### 1. for certain products , categories or groups of products , which are susceptible to bear a serious risk to health and safety of consumers , based on accidents registered in the safety business gateway , the safety gate statistics , the results of the joint activities on product safety and other relevant indicators or evidence , the commission may require economic operators who place and make available those products on the market to establish or adhere to a system of traceability. ### 1. for certain products , categories or groups of products , which are susceptible to bear a serious risk to health and safety of consumers , based on accidents registered in the safety gate for accidents safety business gateway , the safety gate statistics , the results of the joint activities on product safety and other relevant indicators or evidence , the commission shall require economic operators who place and make available those products on the market to establish or adhere to a system of traceability or require independent third-party conformity assessment.


### 2. the system of traceability shall consist in the collection and storage of data , including by electronic means , enabling the identification of the product , its components or of the economic operators involved in its supply chain , as well as in modalities to display and to access that data , including placement of a data carrier on the product , its packaging or accompanying documents. ### 2. the system of traceability shall consist in the collection and storage of data , including by electronic means , enabling the identification of the product , its components or of the economic operators involved in its supply chain , as well as in modalities to display and to allow public access to that data , including placement of a data carrier on the product , its packaging or accompanying documents.


### the modalities to display and to access data , including placement of a data carrier on the product , its packaging or accompanying documents as referred to in paragraph 2. ### the modalities to display and to allow public access to data , including placement of a data carrier on the product , its packaging or accompanying documents as referred to in paragraph 2.


### the compatibility with traceability systems available at union or at international level. ### the compatibility and interoperability with other traceability systems available at union or at international level.


### name , registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer , as well as the postal or electronic address at which they can be contacted; ### name , registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer , as well as the postal or electronic address and the telephone number at which they can be contacted;


### 1. the manufacturer shall ensure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , an accident caused by a product placed or made available on the market is notified , within two working days from the moment it knows about the accident , to the competent authorities of the member state where the accident has occurred. the notification shall include the type and identification number of the product as well as the circumstances of the accident , if known. the manufacturer shall notify , upon request , to the competent authorities any other relevant information. ### 1. the manufacturer shall notify through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , an accident caused by a product placed or made available on the market within 24 hours from the moment it knows about the accident , to the competent authorities of the member state where the accident has occurred. the notification shall include the type and identification number of the product as well as the circumstances of the accident , if known. the manufacturer shall notify , upon request , to the competent authorities any other relevant information.


### 1. the manufacturer shall ensure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , an accident caused by a product placed or made available on the market is notified , within two working days from the moment it knows about the accident , to the competent authorities of the member state where the accident has occurred. the notification shall include the type and identification number of the product as well as the circumstances of the accident , if known. the manufacturer shall notify , upon request , to the competent authorities any other relevant information. ### 1. the manufacturer shall notify , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , an accident caused by a product placed or made available on the market , within 24 hours from the moment it knows about the accident , to the competent authorities of the member state where the accident has occurred. the notification shall include the type and identification number of the product as well as the circumstances of the accident , if known. the manufacturer shall notify , upon request , to the competent authorities any other relevant information.


### 2. the importers and the distributors which have knowledge of an accident caused by a product that they placed or made available on the market shall inform the manufacturer , which can instruct the importer or one of the distributors to proceed to the notification. ### 2. the importers , the distributors and the authorised representatives which have knowledge of an accident caused by a product that they placed or made available on the market shall notify the safety business gateway within 24 hours and inform the manufacturer thereof.


### 2. the importers and the distributors which have knowledge of an accident caused by a product that they placed or made available on the market shall inform the manufacturer , which can instruct the importer or one of the distributors to proceed to the notification. ### 2. the importers and the distributors which have knowledge of an accident caused by a product that they placed or made available on the market shall notify this information to the safety business gateway within 24 hours and inform the manufacturer thereof.


### 1. online marketplaces shall establish a single contact point allowing for direct communication with member states’ market surveillance authorities in relation to product safety issues , in particular for orders concerning offers of dangerous products. ### 1. online marketplaces shall establish a single contact point allowing for the purpose of ensuring a swift and direct communication with all competent authorities and customs authorities , including member states’ market surveillance authorities in relation to product safety issues , in particular for orders concerning offers of dangerous products.


### 1. online marketplaces shall establish a single contact point allowing for direct communication with member states’ market surveillance authorities in relation to product safety issues , in particular for orders concerning offers of dangerous products. ### 1. online marketplaces shall establish a single contact point for the purpose of ensuring a swift and direct communication with all competent member states’ authorities , including market surveillance and customs authorities in relation to product safety issues , in particular for orders concerning offers of dangerous products.


### online marketplaces shall take the necessary measures to receive and process the orders issued in accordance with this paragraph. they shall act upon receipt of the order issued without undue delay , and in any event within two working days in the member state where the online marketplace operates , from receipt of the order. they shall inform the issuing market surveillance authority of the effect given to the order by using the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate. ### online marketplaces shall take the necessary measures to receive and process the orders issued in accordance with this paragraph. they shall act upon receipt of the order issued expeditiously in the member state where the online marketplace operates , from receipt of the order. they shall inform the issuing market surveillance authority of the effect given to the order by using the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate.


### online marketplaces shall take the necessary measures to receive and process the orders issued in accordance with this paragraph. they shall act upon receipt of the order issued without undue delay , and in any event within two working days in the member state where the online marketplace operates , from receipt of the order. they shall inform the issuing market surveillance authority of the effect given to the order by using the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate. ### online marketplaces shall take the necessary measures to receive and process the orders issued in accordance with this paragraph. they shall act upon receipt of the order issued without undue delay , and in any event within 24 hours in the member state where the online marketplace operates , from receipt of the order. they shall inform the issuing market surveillance authority of the effect given to the order by using the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate.


### 3. online marketplaces shall take into account regular information on dangerous products notified by the market surveillance authorities in line with article 24 , received via the safety gate portal , for the purpose of applying their voluntary measures aimed at detecting , identifying , removing or disabling access to the illegal content referring to dangerous products offered on their marketplace , where applicable. they shall inform the authority that made the notification to the safety gate of any action taken by using the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate. ### 3. online marketplaces shall check barcodes of new products offered for sale through their services against dangerous products notified by the market surveillance authorities in line with article 24 , received via the safety gate portal. online marketplaces shall expeditiously inform the authority that made the notification to the safety gate portal of any action taken if the barcode of a product corresponds to a dangerous product listed in the safety gate portal and of any other action taken. to inform the market surveillance authority of any action taken under this regulation , online marketplaces shall use the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate.


### 4. online marketplaces shall give an appropriate answer without undue delay , and in any event within five working days , in the member state where the online marketplace operates , to notices related to product safety issues and dangerous products received in accordance with [article 14] of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital service act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec. ### 4. online marketplaces shall give an appropriate answer expeditiously in the member state where the online marketplace operates , to notices related to product safety issues and dangerous products received in accordance with [article 14] of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital service act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec.


### 4. online marketplaces shall give an appropriate answer without undue delay , and in any event within five working days , in the member state where the online marketplace operates , to notices related to product safety issues and dangerous products received in accordance with [article 14] of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital service act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec. ### 4. online marketplaces shall give an appropriate answer without undue delay , and in any event within 48 hours , in the member state where the online marketplace operates , to notices related to product safety issues and dangerous products received in accordance with [article 14] of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital service act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec.


### 5. for the purpose of the requirements of article 22(7) of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital services act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec , online marketplaces shall design and organise their online interface in a way that enables traders to provide the following information for each product offered and ensures that it is displayed or otherwise made easily accessible by consumers on the product listing: ### 5. for the purpose of the requirements of article 22(7) of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital services act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec , online marketplaces shall design and organise their online interface in a way that enables traders using their services to comply with this regulation. online marketplaces shall ensure that the traders provide the following information for each product offered and ensures that it is displayed or otherwise made easily accessible by consumers on the product listing:


### 5. for the purpose of the requirements of article 22(7) of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital services act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec , online marketplaces shall design and organise their online interface in a way that enables traders to provide the following information for each product offered and ensures that it is displayed or otherwise made easily accessible by consumers on the product listing: ### 5. for the purpose of the requirements of article 22(7) of regulation (eu) […/…] on a single market for digital services (digital services act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec , online marketplaces shall design and organise their online interface in a way that enables traders using their service to comply with this regulation. online marketplaces shall ensure that the traders provide the following information for each product offered and ensures that it is displayed or otherwise made easily accessible by consumers on the product listing:


### name , registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer , as well as the postal or electronic address at which they can be contacted; ### name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the telephone number of the manufacturer , as well as the postal or electronic address at which the manufacturer and trader can be contacted;


### name , registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer , as well as the postal or electronic address at which they can be contacted; ### name , registered trade name and/or registered trade mark of the manufacturer , as well as the postal or electronic address at which the manufacturer and the traders can be contacted;


### information to identify the product , including its type and , when available , batch or serial number and any other product identifier; ### information to identify the product , including its type and , when available , batch number , serial number or barcode and any other product identifier;


### any warning or safety information that is to be affixed on the product or to accompany it in accordance with this regulation or the applicable union harmonisation legislation in a language which can be easily understood by consumers. ### any warning or safety information that is to be affixed on the product or to accompany it in accordance with this regulation or the applicable union harmonisation legislation or the relevant technical standards in a language which can be easily understood by consumers.


### informing the market surveillance authorities of any action taken; ### expeditiously informing the market surveillance authorities of any action taken;


### upon request of the market surveillance authorities , when online marketplaces or online sellers have put in place technical obstacles to the extraction of data from their online interfaces (data scraping) , allowing to scrape such data for product safety purposes based on the identification parameters provided by the requesting market surveillance authorities. ### upon request of the market surveillance authorities , when online marketplaces or online sellers have put in place technical obstacles to the extraction of data related to product safety from their online interfaces (data scraping) , to permit scraping for product safety purposes by the requesting market surveillance authorities.


### 4. market surveillance authorities may set up schemes focusing on control of internal processes for product safety set up by economic operators according to article 13. ### 4. market surveillance authorities shall set up standard procedures focusing on control of internal processes for product safety set up by economic operators according to article 13.


### 1. member states shall communicate to the commission , once a year , data concerning the implementation of this regulation. ### 1. member states shall communicate to the commission , once a year , data concerning the implementation of this regulation. a summary report shall be made available to the public.


### on the basis of provisions of this regulation in relation to products presenting a risk to the health and safety of consumers; ### on the basis of provisions of this regulation in relation to products presenting a risk to the health and safety of consumers , a risk for the protection of the environment and public security and a risk to any other relevant public interests of the end-users;


### the notification shall be submitted in the safety gate within two working days from the adoption of the corrective measure. ### the notification shall be submitted in the safety gate within 48 hours from the adoption of the corrective measure.


### 5. where a member state notifies corrective measures taken in relation to products presenting a serious risk , the other member states shall notify in the safety gate the measures and actions taken subsequently in relation to the same products and any other relevant information , including the results of any tests or analyses carried out , within two working days from the adoption of the measures or actions. ### 5. where a member state notifies corrective measures taken in relation to products presenting a serious risk , the other member states shall notify in the safety gate the measures and actions taken subsequently in relation to the same products and any other relevant information , including the results of any tests or analyses carried out , without undue delay and in any case no later than two working days from the adoption of the measures or actions.


### 7. the commission shall develop an interface between the information and communication system referred to in article 34 of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 and the safety gate , in order to avoid double data entry and enable a draft safety gate notification to be triggered from that information and communication system. ### 7. the commission shall implement the interface established in article 20(5) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 between the information and communication system referred to in article 34 of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 and the safety gate , in order to avoid double data entry and enable a draft safety gate notification to be triggered from that information and communication system.


### 1. the commission shall maintain a web portal enabling the economic operators to provide market surveillance authorities and consumers with the information referred to in articles 8(11) , 9(2) point c) , 10(8) , 11(3) , 11(4) and article 19. ### 1. the commission shall maintain a web portal enabling the economic operators to provide market surveillance authorities and consumers with the information referred to in articles 8(11) , 9(2) point c) , 10(8) , 11(3) , 11(4) and article 19 , which must be accessible to consumers with disabilities.


### 1. the commission shall maintain a web portal enabling the economic operators to provide market surveillance authorities and consumers with the information referred to in articles 8(11) , 9(2) point c) , 10(8) , 11(3) , 11(4) and article 19. ### 1. the commission shall maintain a web portal enabling the economic operators to provide market surveillance authorities and consumers with the information referred to in articles 8(11) , 9(2) point c) , 10(8) , 11(3) , 11(4) and article 19 , which must be accessible for consumers with disabilities.


### 1. if the commission becomes aware of a product , or a specific category or group of products presenting a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers , it may take any appropriate measures , either on its own initiative or upon request of member states , by means of implementing acts , adapted to the gravity and urgency of the situation if , at one and the same time: ### 1. if the commission becomes aware of a product , or a specific category or group of products presenting a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers , it may take any appropriate measures , either on its own initiative or upon request of member states , by means of implementing acts , adapted to the gravity and urgency of the situation if:


### it emerges from prior consultations with the member states that they differ significantly on the approach adopted or to be adopted to deal with the risk; and; ### it emerges from prior consultations with the member states that they differ significantly on the approach adopted or to be adopted to deal with the risk or;


### it emerges from prior consultations with the member states that they differ significantly on the approach adopted or to be adopted to deal with the risk; and; ### it emerges from prior consultations with the member states that they differ significantly on the approach adopted or to be adopted to deal with the risk; or;


### the risk cannot be dealt with , in view of the nature of the safety issue posed by the product , category or group of products , in a manner compatible with the degree of gravity or urgency of the case , under other procedures laid down by the specific union legislation applicable to the products concerned; and ### the risk cannot be dealt with , in view of the nature of the safety issue posed by the product , category or group of products , in a manner compatible with the degree of gravity or urgency of the case , under other procedures laid down by the specific union legislation applicable to the products concerned; or


### those measures may include measures prohibiting , suspending or restricting the placing or making available on the market of such products or laying down special conditions for their marketing , in order to ensure a high level of consumer safety protection. ### those measures may include measures prohibiting , suspending or restricting the placing or making available on the market of such products or laying down special conditions for their conformity assessment , including third-party assessment , and marketing , in order to ensure a high level of consumer safety protection.


### those measures may include measures prohibiting , suspending or restricting the placing or making available on the market of such products or laying down special conditions for their marketing , in order to ensure a high level of consumer safety protection. ### those measures may include measures prohibiting , suspending or restricting the placing or making available on the market of such products or laying down special conditions for their conformity assessment , going beyond those for self-assessment and marketing , in order to ensure a high level of consumer safety protection.


### 3. on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the health and safety of consumers the commission may adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 42(4). ### 3. on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the health and safety of consumers the commission may adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 42(4). the decision may be renewed insofar this is necessary and appropriate.


### 2. where market surveillance authorities in other member states reach a different conclusion in terms of identification or level of the risk on the basis of their own investigation and risk assessment , the member states concerned may request the commission to arbitrate. in that case , the commission shall invite all member states to express a recommendation. ### 2. where market surveillance authorities in other member states reach a different conclusion in terms of identification or level of the risk on the basis of their own investigation and risk assessment , member states may request the commission to arbitrate. in that case , the commission shall invite all member states to express a recommendation.


### 1. a european network of the authorities of the member states competent for product safety (‘consumer safety network’) shall be established. ### 1. a european network of the authorities of the member states competent for product safety (‘consumer safety network’) shall be established. consumer organisations shall be observers to the network.


### 1. a european network of the authorities of the member states competent for product safety (‘consumer safety network’) shall be established. ### 1. a european network of the authorities of the member states competent for product safety (‘consumer safety network’) shall be established. consumer organisations shall be observers to the safety network.


### the exchange of information on risk assessments , dangerous products , test methods and results , recent scientific developments as well as other aspects relevant for control activities; ### the exchange of information on risk assessments , dangerous products , test methods and results , recent scientific developments as well as other aspects relevant for control activities , such as consideration of european standards providing presumption of conformity with this legislation;


### the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects; ### the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects , including in the context of e-commerce;


### the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects; ### the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects , such as consideration of european standards providing presumption of conformity with this regulation;


### 4. the consumer safety network shall coordinate its action with the other existing union activities. ### 4. the consumer safety network shall coordinate its action and exchange information with the other existing union bodies , including the consumer protection coordination network and the european data protection board , in particular when assessing the safety of products or deciding on the remedies to consumers pursuant to article 35.


### 2. unless otherwise agreed upon by the market surveillance authorities concerned , sweeps shall be coordinated by the commission. the coordinator of the sweep may , where appropriate , make the aggregated results publicly available. ### 2. unless otherwise agreed upon by the market surveillance authorities concerned , sweeps shall be coordinated by the commission. the coordinator of the sweep shall make the aggregated results publicly available.


### 1. information available to the authorities of the member states or to the commission relating to measures on products presenting risks to consumer health and safety shall in general be made available to the public , in accordance with the requirements of transparency and without prejudice to the restrictions required for monitoring and investigation activities. in particular , the public shall have access to information on product identification , the nature of the risk and the measures taken. this information shall be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities. ### 1. information available to the authorities of the member states or to the commission relating to measures on products presenting risks to consumer health and safety , or information that is considered relevant in order to protect the interests of end users , shall in general be made available to the public , in accordance with the requirements of transparency and without prejudice to the restrictions required for monitoring and investigation activities. in particular , the public shall have access to information on product identification , the nature of the risk and the measures taken. this information shall be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities.


### 3. protection of professional secrecy shall not prevent the dissemination to the competent authorities of member states of information relevant for ensuring the effectiveness of market monitoring and surveillance activities. the authorities receiving information covered by professional secrecy shall ensure its protection. ### 3. protection of professional secrecy shall not prevent the dissemination to the competent authorities of member states and the commission of information relevant for ensuring the effectiveness of market monitoring and surveillance activities. the authorities receiving information covered by professional secrecy shall , in duly justified cases , ensure its protection.


### 4. member states shall give consumers and other interested parties the opportunity to submit complaints to the competent authorities on product safety and on surveillance and control activities and these complaints shall be followed up as appropriate. ### 4. member states shall give consumers , or organisations representing consumers and other interested parties , the opportunity to submit complaints to the competent authorities on product safety and on surveillance and control activities and these complaints shall be followed up as appropriate. the authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the progress of the proceedings and of the decision taken , and shall inform the complainant of the right to an effective judicial remedy provided for in article 35 a.


### 1. for the purpose of article 31(1) and article 19 , the commission shall maintain a safety gate portal , providing the general public with free access to selected information notified in accordance with article 24. ### 1. for the purpose of article 31(1) and article 19 , the commission shall maintain a safety gate portal , providing the general public with free access to selected information notified in accordance with article 24. this information shall be provided in accessible formats to persons with disabilities.


### 1. for the purpose of article 31(1) and article 19 , the commission shall maintain a safety gate portal , providing the general public with free access to selected information notified in accordance with article 24. ### 1. for the purpose of article 31(1) and article 19 , the commission shall maintain a safety gate portal , providing the general public with free access to selected information notified in accordance with article 24 in an accessible way.


### 2. consumers shall have the possibility to inform the commission of products presenting a risk to consumer health and safety through a separate section of the safety gate portal. the commission shall take in due consideration the information received and ensure follow up , where appropriate. ### 2. consumers or other interested parties shall have the possibility to inform the commission of products presenting a risk to consumer health and safety through a separate section of the safety gate portal. the commission shall take in due consideration the information received shall inform consumers or other interested parties of its decision.


### 1. in case of a recall or where certain information has to be brought to the attention of consumers to ensure the safe use of a product (‘safety warning’) , economic operators , in accordance with their respective obligations as provided for in articles 8 , 9 , 10 and 11 , shall directly notify all affected consumers that they can identify. economic operators who collect their customers’ personal data shall make use of this information for recalls and safety warnings. ### 1. in case of a recall or where certain information has to be brought to the attention of consumers to ensure the safe use of a product (‘safety warning’) , economic operators and online marketplaces , in accordance with their respective obligations as provided for in articles 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and 20 , shall directly notify all affected consumers that they can identify wihtout undue delay. economic operators and online marketplaces who collect their customers’ personal data shall make use of this information for recalls and safety warnings.


### 2. where economic operators have product registration systems or customer loyalty programs in place for purposes other than contacting their customers with safety information , they shall offer the possibility to their customers to provide separate contact details only for safety purposes. the personal data collected for that purpose shall be limited to the necessary minimum and may only be used to contact consumers in case of a recall or safety warning. ### 2. where economic operators and online marketplaces have product registration systems or customer loyalty programs in place for purposes other than contacting their customers with safety information , they shall offer the possibility to their customers to provide separate contact details only for safety purposes. the personal data collected for that purpose shall be limited to the necessary minimum and shall only be used to contact consumers in case of a recall or safety warning.


### 4. if not all affected consumers can be contacted directly , economic operators , in accordance with their respective responsibilities , shall disseminate a recall notice or safety warning through other appropriate channels , ensuring the widest possible reach including , where available: the company’s website , social media channels , newsletters and retail outlets and , as appropriate , announcements in mass media and other communication channels. information shall be accessible to consumers with disabilities. ### 4. if not all affected consumers can be contacted directly , economic operators and online marketplaces , in accordance with their respective responsibilities , shall disseminate a recall notice or safety warning through other appropriate channels , ensuring the widest possible reach including , where available: the company’s website , social media channels , newsletters and retail outlets and , as appropriate , announcements in mass media and other communication channels. information shall be accessible to consumers with disabilities. consumer organisations shall also be informed in order to support the dissemination of the information.


### 4. if not all affected consumers can be contacted directly , economic operators , in accordance with their respective responsibilities , shall disseminate a recall notice or safety warning through other appropriate channels , ensuring the widest possible reach including , where available: the company’s website , social media channels , newsletters and retail outlets and , as appropriate , announcements in mass media and other communication channels. information shall be accessible to consumers with disabilities. ### 4. economic operators , in accordance with their respective responsibilities , shall disseminate a recall notice or safety warning through other appropriate channels , ensuring the widest possible reach including , where available: the company’s website , social media channels , newsletters and retail outlets and , as appropriate , announcements in mass media and other communication channels. information shall be accessible to consumers with disabilities. consumer organisations shall also be informed to support the dissemination of the information.


### clear description of the hazard associated with the recalled product , avoiding any elements that may decrease consumers’ perception of risk , including terms and expressions such as “voluntary” , “precautionary” , “discretionary” , “in rare/specific situations” as well as indicating that there have been no reported accidents; ### clear description of the hazard associated with the recalled product , without using any elements that may decrease consumers’ perception of risk , including terms and expressions such as “voluntary” , “precautionary” , “discretionary” , “in rare/specific situations” as well as indicating that there have been no reported accidents;


### 3. the commission , by means of implementing acts , shall set out the template for a recall notice , taking into account scientific and market developments. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 42(2). ### 3. the commission , by means of implementing acts , shall set out the template for a recall notice , taking into account scientific and market developments. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 42(2). accessibility features and alternative formats must be provided by the templates.


### 1. without prejudice to directive (eu) 2019/771 , in the case of a recall , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall offer to the consumer an effective , cost-free and timely remedy. that remedy shall consist of at least one of the following: ### 1. without prejudice to directive (eu) 2019/771 and directive (eu) 85/374 , in the case of a recall , the economic operator responsible for the recall or , in accordance with article 20 of this regulation , the online marketplace shall offer to the consumer an effective , cost-free and timely remedy. that remedy shall consist of at least one of the following:


### 1. without prejudice to directive (eu) 2019/771 , in the case of a recall , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall offer to the consumer an effective , cost-free and timely remedy. that remedy shall consist of at least one of the following: ### 1. without prejudice to directive (eu) 2019/771 , in the case of a recall , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall offer to the consumer an effective , cost-free and timely remedy. in order to have the goods brought into conformity with this regulation , the consumer may choose between at least one of the following means of remedy:


### refund of the value of the recalled product. ### refund of the initial purchase price of the recalled product.


### 1. the commission may cooperate , including through the exchange of information , with third countries or international organisations in the field of application of this regulation , such as: ### 1. the commission shall cooperate , including through the exchange of information , with third countries or international organisations in the field of application of this regulation , such as:


### 2. the commission may provide third countries or international organisations with selected information from its safety gate system and receive relevant information on the safety of consumer products and on preventive , restrictive and corrective measures taken by those third countries or international organisations. the commission shall share such information with national authorities , where relevant. ### 2. the commission shall provide third countries or international organisations with selected information from its safety gate system and receive relevant information on the safety of consumer products and on preventive , restrictive and corrective measures taken by those third countries or international organisations. the commission shall share such information with national authorities , where relevant.


### 3. the types of infringements by economic operators or online marketplaces , where applicable , subject to penalties shall be any of the following: ### 3. the types of infringements by economic operators or online marketplaces , where applicable , subject to penalties shall be at least any of the following:


### (40) where economic operators or market surveillance authorities face a choice of various corrective measures , the most sustainable action resulting in the lowest environmental impact , such as the repair of the product , should be preferred , provided that it does not result in a lesser level of safety. ### (40) where economic operators or market surveillance authorities face a choice of various corrective measures , the most sustainable action resulting in the lowest environmental impact , such as the repair of the product , should be preferred , provided that it does not result in a lesser level of safety or harm other consumers’ rights and interests.


### 1. by [insert date five years after the date of entry into force] the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation. the commission shall present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee. the report shall in particular assess if this regulation achieved the objective of enhancing the protection of consumers against dangerous products while taking into account its impact on businesses and in particular on small and medium-sized enterprises. ### 1. by [insert date five years after the date of entry into force] the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation. the commission shall present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee. the report shall in particular assess if this regulation achieved the objective of enhancing the protection of consumers against dangerous products , in particular with regard to improved traceability , the level and functioning of market surveillance , standardisation work , the functioning of the safety gate , challenges posed by new technologies and by online marketplaces , while taking into account its impact on businesses and in particular on small and medium-sized enterprises.


### a. whereas global textile production almost doubled between 2000 and 20152 ; whereas less than 1 % of all textiles worldwide are recycled into new products3 ; ### a. whereas the fashion , textile and garment sector is increasing material throughput and increasing disposal and waste of clothing and textiles; whereas this has led to troublingly high industry contributions to global carbon emissions , natural resource use of water and land , and biodiversity loss; whereas global textile production almost doubled between 2000 and 20152 ; whereas the consumption of clothes and shoes is expected to increase by 63% by 2030; whereas less than 1 % of all textiles worldwide are recycled into new products3 ;


### b. whereas clothing comprises the largest share of eu textile consumption , with 81 %4 ; whereas the trend of using garments for ever shorter periods before throwing them away is the biggest contributor to unsustainable patterns of overproduction and overconsumption5 ; ### b. whereas clothing comprises the largest share of eu textile consumption , with 81 %4 ; whereas the biggest contributor to unsustainable patterns of overproduction and overconsumption5 is the growing demand for textiles , used for ever shorter periods before being thrown away , rooted in a linear model that is characterised by low rates of use , reuse , repair and fibre-to-fibre recycling of textiles and that often does not put quality , durability and recyclability as priorities for the design and manufacturing of apparel;


### 1. notes that in addition to its significant negative environmental and climate impacts , the textile industry also has a detrimental social impact; stresses that a disproportionate number of women and marginalised groups carry out precarious work , often involuntarily; ### 1. notes that in addition to its significant negative environmental and climate impacts , the textile industry also has a detrimental social impact; stresses that a disproportionate number of women and marginalised groups are engaged in precarious work , including high levels of part time work , receipt of poverty wages substantially below living wages , forced labour , hazardous working conditions , health damage in connection with chemicals used , and gender-based violence including sexual harassment;


### 1. recalls that more than 99 % of the eu textiles ecosystem consists of small and medium-sized enterprises (smes); underlines that eu textiles companies face intense competition from asia , mainly china1 , where environmental regulations are less strict or non-existent; ### 1. recalls that more than 99 % of the eu textiles ecosystem consists of small and medium-sized enterprises (smes); deplores that women hold less than 25% of leadership positions in top fashion companies , and only 14% of major brands are run by female executives , while representing more than 70% of all employees in textiles industry;


### 2. stresses that ever-increasing regulation , which directly and indirectly affects the eu textiles industry , compounded by the covid-19 pandemic and the russian war of aggression against ukraine , is seriously threatening the competitiveness of eu businesses; calls on the commission and the member states to only implement additional regulations if they facilitate sustainable business models , as many obligations drastically increase costs , especially for smes; ### 2. emphasises that an ambitious eu legislative framework is decisive to foster innovation in the single market and in turn , to boost competitiveness of a european industry aligned with the paris agreement; stresses that ever-increasing regulation , which directly and indirectly affects the eu textiles industry , contributes to the competitiveness of eu businesses; recalls that the eu textiles ecosystem is in front-runner position in terms of uptake of sustainability practices , and calls on the commission and the member states to implement additional regulations to foster circular and sustainable business models , bearing in mind that many eu businesses , especially smes are already based on circular business models such as focusing on return , repair or reuse;


### 3. welcomes the introduction of the digital product passport in the proposal for a regulation on ecodesign requirements for sustainable products; believes that in order to be relevant this passport needs to be available on the product itself and be easy to read; favours open and trustworthy data ensuring traceability down to factory level; ### 3. welcomes the introduction of the digital product passport in the proposal for a regulation on ecodesign requirements for sustainable products which embeds traceability as well as social (i.e. human rights and labour rights) information; believes that in order to be relevant this passport needs to be available on the product itself and be easy to read; favours open and trustworthy data ensuring traceability down to factory level; welcomes that the unece (un economic commission for europe) approved in 2021 a set of standards on traceability and transparency of sustainable value chains in the garment and footwear sector; encourages its uptake by eu-based companies;


### 3. calls for employers in the textile sector to facilitate the training and upskilling of low-wage textile sector workers , in particular women and other marginalised groups , during working hours; ### 3. calls for employers in the textile sector to facilitate the training and upskilling of low-wage textile sector workers , in particular women and other marginalised groups and including those engaged in the most precarious employment , during working hours;


### 3. acknowledges the challenges to achieving a fully circular business model for textile companies , in particular owing to current technological and physical constraints on production and recycling , such as the use of chemicals , the lack of circular design , digitalisation gaps and the workforce’s up- and reskilling needs; ### 3. acknowledges the imperative to achieve a fully circular , toxic-free and climate positive european textiles industry by 2050 at the latest , in particular owing to current technological and physical constraints on production and recycling , such as the use of chemicals , the lack of circular design , digitalisation gaps and the workforce’s up- and reskilling needs , and calls on the commission to support circular business models as a lever to ensure a just transition by preventing the generation of textile waste while creating job and training opportunities;


### 3. highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (t&c) often takes place outside the eu and most t&c traded in the eu are imported from third countries; ### 3. highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (t&c) often takes place outside the eu and most t&c traded in the eu are imported from third countries; stresses that eu market power must be leveraged to encourage sustainable production practices in the tglf industry , including through the implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the sustainability compact as a tool for promoting workers’ rights;


### 4. welcomes the proposal for an ecodesign regulation covering textiles , the review of the textile labelling regulation3 and the potential introduction of a mandatory disclosure of information; calls for the inclusion of social and labour standards in both the proposed ecodesign regulation and under labelling requirements; ### 4. welcomes the proposal for an ecodesign regulation covering textiles , the review of the textile labelling regulation3 and the potential introduction of a mandatory disclosure of information; calls for the inclusion of social and labour standards in both the proposed ecodesign regulation and under labelling requirements and to be made available in digital product passports as well as made part of mandatory public procurement; is concerned about the unholistic and limited picture of product impact that the development of criteria to substantiate green claims would create if it does not consider social and gender related impacts , emphasises that such a narrow view of product sustainability is not in line with the eu’s commitments to the sustainable development goals , nor the european green deal;


### 4. underlines that research and innovation is key to maintaining the eu textiles industry’s leading position in innovation2 , especially in sustainable fibres such as bio-based fibres , in inventing and scaling up circular production and recycling technologies , and in harnessing the opportunities offered by digitalisation , e.g. with the digital product passport or smart textiles; ### 4. underlines that research and innovation is key to strengthen the competitiveness of eu textiles industry including in the re-use and recycling sector; recalls that several eu funding opportunities exist , such as via cluster 2 of horizon europe or the european innovation council; calls for the creation of a long-term eu research and innovation agenda , inspired by the transition pathway for the textiles ecosystem , towards a complete phasing out of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable synthetic fibres , and a fully circular , toxic-free and climate positive european textiles industry latest by 2050;


### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to engage with civil society stakeholders , including educational actors and gender equality organisations , in order to develop programmes to increase awareness about the environmental and climate impact of the textile and garment industries. ### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to engage with civil society stakeholders , including educational actors , gender equality organisations , trade unions and grassroots organisations working on the ground in order to develop programmes to increase awareness about the environmental , and climate and human right impacts of the textile and garment industries and to promote a circular economy including the development of sustainability and respect for human rights throughout the entire textile value chain;


### 5. recalls that several eu funding opportunities exist , such as via cluster 2 of horizon europe or the european innovation council; calls for the creation of an eu research and innovation agenda aligned with the transition pathway for the textiles ecosystem; underlines the leading role the european institute of innovation and technology (eit) knowledge and innovation communities (kics) on culture & creativity3 and manufacturing4 should play in this process. ### 5. calls on the commission to prioritise funding for next generation materials , especially sustainable fibres such as bio-based fibres , plant-based leather , and biodegradable textiles to enable the transition towards a sustainable and regenerative textiles industry , in line with eu climate targets for 2030 and 2050 , and to support inventing and scaling up circular production and recycling technologies to maximise textile products’ reusability.


### 5. stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in third countries are often substandard and have a direct impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages , poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child labour in the industry; ### 5. stresses that the tglf sector is typically characterised by poor working conditions and workers' rights violations; particularly in low-income production countries , where workers suffer from low wages , long working hours , inadequate safety standards and limitations to freedom of association and collective bargaining; furthermore , emphasizes that , when violations do occur , workers face numerous barriers to access or receive remediation for such harms; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child labour in the industry;


### 6. strongly encourages the commission , therefore , to supplement the strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici)-global europe and team europe initiatives , which should promote projects that help to build t&c production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights. ### 6. recalls that human rights violations associated with tglf value chains occurring in producing countries can often be attributed to weak laws or lack of enforcement of existing laws; strongly encourages the commission , therefore , to supplement the strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici)-global europe and team europe initiatives , which should promote projects that help to build t&c production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights , and that promote governance reforms and better enforcement of laws , in particular labour laws; stresses that these reforms could be linked to market access to the eu to provide an added incentive for producing countries;


### 7. stresses that fast fashion puts enormous stress on suppliers and their workforce through unfair trading practices; ### 7. stresses that fast fashion puts enormous stress on suppliers and their workforce through unfair trading practices (utps); highlights the power asymmetry between brands and their suppliers contributing to unfair trading practices , such as unilaterally cancelling contracts or buying below production costs , that have detrimental effects on labour conditions in often non-eu low-wage countries , calls for a legislative proposal to combat unfair trading practices in the textiles sector , learning from the experience of the implementation of directive 2019/633 on unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain;


### 8. calls for mandatory criteria on responsible consumption to apply to public procurement; ### 8. calls for european mandatory green , socially responsible and sustainable public procurement criteria for textiles;


### (6) whilst always acting within the framework of international law , it is essential that the union possess an appropriate instrument to deter and counteract economic coercion by third countries in order to safeguard its rights and interests and those of its member states. this is particularly the case where third countries take measures affecting trade or investment that interfere in the legitimate sovereign choices of the union or a member state by seeking to prevent or obtain the cessation , modification or adoption of a particular act by the union or a member state. such measures affecting trade or investment may include not only actions taken on , and having effects within , the territory of the third country , but also actions taken by the third country , including through entities controlled or directed by the third country and present in the union , that cause harm to economic activities in the union. ### (6) whilst always acting within the framework of international law , it is essential that the union possess an appropriate instrument to deter and counteract economic coercion by third countries in order to safeguard its rights and interests and those of its member states and ensure the proper functioning of the internal market. this is particularly the case where third countries take measures affecting trade or investment that interfere in the legitimate sovereign choices of the union or a member state by seeking to prevent or obtain the cessation , modification or adoption of a particular act by the union or a member state. such measures affecting trade or investment may include not only actions taken on , and having effects within , the territory of the third country , but also actions taken by the third country , including through entities controlled or directed by the third country and present in the union , that cause harm to economic activities in the union.


### (9) in accordance with the principle of proportionality , it is necessary and appropriate , for creating an effective and comprehensive framework for union action against economic coercion , to lay down rules on the examination , determination and counteraction with regard to third countries’ measures of economic coercion. in particular , the union’s response measures should be preceded by an examination of the facts , a determination of the existence of economic coercion , and , wherever possible , efforts to find a solution in cooperation with the third country concerned. any measures imposed by the union should be commensurate with the injury caused by the third countries’ measures of economic coercion. the criteria for defining the union response measures should take into account in particular the need to avoid or minimise collateral effects , administrative burdens and costs imposed on union economic operators as well as the union’s interest. therefore , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued , in accordance with article 5(4) of the treaty on european union. ### (9) in accordance with the principle of proportionality , it is necessary and appropriate , for creating an effective and comprehensive framework for union action against economic coercion , to lay down rules on the examination , determination and counteraction with regard to third countries’ measures of economic coercion. in particular , the union’s response measures should be preceded by an examination of the facts , a determination of the existence of economic coercion , and , wherever possible , efforts to find a solution in cooperation with the third country concerned. any measures imposed by the union should be commensurate with the injury caused by the third countries’ measures of economic coercion. the criteria for defining the union response measures should take into account in particular the need to avoid or minimise collateral effects , administrative burdens and costs imposed on union economic operators as well as to safeguard the integrity and proper functioning of the internal market to prevent any disruption in supply chains. therefore , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued , in accordance with article 5(4) of the treaty on european union.


### (13) the commission should examine whether third-country measures are coercive , on its own initiative or following information received from any source , including legal and natural persons or a member state. following this examination , the commission should determine in a decision whether the third-country measure is coercive. the commission should communicate any affirmative determination to the third country concerned , together with a request that the economic coercion cease and a request , where appropriate , that any injury be repaired. ### (13) the commission should examine whether third-country measures are coercive , on its own initiative , upon request of the european parliament , upon request by a member state , or following information received from any source , including legal and natural persons or a member state. following this examination , the commission should determine in a decision whether the third-country measure is coercive. the commission should communicate any affirmative determination to the third country concerned , together with a request that the economic coercion cease and a request , where appropriate , that any injury be repaired. the commission should keep the european parliament and council regularly informed of ongoing developments about a third country measure under examination , as well as the actions it intends to take in this framework.


### (19) after the adoption of union response measures , the commission should continuously assess the situation in relation to the third-country measures of economic coercion , the effectiveness of the union response measures and their effects , with a view to adjusting , suspending or terminating the response measures accordingly. it is therefore necessary to set out the rules and procedures for amending , suspending and terminating union response measures and the situations in which these are appropriate. ### (19) after the adoption of union response measures , the commission should continuously assess the situation in relation to the third-country measures of economic coercion , the effectiveness of the union response measures and their effects , with a view to adjusting , suspending or terminating the response measures accordingly. it is therefore necessary to set out the rules and procedures for amending , suspending and terminating union response measures and the situations in which these are appropriate. the commission should regularly report to the european parliament and council about the recent developments , the outcome of the review process on how effective the countermeasures are , as well as about the next steps it intends to take.


### 1. this regulation lays down rules and procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of the interests of the union and its member states where a third country seeks , through measures affecting trade or investment , to coerce the union or a member state into adopting or refraining from adopting a particular act. this regulation provides a framework for the union to respond in such situations with the objective to deter , or have the third country desist from such actions , whilst permitting the union , in the last resort , to counteract such actions. ### 1. this regulation lays down rules and procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of the interests of the union and its member states , to safeguard the integrity and proper functioning of the internal market , as well as to preserve eu capacity to make sovereign choices and adopt public policies , where a third country seeks , through measures affecting trade or investment , to coerce the union or a member state into adopting or refraining from adopting a particular act. this regulation provides a framework for the union to respond in such situations with the objective to deter , or have the third country desist from such actions , whilst permitting the union , in the last resort , to counteract such actions.


### a. whereas further digitalisation of public administration lowers costs and unlocks business potential , especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) , which form the backbone of the single market; ### a. whereas further digitalisation of public administration should enable lower costs and unlocks business potential , especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) , which form the backbone of the single market;


### d. whereas digital identity is crucial for citizens to interact with governments and businesses across the european single market; ### d. whereas secure , privacy-enhancing digital identity is important for individuals to interact with governments and businesses across the european single market;


### g. whereas accessible and interoperable data in public procurement will help to fight fraud and therefore improve procurement performance and cross-border cooperation; ### g. whereas accessible and interoperable data in public procurement will help in improving procurement performance and cross-border cooperation;


### 1. emphasises that in order to strengthen the single market , it is necessary to carry out a digital transformation that increases the availability of online public services; recalls that egovernment facilitates relationships with citizens , businesses , employees and governments , and calls for the establishment of a european digital identity; ### 1. emphasises that in order to strengthen the single market , it is necessary to carry out a digital transformation that increases the availability of online public services; recalls that egovernment facilitates relationships with citizens , businesses , employees;


### 3. emphasises that the provision of digital public services implies the use of personal data , and therefore calls on the commission and member states to pay special attention to the protection of citizens’ personal data; ### 3. emphasises that the provision of digital public services implies the use of personal data , and therefore calls on the commission and member states to pay special attention to the protection of individuals’ personal data and ensure full compliance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 in the provision of digital public services;


### 3. recalls that in-person help should be provided to eu citizens to help them access public services , especially persons with disabilities and elderly people , but also to mitigate low levels of digital literacy and poor internet coverage; ### 3. recalls that in-person services should be provided as an alternative at all times for accessing public services , in particular for persons with disabilities and elderly people , but also to mitigate low levels of digital literacy and poor internet coverage;


### 4. emphasises that broadband internet coverage , especially on islands and in rural areas , is of key importance for the development of egovernment; calls on the commission , therefore , to complete the necessary infrastructure for broadband internet access in cooperation with the member states; ### 4. emphasises that broadband internet coverage , especially on islands and in rural areas , is of key importance for the development of egovernment; calls on the commission , therefore , to ensure the necessary infrastructure for broadband internet access in cooperation with the member states;


### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health data space; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare; ### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health data space; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records can be extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare;


### 9. emphasises that the electronic enforcement procedure can both significantly reduce the costs of debt collection and speed up the procedure; calls on the commission to present recommendations on enforcement with the aim of lowering costs , especially for consumers , taking into account member states’ best practices; ### 9. emphasises that the electronic enforcement procedure can both significantly reduce the costs of tax evasion and speed up the procedure; calls on the commission to present recommendations on enforcement with the aim of lowering costs , especially for consumers , taking into account member states’ best practices;


### 10. deems it necessary to link the possibility of participation in the public consultation procedure to the egovernment system; calls on the commission and member states to ensure access to the public consultation procedure through digital public services; ### 10. deems it necessary to link the participation in the public consultation procedure to the egovernment system; calls on the commission and member states to ensure access to the public consultation procedure through digital public services;


### 11. underlines the importance of cross-border online access to information , administrative procedures and assistance services for eu businesses and consumers; ### 11. underlines the importance of cross-border online access to information , administrative procedures and assistance services for eu businesses and consumers; emphasises in this respect the need to ensure interoperability by default for both hardware and software to avoid fragmentation and allow a seamless provision of digital services across the eu internal market;


### 17. considers that full access to public procurement data could significantly improve public probity , promote innovation and support single market objectives , as well as improve transparency and accountability in public spending; calls on the commission , in this respect , to consider including public procurement in the list of ‘high-value datasets’ under open data directive (eu) 2019/1024 , while respecting data protection requirements and the confidentiality of commercial secrets; ### 17. considers that full access to public procurement data could significantly improve public probity , promote innovation and support single market objectives , as well as improve transparency and accountability in public spending; calls on the commission , in this respect , to consider including public procurement in the list of ‘high-value datasets’ under open data directive (eu) 2019/1024 , while respecting data protection requirements;


### 20. recognises the importance of innovation procurement , and encourages the member states to integrate it into the general e-procurement framework; calls on the member states to improve the interoperability of procurement systems , implement advanced technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence and blockchain) and ensure compliance with future legislation; ### 20. recognises the importance of innovation procurement , and encourages the member states to integrate it into the general e-procurement framework; calls on the member states to improve the interoperability of procurement systems , implement advanced technologies when necessary and ensure compliance with future legislation;


### 21. notes that unsuccessful parties in public procurement tenders , including electronic tenders , often abuse their right to appeal just to prolong the public procurement procedure , which destroys competition in the market and prevents investment; calls on the commission to consider mechanisms to prevent this type of legal chicanery; ### deleted


### 25. underlines that digital public administration should be inclusive and easily accessible for people with different needs , such as elderly people and people with disabilities; ### 25. underlines that digital public administration should be inclusive and easily and fully accessible and inclusive by default for people with different needs , such as elderly people , people with disabilities , people with fewer opportunities , refugees and others; calls on the member states to make every effort to ensure that no one is left behind;


### 1. recalls that competition policy is vital to strengthening and ultimately completing the single market in that it provides a fair and level playing field for all market participants , enables the growth of innovative businesses and guarantees a high level of consumer protection and choice; ### 1. recalls that competition policy is vital to strengthening and proper functioning of the single market in that it provides a fair and level playing field for all market participants , especially for small and medium-sized enterprises , enables the growth of innovative businesses and guarantees a high level of consumer protection and choice by increasing variety of goods and services available , not only in terms of lowest price but also in terms of quality features;


### 2. recalls that services represent the largest economic activity in the eu in terms of gross added value and that the single market for services lags well behind the single market for goods; highlights the need to address the remaining obstacles to the development of the single market for services , including through the enforcement of competition rules; ### 2. recalls that services represent the largest economic activity in the eu in terms of gross added value ; highlights the need to address the remaining unjustified , disproportionate and discriminatory obstacles to the development of the single market for services , including through the enforcement of competition rules; underlines that services of general economic interest may be subject to specific rules to protect citizens’ access to basic public services; takes note of the ongoing assessment by the commission of those rules for healthcare and social services;


### 4. underlines that current merger control rules are not fit for dealing with so-called ‘killer acquisitions’ by dominant players in digital markets; stresses the fact that ‘killer acquisitions’ may also affect the contestability and fairness of the digital single market and therefore should be assessed by the commission in the framework of the dma , as set out in imco’s report; ### 4. underlines that current merger control rules are not fit for dealing with so-called ‘killer acquisitions’ by dominant players; stresses the fact that ‘killer acquisitions’ may also affect the contestability and fairness of the digital single market and have a detrimental effect on consumer choice; calls for a mandatory opinion of the european data protection board in case of concentrations involving one or more operators in the digital sector on the relevance of datasets for the intended concentration , the personal data that the target acquisition processes and the potential impact on the rights to privacy and data protection that the intended concentration has;


### 5. notes that the consumer internet of things (iot) sector will expand significantly in the coming years but recognises that shortcomings still exist in this sector , such as the lack of interoperability between various iot products and/or services , which could reduce competition and consumer choice; welcomes the commission’s sector inquiry into the iot and calls on the commission to take further action regarding standards , data portability and access; ### 5. notes that the consumer internet of things (iot) sector will expand significantly in the coming years but recognises that shortcomings still exist in this sector , such as the lack of interoperability between various iot products and/or services , which could reduce competition and consumer choice; welcomes the commission’s sector inquiry into the iot and calls on the commission to take further action regarding standards , data portability and access; emphasizes in this regard that open source software and open data principles are crucial to ensure fair competition and allow for innovation;


### 6. notes that the vertical block exemption regulation1 and related vertical guidelines2 have been inadequately adapted for recent market developments , notably the growth of online sales and online platforms; highlights that there are outstanding concerns regarding the automobile sector , where manufacturers are competing directly with the distribution network by modifying the contractual terms of the vertical distribution relationship , thereby placing them at a competitive disadvantage and driving small and medium-sized enterprises out of the market; ### 6. notes that the vertical block exemption regulation1 and related vertical guidelines2 have been inadequately adapted for recent market developments , notably the growth of online sales and online platforms; highlights that there are outstanding concerns regarding the automobile sector , where manufacturers are competing directly with the distribution network by modifying the contractual terms of the vertical distribution relationship , thereby placing them at a competitive disadvantage and driving small and medium-sized enterprises out of the market; stresses that the digitalisation of the automotive sector raises also concerns in terms of competition due to third-party service providers lacking access to interfaces and in-vehicle data that is controlled by the vehicle’s manufacturers;


### 1. considers that eu competition policy protects market structures against concentrations and accumulations of market power , just as it advances consumer welfare; ### 1. considers that eu competition policy protects market structures against concentrations and accumulations of market power , just as it advances consumer and general welfare and helps pursuing the twin transition;


### 2. reiterates that competition policy cannot be pursued in isolation , as an end in itself , without reference to the legal , economic , political and social context; ### 2. reiterates that competition policy cannot be pursued in isolation , as an end in itself , without reference to the legal , economic , political , environmental and social context;


### 6. considers rising energy and food prices to be the main drivers of the current hike in inflation; deplores some undertakings’ freeriding in the context of rising energy and food prices and reiterates that the commission must make use of all the available tools under competition law to tackle market distortions and unfair price manipulation in the energy and food markets; calls for consumer vulnerability to be taken into consideration when assessing the abusiveness of a dominant undertaking’s conduct; ### 6. considers rising energy and food prices , leading to excessive corporate profits , to be the main drivers of the current hike in inflation; deplores some undertakings’ freeriding in the context of rising energy and food prices and reiterates that the commission must make use of all the available tools under competition law to tackle market distortions and unfair price manipulation in the energy and food markets; calls for consumer vulnerability to be taken into consideration when assessing the abusiveness of a dominant undertaking’s conduct;


### 19. welcomes the presentation by the commission of draft guidelines for sustainability agreements; underlines the need for a broad understanding of consumer welfare , which should include not only price levels , but also sustainability considerations; considers that similar authorisations should be extended to agreements that improve animal welfare , prevent deforestation , or provide for living wages; ### 19. welcomes the presentation by the commission of draft guidelines for sustainability agreements; underlines the need for a broad understanding of consumer welfare , which should include not only price levels , but also sustainability considerations; considers that similar authorisations should be extended to agreements that improve animal welfare , prevent deforestation , or provide for living wages; underlines in this respect that eu competition rules should encourage horizontal coordination in order to improve the environmental and social sustainability of supply chains; points out that the efficiencies generated by such agreements in a relevant market must be sufficient to outweigh any anti-competitive effects they produce in either the same or an unrelated geographical market;


### 21. deplores the distortive effects of aggressive tax planning on fair competition; calls for companies that use third-country tax havens to be excluded from receiving state aid; ### 21. deplores the distortive effects of aggressive tax planning on fair competition; calls for companies that use third-country tax havens to be banned from receiving state aid;


### 1. providers of hosting services shall put mechanisms in place to allow any individual or entity to notify them of the presence on their service of specific items of information that the individual or entity considers to be illegal content. those mechanisms shall be easy to access , user-friendly , and allow for the submission of notices exclusively by electronic means. ### 1. providers of hosting services shall put mechanisms in place to allow any individual or entity to notify them of the presence on their service of specific items of information that the individual or entity considers to be illegal content. those mechanisms shall be easy to access , user-friendly , and allow for the submission of notices exclusively by electronic means. these mechanisms shall be close to the content in question and located on the same level in the online interface as , and clearly distinguishable from , where applicable , mechanisms for notification of alleged violations of terms and conditions. the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 69 to lay down specific requirements regarding the mechanisms referred to in paragraph 1.


### 1. providers of hosting services shall put mechanisms in place to allow any individual or entity to notify them of the presence on their service of specific items of information that the individual or entity considers to be illegal content. those mechanisms shall be easy to access , user-friendly , and allow for the submission of notices exclusively by electronic means. ### 1. providers of hosting services shall put mechanisms in place to allow any individual or entity to notify them , in at least any of the official eu languages the notifier may wish , of the presence on their service of specific items of information that the individual or entity considers to be illegal content. those mechanisms shall be easy to access , user-friendly , and allow for the submission of notices exclusively by electronic means.


### (40) providers of hosting services play a particularly important role in tackling illegal content online , as they store information provided by and at the request of the recipients of the service and typically give other recipients access thereto , sometimes on a large scale. it is important that all providers of hosting services , regardless of their size , put in place user-friendly notice and action mechanisms that facilitate the notification of specific items of information that the notifying party considers to be illegal content to the provider of hosting services concerned ('notice') , pursuant to which that provider can decide whether or not it agrees with that assessment and wishes to remove or disable access to that content ('action'). provided the requirements on notices are met , it should be possible for individuals or entities to notify multiple specific items of allegedly illegal content through a single notice. the obligation to put in place notice and action mechanisms should apply , for instance , to file storage and sharing services , web hosting services , advertising servers and paste bins , in as far as they qualify as providers of hosting services covered by this regulation. ### (40) providers of hosting services play a particularly important role in tackling illegal content online , as they store information provided by and at the request of the recipients of the service and typically give other recipients access thereto , sometimes on a large scale. it is important that all providers of hosting services put in place user-friendly notice and action mechanisms that facilitate the notification of specific items of information that the notifying party considers to be illegal content to the provider of hosting services concerned ('notice') , pursuant to which that provider can decide whether or not it agrees with that assessment and wishes to remove or disable access to that content ('action'). content that has been notified and that is not manifestly illegal should remain accessible while the assessment of its legality by the competent authority is still pending. provided the requirements on notices are met , it should be possible for individuals or entities to notify multiple specific items of allegedly illegal content through a single notice. recipients of the service who provided the information to which the notice relates should be given the opportunity to reply before a decision is taken. the obligation to put in place notice and action mechanisms should apply , for instance , to file storage and sharing services , web hosting services , advertising servers and paste bins , in as far as they qualify as providers of hosting services covered by this regulation.


### (40) providers of hosting services play a particularly important role in tackling illegal content online , as they store information provided by and at the request of the recipients of the service and typically give other recipients access thereto , sometimes on a large scale. it is important that all providers of hosting services , regardless of their size , put in place user-friendly notice and action mechanisms that facilitate the notification of specific items of information that the notifying party considers to be illegal content to the provider of hosting services concerned ('notice') , pursuant to which that provider can decide whether or not it agrees with that assessment and wishes to remove or disable access to that content ('action'). provided the requirements on notices are met , it should be possible for individuals or entities to notify multiple specific items of allegedly illegal content through a single notice. the obligation to put in place notice and action mechanisms should apply , for instance , to file storage and sharing services , web hosting services , advertising servers and paste bins , in as far as they qualify as providers of hosting services covered by this regulation. ### (40) providers of hosting services play a particularly important role in tackling illegal content online , as they store information provided by and at the request of the recipients of the service and typically give other recipients access thereto , sometimes on a large scale. it is important that all providers of hosting services put in place user-friendly notice and action mechanisms that facilitate the notification of specific items of information that the notifying party considers to be illegal content to the provider of hosting services concerned ('notice') , pursuant to which that provider can decide whether or not it agrees with that assessment and wishes to remove or disable access to that content ('action'). content that has been notified and that is not manifestly illegal should remain accessible while the assessment of its legality by the judicial authority is still pending. provided the requirements on notices are met , it should be possible for individuals or entities to notify multiple specific items of allegedly illegal content through a single notice. recipients of the service who provided the information to which the notice relates should be given them the opportunity to reply before taking a decision. the obligation to put in place notice and action mechanisms should apply , for instance , to file storage and sharing services , web hosting services , advertising servers and paste bins , in as far as they qualify as providers of hosting services covered by this regulation.


### (41) the rules on such notice and action mechanisms should be harmonised at union level , so as to provide for the timely , diligent and objective processing of notices on the basis of rules that are uniform , transparent and clear and that provide for robust safeguards to protect the right and legitimate interests of all affected parties , in particular their fundamental rights guaranteed by the charter , irrespective of the member state in which those parties are established or reside and of the field of law at issue. the fundamental rights include , as the case may be , the right to freedom of expression and information , the right to respect for private and family life , the right to protection of personal data , the right to non-discrimination and the right to an effective remedy of the recipients of the service; the freedom to conduct a business , including the freedom of contract , of service providers; as well as the right to human dignity , the rights of the child , the right to protection of property , including intellectual property , and the right to non-discrimination of parties affected by illegal content. ### (41) the rules on such notice and action mechanisms should be harmonised at union level , so as to provide for the timely , diligent and objective processing of notices on the basis of rules that are uniform , transparent and clear and that provide for robust safeguards to protect the right and legitimate interests of all affected parties , in particular their fundamental rights guaranteed by the charter , irrespective of the member state in which those parties are established or reside and of the field of law at issue. the fundamental rights include the right to freedom of expression and information , the right to respect for private and family life , the right to protection of personal data , the right to non-discrimination and the right to an effective remedy of the recipients of the service; the freedom to conduct a business , including the freedom of contract , of service providers; as well as the right to human dignity , the rights of the child , the right to property and the right to non-discrimination of parties affected by illegal content.


### (41) the rules on such notice and action mechanisms should be harmonised at union level , so as to provide for the timely , diligent and objective processing of notices on the basis of rules that are uniform , transparent and clear and that provide for robust safeguards to protect the right and legitimate interests of all affected parties , in particular their fundamental rights guaranteed by the charter , irrespective of the member state in which those parties are established or reside and of the field of law at issue. the fundamental rights include , as the case may be , the right to freedom of expression and information , the right to respect for private and family life , the right to protection of personal data , the right to non-discrimination and the right to an effective remedy of the recipients of the service; the freedom to conduct a business , including the freedom of contract , of service providers; as well as the right to human dignity , the rights of the child , the right to protection of property , including intellectual property , and the right to non-discrimination of parties affected by illegal content. ### (41) the rules on such notice and action mechanisms should be harmonised at union level , so as to provide for the timely , diligent and objective processing of notices on the basis of rules that are uniform , transparent and clear and that provide for robust safeguards to protect the right and legitimate interests of all affected parties , in particular their fundamental rights guaranteed by the charter , irrespective of the member state in which those parties are established or reside and of the field of law at issue. the fundamental rights include , as the case may be , the right to freedom of expression and information , the right to respect for private and family life , the right to protection of personal data , the right to non-discrimination , the right to gender equality and the right to an effective remedy of the recipients of the service; the freedom to conduct a business , including the freedom of contract , of service providers; as well as the right to human dignity , the rights of the child , the right to protection of property , including intellectual property , and the right to non-discrimination of parties affected by illegal content.


### (42) where a hosting service provider decides to remove or disable information provided by a recipient of the service , for instance following receipt of a notice or acting on its own initiative , including through the use of automated means , that provider should inform the recipient of its decision , the reasons for its decision and the available redress possibilities to contest the decision , in view of the negative consequences that such decisions may have for the recipient , including as regards the exercise of its fundamental right to freedom of expression. that obligation should apply irrespective of the reasons for the decision , in particular whether the action has been taken because the information notified is considered to be illegal content or incompatible with the applicable terms and conditions. available recourses to challenge the decision of the hosting service provider should always include judicial redress. ### (42) where a hosting service provider decides to remove or disable information provided by a recipient of the service , for instance following receipt of a notice or acting on its own initiative that provider should inform the recipient of its decision , the reasons for its decision and the available redress possibilities to contest the decision , in view of the negative consequences that such decisions may have for the recipient , including as regards the exercise of its fundamental right to freedom of expression. that obligation should apply irrespective of the reasons for the decision , in particular whether the action has been taken because the information notified is considered to be illegal content or incompatible with the applicable terms and conditions. available recourses to challenge the decision of the hosting service provider should always include judicial redress.


### (44) recipients of the service should be able to easily and effectively contest certain decisions of online platforms that negatively affect them. therefore , online platforms should be required to provide for internal complaint-handling systems , which meet certain conditions aimed at ensuring that the systems are easily accessible and lead to swift and fair outcomes. in addition , provision should be made for the possibility of out-of-court dispute settlement of disputes , including those that could not be resolved in satisfactory manner through the internal complaint-handling systems , by certified bodies that have the requisite independence , means and expertise to carry out their activities in a fair , swift and cost-effective manner. the possibilities to contest decisions of online platforms thus created should complement , yet leave unaffected in all respects , the possibility to seek judicial redress in accordance with the laws of the member state concerned. ### (44) recipients of the service , including persons with disabilities , should be able to easily and effectively contest certain decisions of online platforms that negatively affect them. therefore , online platforms should be required to provide for internal complaint-handling systems , which meet certain conditions aimed at ensuring that the systems are easily accessible and lead to swift and fair outcomes. in addition , provision should be made for the possibility of out-of-court dispute settlement of disputes , including those that could not be resolved in satisfactory manner through the internal complaint-handling systems , by certified bodies that have the requisite independence , means and expertise to carry out their activities in a fair , swift and cost-effective manner. the possibilities to contest decisions of online platforms thus created should complement , yet leave unaffected in all respects , the possibility to seek judicial redress in accordance with the laws of the member state concerned.