### 8. importers who consider or have reason to believe , on the basis of the information in their possession , that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe shall immediately inform the manufacturer and ensure that the corrective measures necessary to bring the product into conformity are adopted including withdrawal or recall , as appropriate. in case such measures have not been adopted , the importer shall adopt them. importers shall ensure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , consumers are immediately and effectively alerted of the risk where applicable and that market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect be immediately informed , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety of consumers and of any corrective measure already taken. ### 8. importers who consider or have reason to believe , on the basis of the information in their possession , that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe shall immediately inform the manufacturer and ensure that the corrective measures necessary to bring the product into conformity are adopted including withdrawal or recall , as appropriate. in case such measures have not been adopted , the importer shall adopt them. importers shall through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , immediately alert market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety of consumers and of any corrective measure already taken.


### 9. importers shall keep the technical documentation referred to in article 8(4) for a period of 10 years after they have placed the product on the market and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request. ### 9. importers shall keep the technical documentation referred to in article 8(4) for the lifespan of a product , at least ten years after they have made the product available on the market and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request. .


### 1. before making a product available on the market , distributors shall verify that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 8(6) , (7) and (8) and article 10(3) and (4) , as applicable. ### 1. before making a product available on the market , distributors shall verify that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8(6) , (7) and (8) and article 10(3) and (4) , as applicable.


### 2. distributors shall ensure that , while a product is under their responsibility , storage or transport conditions do not jeopardize its conformity with the general safety requirement laid down in article 5 and its conformity with article 8(6) , (7) and (8) and article 10(3) and (4) , as applicable. ### 2. distributors shall ensure that , while a product is under their responsibility , storage or transport conditions do not jeopardize its conformity with the general safety requirement laid down in article 5 and its conformity with article 6 , 7 , 8(6) , (7) and (8) and article 10(3) and (4) , as applicable.


### 3. distributors who consider or have reason to believe , on the basis of the information in their possession , that a product is not in conformity with the provisions referred to in paragraph 2 , shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. furthermore , where the product is not safe , the distributor shall immediately inform the manufacturer or the importer , as applicable , to that effect and shall make sure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , the market surveillance authorities are informed. ### 3. distributors who consider or have reason to believe , on the basis of the information in their possession , that a product is not in conformity with the provisions referred to in paragraph 2 , shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. furthermore , where the product is not safe , the distributor shall immediately inform the manufacturer and the importer , as applicable , to that effect and shall make sure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , the market surveillance authorities are informed.


### 4. distributors who consider or have reason to believe , on the basis of the information in their possession , that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8(6) , (7) and (8) and article 10(3) and (4) , as applicable , shall ensure that the corrective measures necessary to bring the product into conformity are adopted , including withdrawal or recall , as appropriate. furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or the importer , as applicable , to that effect and shall make sure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , the market surveillance authorities of the member state in which they made the product available to that effect are informed giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective measure taken. ### 4. distributors who consider or have reason to believe , on the basis of the information in their possession , that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 5 , 6 , 7 , 8(6) , (7) and (8) and article 10(3) and (4) , as applicable , shall ensure that the corrective measures necessary to bring the product into conformity are adopted , including withdrawal or recall , as appropriate. furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer and the importer , as applicable , to that effect and shall make sure that , through the safety business gateway referred to in article 25 , the market surveillance authorities of the member state in which they made the product available to that effect are informed giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective measure taken.


### 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 the general safety requirement laid down in article 5. these internal processes shall be independently audited when necessary. economic operators shall make publicly available an overview of this audit report.


### 1. economic operators shall cooperate with market surveillance authorities regarding actions which could eliminate or mitigate risks that are presented by products made available on the market by those operators. ### 1. economic operators shall cooperate with market surveillance authorities and where relevant with other authorities regarding actions which could eliminate or mitigate risks that are presented by products made available on the market by those operators.


### 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 […]”. ### deleted


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


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


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


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


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


### iv online marketplaces ### delete chapter iv online marketplaces


### specific obligations of online marketplaces related to product safety ### obligations of online marketplaces related to product safety


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


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


### 3. online marketplaces shall take into account regular information on dangerous products notified by the market surveillance authorities in line with article 24 , received via the safety gate portal , for the purpose of applying their voluntary measures aimed at detecting , identifying , removing or disabling access to the illegal content referring to dangerous products offered on their marketplace , where applicable. they shall inform the authority that made the notification to the safety gate of any action taken by using the contacts of the market surveillance authority published in the safety gate. ### 3. online marketplaces shall periodically carry out visual inspections and sample testing of randomly chosen products considering previous reports , databases , reviews and potential risks and harms towards consumers.


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


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


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


### where the manufacturer is not established in the union , the name , address , telephone number and electronic address of the responsible person within the meaning of article 15 (1); ### where the manufacturer is not established in the union , the name , address , telephone number and electronic address of the responsible person within the meaning of article 15(1) of this regulation;


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


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


### 6. online marketplaces shall cooperate with the market surveillance authorities and with relevant economic operators to facilitate any action taken to eliminate or , if that is not possible , to mitigate the risks presented by a product that is or was offered for sale online through their services. that cooperation shall include in particular: ### 6. online marketplaces shall cooperate with the market surveillance authorities and other authorities in charge of consumer protection , relevant economic operators , consumer and other civil society organisations to facilitate any action taken to eliminate or , if that is not possible , to mitigate the risks presented by a product that is or was offered for sale online through their services. that cooperation shall include in particular:


### cooperating to ensure effective product recalls , including by abstaining from putting obstacles to product recalls; ### cooperating to ensure effective product recalls , including carrying out recalls directly and offering remedies to consumers if the responsible economic operator fails to take adequate and timely action;


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


### allowing access to their interfaces for the online tools operated by market surveillance authorities to identify dangerous products; ### providing competent authorities access to relevant trader and product data and their interfaces to deploy online tools to identify and remove dangerous products;


### 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 competent 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 and other competent authorities.


### 3. where a dangerous product has been identified , the manufacturer shall indicate , upon request by market surveillance authorities , which other products , produced with the same procedure , containing the same components or being part of the same production batch , are affected by the same risk. ### 3. where a dangerous product has been identified , the manufacturer shall indicate to the market surveillance authorities , upon obtaining knowledge of this identification , which other products , produced with the same procedure , containing the same components or being part of the same production batch , are affected by the same risk.


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


### vi safety gate rapid alert system ### safety gate system


### on the basis of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in relation to products presenting a serious risk , in accordance with article 20 of regulation (eu) 2019/1020. ### on the basis of provisions of union harmonisation legislation and regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in relation to products presenting any level of 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. ### deleted


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


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


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


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


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


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


### 5. any member state may submit a substantiated request to the commission to examine the need for the adoption of a measure referred to in paragraph 1 or 3. ### 5. any member state , consumer organization or relevant trade association may submit a substantiated request to the commission to examine the need for the adoption of a measure referred to in paragraph 1 or 3.


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


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


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


### 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.


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


### 4. market surveillance authorities may invite commission officials , and other accompanying persons authorised by the commission , to participate in sweeps. ### 4. market surveillance authorities may invite commission officials , eu product safety teams , and other accompanying persons authorised by the commission , to participate in sweeps.


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


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


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


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


### 1. in case of a recall or where certain information has to be brought to the attention of consumers to ensure the safe use of a product (‘safety warning’) , economic operators , in accordance with their respective obligations as provided for in articles 8 , 9 , 10 and 11 , shall directly notify all affected consumers that they can identify. economic operators who collect their customers’ personal data shall make use of this information for recalls and safety warnings. ### 1. in case of a recall or where certain information has to be brought to the attention of end users to ensure the safe use of a product (‘safety warning’) , economic operators , in accordance with their respective obligations as provided for in articles 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 , shall directly notify all affected consumers that they can identify. economic operators who collect their customers’ personal data shall make use of this information for recalls and safety warnings.


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


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


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


### 1. without prejudice to directive (eu) 2019/771 , in the case of a recall , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall offer to the consumer an effective , cost-free and timely remedy. that remedy shall consist of at least one of the following: ### 1. without prejudice to directive (eu) 2019/771 , in the case of a recall , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall offer to the consumer an effective , cost-free and timely remedy. while preference shall be given to the most sustainable solution of the repair of the recalled product , except if it is not possible to ensure the safety of the product through this measure. in this case in order to have the goods brought into conformity with this regulation , the consumer may choose between one of the following:


### repair of the recalled product; ### deleted


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


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


### 2. repair , disposal or destruction of the product by consumers shall only be considered an effective remedy where it can be carried out easily and safely by the consumer. in such cases , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall provide consumers with the necessary instructions and/or , in the case of self-repair , free replacement parts or software updates. ### 2. repair , disposal or destruction of the product by consumers shall only be considered an effective remedy where it can be carried out easily and safely by the consumer. in such cases , the economic operator responsible for the recall shall provide consumers with the necessary instructions and/or , in the case of self-repair , free replacement parts or software updates including potential risks as well as their consequences.


### failure to comply with traceability and information obligations of economic operators referred to in articles 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and 18 and 19; ### failure to comply with traceability and information obligations of economic operators referred to in articles 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and 18 and 19 and 20;


### (5) the planning , development and operation of the trans-european transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport , provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain , thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the union. in addition , the network should aim at strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the union , including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote , rural , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. the development of the trans-european transport network should also enable seamless , safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity , and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective , by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way. ### (5) the planning , development and operation of the trans-european transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport , provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain , thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the union. in addition , the network should aim at strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the union , including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote , rural , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. the development of the trans-european transport network should also enable seamless , safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity , and should contribute to further passenger rights and price transparency as well as economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective , by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way to the benefit of the passenger.


### (5) the planning , development and operation of the trans-european transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport , provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain , thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the union. in addition , the network should aim at strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the union , including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote , rural , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. the development of the trans-european transport network should also enable seamless , safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity , and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective , by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way. ### (5) the planning , development and operation of the trans-european transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport , provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain , thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the union. in addition , the network should aim at strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the union , including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote , rural , insular , peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. the development of the trans-european transport network should also enable seamless , safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity , and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective , by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way. a modal shift is necessary if the eu wants to reach its target of climate neutrality by 2050.


### (49) the trans-european transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective. ### (49) the trans-european transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective. the design and construction of transport infrastructure should comply with the relevant requirements laid down in national law and union law.


### (60) publicly accessible recharging infrastructure along the trans-european transport network as defined in regulation (eu) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be complemented with requirements on the deployment of recharging infrastructure in multimodal terminals and for multimodal passenger hubs , to provide charging opportunities for long haul trucks when they are being loaded or unloaded or when the driver is taking a rest or for busses in multimodal passenger hubs. in order to ensure free circulation , where the terminals or passenger hubs receive union or public support , the access for purposes of charging , should be on fair , transparent and non-discriminatory basis , so as to avoid market lock in for specific enterprises or possible distortions of competition. pricing should be made on transparent and non-discriminatory basis for all authorised undertakings or persons , where the charging infrastructure is build using union or public funding. ### (60) publicly accessible recharging infrastructure along the trans-european transport network as defined in regulation (eu) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be complemented with requirements on the deployment of recharging infrastructure in multimodal terminals and for multimodal passenger hubs , to provide charging opportunities for long haul trucks when they are being loaded or unloaded or when the driver is taking a rest or for busses in multimodal passenger hubs. in order to ensure free circulation , where the terminals or passenger hubs receive union or public support , the access for purposes of charging , should be on fair , transparent and non-discriminatory basis , so as to avoid market lock in for specific enterprises or possible distortions of competition. pricing should be reasonable and made on transparent and non-discriminatory basis for all authorised undertakings or persons , where the charging infrastructure is build using union or public funding.


### (62) taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future , member states should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change , natural hazards , human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning of the union transport system , when planning infrastructure. to that aim , the european transport corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. in addition , due to their multimodal nature , one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies. ### (62) taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future , member states should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change , natural hazards , human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning of the union transport system , when planning infrastructure , highlighting the challenges and best practices in urban mobility that emerged during the pandemic. to that aim , the european transport corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. in addition , due to their multimodal nature , one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies.


### 5. the commission may require member states by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest. the relevant european coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity. ### 5. the commission may require member states by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest. the relevant european coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity. if a single unit for construction and management is established of cross-border infrastructure , they should be mandated to promote and monitor accessibility through ten-t projects.


### when constructing or upgrading a passenger line of the extended core network or sections thereof , member states shall perform a study to analyse the feasibility and economic relevance of higher speeds , and build or upgrade the line to such higher speed where its feasibility and economic relevance are demonstrated. ### when constructing or upgrading a passenger line of the extended core network or sections thereof , member states shall perform a study to analyse the feasibility and economic relevance of higher speeds , and build or upgrade the line to such higher speed where its feasibility and economic relevance are demonstrated. the study shall also take into account the potential impact on passengers during the constructing or upgrading phase.


### 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 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 , while meeting current and future challenges and providing smart , efficient , and sustainable 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. ### 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 , older persons as well as 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 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 , accessibility experts 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 , including data related to accessibility of the ten-t infrastructure and passenger services as well as data on the completion of the trans-european transport network.


### 3. member states shall ensure the quality , completeness and consistency of the data in the tentec information system. the national systems and data sources shall allow for an automated data exchange with tentec. ### 3. member states shall ensure the quality , completeness , accessibility and consistency of the data in the tentec information system. the national systems and data sources shall allow for an automated data exchange with tentec.


### 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. ### national procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities , industrial partners , including smes , civil society , user representatives and accessibility experts 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 facilitate this process by promoting the exchange of good practice in this regard , notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.


### (2) transport emissions represent around 25% of the union’s total greenhouse gas emissions , and these emissions have increased over recent years. the european green deal therefore calls for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport in order for the union to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050 , while working towards the zero-pollution ambition14 . ### (2) transport emissions represent around 25% of the union’s total greenhouse gas emissions , and these emissions have increased over recent years. the european green deal therefore calls for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport in order for the union to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050 , while working towards the zero-pollution ambition14 . delivering on the green deal should ensure quality job creation and social progress for all. to be socially acceptable , the climate ambition proposed in this regulation should be matched by an equivalent social ambition , in line with the european pillar of social rights. the european green deal agenda should be an opportunity to maintain and create quality jobs , promote decent work , raise labour standards , strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining , tackle discriminations at work , promote gender equality , and workplace democracy.


### (4) the realisation of the trans-european transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more sustainable , affordable and inclusive , to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition , notably by ensuring a fair transition , in line with the objectives presented in the council recommendation (eu) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality. ### (4) the realisation of the trans-european transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more sustainable , affordable and inclusive , to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition , notably by ensuring a fair transition , in line with the objectives presented in the council recommendation (eu) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality. it is necessary to set mandatory social standards for workers in passenger and freight transport and to take further measures to end wage and social dumping to make urban transport jobs more attractive.


### (16) the interests of regional and local authorities , as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest , should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects. ### (16) the interests of regional and local authorities , as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest , should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects. by giving local authorities a voice in how transport projects are implemented at the level of urban nodes , the transport infrastructure located at the urban node level can absorb transport demand better.


### (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. border cities should have the capacity to provide efficient and seamless cross-border daily transport while addressing missing links and bottlenecks , and ensuring better and more sustainable connectivity between european capitals and major cities. in this regard , high-speed train services should be better deployed. 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.


### (52) member states should establish a national sump support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of sumps and improving coordination among regions , cities and towns. it should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality sumps and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the sump implementation through legislative measures , guidance , capacity building , assistance and possibly financial support. ### (52) member states should establish a national sump support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of sumps and improving coordination among regions , cities and towns. it should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality sumps and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the sump implementation through legislative measures , guidance , capacity building , assistance and possibly financial support. the commission should extend the current list of urban nodes to include additional cities located on the ten-t corridors and to provide more technical and financial support to help new urban nodes create and update their sumps. local authorities' involvement in the governance of ten-t corridors and the definition of relevant criteria to assess sumps could be improved through the creation of collaboration mechanisms.


### (53) the mission on climate-neutral and smart cities , set up under the horizon europe framework programme , aims to have 100 climate neutral cities in the union by 2030. the cities involved in the mission will act as experimentation and innovation hubs for others to follow by 2050. ### (53) the mission on climate-neutral and smart cities , set up under the horizon europe framework programme , aims to have 100 climate neutral cities in the union by 2030. the commission should provide the necessary tools for cities to continue influencing transport behaviours in favour of more sustainable urban mobility. the cities involved in the mission will act as experimentation and innovation hubs for others to follow by 2050.


### (54) multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes , public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling. ### (54) multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes , public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling. urban infrastructure planning should be developed in accordance with eu standards on road safety , including safety standards for cycling and walking infrastructure and other active means of transport (such as pedestrian and cycling tracks , lanes , bridges , tunnels , parking areas and fast recharging points for light means of transport batteries) to increase the shift to more sustainable means of transport.


### (73) the achievement of the objectives of the trans-european transport network , in particular with regard to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the transport system in the union , requires a robust regulatory framework. ambitious reforms should be implemented by member states to address the challenges of sustainable transport as identified in the european semester. the recovery and resilience facility supports both reforms and investments to make transport more sustainable , reduce emissions , improve safety and efficiency. relevant measures to that effect are included in approved recovery and resilience plans. ### (73) the achievement of the objectives of the trans-european transport network , in particular with regard to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the transport system in the union , requires a robust regulatory framework. ambitious reforms should be implemented by member states to address the challenges of sustainable transport as identified in the european semester. the recovery and resilience facility supports both reforms and investments to make transport more sustainable , reduce emissions , improve safety and efficiency. financial and non-financial support instruments , such as a dedicated budget under the connecting europe facility to support local and regional authorities to meet the new requirements applicable to urban nodes , are needed. relevant measures to that effect are included in approved recovery and resilience plans.


### '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 a functional 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;


### member states shall consult shippers , transport and logistics operators which operate on their territory. they shall take into account the results of the consultation in their analysis. ### member states shall consult local and regional authorities of urban nodes , shippers , transport and logistics operators which operate on their territory. they shall take into account the results of the consultation in their analysis.


### for passenger transport: sustainable , seamless and safe interconnection between rail , road , air , the active modes of transport and , as appropriate , inland waterway and maritime infrastructure; ### for passenger transport: sustainable , seamless and safe interconnection between rail , road , air , the active modes of transport , public transport , and , as appropriate , inland waterway and maritime infrastructure;


### 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; while meeting current and future challenges and providing smart , efficient , and sustainable transport. 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.


### 2. long-term vision and short-term implementation plan: a sump shall include a – or be linked to an existing – long term strategy for the future development of transport infrastructure and multi-modal services. it shall also include a delivery plan for the short-term implementation of the strategy. it shall be embedded into an integrated approach for sustainable development of the urban area and linked to relevant land-use and spatial planning. ### 2. long-term vision and short-term implementation plan: a sump shall include a – or be linked to an existing – long term strategy for the future development of transport infrastructure and multi-modal services. it shall also include a delivery plan for the short-term implementation of the strategy. it shall be embedded into an integrated approach for sustainable development of the urban area and linked to relevant land-use and spatial planning. it shall include investments in innovation to meet the challenges of building a modern integrated transport system that meets the challenges of decarbonisation , efficiency , and inclusive growth.


### 3. integration of the different modes of transport: a sump shall promote multimodal transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. it shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport , active mobility , and , as appropriate , inland waterway and maritime transport. it shall also include actions to promote zero-emission mobility , in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet , to reduce congestion and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users. ### 3. integration of the different modes of transport: a sump shall promote multimodal transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. it shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport , active mobility , and , as appropriate , inland waterway and maritime transport. it shall also include actions to promote zero-emission mobility , in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet , to reduce congestion and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users. it shall stress the social dimension , in which fair and safe working conditions of transport workers need to be taken into account when drafting , implementing and assessing sumps.


### 4. effective functioning of ten-t: a sump should duly take into account the impact of various urban measures on the traffic flows , both passenger and freight , on the trans-european transport network with the aim to ensure seamless transit , bypass , or interconnection through and around the urban nodes , including of zero-emission vehicles. it shall in particular include actions to alleviate congestion , improve road safety and remove bottlenecks affecting the traffic flows on the ten-t. ### 4. effective functioning of ten-t: a sump should duly take into account the impact of various urban measures on the traffic flows , both passenger and freight , on the trans-european transport network with the aim to ensure seamless transit , bypass , or interconnection through and around the urban nodes , including of zero-emission vehicles. it shall provide financial and technical support for cities qualifying as urban nodes to help them comply with future obligations attached to their new status. it shall in particular include actions to alleviate congestion , improve road safety and remove bottlenecks affecting the traffic flows on the ten-t. in return ten-t measures shall take into account effects on regional and local traffic flows , both for passengers and freight.


### 5. participatory approach: the development and implementation of a sump shall be based on an integrated approach with a high level of cooperation , coordination and consultation between the different levels of government and relevant authorities. citizens as well as representatives of civil society and economic actors shall also be involved. ### 5. participatory approach: the development and implementation of a sump shall be based on an integrated approach with a high level of cooperation , coordination and consultation between the different levels of government and relevant authorities. citizens as well as representatives of civil society and economic actors shall also be involved. it shall support the creation of a multi-level collaboration platform at the national level to identify and address shortcomings in rural-urban connectivity covering the functional urban areas and assess the possibilities offered by regional mobility plans.


### b. whereas the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries2 ; whereas women and girls are frequently exposed to additional gender-specific factors and barriers that consistently render them more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and disasters; ### b. whereas the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries2 ; whereas women and girls are more likely than men to be financially dependent on natural resource-based activities or climate-vulnerable sectors and are frequently exposed to additional gender-specific factors and barriers that consistently render them more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and disasters;


### 1. welcomes the commission communication on an eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and the vision it presents for 2030; stresses that actions following the publication of the strategy should be fully aligned with the union’s climate and environmental objectives , in particular that of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and of halting and reversing biodiversity loss; ### 1. welcomes the commission communication on an eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and the vision it presents for 2030; stresses that actions following the publication of the strategy should be fully aligned with the union’s climate and environmental objectives , in particular that of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and of halting and reversing biodiversity loss; welcomes that textiles have been identified as priority product category for action under the circular economy action plan;


### 1. welcomes the commission communication on an eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and the vision it presents for 2030; stresses that actions following the publication of the strategy should be fully aligned with the union’s climate and environmental objectives , in particular that of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and of halting and reversing biodiversity loss; ### 1. welcomes the commission communication on an eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and the vision it presents for 2030; stresses that actions following the publication of the strategy should be fully aligned with the union’s climate and environmental objectives , in particular that of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and of halting and reversing biodiversity loss; calls on the commission to set specific targets for textiles for achieving compliance with the biodiversity strategy 2030.


### 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); underlines that eu textiles companies face intense competition from asia , mainly china1 , where environmental regulations are less strict or non-existent; in that regard , stresses the need for a stronger and better coordinated market surveillance system across the eu as well as for enforceability by design in the eu legislation;


### 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 and stresses that actions following the presentation of the eu strategy should be fully aligned with the union’s climate and environmental objectives , in particular that of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and of halting and reversing biodiversity loss; welcomes further eu efforts on its commitments towards the un 2030 sustainable development goals , especially sdg 12 , responsible consumption and production , and sdg 8 , decent work and economic growth; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and strengthening cooperation with partners;


### 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 , including ilo convention 190 , 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. 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. acknowledges the fact that the competitiveness of eu companies is at constant risk; calls on the commission and the member states to implement regulation that avoids burdens and rather facilitates transition towards sustainable business models and a just transition for workers , to develop and implement awareness-raising programmes for consumers on the environmental and climate impacts of the textile and clothing industry , and sustainable consumption and smart choices;


### 3. acknowledges the challenges to achieving a fully circular business model for textile companies , in particular owing to current technological and physical constraints on production and recycling , such as the use of chemicals , the lack of circular design , digitalisation gaps and the workforce’s up- and reskilling needs; ### 3. acknowledges the challenges to achieving a fully circular business model for textile companies , in particular owing to current technological and physical constraints on production and recycling , such as the use of chemicals , the lack of circular design , digitalisation gaps and the workforce’s up- and reskilling needs; specific funding , sound metrics and legal incentives are needed to transform the sector into a truly sustainable and resilient sector and to safeguard the industry and its jobs in europe. this includes support in accessing clean and affordable energy;


### 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 which pay the social and environmental price without being paid properly in terms of retail or purchase value; calls on the commission to ensure a level playing field for products produced within the union and those exported or imported;


### 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 must ensure that consumers receive coherent , reliable and comprehensive information on the environmental and social footprint of products , including human rights and environmental impacts throughout their value chain , as well as on their origin , circularity performance , and material and chemical content; in this regard , calls for ensuring transparency and credibility of and accountability for labels;


### 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 is conducive to the simplification of existing labels to ensure that consumers receive coherent and reliable information on the environmental and social footprint of products;


### 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 labelling requirements , such as working hours and working conditions;


### 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 production and recycling technologies , and in harnessing the opportunities offered by digitalisation , e.g. with smart textiles as well as a truly interoperable and standardised sme-friendly digital product passport providing full supply chain traceability , transparency and facility disclosure as well as environmental and social information;


### 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 harmful practice shifts environmental problems arising from overproduction and overconsumption back to third countries , via the disposal of t&c recommends that proper circularity is established for the purpose of avoiding this kind of harmful practices; urges the eu and its member states to fundamentally overhaul the linear nature of the textile industry so as to reduce the consumption of resources like water and also to reduce pollution and waste , use non-hazardous substances , and to create decent jobs in repair , recycling and servicing sectors as well as economic benefits for society as a whole3a;


### 5. encourages initiatives to help consumers switch to more sustainable consumption patterns by providing quality products at an affordable price and reducing waste; ### 5. encourages initiatives to help consumers switch to more sustainable consumption patterns by providing quality products at an affordable price that are designed to last longer , thereby reducing waste;


### 5. recalls that several eu funding opportunities exist , such as via cluster 2 of horizon europe or the european innovation council; calls for the creation of an eu research and innovation agenda aligned with the transition pathway for the textiles ecosystem; underlines the leading role the european institute of innovation and technology (eit) knowledge and innovation communities (kics) on culture & creativity3 and manufacturing4 should play in this process. ### 5. recalls that several eu funding opportunities exist , such as via cluster 2 of horizon europe or the european innovation council; calls for the creation of an eu research and innovation agenda aligned with the transition pathway for the textiles ecosystem; underlines the role played by the european institute of innovation and technology (eit) knowledge and innovation communities (kics) on culture & creativity3 and manufacturing4 , but calls for a dedicated co-programmed partnership at eu level for advancing the european union’s competitiveness in innovative and sustainable textiles. such a partnership should pool and accelerate research , innovation , pilot testing , demonstration and education activities in four strategic domains , such as circular , responsible and biobased economy; digital manufacturing and supply chains; smart and high-performance materials and products as well as advanced digital and greener skills.


### 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 , mainly but not only in third countries , are often inacceptably deficient and have a direct negative impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages , poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards and harmful practices such as , among others , using dangerous chemicals which lead to poor health conditions and sometimes incurable deceases; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; condemns persisting child labour and forced labour as well as corruption in the industry;


### 7. stresses that fast fashion puts enormous stress on suppliers and their workforce through unfair trading practices; ### 7. stresses that fast fashion puts enormous stress on suppliers and their workforce through unfair trading practices such as late payments , unilateral changes , negotiation of unreasonable low prices , below-cost selling , last-minute confirmation , cancellation or changes of orders , or unreasonable penalties for late deliveries; calls for regulatory measures at eu and national level to combat unfair trading practices; calls for ensuring that market surveillance authorities have a mandate to enforce these measures;


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


### 8. calls for mandatory criteria on responsible consumption to apply to public procurement; ### 8. calls for mandatory environmental and social criteria on responsible consumption to apply to public procurement; calls for the promotion of reserved contracts for social enterprises in public tenders;


### 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 , calls for the development of tools for individuals and organisations to flag non-compliant products to market surveillance authorities; calls for greater transparency of customs data to enable better enforcement by market surveillance authorities and improve consumer information , including by revising the union customs code (regulation (eu) no 952/2013).


### 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 are adequately staffed with well-prepared personnel and have sufficient financial resources and means of verification at their disposal.


### the commission may publish a notice in the official journal of the european union or through other suitable public communication means with an invitation to submit information within a specified time limit. in that event , the commission shall notify the third country concerned of the initiation of the examination. ### the commission shall maintain the european parliament and the council constantly updated on developments with regard to examinations of measures implemented by third countries. the commission may publish a notice in the official journal of the european union or through other suitable public communication means with an invitation to submit information within a specified time limit. in that event , the commission shall notify the third country concerned of the initiation of the examination.


### 5. the commission shall take utmost account of the information gathered during the information gathering exercise. an analysis of the envisaged measures shall accompany the draft implementing act when submitted to the committee in the context of the examination procedure referred to in article 15(2). ### 5. the commission shall take utmost account of the information gathered during the information gathering exercise. an analysis of the envisaged measures shall accompany the draft implementing act when submitted to the committee in the context of the examination procedure referred to in article 15(2). the commission shall maintain the european parliament informed in line with article 11 of regulation (eu) no 182/2011.


### 2. no later than three years after the adoption of the first implementing act under this regulation or six years after the entry into force of this regulation , whichever is earlier , the commission shall review this regulation and its implementation and shall report to the european parliament and the council. ### 2. no later than three years after the adoption of the first implementing act under this regulation or six years after the entry into force of this regulation , whichever is earlier , the commission shall review this regulation and its implementation and shall report to the european parliament and the council. furthermore , when reporting to the european parliament and council , the commission shall provide updates with regard to the development of this regulation.


### b. whereas public services should be fully accessible online , including for persons with disabilities , and benefit from easy-to-use tools with high security and privacy standards; ### b. whereas public services should be fully accessible online , including for persons with disabilities and the elderly and benefit from easy-to-use tools with high security , privacy and data protection standards;


### e. whereas it is estimated that around 42 % of europeans lack basic digital skills; ### e. whereas it is estimated that around 42 % of europeans lack basic digital skills , necessitating information campaigns and training for citizens to access public services online;


### 1. notes that egovernment has the potential to improve the quality and efficiency of public services; strongly believes that egovernment should be compliant with fundamental rights , in particular the rights to non-discrimination , privacy and data protection; ### 1. notes that egovernment has the potential to improve the quality and efficiency of public services , reflecting as it does the complex interplay between society and technology; strongly believes that egovernment should be compliant with fundamental rights , in particular the rights to non-discrimination , privacy and data protection; its aim is increased political participation by eu citizens and greater administrative efficiency.


### 2. points out that there have been substantial technological transformations in public services with an increase in direct online communications with eu citizens and the use of new it tools; calls for rigorous oversight by data protection authorities and for proper training of public officials; ### 2. points out that there have been substantial technological transformations in public services with an increase in direct online communications with eu citizens and the use of new it tools , in a bid to improve the quality and range of services for eu citizens; calls for rigorous oversight by data protection authorities and for proper training of public officials , as well as modernisation of public administration , which needs to focus on improving the efficiency , effectiveness and speed of services for eu citizens;


### 3. emphasises that the provision of digital public services implies the use of personal data , and therefore calls on the commission and member states to pay special attention to the protection of citizens’ personal data; ### 3. emphasises that the provision of digital public services implies the use of personal data , and therefore calls on the commission and member states to pay special attention to the protection of citizens’ personal data , particularly sensitive data such as medical data and electoral records , stresses that the highest levels of data protection are necessary to encourage trust in institutions and digital public services and promote participation;


### 3. recalls that in-person help should be provided to eu citizens to help them access public services , especially persons with disabilities and elderly people , but also to mitigate low levels of digital literacy and poor internet coverage; ### 3. recalls that in-person help should be provided to eu citizens to help them access public services , making them more transparent , accountable and accessible , especially for persons with disabilities and elderly people , but also to mitigate low levels of digital literacy and poor internet coverage;


### 5. points out that without improvements to digital skills and digital literacy , the european digital single market cannot be built; invites the commission , therefore , to robustly implement the digital education action plan; ### 5. points out that without improvements to digital skills and digital literacy , especially for women , seniors , people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged communities , the european digital single market cannot be built; invites the commission , therefore , to robustly implement the digital education action plan;


### 5. calls for egovernment services to be reliable and to have very high standards of security with human oversight in order to prevent data leaks , data security breaches , and unauthorised and unproportioned access to personal data; ### 5. calls for egovernment services to be reliable and to have very high standards of security with human oversight in order to prevent data leaks , data security breaches , and unauthorised and unproportioned access to personal data , so as to guarantee that eu citizens retain control over personal data;


### 6. welcomes the ambitious digital targets set out in the policy programme for 2030 entitled ‘the road to the digital decade’; believes that close cooperation between member states and with stakeholders will be necessary to achieve those targets; ### 6. welcomes the ambitious digital targets set out in the policy programme for 2030 entitled ‘the road to the digital decade’; taking into account the different national framework conditions in the various member states , believes that consultation and close cooperation between member states and with stakeholders will be necessary to achieve those targets;


### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health data space; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare; ### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health data space; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare; believes it necessary to ensure that e-health services meet high safety standards , requiring human supervision;


### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health data space; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare; ### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health dataspace; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare , emphasises the necessity of ensuring the highest level of data protection in this field;


### 14. calls on the commission to encourage interconnection between all member states’ business registers to facilitate transparency and the availability of up-to-date information on companies; ### 14. calls on the commission to encourage interconnection between all member states’ business registers to facilitate transparency and the availability of up-to-date information and financial reporting on companies and beneficial owners;


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


### 22. considers that electronic customs procedures play a crucial role in the digitalisation of public services and that they are therefore beneficial for businesses operating in the single market as well as for consumers; considers that electronic customs procedures can contribute to a well-functioning digital single market; ### 22. considers that electronic customs procedures play a crucial role in the digitalisation of public services and that they are therefore beneficial for businesses operating in the single market as well as for consumers; considers that electronic customs procedures can contribute to a well-functioning digital single market and to a more efficient exchange of data between the member state authorities;


### 25. underlines that digital public administration should be inclusive and easily accessible for people with different needs , such as elderly people and people with disabilities; ### 25. underlines that digital public administration should be inclusive and easily accessible for people with different needs , such as elderly people , people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged communities , egovernment applications should be inclusive , future-proof , easy to understand , have functional and simple interfaces and multilingual facilities;


### 1. recalls that competition policy is vital to strengthening and ultimately completing the single market in that it provides a fair and level playing field for all market participants , enables the growth of innovative businesses and guarantees a high level of consumer protection and choice; ### 1. recalls that competition policy is vital to strengthening and ultimately completing the single market in that it provides a fair and level playing field for all market participants - with special attention to micro- , small- and medium-sized enterprises (smes) - , prevents the distortion of competition , enables the growth of innovative businesses and guarantees a high level of consumer protection lower prices , better quality and more choice between suppliers and products;