Summary
A proposal to modernize EU product regulations by replacing many paper requirements with digital documentation and direct online contact methods. 10 14.07.2026
Other
environment
administrative reform
public administration
business and competition
simplification of legislation
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The proposal aims to reduce administrative reporting burdens by 25% through digitalization.
- Manufacturers will be required to provide EU declarations of conformity in electronic form via internet addresses or machine-readable codes.
- A new requirement for a 'digital contact' (like an email) will be added to products and packaging to improve communication with authorities.
- While digital instructions are encouraged, safety information must remain available in paper format for consumers upon request.
Documents (PDFs)
PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM INTERINSTITUTIONAL NEGOTIATIONS 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
OPINION 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 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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