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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 7 not read yet
Sources read
  • food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004)
  • plastic food-contact materials (Reg. 10/2011)
  • bisphenols ban (Reg. 2024/3190)
  • ceramics lead/cadmium (Dir. 84/500)
  • PFAS in food-contact packaging (PPWR 2025/40)
  • REACH Annex XVII restrictions affecting home goods
  • General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988)
Not read yet
  • national food-contact rules of member states (e.g. France, Germany, Italy)
  • REACH SVHC candidate-list duties (Art. 33: list not obtainable)
  • Toy Safety and Construction Products rules
  • EU textile labelling
  • ecodesign/ESPR
  • CLP labelling
  • Furniture fire-safety national rules
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 18 May 20266 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II (prohibited)
  • III (restricted)
  • IV (colourants)
  • V (preservatives)
  • VI (UV filters) and Art. 19 labelling
  • Arts. 4 to 13: Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report (CPSR), product information file (PIF), CPNP notification
Not read yet
  • CLP classification and labelling of cosmetic mixtures
  • REACH Annex XVII entries beyond cosmetics (e.g. microplastics Reg. 2023/2055)
  • national rules (e.g. French recycling labels, German language rules)
  • claims criteria (Reg. 655/2013)
  • packaging law (PPWR)
  • Annex III-VI entries adopted after the stored consolidation
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20264 areas read · 10 not read yet

Food regulations in their consolidated versions of 18 and 19 Aug 2026 and 1 Jan 2026.

Sources read
  • Reg. 1169/2011 food information (mandatory particulars Art. 9-10, ingredient list and 14 allergens Art. 18-21 and Annex II, nutrition declaration Art. 29-35 and Annex V, date marking Art. 24 and Annex X, net quantity Art. 23, language Art. 15, origin Art. 26)
  • Reg. 1333/2008 food additives (Annex II permitted uses by food category with maximum levels, Annex III)
  • Reg. 2023/915 maximum levels of contaminants
  • Reg. 178/2002 general food law (Art. 17-19 operators and importers)
Not read yet
  • Reg. 1924/2006 nutrition and health claims
  • Reg. 1829/2003 GMO authorisation
  • flavourings (Reg. 1334/2008)
  • novel foods (Reg. 2015/2283)
  • pesticide MRLs (Reg. 396/2005)
  • microbiological criteria (Reg. 2073/2005)
  • vertical product standards (e.g. chocolate, honey, juices)
  • official controls on imports (Reg. 2017/625)
  • national measures of member states
  • food-contact materials (covered under home and kitchen goods)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jul 20268 areas read · 7 not read yet
Sources read
  • RoHS Dir. 2011/65 restricted substances and Annex III/IV exemptions
  • WEEE Dir. 2012/19 marking and producer registration (per-Member-State registers not covered by ClaraDB)
  • LVD 2014/35, EMC 2014/30 and RED 2014/53 conformity marking and declaration of conformity
  • common charger Dir. 2022/2380
  • RED delegated Reg. 2022/30 cybersecurity
  • ecodesign and energy labelling for external power supplies (2019/1782), standby (2023/826), displays (2019/2021, 2019/2013) and light sources (2019/2020, 2019/2015)
  • GPSR (covered under home and kitchen goods)
  • Cyber Resilience Act 2024/2847
Not read yet
  • REACH SVHC article duty (candidate list not stored)
  • Battery Reg. 2023/1542 duties (covered under batteries and e-bikes)
  • ecodesign and labelling for vacuum cleaners, space heaters, fans, air conditioners and ovens
  • Machinery Dir. 2006/42 and outdoor noise Dir. 2000/14
  • national WEEE and packaging EPR registers
  • medical devices
  • toys
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 13 Aug 20264 areas read · 4 not read yet

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as consolidated on 13 Aug 2026.

Sources read
  • Reg. 2023/1542 as consolidated 2026-08-13: Annex I Hg, Cd, Pb restrictions, Art. 11 removability and replaceability, Art. 13 and Annex VI labelling, Art. 14 LMT state-of-health data, carbon footprint, passport, due diligence (as amended by 2025/1561), EPR and waste duties as in the text
  • Directive 2006/66 (repealed 2025-08-18) for transitional provisions only
  • Reg. 168/2013 L-category and pedal-assist boundary (Art. 2(2)(h))
  • power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC 2014/30, LVD 2014/35, RED 2014/53, RoHS 2011/65 and WEEE 2012/19 duties (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
Not read yet
  • delegated and implementing acts: 2025/606 recycling efficiency, 2025/2289 reporting, the Art. 13 labelling implementing act (not yet adopted), harmonised standards (Decision 2026/2048)
  • for e-bikes and e-scooters: Machinery Directive and EN 15194 / EN 17128 standards (paid)
  • national EPR registers, UN 38.3 and ADR carriage rules
  • enforcement, penalties and market-surveillance articles (Arts. 78 onward), Arts. 19, 21 to 37 (notified bodies), 44 to 46 and the battery-passport data model (Annex XIII) are not covered

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Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipmentDirective 2011/65/EU69 rulesIn force from: 3 Jan 2013Industries: Electronics, Batteries
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Label

Art. 7(h)

Label required

manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address (single contact point)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Manufacturer
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
  • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(h) manufacturers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
Art. 7(h) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Art. 7(i)

Notification to competent national authorities

non-compliance and corrective measures taken, when the manufacturer has reason to believe EEE placed on the market is not in conformity

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.

“immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the EEE available to that effect”
Art. 7(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Art. 7(i)

Notification to competent national authorities

non-compliance and corrective measures taken, when the manufacturer has reason to believe EEE placed on the market is not in conformity

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.

“immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the EEE available to that effect”
Art. 7(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Art. 7(i)

Notification to competent national authorities

non-compliance and corrective measures taken, when the manufacturer has reason to believe EEE placed on the market is not in conformity

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Manufacturer
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
  • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.

“immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the EEE available to that effect”
Art. 7(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 9(a)

Must meet the conditions of (a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;”
Art. 9(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 9(a)

Must meet the conditions of (a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;”
Art. 9(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 9(a)

Must meet the conditions of (a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
  • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;”
Art. 9(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Test

Art. 9(b)

Test required

(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer, and that they further ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the EEE bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the required documents, ►C1 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7;”
Art. 9(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Test

Art. 9(b)

Test required

(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer, and that they further ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the EEE bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the required documents, ►C1 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7;”
Art. 9(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Test

Art. 9(b)

Test required

(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
  • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer, and that they further ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the EEE bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the required documents, ►C1 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7;”
Art. 9(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Label

Art. 9(d)

Label required

importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
Art. 9(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Label

Art. 9(d)

Label required

importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
Art. 9(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Label

Art. 9(d)

Label required

importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
  • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
Art. 9(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

Art. 9(g)

Declaration required

Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years by importers

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(g) importers keep, for 10 years following the placing on the market of the EEE, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request;”
Art. 9(g) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

Art. 9(g)

Declaration required

Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years by importers

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(g) importers keep, for 10 years following the placing on the market of the EEE, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request;”
Art. 9(g) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

Art. 9(g)

Declaration required

Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years by importers

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Your role: Importer
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
  • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

In force since 3 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

“(g) importers keep, for 10 years following the placing on the market of the EEE, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request;”
Art. 9(g) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Art. 7(h)

    Label required

    manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address (single contact point)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
    • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

    Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(h) manufacturers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
    Art. 7(h) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Art. 7(i)

    Notification to competent national authorities

    non-compliance and corrective measures taken, when the manufacturer has reason to believe EEE placed on the market is not in conformity

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.

    Source
    “immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the EEE available to that effect”
    Art. 7(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Art. 7(i)

    Notification to competent national authorities

    non-compliance and corrective measures taken, when the manufacturer has reason to believe EEE placed on the market is not in conformity

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.

    Source
    “immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the EEE available to that effect”
    Art. 7(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Art. 7(i)

    Notification to competent national authorities

    non-compliance and corrective measures taken, when the manufacturer has reason to believe EEE placed on the market is not in conformity

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
    • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

    Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.

    Source
    “immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the EEE available to that effect”
    Art. 7(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Art. 9(a)

    Must meet the conditions of (a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;”
    Art. 9(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Art. 9(a)

    Must meet the conditions of (a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;”
    Art. 9(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Art. 9(a)

    Must meet the conditions of (a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
    • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

    Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(a) importers place only EEE that complies with this Directive on the Union market;”
    Art. 9(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Test

    Art. 9(b)

    Test required

    (b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer, and that they further ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the EEE bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the required documents, ►C1 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7;”
    Art. 9(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Test

    Art. 9(b)

    Test required

    (b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer, and that they further ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the EEE bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the required documents, ►C1 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7;”
    Art. 9(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Test

    Art. 9(b)

    Test required

    (b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
    • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

    Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(b) importers, before placing an EEE on the market, ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer, and that they further ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation, that the EEE bears the CE marking and is accompanied by the required documents, ►C1 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7;”
    Art. 9(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Art. 9(d)

    Label required

    importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
    Art. 9(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Art. 9(d)

    Label required

    importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
    Art. 9(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Art. 9(d)

    Label required

    importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
    • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

    Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(d) importers indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the EEE or,”
    Art. 9(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    Art. 9(g)

    Declaration required

    Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years by importers

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(g) importers keep, for 10 years following the placing on the market of the EEE, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request;”
    Art. 9(g) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    Art. 9(g)

    Declaration required

    Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years by importers

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(g) importers keep, for 10 years following the placing on the market of the EEE, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request;”
    Art. 9(g) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    Art. 9(g)

    Declaration required

    Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years by importers

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
    • Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less

    Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh

    Effective

    In force since 3 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013

    Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.

    Source
    “(g) importers keep, for 10 years following the placing on the market of the EEE, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request;”
    Art. 9(g) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)

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