### the main characteristics of the product , such as its availability , benefits , risks , execution , composition , environmental or social impact , accessories , durability , reparability , after-sale customer assistance and complaint handling , method and date of manufacture or provision , delivery , fitness for purpose , usage , quantity , specification , geographical or commercial origin or the results to be expected from its use , or the results and material features of tests or checks carried out on the product.; ### the main characteristics of the product , such as its availability , benefits , risks , execution , composition , environmental or social impact , accessories , durability , reparability , reusability , recyclability , after-sale customer assistance and complaint handling , method and date of manufacture or provision , delivery , fitness for purpose , usage , quantity , specification , geographical or commercial origin or the results to be expected from its use , or the results and material features of tests or checks carried out on the product;


### (22) specific cybersecurity risks affecting the safety of consumers as well as protocols and certifications can be dealt with by sectorial legislation. however , it should be ensured , in case of gaps in the sectorial legislation , that the relevant economic operators and national authorities take into consideration risks linked to new technologies , respectively when designing the products and assessing them , in order to ensure that changes introduced in the product do not jeopardise its safety. ### (22) specific cybersecurity risks affecting the safety of consumers as well as protocols and certifications can be dealt with by sectorial legislation. however , it should be ensured , in case of gaps in the sectorial legislation , that the relevant economic operators and national authorities take into consideration risks linked to new technologies , respectively when designing the products and assessing them , in order to ensure that changes introduced in the product do not jeopardise its safety. connected devices should be subjected to horizontal cybersecurity requirements such as under the future cyber resilience act , which should lay down cybersecurity standards covering the entire lifecycle of the product.


### (25) distance selling , including online selling , should also fall within the scope of this regulation. online selling has grown consistently and steadily , creating new business models and new actors in the market such as the online marketplaces. ### (25) distance selling , including online selling , should also fall within the scope of this regulation. online selling has grown consistently and steadily , creating new business models and new actors in the market such as the online marketplaces. increasingly , online sellers accept customer orders without keeping goods sold in stock (dropshipping). this poses specific problems for product safety , as the retailer is responsible for marketing and selling a product , but has little or no control over product quality , storage , inventory management , or shipping.


### (26) online marketplaces play a crucial role in the supply chain - allowing economic operators to reach an indefinite number of consumers - and therefore also in the product safety system. ### (26) online marketplaces play a crucial role in the supply chain - allowing economic operators to reach an indefinite number of consumers - and therefore also in the product safety system. online marketplaces may also enable the sale of products on the eu market for which no eu manufacturer , no importer or no other party based in the eu takes responsibility for the safety. for products sold by third-party sellers based outside the union , through online intermediary service providers (such as online marketplaces) , the online intermediaries enable targeting eu consumers.


### (26) online marketplaces play a crucial role in the supply chain - allowing economic operators to reach an indefinite number of consumers - and therefore also in the product safety system. ### (26) online marketplaces play a crucial role in the supply chain - allowing economic operators to reach an indefinite number of consumers - and therefore also in the product safety system. they should be considered an economic operator when they fulfil the role of a fulfilment service provider. it should be clear for consumers when buying on the marketplace which role in the supply chain of a particular product they fulfill and correspondingly , what the consumer’s rights are in case of an unsafe product.


### (29) online marketplaces should act with due care in relation to the content hosted on their online interfaces that concerns safety of products , in accordance with the specific obligations laid down in this regulation. accordingly , due diligence obligations for all online marketplaces should be established in relation to the content hosted on their online interfaces that concerns safety of products. ### (29) online marketplaces should act with due care in relation to the content hosted on their online interfaces that concerns safety of products , in accordance with the specific obligations laid down in this regulation. accordingly , due diligence obligations for all online marketplaces should be established in relation to the content hosted on their online interfaces that concerns safety of products. this means at the least , that they are required to check and delist products that have been reported in the safety gate portal or by the national market surveillance authorities.


### (32) the obligations imposed by this regulation on online marketplaces should neither amount to a general obligation to monitor the information which they transmit or store , nor to actively seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity , such as the sale of dangerous products online. online marketplaces should , nonetheless , expeditiously remove content referring to dangerous products from their online interfaces , upon obtaining actual knowledge or , in the case of claims for damages , awareness of the illegal content , in particular in cases where the online marketplace has been made aware of facts or circumstances on the basis of which a diligent economic operator should have identified the illegality in question , in order to benefit from the exemption from liability for hosting services under the 'directive on electronic commerce' and the [digital services act]. online marketplaces should process notices concerning content referring to unsafe products , received in accordance with [article 14] of regulation (eu) …/…[the digital services act] , within the additional timeframes established by this regulation. ### (32) the obligations imposed by this regulation on online marketplaces should neither amount to a general obligation to monitor the information which they transmit or store , nor to actively seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity , such as the sale of dangerous products online. online marketplaces should , nonetheless , expeditiously remove content referring to dangerous products from their online interfaces , upon obtaining actual knowledge or , in the case of claims for damages , awareness of the illegal content , in particular in cases where the online marketplace has been made aware of facts or circumstances on the basis of which a diligent economic operator should have identified the illegality in question , in order to benefit from the exemption from liability for hosting services under the 'directive on electronic commerce' and the [digital services act]. online marketplaces should process notices concerning content referring to unsafe products , received in accordance with [article 14] of regulation (eu) …/…[the digital services act] , within the additional timeframes established by this regulation. online marketplaces are obliged to prevent these identical products , which have been previously and repeatedly reported by market surveillance authorities as unsafe , from reappearing on their websites. they are obliged to use state-of-the-art technology to detect these products from reappearing.


### (35) for the purposes of [article 19] of regulation (eu) …/…[the digital services act] , and concerning the safety of products sold online , the digital services coordinator should consider in particular consumer organisations and associations representing consumers’ interest , upon their request , as trusted flaggers , provided that the conditions set out in that article have been met. ### (35) for the purposes of [article 19] of regulation (eu) …/…[the digital services act] , and concerning the safety of products sold online , the digital services coordinator should work closely together with consumer organisations and associations representing consumers’ interest , upon their request , as trusted flaggers , provided that the conditions set out in that article have been met.


### (37) it is also important that online marketplaces closely cooperate with the market surveillance authorities , law enforcement authorities and with relevant economic operators on the safety of products. an obligation of cooperation with market surveillance authorities is imposed on information society service providers under article 7(2) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in relation to products covered by that regulation and should therefore be extended to all consumer products. for instance , market surveillance authorities are constantly improving the technological tools they use for the online market surveillance to identify dangerous products sold online. for these tools to be operational , online marketplaces should grant access to their interfaces. moreover , for the purpose of product safety , market surveillance authorities may also need to scrape data from the online marketplaces. ### (37) it is also important that online marketplaces closely cooperate with the market surveillance authorities , law enforcement authorities and with relevant economic operators on the safety of products. an obligation of cooperation with market surveillance authorities is imposed on information society service providers under article 7(2) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in relation to products covered by that regulation and should therefore be extended to all consumer products. for instance , market surveillance authorities are constantly improving the technological tools they use for the online market surveillance to identify dangerous products sold online. for these tools to be operational , online marketplaces should grant access to their interfaces. moreover , for the purpose of product safety , if market surveillance authorities cannot retrieve the required data from the primarily responsible economic operator , they may also need to scrape data from the online marketplaces based on a targeted request.


### (51) member states should notify in the safety gate both compulsory and voluntary corrective measures that prevent , restrict or impose specific conditions on the possible marketing of a product because of a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers or , in case of products covered by regulation (eu) no 2019/1020 , also to other relevant public interests of the end-users. ### (51) member states should notify in the safety gate both compulsory and voluntary corrective measures that prevent , restrict or impose specific conditions on the possible marketing of a product because of a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers or , in case of products covered by regulation (eu) no 2019/1020 , also to other relevant public interests of the end-users. the responsible person should be informed prior to their product is notified in the safety gate to be able to take action expeditiously , to be able to provide additional information and to have the opportunity to present evidence in case they deem the notification unjustified. this can also happen at the moment of notification in case of urgency.


### (51) member states should notify in the safety gate both compulsory and voluntary corrective measures that prevent , restrict or impose specific conditions on the possible marketing of a product because of a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers or , in case of products covered by regulation (eu) no 2019/1020 , also to other relevant public interests of the end-users. ### (51) member states should notify in the safety gate both compulsory and voluntary corrective measures that prevent , restrict or impose specific conditions on the possible marketing of a product because of a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers or , in case of products covered by regulation (eu) no 2019/1020 , also to other relevant public interests of the end-users. to inform other stakeholders about the origins of previous incidents , notifications in the safety gate should explain how a serious risk occurred and include more detailed information where possible , such as an european article number.


### (52) under article 34 of regulation (eu) no 2019/1020 , member states authorities are to notify measures adopted against products covered by that regulation , presenting a less than serious risk , through the information and communication system referred to in the same article , while corrective measures adopted against products covered by this regulation presenting a less than serious risk should be notified in the safety gate. member states and the commission should make available to the public information relating to risks to the health and safety of consumers posed by products. it is opportune for consumers and businesses that all information on corrective measures adopted against products posing a risk are contained in the safety gate , allowing relevant information on dangerous products to be made available to the public through the safety gate portal. member states are therefore encouraged to notify in the safety gate all corrective measures on products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers. ### (52) under article 34 of regulation (eu) no 2019/1020 , member states authorities are to notify measures adopted against products covered by that regulation , presenting a less than serious risk , through the information and communication system referred to in the same article , while corrective measures adopted against products covered by this regulation presenting a less than serious risk should be notified in the safety gate. member states and the commission should make available to the public information relating to risks to the health and safety of consumers posed by products. it is opportune for consumers and businesses that all information on corrective measures adopted against products posing a risk are contained in the safety gate , allowing relevant information on dangerous products to be made available to the public through the safety gate portal. member states are therefore encouraged to notify in the safety gate all corrective measures on products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers. the database and website of the safety gate should be easily findable and accessible for all consumers.


### (62) when a product already sold to consumers turns out to be dangerous , it may need to be recalled to protect consumers in the union. consumers might not be aware that they own a recalled product. in order to increase recall effectiveness , it is therefore important to better reach consumers concerned. direct contact is the most effective method to increase consumers’ awareness of recalls and encourage action. it is also the preferred communication channel across all groups of consumers. in order to ensure the safety of the consumers , it is important that they are informed in a quick and reliable way. economic operators should therefore use the customer data at their disposal to inform consumers of recalls and safety warnings linked to products they have purchased. therefore , a legal obligation is needed to require economic operators to use any customer data already at their disposal to inform consumers of recalls and safety warnings. in this respect , economic operators will make sure to include the possibility to directly contact customers in the case of a recall or safety warning affecting them in existing customer loyalty programmes and product registration systems , through which customers are asked , after having purchased a product , to communicate to the manufacturer on a voluntary basis some information such as their name , contact information , the product model or serial number. ### (62) when a product already sold to consumers turns out to be dangerous , it may need to be recalled to protect consumers in the union. consumers might not be aware that they own a recalled product. in order to increase recall effectiveness , it is therefore important to better reach consumers concerned. direct contact is the most effective method to increase consumers’ awareness of recalls and encourage action. it is also the preferred communication channel across all groups of consumers. in order to ensure the safety of the consumers , it is important that they are informed in a quick and reliable way. economic operators should therefore use the customer data at their disposal to inform consumers of recalls and safety warnings linked to products they have purchased. therefore , a legal obligation is needed to require economic operators to use any customer data already at their disposal to inform consumers of recalls and safety warnings. in this respect , economic operators will make sure to include the possibility to directly contact customers in the case of a recall or safety warning affecting them in existing customer loyalty programmes and product registration systems , through which customers are asked , after having purchased a product , to communicate to the manufacturer on a voluntary basis some information such as their name , contact information , the product model or serial number. while economic operators are primarily responsible for executing recalls , online marketplaces should at least provide information to economic operators and market surveillance authorities and support in the communication to consumers.


### 5. this regulation shall be applied taking due account of the precautionary principle. ### deleted


### 1. ‘product’ means any item , interconnected or not to other items , supplied or made available , whether for consideration or not , in the course of a commercial activity including in the context of providing a service – which is intended for consumers or can , under reasonably foreseeable conditions , be used by consumers even if not intended for them; ### 1. ‘product’ means any item , including software or products embedded with software , interconnected or not to other items , supplied or made available , whether for consideration or not , in the course of a commercial activity including in the context of providing a service – which is intended for consumers or can , under reasonably foreseeable conditions , be used by consumers even if not intended for them;


### 13. ‘economic operator’ means the manufacturer , the authorized representative , the importer , the distributor , the fulfilment service provider or any other natural or legal person who is subject to obligations in relation to the manufacture of products , making them available on the market in accordance with this regulation; ### 13. ‘economic operator’ means the manufacturer , the authorized representative , the importer , the distributor , the fulfilment service provider or any other natural or legal person who is subject to obligations in relation to the manufacture of products , making them available on the market in accordance with this regulation. online marketplaces can be considered economic operator , when they fulfil the role of a fulfilment service provider.


### in the absence of european standards referred to in point (a) , as regards the risks covered by health and safety requirements laid down in the law of the member state where the product is made available on the market , if it conforms to such national requirements. ### in the absence of european standards referred to in point (a) , as regards the risks covered by health and safety requirements laid down in the law of the member state where the product is made available on the market , if it conforms to such national requirements , including those laid down by [ the cyber resilience act and the expected renewed standards on children’s products ];


### 2. the commission shall adopt implementing acts determining the specific safety requirements necessary to ensure that products which conform to the european standards satisfy the general safety requirement laid down in article 5. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(3). ### 2. the commission shall adopt implementing acts determining the specific safety requirements necessary to ensure that products which conform to the european standards satisfy the general safety requirement laid down in article 5 , taking into account the criteria listed in article 7(1). those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(3).


### the appropriate cybersecurity features necessary to protect the product against external influences , including malicious third parties , when such an influence might have an impact on the safety of the product; ### deleted


### the appropriate cybersecurity features necessary to protect the product against external influences , including malicious third parties , when such an influence might have an impact on the safety of the product; ### the appropriate cybersecurity features that cover the entire lifecycle necessary to protect the product against external influences , including malicious third parties , when such an influence might have an impact on the safety of the product;


### the evolving , learning and predictive functionalities of a product. ### deleted


### 2. manufacturers shall investigate the complaints received that concern products they made available on the market , and which have been identified as dangerous by the complainant , and shall keep a register of these complaints as well as of product recalls. ### 2. manufacturers shall inform the market surveillance authorities about and investigate the complaints received that concern products they made available on the market , and which have been identified as dangerous by the complainant , and shall keep a register of these complaints as well as of product recalls.


### manufacturers shall make publicly available to consumers , communication channels such as telephone number , electronic address or dedicated section of their website , allowing the consumers to file complaints and to inform them of any accident or safety issue they have experienced with the product. ### manufacturers shall make publicly available to consumers , communication channels such as telephone number , electronic address or dedicated section of their website , allowing the consumers and consumer associations to file complaints and to inform them of any accident or safety issue they have experienced with the product.


### personal data stored in the register of complaints shall only be those personal data that are necessary for the manufacturer to investigate the complaint about an alleged dangerous product. such data shall only be kept as long as it is necessary for the purpose of investigation and no longer than five years after they have been encoded. ### personal data stored in the register of complaints shall only be those personal data that are necessary for the manufacturer to investigate the complaint about an alleged dangerous product. such data shall only be kept as long as it is necessary for the purpose of investigation , for a period of maximum five years after they have been encoded , or until the final court decision if the complaint is subject to a court case.


### 3. manufacturers shall keep distributors , importers and online marketplaces in the concerned supply chain informed of any safety issue that they have identified. ### 3. manufacturers shall keep distributors , importers and online marketplaces in the concerned supply chain informed of any safety issue that they have identified. when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by a product , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers , carry out sample testing of marketed products.


### 3. manufacturers shall keep distributors , importers and online marketplaces in the concerned supply chain informed of any safety issue that they have identified. ### deleted


### 3. manufacturers shall keep distributors , importers and online marketplaces in the concerned supply chain informed of any safety issue that they have identified. ### 3. manufacturers or the person responsible for making a product available on the union market as referred to in article 15 shall keep distributors , importers and online marketplaces in the concerned supply chain informed of any safety issue that they have identified.


### 4. manufacturers shall draw up technical documentation of the product. the technical documentation shall contain , as appropriate: ### 4. manufacturers or the person responsible for making a product available on the union market as referred to in article 15 shall draw up technical documentation of the product. the technical documentation shall contain , as appropriate:


### 4. manufacturers shall draw up technical documentation of the product. the technical documentation shall contain , as appropriate: ### 4. manufacturers shall draw up technical documentation of the product before a product is made available on the union market. the technical documentation shall contain at least , where applicable:


### a general description of the product and its essential properties relevant for assessing the product's safety; ### a general description of the product and its essential properties relevant for assessing the product's safety; if the technical documentation includes proprietary information not to be shared with importers , manufactures are allowed to split the documentation into two , and only share the non-confidential part with importers.


### 5. manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation , for a period of ten years after the product has been placed on the market and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request. ### 5. manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation , for a period of maximum five years after the product has been placed on the market , but no longer than a period equal with the life expectancy of the product and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request.


### 1. a manufacturer may , by a written mandate , appoint an authorised representative. ### 1. a european or non-european manufacturer may , by a written mandate , appoint an authorised representative.


### 2. where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with article 5 and article 8(4) , (6) and (7) , he or she shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. furthermore , where the product is not safe , the importer shall inform the manufacturer and ensure that the market surveillance authorities are informed. ### 2. where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with article 5 and article 8(4) , (6) and (7) , he or she shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. furthermore , where the product is not safe , the importer shall inform the manufacturer and ensure that the market surveillance authorities are informed. when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by the product , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers and other end-users , carry out sample testing of products made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints , of non-conforming products and product recalls , and shall keep other economic operators informed of any such monitoring.


### 6. importers shall investigate complaints related to products they made available on the market and file these complaints , as well as products recalls , in the register referred to in article 8(2) , first subparagraph , or in their own register. importers shall keep the manufacturer and distributors informed of the investigation performed and of the results of the investigation. ### deleted


### importers shall ensure that the communication channels referred to in article 8(2) , second subparagraph , are available to consumers allowing them to present complaints and communicate any accident or safety issue they have experienced with the product. if such channels are not available the importer shall provide for them. ### importers shall ensure that the communication channels referred to in article 8(2) , second subparagraph , are available to consumers , market surveillance authorities and consumer associations allowing them to present complaints and communicate any accident or safety issue they have experienced with the product. if such channels are not available the importer shall provide for them.


### the economic operators shall ensure that they have internal processes for product safety in place , allowing them to respect the general safety requirement laid down in article 5. ### the economic operators shall ensure that they have internal processes for product safety in place , allowing them to respect all the obligations laid down in this legislation , including the general safety requirement laid down in article 5.


### 1. article 4(1) , (2) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall also apply to products covered by this regulation. for the purposes of this regulation , references to “union harmonisation legislation” in article 4(1) , (2) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall be read as “regulation […]”. ### 1. article 4(1) , (2) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall also apply to products covered by this regulation , meaning that any product subject to this legislation may only be made available on the eu market if there is an economic operator established in the union. for the purposes of this regulation , references to “union harmonisation legislation” in article 4(1) , (2) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall be read as “regulation […]”.


### 2. in addition to the tasks referred to in article 4(3) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 , the economic operator referred to in article 4(1) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall periodically carry out sample testing of randomly chosen products made available on the market. when the products made available on the market have been subject to a commission decision adopted under article 26(1) of this regulation , the economic operator referred to in article 4(1) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall carry out , at least once a year , for the entire duration of the decision , representative sample testing of products made available on the market chosen under the control of a judicial officer or any qualified person designated by the member state where the economic operator is situated. ### 2. in addition to the tasks referred to in article 4(3) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 , the economic operator referred to in article 4(1) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 as well as economic operators of harmonised products , shall periodically carry out sample testing of randomly chosen products made available on the market. when the products made available on the market have been subject to a commission decision adopted under article 26(1) of this regulation , the economic operator referred to in article 4(1) of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 shall carry out , at least once a year , for the entire duration of the decision , representative sample testing of products made available on the market chosen under the control of a judicial officer or any qualified person designated by the member state where the economic operator is situated.


### 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 and importer shall ensure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , an accident that requires medical treatment above first aid caused by a product placed or made available on the market by them is notified , within five working days from the moment it knows about the accident , circumstances have been clarified and a causal effect has been established as to the manufacturing and/or design defect , 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 ensure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , an accident resulting in the risk to or actual damage of the health or safety of a consumer caused by a product placed or made available on the market is notified , within two working days at the latest from the moment it has been notified 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 distributors which have knowledge of an accident caused by a product that they placed or made available on the market shall inform the manufacturer or importer , which can instruct one of the distributors to proceed to the notification.


### 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 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 , or whether more information is needed to give effect to that notice.


### 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 telephone number at which they can be contacted;


### cooperating to ensure effective product recalls , including by abstaining from putting obstacles to product recalls; ### cooperating to ensure effective product recalls , such as by informing consumers and providing contact details to 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 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 the data is not available through the responsible economic operator , online marketplaces have put in place technical obstacles to the extraction of data from their online interfaces (data scraping) , allowing to scrape such data based on a targeted request for product safety purposes based on the identification parameters provided by the requesting market surveillance authorities.


### 1. the commission shall further develop and maintain a rapid alert system for the exchange of information on corrective measures concerning dangerous products (‘the safety gate’). ### 1. the commission shall further develop and maintain a rapid alert system for the exchange of information on corrective measures concerning dangerous products (‘the safety gate’) and economic operators that have repeatedly impeded this regulation.


### 2. member states may notify in the safety gate corrective measures taken by their authorities or by economic operators on the basis of provisions of union harmonisation legislation and regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in relation to products presenting a less than serious risk. ### 2. member states may notify in the safety gate corrective measures taken by their authorities or by economic operators on the basis of provisions of union harmonisation legislation and regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in relation to products presenting a less than serious risk. member states should inform the responsible person as defined in article 15 prior to submitting the notification.


### 3. on receiving a notification , the commission shall check whether it complies with this article and with the requirements related to the operation of safety gate defined by the commission on the basis of paragraph 7 , and shall transmit it to the other member states if the requirements are complied with. ### 3. on receiving a notification , the commission shall check whether it complies with this article and with the requirements related to the operation of safety gate defined by the commission on the basis of paragraph 7 , and shall transmit it to the other member states if the requirements are complied with. the commission should ensure that responsible person as identified in article 15 has the opportunity to provide additional information prior to the finalisation of the check. in case of urgency , the commission may tentatively approve a notification and transmit it to the other member states. in these cases , the notification will be reviewed and can be withdrawn or updated based on input submitted by the responsible person.


### 3. on receiving a notification , the commission shall check whether it complies with this article and with the requirements related to the operation of safety gate defined by the commission on the basis of paragraph 7 , and shall transmit it to the other member states if the requirements are complied with. ### 3. on receiving a notification , the commission shall check whether it complies with this article and with the requirements related to the operation of safety gate defined by the commission on the basis of paragraph 7 , and shall transmit it without undue delay to the other member states if the requirements are complied with.


### 6. if the commission identifies products which are likely to present a serious risk and for which member states have not submitted a notification in the safety gate , it shall inform the member states. member states shall undertake the appropriate verifications and , if they adopt measures , notify them in the safety gate in accordance with paragraph 1. ### 6. if the commission identifies , also on the basis of information received by consumers or consumer associations products which are likely to present a serious risk and for which member states have not submitted a notification in the safety gate , it shall inform the member states and the economic operators concerned accordingly. member states shall undertake the appropriate verifications and , if they adopt measures , notify them in the safety gate in accordance with paragraph 1.


### 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) and 11(4) and market surveillance authorities with the information referred to in 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. ### 1. the commission shall maintain a web portal enabling the economic operators to provide in an easy way 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. market surveillance authorities may decide to conduct simultaneous coordinated control actions (“sweeps”) of particular product categories to check compliance with or to detect infringements to this regulation. ### 1. market surveillance authorities shall regularly conduct simultaneous coordinated control actions (“sweeps”) of particular product categories to check compliance with or to detect infringements to this regulation.


### 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 easy and accessible way. in particular , this portal shall be easily accessible for general public and its interface shall be intuitive for users.


### 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. the commission shall ensure that this website is easily findable and accessible for the general public.


### 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 shall have the possibility to inform the commission , directly or thorough the market surveillance authorities , 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 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 and consumer organisations shall have the possibility to inform the commission and the national authorities 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.


### 4. in the case of fines , the maximum amount of penalties shall be at least 4 % of the economic operator’s or , where applicable , online marketplace’s annual turnover in the member state or member states concerned. ### deleted


### (31) in order to be able to comply with their obligations under this regulation , in particular in respect of timely and effective compliance with the orders of public authorities , processing of notices of other third parties and cooperating with market surveillance authorities in the context of corrective measures upon request , online marketplaces should have in place an internal mechanism for handling product safety-related issues. ### (31) in order to be able to comply with their obligations under this regulation , in particular in respect of timely and effective compliance with the orders of public authorities , processing of notices of other third parties and cooperating with market surveillance authorities in the context of corrective measures upon request , online marketplaces should have in place an internal mechanism for handling product safety-related issues. additionally , the interface of the online marketplace should allow consumers to easily notify product safety issues and have their rights vis-a-vis the economic operator responsible explained. online marketplaces should share these notices with the market surveillance authorities.


### (10) in order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes , the development of the trans-european transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements , the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users , especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change. ### (10) in order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes , the development , maintenance and upgrading of the trans-european transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements , the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users , especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change.


### (51) as an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges , urban nodes should develop a sustainable urban mobility plan (sump) , which is a long-term , all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area22 . it should include objectives , targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system , at minimum , on greenhouse gas emissions , congestion , accidents and injuries , modal share and access to mobility services , as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. ### (51) as an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges , urban nodes should develop a sustainable urban mobility plan (sump) , which is a long-term , all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area22 . it should include objectives , targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system , at minimum , on greenhouse gas emissions , congestion , accidents and injuries , modal share and access to mobility services , as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. the sumps and the data should be published to allow proper scrutiny of civil society.


### (70) the technical basis of the maps specifying the trans-european transport network is provided by the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-european transport network (tentec). ### (70) the technical basis of the maps specifying the trans-european transport network is provided by the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-european transport network (tentec). member states should also provide data on accessibility and maintenance to improve public scrutiny.


### promotion of zero-emission mobility in line with the relevant union co2 reduction targets; ### promotion of zero-emission mobility , including active modes , in line with the relevant union co2 reduction targets;


### the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks , in particular the trans-european energy or telecommunication networks; ### the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks , in particular the trans-european energy or telecommunication networks , or eurovelo , the european cycle route network;


### ertms is equipped; ### ertms is equipped , while ensuring a synchronised and harmonised ertms deployment trackside and on board of trains;


### when building or upgrading railway infrastructure , ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths in order to promote the active modes of transport; ### when building or upgrading railway infrastructure , ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian as well as cycling connections and seek synergies for creating new pedestrian as well as cycling connections in order to promote the active modes of transport;


### maritime ports of the comprehensive network will be connected with the rail and road infrastructure and , where possible , inland waterways , except where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such connection; ### maritime ports of the comprehensive network will be connected with the rail , road and active modes infrastructure and , where possible , inland waterways , except where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such connection;


### mitigation of congestion on existing roads , in particular through intelligent traffic management , including dynamic congestion charges or tolls varied based on the time of day , week or season; ### mitigation of congestion on existing roads , in particular through improving active modes infrastructure such as cycle highways , intelligent traffic management , including dynamic congestion charges or tolls varied based on the time of day , week or season;


### when building or upgrading road infrastructure , ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths in order to promote the active modes of transport. ### when building or upgrading road infrastructure , ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling connections and seek synergies or create new pedestrian and cycling connections in order to promote the active modes of transport.


### adoption of a sustainable urban mobility plan (sump) in line with annex v that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport , to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics , to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-european transport flows into consideration; ### adoption and publication of a sustainable urban mobility plan (sump) in line with annex v that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport , to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics , to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-european transport flows into consideration;


### (ii) collection and submission to the commission of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions , congestion , accidents and injuries , modal share and access to mobility service , as well as data on air and noise pollution. thereafter these data shall be submitted every year; ### (ii) collection , submission to the commission and publication in accordance with directive (eu) 2019/1024 of the european parliament and of the council1a of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions , congestion , accidents and injuries , modal share and access to mobility service , as well as data on air and noise pollution. thereafter these data shall be submitted and published every year;


### by 31 december 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity within or in the vicinity of the urban node. ### by 31 december 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity within or in the vicinity of the urban node. one terminal may serve more than one urban node , if capacity allows.


### iv provisions for smart and resilient transport ### provisions for smart , accessible and resilient transport


### transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users , in particular people in situations of vulnerability including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility as well as persons living in outermost regions and other remote , rural , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. ### 1. transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users , in particular persons with disabilities or reduced mobility , older persons , persons living in outermost regions and other remote , rural , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas.


### 6. the european coordinator may consult regional and local authorities , infrastructure managers , transport operators , in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance , the supply industry , transport users and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. in addition , the european coordinator responsible for ertms shall closely cooperate with the european union agency for railways and europe's rail joint undertaking and the european coordinator for the european maritime space with the european maritime safety agency. ### 6. the european coordinator shall consult regional and local authorities , infrastructure managers , transport operators , in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance , the supply industry , transport users and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. in addition , the european coordinator responsible for ertms shall closely cooperate with the european union agency for railways and europe's rail joint undertaking and the european coordinator for the european maritime space with the european maritime safety agency.


### 1. member states shall inform the commission on a regular , comprehensive and transparent basis about the progress made in implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for that purpose. this information shall include the yearly transmission of data through the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-european transport network (tentec). it shall include technical and financial data concerning projects of common interest on the trans-european transport network as well as data on the completion of the trans-european transport network. ### 1. member states shall inform the commission on a regular , comprehensive and transparent basis about the progress made in implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for that purpose. this information shall include the yearly transmission of data through the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-european transport network (tentec). it shall include technical and financial data concerning projects of common interest on the trans-european transport network , data related to accessibility of the ten-t infrastructure and passenger services as well as data on the completion and maintenance of the trans-european transport network.


### national procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities and civil society concerned by a project of common interest shall be complied with , where appropriate , in the planning and construction phase of a project. the commission shall promote the exchange of good practice in this regard , notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability. ### relevant regional and local authorities , industrial partners , including smes , user representatives , accessibility experts and civil society concerned by a project of common interest shall be consulted and enabled to meaningfully engage in the planning and construction phase of a project. the commission shall facilitate this process in particular by promoting the exchange of good practice in this regard , notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.


### delay in completion of the core network , the extended core network and the comprehensive network ### delay in completion of the core network , the extended core network and the comprehensive network or lack of its maintenance


### 1. in the event of significant delay in starting or completing work on the core network , extended core network and on the comprehensive network compared to the initial timeline set in implementing acts in accordance with article 54 or defined in national transport and investment plans or other relevant project documentation , the commission may ask the member state or member states concerned to provide the reasons for the delay. such reasons shall be provided by the member state or member states within three months of the request. on the basis of the reply given , the commission shall consult the member state or member states concerned in order to resolve the problem that has caused the delay. ### 1. in the event of significant delay in starting or completing work on the core network , extended core network and on the comprehensive network compared to the initial timeline set in implementing acts in accordance with article 54 or defined in national transport and investment plans or other relevant project documentation or if there is evidence of non-compliance with the maintenance provisions in article 48 , the commission may ask the member state or member states concerned to provide the reasons for the delay or lack of maintenance. such reasons shall be provided by the member state or member states within three months of the request. on the basis of the reply given , the commission shall consult the member state or member states concerned in order to resolve the problem that has caused the delay or lack of maintenance.


### 2. in case the delayed section concerns a european transport corridor , the european coordinator shall be involved in view of resolving the problem. ### 2. in case the delayed or non-maintained section concerns a european transport corridor , the european coordinator shall be involved in view of resolving the problem.


### the commission may , after considering the reasons provided by the member state or member states concerned pursuant to the first subparagraph , adopt a decision addressed to the member state or member states concerned , finding that the significant delay in starting or completing the work on the core network , extended core network or on the comprehensive network is attributable to the member state or member states without an objective justification. the commission shall give the member state or member states concerned 6 months to eliminate the significant delay. ### the commission may , after considering the reasons provided by the member state or member states concerned pursuant to the first subparagraph , adopt a decision addressed to the member state or member states concerned , finding that the significant delay in starting or completing the work on the core network , extended core network or on the comprehensive network or the lack of its maintenance is attributable to the member state or member states without an objective justification. the commission shall give the member state or member states concerned 6 months to eliminate the significant delay or lack of maintenance.


### in case the delayed section concerns a project supported with union funds under direct management , a reduction of the amount of the grant and/or an amendment or termination of the grant agreement may be initiated in accordance with the applicable rules. ### in case the delayed or non-maintained section concerns a project supported with union funds under direct management , a reduction of the amount of the grant and/or an amendment or termination of the grant agreement may be initiated in accordance with the applicable rules.


### node name ### urban node


### 1. goals and objectives: a sustainable urban mobility plan (sump) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area and providing high-quality , safe and sustainable low-emission mobility to , through and within the functional urban area. it shall notably support zero-emission mobility and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-european transport network , in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes. ### 1. goals and objectives: a sustainable urban mobility plan (sump) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area and providing high-quality , safe and sustainable low-emission mobility to , through and within the functional urban area. it shall notably support zero-emission mobility and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-european transport network , in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes. a sump shall also take into consideration commuter journeys to and from the urban area.


### (19) next to the deadlines of 2030 and 2050 that have already been introduced under regulation (eu) 1315/2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 , an intermediary deadline of 2040 for the compliance of the network with this regulation should be added for the extended core network that is part of the european transport corridors. the same intermediary deadline should also apply for new standards on the core network that have been introduced in addition to the requirements in regulation (eu) 1315/2013 as to allow for the necessary investments in due time. ### (19) next to the deadlines of 2030 and 2050 that have already been introduced under regulation (eu) 1315/2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 , an intermediary deadline of 2040 for the compliance of the network with this regulation should be added for the extended core network that is part of the european transport corridors. the same intermediary deadline should also apply for new standards on the core network that have been introduced in addition to the requirements in regulation (eu) 1315/2013 as to allow for the necessary investments in due time. incentives should be set to ensure the completion of the 2030 , 2040 and 2050 targets.


### (21) the comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero-emission mobility , in line with the milestones set in the sustainable and smart mobility strategy. ### (21) the comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero-emission mobility , in line with the milestones set in regulation of the european parliament and council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure , and repealing directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council.


### (23) the core network has been identified on the basis of an objective planning methodology. that methodology has identified the most important urban nodes , ports and airports , as well as border crossing points. wherever possible , those nodes are to be connected with multimodal links as long as they are economically viable and feasible by 2030. the methodology has ensured the interconnection of all member states and the integration of the main islands into the core network. ### (23) the core network has been identified on the basis of an objective planning methodology. that methodology has identified the most important urban nodes , ports and airports , as well as border crossing points. those nodes are to be connected with multimodal links as long as they are economically viable and feasible by 2030. the methodology has ensured the interconnection of all member states and the integration of the main islands into the core network.


### (26) exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core , extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. this should include cases where investment cannot be justified , or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints , for example in outermost regions and other remote , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas , or for isolated or partially isolated networks. ### (26) exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core , extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions.


### (36) projects of common interest for which union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology , taking into account the relevant social , economic , climate-related and environmental benefits and costs as well as the life-cycle approach. the analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to directive 2011/92/eu of the european parliament and of the council21 . ### (36) projects of common interest for which union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology , taking into account the relevant social , economic , climate-related and environmental benefits , territorial balance and costs as well as the life-cycle approach. the analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to directive 2011/92/eu of the european parliament and of the council21.


### (59) a sufficient number of fast recharging points for light and heavy-duty vehicles accessible to the public should be deployed across the trans-european transport network. this aim should ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the union. distance-based targets for the trans-european transport network as defined in regulation (eu) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] are to ensure a minimum of sufficient coverage of electric recharging points along the union’s main road networks. ### (59) a sufficient number of fast recharging points for light and heavy-duty vehicles accessible to the public should be deployed across the trans-european transport network. this aim should ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the union. distance-based targets for the trans-european transport network as defined in regulation (eu) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] are to ensure a sufficient coverage of electric recharging points along the union’s road networks including areas facing geographical and demographic challenges and outermost regions.


### (66) european transport corridors should help to develop the infrastructure of the trans-european transport network in such a way as to address bottlenecks , enhance cross-border connections and improve efficiency and sustainability. they should contribute to cohesion through improved territorial cooperation. they should also address wider transport policy objectives and facilitate interoperability , modal integration and multimodal operations. the corridor approach should be transparent and clear and the management of such corridors should not create additional administrative burdens or costs. ### (66) european transport corridors should help to develop the infrastructure of the trans-european transport network in such a way as to address bottlenecks , ensure cross-border connections and improve efficiency and sustainability. they should contribute to cohesion by improving territorial cooperation through a bottom up approach that takes into account the needs of local communities , local and regional authorities. they should also address wider transport policy objectives and facilitate interoperability , modal integration and multimodal operations while respecting geographical approach. the corridor approach should be transparent and clear and the management of such corridors should not create additional administrative burdens or costs.


### 'urban node' means an urban area where elements of the transport infrastructure of the trans-european transport network , such as ports including passenger terminals , airports , railway stations , bus terminals , logistic platforms and facilities and freight terminals , located in and around the urban area , are connected with other elements of that infrastructure and with the infrastructure for regional and local traffic; ### 'urban node' means an urban area where elements of the transport infrastructure of the trans-european transport network , such as ports including passenger terminals , airports , railway stations , bus terminals , logistic platforms and facilities and freight terminals , located in and around the urban area , including their functional urban areas , are connected with other elements of that infrastructure and with the infrastructure for regional and local traffic;


### 'isolated network' means the rail network of a member state , or a part thereof , with a track gauge different from that of the european standard nominal track gauge (1435 mm) , for which certain major infrastructure investments cannot be justified in economic cost-benefit terms by virtue of the specificities of that network arising from its geographic detachment or peripheral location; ### 'isolated network' means the rail network of a member state , or a part thereof , with a track gauge different from that of the european standard nominal track gauge (1435 mm) , for which certain major infrastructure investments cannot be justified unless they are oriented towards converging to the european standard;


### (ii) reduction of infrastructure quality gaps between member states; ### (ii) reduction of infrastructure gaps between member states by further developing interconnections and ensuring the effective connectivity of eu border regions;


### provides for a nominal track gauge for new railway lines of 1435 mm , except where the new line is an extension on a network the track gauge of which is different and detached from the main rail lines in the union; ### provides for a nominal track gauge for new railway lines of 1435 mm;


### the provisions relating to railways , and in particular any requirement to connect airports and ports to railways as well as the provisions related to safe and secure parking and multimodal freight terminals shall not apply to cyprus , malta and outermost regions for as long as no railway system is established within their territory. ### the provisions relating to railways , and in particular any requirement to connect airports and ports to railways as well as the provisions related to safe and secure parking and multimodal freight terminals shall not apply to cyprus and malta for as long as no railway system is established within their territory.


### a. whereas consumers are ready to change their purchasing patterns for sustainable options but can be misled by greenwashing practices; ### a. whereas many consumers are ready to change their purchasing patterns for sustainable options but can be misled by greenwashing practices;


### 1. recalls the paramount importance of protecting consumers by addressing misleading claims and immediately withdrawing products that do not respect union law; ### 1. recalls the paramount importance of protecting consumers by addressing over-use of plastic and chemicals in garments and misleading claims , and immediately withdrawing products that do not respect union laws;


### 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 concentrated in low-paid , low-skilled occupations within garment factories and in informal occupation; stresses that this work is precarious and often undertaken involuntarily;


### 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) that need to contribute fairly to the green deal goals , such as union´s climate neutrality , the zero pollution for non-toxic environment by 2050 or reversing biodiversity loss by 2030; 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); 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) that in general have low profit margins and highlights 38% of the added-value of the turnover sector comes from the exterior of the ue; underlines that eu textiles companies face intense competition from asia , mainly china1 , where environmental regulations are less strict or non-existent;


### 1. welcomes the eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes further eu efforts on its commitments towards the un 2030 sustainable development goals; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and strengthening cooperation with partners; ### 1. welcomes the eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production , unsustainable consumption patterns and waste; calls for further eu efforts on its commitments towards the un 2030 sustainable development goals; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach , including through strengthening cooperation with partner developing countries with the overarching aim to limit the negative impacts of the worldwide textile industry on climate change and biodiversity;


### 2. calls for the implementation of a trusted-flagger alert and notification mechanism and of an appropriate european redress mechanism for consumers affected by misleading labels and textiles that do not comply with union law; ### deleted


### 2. urges the member states to ratify the relevant international labour organization (ilo) conventions and implement its recommendations , especially those intended to reduce the scale of precarious work and protect workers from the harmful effects of chemicals , as well as from violence and harassment in the workplace; ### 2. urges the member states to ratify the relevant international labour organization (ilo) conventions and implement its recommendations , especially those intended to ensure occupational health and safety and building standards , reduce gender-based discrimination and the scale of precarious work , and protect workers from the harmful effects of chemicals , as well as from violence and harassment in the workplace;


### 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. stresses that ever-increasing inconsistent and shortsighted 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 and viability of eu businesses; calls on the commission and the member states to only implement additional regulations if they facilitate sustainable business models respecting the planetary boundaries , as many unsuitable obligations drastically increase costs , especially for smes; underlines , however , also the importance of closing legislative gaps within the eu textiles ecosystem , where cost of inaction would be disproportionately high in long-term , and of introducing relevant targets to this end , such as targets for reductions of ghg emissions and of dangerous chemicals , and for minimizing the release of microplastics , including in its nano form , to the environment;


### 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. 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 and improves the competitiveness of the sector;


### 2. recalls the principle of policy coherence for development and especially article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which states that ‘the union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’; ### 2. recalls the principle of policy coherence for development (pcd) and especially article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which states that ‘the union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’; highlights the importance of pcd to enable an integrated approach to achieve the sdgs;


### 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; believes that in order to be relevant this passport needs to be harmonized , available on the product itself and be easy to read; favours open and trustworthy data;


### 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; recalls the need to promote circularity and to implement a life-cycle approach , taking into account the entire chain , from production to consumption , while ensuring traceability as well as supporting innovative textiles that are more durable , reusable , repairable , recyclable and energy-efficient; supports actions aiming at tackling greenwashing and raising awareness concerning the implications that ‘fast fashion’ and consumer behaviour have for the planet;


### 4. believes that the digital product passport goes hand in hand with the simplification of existing labels to ensure that consumers receive coherent and reliable information on the environmental and social footprint of products; ### 4. believes that the digital product passport goes hand in hand with the simplification and harmonisation of existing labels to ensure that consumers receive coherent and reliable information on the environmental and social footprint of products and that the costs and bureaucracy of labelling are minimized;


### 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; calls for companies in the textile industry to provide detailed information on the status of gender equality in companies throughout their supply chains , in accordance with the corporate sustainability reporting directive and the future corporate sustainability due diligence directive;


### 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 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 and safe production and recycling technologies , and in harnessing the opportunities offered by digitalisation , e.g. with the digital product passport or smart textiles;


### 4. points out that t&c from europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of t&c to third countries; recommends that t&c to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling; ### 4. points out that t&c from europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of t&c to third countries; recommends that t&c to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling; urges the eu to address the huge problem of releasing tonnes of microplastics each year , which end up polluting our waters and seas , land and air and cause harm to our ecosystems , and to do so notably through improving end-of-life processing;


### 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 and gender equality organisations , in order to develop programmes to increase awareness about the working conditions for women and girls in the global garment and textile industry , as well as the environmental and climate impact of those industries.


### 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 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 and irregular migrant labour in the industry; reiterates the eu’s responsibility to design partnerships with local actors that promote human rights , democratic processes , good governance , gender equality and sustainability in the textile sector;


### 6. believes that textile producers and brands should be drivers of sustainability by being transparent in their practices and respecting human rights and the environment; ### 6. believes that textile producers and brands should be drivers of sustainability by being transparent in their practices , respecting human rights and the environment as well as the tradition of high quality european products; recalls the importance of incentivising the use of all natural and ecological fibres and textile raw materials , facilitating research and innovation and providing flexibility in registering new alternative fibres , technologies and production processes in the sector;


### 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. 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 and communicate visibly around sustainable projects that help to build t&c production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights.


### 7. stresses that fast fashion puts enormous stress on suppliers and their workforce through unfair trading practices; ### deleted


### 8. calls for mandatory criteria on responsible consumption to apply to public procurement; ### deleted


### 9. recalls the paramount importance of ensuring that market surveillance authorities have sufficient human and financial resources at their disposal. ### 9. recalls the paramount importance of ensuring that market surveillance authorities have sufficient human and financial resources at their disposal and that sufficient facilities and resources are in place to perform and increase proper chemical controls on national and regional levels in order to ensure consumer protection regarding the chemical substances limits in garments , especially in the products bought online from third country producers.


### (5) the modern interconnected world economy creates an increased risk of , and opportunity for , economic coercion , as it provides countries with enhanced , including hybrid , means to deploy such coercion. it is desirable that the union contribute to the creation , development and clarification of international frameworks for the prevention and elimination of situations of economic coercion. ### (5) the modern interconnected world economy creates an increased risk of economic coercion as it provides countries with enhanced , including hybrid , means to deploy such coercion. it is important that the union contribute to the creation , development and clarification of international frameworks for the prevention and elimination of situations of economic coercion.


### (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. this is particularly the case where third countries take or threaten to 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 or threat thereof may include not only actions taken or threatened to be taken on , and having effects within , the territory of the third country , but also actions taken or threatened to be 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 such as , among others , some extraterritorial effects of third country sanctions.


### (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 or following information received from any source , including legal and natural persons , the european parliament 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.


### (16) union response measures adopted in accordance with this regulation should be selected and designed on the basis of objective criteria , including: the effectiveness of the measures in inducing the cessation of coercion by the third country; their potential to provide relief to economic operators within the union affected by the third-country measures of economic coercion; the aim of avoiding or minimising negative economic and other effects on the union; and the avoidance of disproportionate administrative complexity and costs. it is also essential that the selection and design of union response measures take account of the union’s interest. union response measures should be selected from a wide array of options in order to allow the adoption of the most suitable measures in any given case. ### (16) union response measures adopted in accordance with this regulation should be selected and designed on the basis of objective criteria , including: the effectiveness of the measures in inducing the cessation of coercion by the third country; the effectiveness of the measures in repairing the injury caused by the economic coercion; their potential to provide relief to economic operators within the union affected by the third-country measures of economic coercion; the aim of avoiding or minimising negative economic and other effects on the union; and the avoidance of disproportionate administrative complexity and costs. it is also essential that the selection and design of union response measures take account of the union’s interest. union response measures should be selected from a wide array of options in order to allow the adoption of the most suitable measures in any given case.


### (18) in pursuing the objective of obtaining the cessation of the measure of economic coercion , union response measures consisting of restrictions on foreign direct investment or on trade in services should only apply with regard to services supplied , or direct investments made , within the union by one or more legal persons established in the union which are owned or controlled by persons of the third country concerned where necessary to ensure the effectiveness of union response measures and in particular to prevent their avoidance. the decision to impose any such restrictions will be duly justified in implementing acts adopted pursuant to this regulation in the light of the criteria specified in this regulation. ### (18) in pursuing the objective of obtaining the cessation of the measure of economic coercion and the reparation of the injury caused , union response measures consisting of restrictions on foreign direct investment or on trade in services should only apply with regard to services supplied , or direct investments made , within the union by one or more legal persons established in the union which are owned or controlled by persons of the third country concerned where necessary to ensure the effectiveness of union response measures and in particular to prevent their avoidance. the decision to impose any such restrictions will be duly justified in implementing acts adopted pursuant to this regulation in the light of the criteria specified in this regulation.


### (21) it is important to ensure an effective communication and exchange of views and information between the commission on the one hand and the european parliament and the council on the other , in particular on efforts to engage with the third country concerned to explore options with a view to obtaining the cessation of the economic coercion and on matters that may lead to the adoption of union response measures under this regulation. ### (21) it is important to ensure an effective communication and exchange of views and information between the commission on the one hand and the european parliament and the council on the other , in particular on efforts to engage with the third country concerned to explore options with a view to obtaining the cessation of the economic coercion and the reparation of the injury caused and on matters that may lead to the adoption of union response measures under this regulation.