliance of the lift with the applicable essential health and safety requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, the installer shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in electronic form, ensure that the lift is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed and, affix the CE marking |
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| Installers shall indicate, on the lift, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark, as well as their postal address and digital contact. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the installer can be reached. | Installers shall indicate, on the lift, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark, as well as their postal address and digital contact. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the installer can be contacted. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the lift, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions, the installer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the lift, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the lift, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions, the installer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the lift. |
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| Where compliance of a safety component for lifts with the applicable essential health and safety requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in electronic form, ensure that the safety component for lifts is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed, and affix the CE marking. | Where compliance of a safety component for lifts with the applicable essential health and safety requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in electronic form, ensure that the safety component for lifts is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed, and affix the CE marking. |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the safety component for lifts their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on the label referred to in Article 19(1). The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the safety component for lifts their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on the label referred to in Article 19(1). The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the safety component for lift, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the safety component for lift, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the safety component for lifts, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions, the manufacturer shall provide send to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the safety component for lifts. |
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| They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the safety component for lifts bears the CE marking and that it is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed and by the required documents, and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6). | They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the safety component for lifts bears the CE marking and that it is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed and by the required documents, and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6). |
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| Before making a safety component for lifts available on the market, distributors shall verify that the safety component for lifts bears the CE marking and that it is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed, by the required documents and by the instructions referred to in point 6.1 of Annex I, in a language which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6) and Article 10(3), respectively. | Before making a safety component for lifts available on the market, distributors shall verify that the safety component for lifts bears the CE marking and that it is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed, by the required documents and by the instructions referred to in point 6.1 of Annex I, in a language which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(5) and (6) and Article 10(3), respectively. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex I. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant lifts and components for lifts, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex I it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (16a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (16a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall ensure that each product is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity or the attestation of conformity, as appropriate, can be accessed. However, where a large number of products are delivered to a single end-user, the batch or consignment concerned may be accompanied by a single internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed. | Manufacturers shall ensure that each product is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity or the attestation of conformity, as appropriate, can be directly accessed. However, where a large number of products are delivered to a single end-user, the batch or consignment concerned may be accompanied by a single internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed. |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate, on the product, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate, on the product, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of products intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide in paper format, or mark on the product, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of products intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide in paper format, or mark on the product, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the product, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the product. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex II in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex II. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements; and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex II and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant products, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 39(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex II it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (e) the product is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity or the attestation of conformity, as appropriate, can be accessed; | (e) the product is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity or the attestation of conformity, as appropriate, can be directly accessed; |
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| (7a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (7a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the electrical equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the electrical equipment. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the electrical equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the electrical equipment. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of electrical equipment intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of electrical equipment intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the electrical equipment, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the electrical equipment, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the electrical equipment, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the electrical equipment. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the safety objectives referred to in Article 3 and set out in Annex I in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the safety objectives referred to in Article 3 and set out in Annex I. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those safety objectives the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those safety objectives; and | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the safety objectives referred to in Article 3 and set out in Annex I and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant electrical equipment, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 23(2). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the safety objectives referred to in Article 3 and set out in Annex I it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (16a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (16a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the radio equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where the size or nature of radio equipment does not allow it, on its packaging, or in a document accompanying the radio equipment. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the radio equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where the size or nature of radio equipment does not allow it, on its packaging, or in a document accompanying the radio equipment. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of radio equipment intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, the safety information in paper format. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of radio equipment intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, the safety information in paper format. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the radio equipment, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.’; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the radio equipment, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the radio equipment, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the radio equipment. |
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| Manufacturers shall ensure that each item of radio equipment is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed. | Manufacturers shall ensure that each item of radio equipment is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directly accessed. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 3 in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Article 3 . Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements; and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 3 and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant radio equipment, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 45(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Article 3 it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (10) Annexes Ia, and III to, IV, V, VI and VII are amended in accordance with Annex XI to this Directive. | (10) Annexes Ia, and III to VII are amended in accordance with Annex XI to this Directive. |
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| (22a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (22a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| Manufacturers shall indicate on the pressure equipment or assembly their name, registered trade name or registered trademark, as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on the packaging or in a document accompanying the equipment or assembly. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | Manufacturers shall indicate on the pressure equipment or assembly their name, registered trade name or registered trademark, as well as their postal address and digital contact or, where that is not possible, on the packaging or in a document accompanying the equipment or assembly. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of pressure equipment or assemblies intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, the safety information in accordance with points 3.3 and 3.4 of Annex I. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of pressure equipment or assemblies intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, the safety information in accordance with points 3.3 and 3.4 of Annex I. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the pressure equipment or assemblies, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the pressure equipment or assemblies, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the pressure equipment or assemblies, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or safety information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the pressure equipment or assemblies. |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I in any of the following cases: | The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex I. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
| (a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period; | |
| (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements; and: | |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested: | |
| (1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request; | |
| (2) do not comply with the request; or | |
| (3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| 1a. In accordance with paragraph 1(a), when there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant pressure equipment or assemblies, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern: | |
| (a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747; | |
| (b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council. |
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| 1b. The implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 44(3). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives. |
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| 1c. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline. |
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| 1d. For the purposes of this Directive, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1a until the entry into force of the revised standardisation legislation (EU) 1025/2012. |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Annex I it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| (14a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application; | (14a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and freely accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contacted without the need to register, download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator; |
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| 7. Manufacturers shall indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product or both, as appropriate. The postal address and digital contact must indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. | 7. Manufacturers shall indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product or both, as appropriate. The postal address and digital contact must indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. |
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| In the case of products intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, information for safe installation on board and safe use of the product, including limitations of use. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers. | In the case of products intended for consumers or that can, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, be used by consumers, even if not intended for them, the manufacturer shall provide, in paper format, or mark on the product, information for safe installation on board and safe use of the product, including limitations of use. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities. |
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| However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to six months after that purchase, request the instructions or information for safe installation on board and safe use of the product, including limitations of use in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions or information, the manufacturer shall provide them to the end-user, free of charge, within one month of receiving the request.; | However, when the end-user is a consumer, it may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to 24 months after that purchase, request the instructions or information for safe installation on board and safe use of the product, including limitations of use in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the product, or up to 6 months thereafter, request the instructions or safety information in paper format. The end-user shall be able to make such a request through accessible means of communication, including by telephone, in addition to any potential online channel made available by the manufacturer. Where the end-user requests those instructions or information, the manufacturer shall send them to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working days of receiving the request. The safety information shall clearly inform the end-user of their right to request the instructions for use in paper format. The possibility for the end-user to request the instructions or safety information in paper format shall not preclude manufacturers from providing supplementary information materials in an electronic-only format, such as video or audio content, which cannot be reproduced in a paper format. Where there is any difference between the content of the paper format and that of the materials provided in electronic format, the paper format shall in itself be clear, understandable and intelligible, and sufficient to ensure the safe and proper use of the product. |
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| 1. A manufacturer who is not located in the territory of at least one Member State shall, by a written mandate, appoint an authorised representative for the Union and shall indicate in the mandate the name of the authorised representative and the postal address and digital contact through which it can be reached. | 1. A manufacturer who is not located in the territory of at least one Member State shall, by a written mandate, appoint an authorised representative for the Union and shall indicate in the mandate the name of the authorised representative and the postal address and digital contact through which it can be contacted. |
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| Article 14a | |
| Assessment and reporting | |
| In implementing the provisions concerning instructions to consumers in digital format, the Commission shall monitor their effectiveness, and it shall assess whether any measure is required to ensure that such information remains fully accessible and comprehensible to consumers. Within three years from the date of entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall publish a report on the effectiveness of digital safety information regarding products intended for consumers. Taking that report into consideration, the Commission shall review this Directive and shall publish the results of that review, including, where appropriate, a draft proposal for revision five years after the transposition. |
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Parts that accompany the text rather than belong to it: explanatory statement, annexes, opinions appended by other committees. Collapsed.
Annex: declaration of input 5 blocks
Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur declares that he included in his report input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that he received, in the preparation of the report, prior to the adoption thereof in committee, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from the following representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies:
| 1. Interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register |
| BEUC ANEC Miele CEN-CENELEC APPLiA Orgalim ZVEI Intergraf FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) Apple LightingEurope CECE Ifra CEMA aisbl EGMF European Safety Federation ivzw Bol ETSI |
| 2. Representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies |
| N/A |
Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteur declares that he has submitted to the natural persons concerned the European Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.
Opinion of the committee on the environment, climate and food safety 164 blocks
on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications
The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety submits the following to the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, as the committee responsible:
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| (3a) To ensure consistency and comparability of sustainability and safety-related information, the Commission and Member States should commit to fostering harmonised and interoperable data systems, preventing duplication and ensuring more efficient environmental monitoring and avoiding the proliferation of parallel or fragmented digital reporting frameworks. |
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| (4) The increasing importance of digitalisation in simplifying regulatory frameworks necessitates the reduction and modernisation of reporting requirements and economic operators’ obligations. In line with the efforts to accelerate digitalisation, it is essential to fully digitalise business-to-authority reporting and economic operators’ obligations when they do not affect protection and safety of consumers. Embracing digitalisation will not only simplify compliance procedures but also enhance the overall efficiency of the regulatory framework, ultimately benefiting both businesses and authorities alike. | (4) The increasing importance of digitalisation in simplifying regulatory frameworks necessitates the reduction, harmonisation and modernisation of reporting requirements and economic operators’ obligations. In line with the efforts to accelerate digitalisation, it is essential to fully digitalise business-to-authority reporting and economic operators’ obligations when they do not affect protection and safety of consumers. Embracing digitalisation will not only simplify compliance procedures but also enhance the overall efficiency of the regulatory framework, ultimately benefiting both businesses and authorities alike. |
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| (7) Moreover, Directives 2000/14/EC, 2013/53/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU and 2014/53/EU require that a copy of the EU declaration of conformity accompanies the product. Considering the evolution of digitalisation, it is essential to modernise this obligation by requiring that such EU declaration of conformity accompany the product in electronic form. The manufacturer should therefore make sure that the EU declaration of conformity is accessible through an internet address or a machine-readable code. | (7) Moreover, Directives 2000/14/EC, 2013/53/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU and 2014/53/EU require that a copy of the EU declaration of conformity accompanies the product. Considering the evolution of digitalisation, it is essential to modernise this obligation by requiring that such EU declaration of conformity accompany the product in electronic form. The manufacturer should therefore make sure that the EU declaration of conformity is directly accessible through an internet address or a machine-readable code. |
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| (8) Taking into account that in 2024 no less than 94% of EU households had access to internet, the paper format of the instructions for use accompanying the products under the scope of the Directives concerned is outdated and is not aligned with the current technologies, the practice of consumers nor with green objectives. Consequently, the possibility for a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Directives. This will allow manufacturers to instructions in digital format, if they wish to do so. Where manufacturers choose to provide instructions in digital format, in order to still protect the safety of consumers, the safety information, including instructions having impact on product safety, should be provided in paper format or marked on the product. Moreover, end-users should be able to obtain a paper copy of the instructions for use or safety information, upon request – at the time of the purchase and for a certain period of time after their purchase. | (8) Taking into account that in 2024 no less than 94% of EU households had access to internet, the paper format of the instructions accompanying the products under the scope of the Directives concerned is outdated and not aligned with the current technologies. The availability of product instructions in digital format offers an opportunity to align with current technologies and to contribute to sustainability objectives. Consequently, a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Directives concerned. This will allow manufacturers to provide instructions in digital format. Where manufacturers provide instructions in digital format, in order to still protect the safety of consumers, the safety information, including instructions having impact on product safety, should be provided in paper format or marked on the product, including how and where to access them digitally to ensure consumer safety. Instructions should be easily accessible via an internet link, free of charge, and without requiring users to provide personal data, download files or install additional applications. Moreover, end-users should be able to obtain a paper copy of the instructions for use or safety information, upon request – at the time of the purchase and for a certain period of time after their purchase. In any case, end-users should also be clearly informed, of their right to request the instructions or safety information in paper format. |
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| (8a) The transition to the digital provision of safety and compliance information should remain proportionate and accessible for SMEs. The “digital by default” approach should be accompanied by SME-friendly safeguards that ensure simple, interoperable and cost-effective solutions, without requiring significant additional investments or resources. |
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| (10) In order to facilitate communication between economic operators and national competent authorities and end-users, the indication of a digital contact of the manufacturer on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of market surveillance and to expedite the process of tracing non-compliant products. Currently, economic operators are required to indicate their postal address on the product, but this is not always sufficient to ensure that competent authorities can establish rapid contact. It is therefore necessary to require economic operators to provide both a postal address and a digital contact on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity. Such digital contact should be defined in the Directives. | (10) In order to facilitate communication between economic operators and national competent authorities and end-users, the indication of a digital contact of the manufacturer on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of market surveillance and to expedite the process of tracing non-compliant products. Currently, economic operators are required to indicate their postal address on the product, but this is not always sufficient to ensure that competent authorities can establish rapid contact. It is therefore necessary to require economic operators to provide a digital contact on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity. Such digital contact should be defined in the Directives concerned. The digital contact should allow end-users and competent authorities to contact economic operators directly. For end-users, the digital contact should be accessible free of charge and without requiring user’s additional steps, such as the need to provide personal data, download files or install additional applications. |
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| (13) The current Union standardisation framework which is based on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council represents the framework by default to elaborate standards that provide for a presumption of conformity with the relevant essential health and safety requirements or with other requirements. However, where no harmonised standards exist or where they are insufficient, the Commission should be able to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for the essential health and safety or other requirements, as an exceptional fall-back solution to facilitate the manufacturer’s obligation to comply with those health and safety or other requirements. | (13) The current Union standardisation framework which is based on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council represents the framework by default to elaborate standards that provide for a presumption of conformity with the relevant essential health and safety requirements or with other requirements. However, only where no harmonised standards exist or where they are insufficient the Commission should, after consultation with the European standardisation organisations and relevant stakeholders, be able to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for the essential health and safety or other requirements, as an exceptional fall-back solution to facilitate the manufacturer’s obligation to comply with those health and safety or other requirements. |
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| (g) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application.; | (g) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible, free of charge, online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without additional steps demanded, such as the need to register or to download an application.; |
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| the equipment bears CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed.; | the equipment bears CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed.; |
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| 1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) may be placed on the market or put into service only if it conforms to the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed.; | 1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) may be placed on the market or put into service only if it conforms to the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed.; |
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| 1. Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service in their territory of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) which complies with the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking, the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be accessed.; | 1. Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service in their territory of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) which complies with the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking, the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EC declaration of conformity can be directly accessed.; |
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| (6a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without the need to register or to download an application.; | (6a) ‘digital contact’ means any up-to-date and accessible free of charge online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without additional steps demanded, such as the need to register or to download an application.; |
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| (c) Where compliance of EEE with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in point (b), manufacturers draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in electronic form, and affix the CE marking on the finished product.; | (c) Where compliance of EEE with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in point (b), manufacturers draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in accessible electronic form, and affix the CE marking on the finished product.; |
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| (h) manufacturers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the EEE or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the EEE. The postal address and digital contact must indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. Where other applicable Union legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the manufacturer’s name, postal address and digital contact which are at least as stringent, those provisions shall apply;; | (h) manufacturers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their digital contact on the EEE or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the EEE. The digital contact must indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. Where other applicable Union legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the manufacturer’s name, postal address and digital contact which are at least as stringent, those provisions shall apply.; |
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| (j) manufacturers, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it, in electronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the EEE with this Directive, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority, and that they cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure compliance with this Directive of EEE which they have placed on the market.; | (j) manufacturers, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it, in accessible electronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the EEE with this Directive, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority, and that they cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure compliance with this Directive of EEE which they have placed on the market.; |
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| further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority, in electronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of an EEE with this Directive,; | further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority, in accessible electronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of an EEE with this Directive.; |
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| (d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact on the EEE or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the EEE. Where other applicable Union legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the importer’s name, postal address and digital contact which are at least as stringent, those provisions shall apply.; | (d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their digital contact on the EEE or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the EEE. Where other applicable Union legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the importer’s name, postal address and digital contact which are at least as stringent, those provisions shall apply.; |
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| (h) importers, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation, in electronic form, necessary to demonstrate the conformity of an EEE with this Directive in a language which can be easily understood by that authority, and that they cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure compliance with this Directive of EEE which they have placed on the market.; | (h) importers, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation, in accessible electronic form, necessary to demonstrate the conformity of an EEE with this Directive in a language which can be easily understood by that authority, and that they cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure compliance with this Directive of EEE which they have placed on the market.; |
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| (d) distributors, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it, in electronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of EEE with this Directive, and that they cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure the compliance with this Directive of the EEE which they have made available on the market.; | (d) distributors, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it, in accessible electronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of EEE with this Directive, and that they cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure the compliance with this Directive of the EEE which they have made available on the market.; |
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| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that enable compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 4 in any of the following cases: | The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications that provide a means to comply with the essential requirements set out in Article 4. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled: |
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| (a) requirements set out in Article 4 are not covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union; | (a) there is no harmonised standard covering the relevant requirements set out in Article 4, which has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and no standard is expected to be published within a reasonable period; |
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| (b) requirements set out in Article 4 are covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, but application of those standards or parts thereof results in non-compliance of materials, components and EEE with the essential requirements set out in Article 4; | (b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft a harmonised standard for the relevant requirements set out in Article 4 of Directive 2011/65(EU) and: |
| (i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or | |
| (ii) the harmonised standards addressing that request are not delivered within the deadline set in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 1025/2012; or | |
| (iii) the harmonised standards do not comply with the request and do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover. |
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| (c) where the Commission considers that there is a need to address an urgent concern with regard to non-compliant materials, components and EEE. | deleted |
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| Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 19(3). | Those implementing acts shall be developed in accordance with the principles of Annex II, 3(a), (b) and (c), of Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 and adopted with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 19(3). |
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| 2a. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraph 1 of this Article are fulfilled. |
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| 2b. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group, as well as any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders. |
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| 2c. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1025/2012. When reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1, or parts thereof, which cover the same requirements, as those covered by that harmonised standard. |
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| 2d. When a Member State or the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof does not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Article 4 which it covers, it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, if appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. |
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| Article 14a | |
| Evaluation | |
| The Commission shall, no later than 31 December 2030, carry out an evaluation on the implementation of the provisions introduced by this Directive and submit a report to the European Parliament, to the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, assessing the following: | |
| (a) the impact on SMEs and on the reduction of administrative burdens; | |
| (b) the accessibility for end users and authorities; | |
| (c) the performance in terms of interoperability and cybersecurity; | |
| (d) the impact on environment, product safety and consumer protection incurred through digitalisations; and | |
| (e) the need for further harmonised digital tools. | |
| Based on the results of the evaluation referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consider whether further measures are necessary and feasible to enhance regulatory coherence and to avoid unnecessary duplication of reporting obligations for the relevant economic operators and competent authorities. | |
| The Commission shall ensure that digital tools and interfaces are interoperable with the digital product passport framework where applicable and that they do not create additional administrative burdens for economic operators, particularly for SMEs. |
Annex: declaration of input 1 block
The rapporteur for opinion declares under his exclusive responsibility that he did not include in his opinion input from interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies, to be listed in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.
Procedure pages and committee votes
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Procedure – committee asked for opinion 1 block
| Title | Amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications | |
| References | COM(2025)0503 – C10-0091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD) | |
| Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenary | IMCO 10.7.2025 | |
| Opinion by Date announced in plenary | ENVI 10.7.2025 | |
| Rapporteur for the opinion Date appointed | Raúl de la Hoz Quintano 13.10.2025 | |
| Simplified procedure - date of decision | 23.9.2025 | |
| Date adopted | 3.12.2025 | |
| Result of final vote | +: –: 0: | 69 4 3 |
| Members present for the final vote | Grégory Allione, Pascal Arimont, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Christophe Clergeau, Annalisa Corrado, Antonio Decaro, Viktória Ferenc, Pietro Fiocchi, Emma Fourreau, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Heléne Fritzon, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Roman Haider, Martin Hojsík, Romana Jerković, Stefan Köhler, András Tivadar Kulja, Peter Liese, César Luena, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Rasmus Nordqvist, Michele Picaro, Jessica Polfjärd, Massimiliano Salini, Silvia Sardone, Lena Schilling, Christine Schneider, Günther Sidl, Sander Smit, Susana Solís Pérez, Antonín Staněk, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Beatrice Timgren, Dimitris Tsiodras, Ana Vasconcelos, Aurelijus Veryga, Kristian Vigenin, Alexandr Vondra, Michal Wiezik, Tiemo Wölken, Anna Zalewska | |
| Substitutes present for the final vote | Michael Bloss, Biljana Borzan, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Stefano Cavedagna, Susanna Ceccardi, Per Clausen, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Nikolas Farantouris, Sigrid Friis, Michalis Hadjipantela, Martin Häusling, Sérgio Humberto, Adam Jarubas, Pierre Jouvet, Norbert Lins, Sara Matthieu, Danuše Nerudová, Valentina Palmisano, Dennis Radtke, Elena Sancho Murillo, Antonella Sberna, Christine Singer, Anna Stürgkh, Kai Tegethoff, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik | |
| Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote | Daniel Attard, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Mary Khan, Jaroslav Knot, Alexandra Mehnert, Matjaž Nemec, Paulius Saudargas, Volker Schnurrbusch |
Final vote by roll call by the committee asked for opinion 3 blocks
69 · For
- ECR
- Stefano Cavedagna, Pietro Fiocchi, Michele Picaro, Antonella Sberna, Beatrice Timgren, Aurelijus Veryga, Alexandr Vondra, Anna Zalewska
- ESN
- Mary Khan, Volker Schnurrbusch, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
- EPP
- Pascal Arimont, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Michalis Hadjipantela, Sérgio Humberto, Adam Jarubas, Stefan Köhler, András Tivadar Kulja, Peter Liese, Norbert Lins, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Alexandra Mehnert, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Danuše Nerudová, Jessica Polfjärd, Dennis Radtke, Massimiliano Salini, Paulius Saudargas, Christine Schneider, Sander Smit, Susana Solís Pérez, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Dimitris Tsiodras
- Patriots
- Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Viktória Ferenc, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Jaroslav Knot, Antonín Staněk
- Renew
- Grégory Allione, Sigrid Friis, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Martin Hojsík, Christine Singer, Anna Stürgkh, Ana Vasconcelos, Michal Wiezik
- S&D
- Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Daniel Attard, Biljana Borzan, Christophe Clergeau, Annalisa Corrado, Antonio Decaro, Heléne Fritzon, Romana Jerković, Pierre Jouvet, César Luena, Matjaž Nemec, Elena Sancho Murillo, Günther Sidl, Kristian Vigenin, Tiemo Wölken
- Greens
- Michael Bloss, Martin Häusling, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Sara Matthieu, Rasmus Nordqvist, Lena Schilling, Kai Tegethoff
Procedure – committee responsible 1 block
| Title | Amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications | ||
| References | COM(2025)0503 – C10-0091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD) | ||
| Date submitted to Parliament | 21.5.2025 | ||
| Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenary | IMCO 10.7.2025 | ||
| Committees asked for opinions Date announced in plenary | ENVI 10.7.2025 | TRAN 10.7.2025 | |
| Not delivering opinions Date of decision | TRAN 24.6.2025 | ||
| Rapporteurs Date appointed | Reinier Van Lanschot 2.10.2025 | ||
| Discussed in committee | 25.9.2025 | 11.11.2025 | 3.12.2025 |
| Date adopted | 27.1.2026 | ||
| Result of final vote | +: –: 0: | 44 2 1 | |
| Date tabled | 16.2.2026 |
Final vote by roll call by the committee responsible 3 blocks
44 · For
- ECR
- Stefano Cavedagna, Piotr Müller, Denis Nesci, Gheorghe Piperea, Reinis Pozņaks
- EPP
- Peter Agius, Pablo Arias Echeverría, Henrik Dahl, Christian Doleschal, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Arba Kokalari, Paulius Saudargas, Andreas Schwab, Tomislav Sokol, Dimitris Tsiodras, Inese Vaidere, Axel Voss, Tomáš Zdechovský
- Patriots
- Jaroslav Bžoch, Elisabeth Dieringer, Jorge Martín Frías, Pál Szekeres
- Renew
- Jeannette Baljeu, Sandro Gozi, Svenja Hahn, Anna-Maja Henriksson, Nikola Minchev
- S&D
- Alex Agius Saliba, Biljana Borzan, Delara Burkhardt, Adnan Dibrani, Maria Grapini, Elisabeth Grossmann, Maria Guzenina, Pierre Jouvet, Pierfrancesco Maran, Idoia Mendia, Christel Schaldemose
- The Left
- Leila Chaibi, Gaetano Pedulla'
- Greens
- Anna Cavazzini, Katrin Langensiepen, Reinier Van Lanschot, Kim Van Sparrentak
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