REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU)[...]

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1) Reporting requirements play a key role in ensuring proper monitoring and correct enforcement of legislation. However, in order to ensure that they fulfil their intended purpose 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 their intended purpose and to limit the administrative burden, it is important to streamline those requirements.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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, harmonisationand 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7) Moreover, Regulations (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, and (EU) 2023/1230 require that a copy of the 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 electronically accompany the product. The manufacturer willmake sure that the EU declaration of conformity is accessible through an internet address or a machine-readable code.

(7) Moreover, Regulations (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, and (EU) 2023/1230 require that a copy of the 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 electronically accompany the product in electronic form. The manufacturer should thereforemake sure that the EU declaration of conformity is directlyaccessible 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8) Taking into account that in 2024 no less than 94% of EU households had access to internet10, the paper format of theinstructions accompanying the products under the scope of the Regulations concerned is outdated and not aligned with thecurrent technologies, the practice of consumers nor withgreen objectives. Consequently, the possibility for a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Regulations concerned. This will allow manufacturers to provide 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 ofconsumers,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 internet10, the availability of productinstructions in digital format offers an opportunity to align with current technologies and contribute togreen objectives. In light of this, the possibility for a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Regulations concerned. This will allow manufacturers to provide instructions in digital format, if they wish to do so. Where manufacturers choose to provide instructions in digital format, specific safeguards forconsumers 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 animpact on the safe use of the products, should alwaysbe 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 directlyon 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 Regulation. Based on the findings of that report, the Commission should review the legislation amended by this Regulation accordingly.

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10Source: Digital economy and society statistics - households and individuals - Statistics Explained.

10Source: Digital economy and society statistics - households and individuals - Statistics Explained.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8c) Regulation (EU) 2016/425 contains certain sectoral specificities. In order to protect the safety of consumers, where the product is intended for, or can be reasonably foreseen to be used by, consumers, all the instructions and information set out in point 1.4 of Annex II, which are related to the safe use of the product, should be provided in a paper format or made visible on the packaging.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9) 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 Regulations concerned.

(9) 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 Regulations concerned. 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) The current Union standardisation framework, which is based on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council11, represents the framework by default to elaborate standards that provide for a presumption of conformity with the relevant essential health and safety or 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.

(11) The current Union standardisation framework, which is based on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council11, represents the framework by default to elaborate standards that provide for a presumption of conformity with the relevant essential health and safety or 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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11Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/1025/oj).

11Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/1025/oj).

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11a) 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11b) 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12) As the digital product passport is foreseen in certain EU legislation, such as Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, it is essential to require economic operators to store the information contained in the EU declaration of conformity and instructions 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 it aligns with the principle that where several pieces of Union harmonisation legislation apply to a product, the manufacturer or other economic operator, where appropriate, should provide a single EU declaration of conformity.

(12) As the digital product passport is foreseen in certain EU legislation, such as Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, it is essential to require economic operators to store the information contained in the EU declaration of conformity and instructions 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 it aligns with the principle that where several pieces of Union harmonisation legislation apply to a product, the manufacturer or other economic operator, where appropriate, should provide a single EU declaration of conformity.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engagedwithout the need to register or todownload an application;

(17a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and freelyaccessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contactedwithout the need to register,download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Where compliance of a subsystem or a safety component with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in the first subparagraph, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity, in electronic form, and affix the CE marking.

Where compliance of a subsystem or a safety component with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in the first subparagraph, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity as referred to in Article 19, in electronic form, and affix the CE marking referred to in Article 20.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Manufacturers shall indicate on the subsystem or the safety component 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 subsystem or safety component. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached.

Manufacturers shall indicate on the subsystem or the safety component 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 subsystem or safety component. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Manufacturers shall ensure that the subsystem or the safety component is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed and by the instructions and safety information, in a language which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. The instructions and safety information may be provided in electronic form. Such instructions and safety information shall be clear, understandable and intelligible.

Manufacturers shall ensure that the subsystem or the safety component is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed and by the instructions and safety information, in a language which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. The instructions and safety information may be provided in electronic form. Such instructions and safety information shall be clear, understandable and intelligible.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

However, where a large number of subsystems or safety components are delivered to a single economic operator or 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.

However, where a large number of subsystems or safety components are delivered to a single economic operator or 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 directlyaccessed.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) mark on the subsystem or the safety component, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to access them and how to request them in paper format;

(a) mark on the subsystem or the safety component, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to directlyaccess them and how to request them in paper format;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to sixmonths 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 providethem to the end-user, free of charge, within one monthof receiving the request.';

However, whenthe end-user is a consumer, itmay, at time of the purchase of the product, or up to 24months 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 sendthem to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working daysof 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the subsystem or the safety component 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 instructions and safety information and, where appropriate, by other required documents, and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 11(5) and (6).

They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the subsystem or the safety component 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 directlyaccessed and by the instructions and safety information and, where appropriate, by other required documents, and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 11(5) and (6).

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Before making a subsystem or a safety component available on the market, distributors shall verify that the subsystem or the safety component 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 instructions and safety information and, where appropriate, by other required documents, 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 11(5) and (6) and Article 13(3) respectively.

Before making a subsystem or a safety component available on the market, distributors shall verify that the subsystem or the safety component 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 directlyaccessed and by the instructions and safety information accordance with Article 11(7)and, where appropriate, by other required documents, 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 11(5) and (6) and Article 13(3) respectively.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Commission may by means ofimplementing acts adoptcommon specifications that enable compliancewith the essential requirements set out in Annex II in any ofthe following cases:

The Commission may adoptimplementing acts establishingcommon specifications that provide a means to complywith the essential requirements set out in Annex II. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted wherethe 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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 subsystems and safety components, 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1d. For the purposes of this Regulation, 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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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Amendment

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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Amendment

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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) the subsystem or safety component is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed;

(d) the subsystem or safety component is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engagedwithout the need to register or todownload an application;

(8a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and freelyaccessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contactedwithout the need to register,download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Manufacturers shall indicate, on the PPE, 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 PPE. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached.

Manufacturers shall indicate, on the PPE, 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 PPE. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In the case of PPE 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 make them visible on the packaging, the instructions and information set out in point 1.4 of Annex II. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers.

In the case of PPE 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 make them visible on the packaging, the instructions and information set out in point 1.4 of Annex II. Such information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) mark on the PPE, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to access them and how to request them in paper format;

(a) mark on the PPE, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to directlyaccess them and how to request them in paper format;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the PPE, or up to sixmonths after that purchase, request the instructions and information set out in point 1.4 of Annex II in paper format. Where the end-user requests those instructions and information set out in point 1.4 of Annex II, the manufacturer shall providethem to the end-user, free of charge, within one monthof receiving the request.

However, whenthe end-user is a consumer, itmay, at time of the purchase of the PPE, or up to 24months after that purchase, request the instructions and information set out in point 1.4 of Annex II in paper format. In case the end-user is a professional user, it may, at the time of the purchase of the PPE, 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 set out in point 1.4 of Annex II, the manufacturer shall sendthem to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working daysof 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 PPE.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

8. The manufacturer shall provide the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed with the PPE.

8. The manufacturer shall provide the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed with the PPE.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Importers shall indicate, on the PPE, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact through which they can be reachedor, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the PPE.

Importers shall indicate, on the PPE, their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address and digital contact through which they can be contactedor, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the PPE.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Commission may by means ofimplementing acts adoptcommon specifications that enable compliance withessential requirements set out in Annex II in any ofthe following cases:

The Commission may adoptimplementing acts establishingcommon specifications that provide a means to comply with theessential requirements set out in Annex II . Those implementing acts shall only be adopted wherethe 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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 PPE, 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1d. For the purposes of this Regulation, 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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Amendment

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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Amendment

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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(21a) digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engagedwithout the need to register or todownload an application;

(21a) digital contact' means any up-to-date and freelyaccessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contactedwithout the need to register,download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator;

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Amendment

Manufacturers shall indicate on the appliance 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 appliance. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users and the market surveillance authorities.

Manufacturers shall indicate on the appliance 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 appliance. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users and the market surveillance authorities.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Manufacturers shall indicate on the fitting 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 fitting. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be reached. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by appliance manufacturers and the market surveillance authorities.

Manufacturers shall indicate on the fitting 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 fitting. The postal address and digital contact shall indicate a single point through which the manufacturer can be contacted. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by appliance manufacturers and the market surveillance authorities.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In the case of appliance or fitting 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 equipment, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers.

In the case of appliance or fitting 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 equipment, the safety information. Such safety information shall be easily visible and legible for consumers, including for persons with disabilities.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Manufacturers shall ensure that the fitting is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed andthe instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I, in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers, as determined by the Member State concerned. The instructions may be provided in electronic form.

Manufacturers shall ensure that the fitting is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed as well as bythe instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I, in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers, as determined by the Member State concerned. The instructions may be provided in electronic form.

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Amendment

However, where a large number of fittings 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.

However, where a large number of fittings 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 directlyaccessed.

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Amendment

(a) mark on the appliance or fitting, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to access them and how to request them in paper format;

(a) mark on the appliance or fitting, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to directlyaccess them and how to request them in paper format;

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Amendment

However, the end-user may, at time of the purchase of the appliance or fitting, or up to sixmonths 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 providethem to the end-user, free of charge, within one monthof receiving the request.

However, whenthe end-user is a consumer, itmay, at time of the purchase of the appliance or fitting, or up to 24months 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 appliance or fitting, 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 sendthem to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working daysof 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 appliance or fitting.

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Amendment

They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the fitting bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the internet address and machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed and by, inter alia, instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 7(5) and (6).

They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the fitting bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the internet address and machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed and by, inter alia, instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 7(5) and (6).

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Importers shall ensure that the fitting is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed and by, inter alia, the instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers, as determined by the Member State concerned.

Importers shall ensure that the fitting is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed and by, inter alia, the instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers, as determined by the Member State concerned.

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Amendment

Before making a fitting available on the market, distributors shall verify that the fitting 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, inter alia, the instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers, as determined by the Member State concerned, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 7(5) and (6) and Article 9(3) respectively.

Before making a fitting available on the market, distributors shall verify that the fitting 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 directlyaccessed, and by, inter alia, the instructions for incorporation or assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1.7 of Annex I in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers, as determined by the Member State concerned, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 7(5) and (6) and Article 9(3) respectively.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Commission may by means ofimplementing acts adoptcommon specifications that enable compliance withessential requirements set out in Annex I in any ofthe following cases:

The Commission may adoptimplementing acts establishingcommon specifications that provide a means to comply with theessential requirements set out in Annex I. Those implementing acts shall only be adopted wherethe 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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 appliances and fittings, 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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(2). When preparing those implementing acts, the Commission shall be assisted by an expert group that includes relevant stakeholder representatives.

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Amendment

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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Amendment

1d. For the purposes of this Regulation, 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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Amendment

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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Amendment

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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Amendment

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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Amendment

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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Amendment

6. The fitting shall be accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed.

6. The fitting shall be accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed.

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Amendment

(f) the fitting is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed;

(f) the fitting is not accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(22a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engagedwithout the need to register or todownload an application.

(22a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and freelyaccessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contactedwithout the need to register,download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator.

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Amendment

Manufacturers shall ensure that the machinery or related product is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity set out in Part A of Annex V can be accessed.

Manufacturers shall ensure that the machinery or related product is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity set out in Part A of Annex V can be directlyaccessed.

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Amendment

Manufacturers shall ensure that the partly completed machinery is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of incorporation set out in Part B of Annex V can be accessed.

Manufacturers shall ensure that the partly completed machinery is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of incorporation set out in Part B of Annex V can be directlyaccessed.

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Amendment

(b) the machinery or related product is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(8) can be accessed;

(b) the machinery or related product is accompanied by the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(8) can be directlyaccessed;

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Amendment

(9a) in Article 20, paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:

'When a Member State or the European Parliament consider that a common specification does not entirely satisfy the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex III, 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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Amendment

(23a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engagedwithout the need to register or todownload an application.

(23a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and freelyaccessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contactedwithout the need to register,download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator.

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Amendment

(1a) in Article 16, the following paragraph is added:

'3a. When a Member States or the European Parliament consider that a common specification does not entirely satisfy the requirements laid down in Articles 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 78, they shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and, if appropriate, may amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question.'

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Amendment

The end-user may, at time of the purchase of the stationary battery energy storage systems, or up to sixmonths 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 providethem to the end-user, free of charge, within one monthof receiving the request.;

Whenthe end-user is a consumer, itmay, at time of the purchase of the stationary battery energy storage systems, or up to 24months 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 stationary battery energy storage systems, 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 sendthem to the end-user, free of charge, within 15 working daysof 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 stationary battery energy storage systems.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(46a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engagedwithout the need to register or todownload an application;

(46a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and freelyaccessible online communication channel through which economic operators can be contactedwithout the need to register,download or use additional applications specific to the economic operator;

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Amendment

(6a) in Article 36(2), the second sentence of the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

'That information shall be provided in electronic form within 15 days of receipt of a request by the market surveillance authority.'.

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Amendment

Article 7a

Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2025/2509

In Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2025/2509, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

'5. When the European Parliament or a Member State consider that a common specification does not entirely satisfy the essential safety requirements, 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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Amendment

Article 7b

Assessing 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 Regulation, 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 Regulation and shall publish the results of that review, including, where appropriate, a draft proposal for revision five years after the entry into force.

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Amendment

(l) the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed.

(l) the internet address or machine-readable code through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed.

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Amendment

(c) the EU declaration of conformity, or the internet address or machine readable code, through which the EU declaration of conformity can be accessed, in accordance with Article 10(8);

(c) the EU declaration of conformity, or the internet address or machine readable code, through which the EU declaration of conformity can be directlyaccessed, in accordance with Article 10(8);

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

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Amendment

(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, harmonisationand 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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Amendment

(8) Taking into account that in 2024 no less than 94% of EU households had access to internet10, the paper format of the instructions accompanying the products under the scope of the Regulations concerned is outdated and not aligned with the current technologies, the practice of consumers nor with greenobjectives. Consequently, the possibility fora digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Regulations concerned. This will allow manufacturers to provide instructions in digital format, if they wish to do so. Where manufacturers choose toprovide 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 internet10, the paper format of the instructions accompanying the products under the scope of the Regulations 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 sustainabilityobjectives. Consequently, a digital format of the instructions should be introduced in the Regulations 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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10Source: Digital economy and society statistics - households and individuals - Statistics Explained.

10Source: Digital economy and society statistics - households and individuals - Statistics Explained.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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 SMEs-friendly safeguards, including targeted guidance such as online information, templates, and training tools that ensure simple, interoperable and cost-effective solutions, without requiring significant additional investments or disproportionate administrative costs.

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Amendment

(8b) The Commission should assess the impact of digital communication on product safety and consumer protection, SMEs, environment, administrative burden, accessibility for end users and authorities, and performance in terms of interoperability and cybersecurity. The findings of this assessment should be presented in a report to the European Parliament, to the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.

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Amendment

(8c) To ensure the effectiveness of digital obligations, the information provided in electronic form should be clear, structured, and written in a language that is easily understandable for the intended users. In order to ensure that consumers, including vulnerable consumers 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 accessible and understandable.

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Amendment

(9) 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 anda digital contact on the product and in the EU declaration of conformity. Such digital contact should be defined in the Regulations concerned.

(9) 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 Regulations 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.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10a) The digital transmission and storage of compliance information should ensure the highest standards of cybersecurity, data integrity, and confidentiality. Digital compliance solutions should be based on the principles of cybersecurity and privacy protection by design.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(23a) '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.;

(23a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible, free of chargeonline communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without additional steps demanded, such asthe need to register or to download an application.;

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Amendment

(a) has been designed and manufactured in accordance with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12 and 14, and is, for stationary battery energy storage systems, accompanied by clear, understandable and readable instructions and safety information in a language or languages which can be easily understood by end-users, as determined by the Member State in which the battery is to be placed on the market or put into service; and

(a) has been designed and manufactured in accordance with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12 and 14, and is, for stationary battery energy storage systems, accompanied by clear, understandable and readable instructions and safety information in a language or languages which can be easily understood by allend-users, as determined by the Member State in which the battery is to be placed on the market or put into service; and

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

When the instructions are provided in electronic form, the manufacturer shall mark on the battery, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, that they are accessiblein the battery passport and how to request them in paper format.

When the instructions or safety informationare provided in electronic form, the manufacturer shall mark on the battery, or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in an accompanying document, how to access them digitally, where relevant,in the battery passport and how to request them in paper format.

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The end-user may, at time of the purchase of the stationary battery energy storage systems, or up to sixmonths 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.;

The end-user may, at time of the purchase of the stationary battery energy storage systems, or up to 24months after that purchase, request the instructions or safety information in paper format through easily accessible communication channels and shall be informed of the right to request instructionsin 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.;

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Amendment

Manufacturers shall indicate on the battery their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their postal address anddigital contact, indicating a single contact point.;

Manufacturers shall indicate on the battery their name, registered trade name or registered trademark as well as their digital contact, indicating a single contact point.;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(46a) '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 todownload an application;;

(46a) 'digital contact' means any up-to-date and accessible, free of chargeonline communication channel through which economic operators can be reached or engaged without additional steps demanded, such asthe need to register or download an application.;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Such information and documentation shall be provided, in electronic form, within 30 days of receipt of the request.;

Such information and documentation shall be provided, in an accessibleelectronic form, within 30 days of receipt of the request.;

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Amendment

That information and documentation shall be provided, in electronic form, as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.;

That information and documentation shall be provided, in an accessibleelectronic form, as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.;

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Amendment

(c) 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 a product, in a language that can be easily understood by that authority as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of such a request; and;

(c) further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority, in an accessibleelectronic form, with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product, in a language that can be easily understood by that authority as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of such a request; and;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

That information and documentation shall be provided, in electronic form, as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.;

That information and documentation shall be provided, in an accessibleelectronic form, as soon as possible and in any event within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

That information and documentation shall be provided, in electronic form, within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.;

That information and documentation shall be provided, in an accessibleelectronic form, within 15 days of receipt of a request by that authority.;

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Name, postal address anddigital contact of the manufacturer and, where applicable, the manufacturer's authorised representative..

2. Name, digital contact of the manufacturer and, where applicable, the manufacturer's authorised representative..

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 8a

Evaluation

The Commission shall, no later than 31 December 2030, carry out an evaluation on the implementation of the provisions introduced by this Regulation 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 digitalisation; 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.

Title

Amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/1230, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/1781 as regards digitalisation and common specifications

References

COM(2025)0504 - C10-0090/2025 - 2025/0134(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

69

+

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

PPE

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

PfE

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

Verts/ALE

Michael Bloss, Martin Häusling, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Sara Matthieu, Rasmus Nordqvist, Lena Schilling, Kai Tegethoff

4

-

The Left

Per Clausen, Nikolas Farantouris, Emma Fourreau, Valentina Palmisano

3

0

PfE

Susanna Ceccardi, Roman Haider, Silvia Sardone

Title

Amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/1230, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/1781 as regards digitalisation and common specifications

References

COM(2025)0504 - C10-0090/2025 - 2025/0134(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

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:

45

2

1

Date tabled

17.2.2026

45

+

ECR

Stefano Cavedagna, Piotr Müller, Denis Nesci, Gheorghe Piperea, Reinis Pozņaks, Ivaylo Valchev

PPE

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

PfE

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'

Verts/ALE

Anna Cavazzini, Katrin Langensiepen, Reinier Van Lanschot, Kim Van Sparrentak

2

-

ESN

Alexander Jungbluth, Milan Mazurek

1

0

NI

Kateřina Konečná