Staying updated with new legislative changes and regulations is crucial for businesses across all industries. Even if your product has previously been CE-marked, it’s essential to keep an eye on upcoming legislative changes to ensure your product remains safe and legal.
In the coming years, several important legislative changes will come into effect, which could significantly impact your business. Here, we provide an overview of the key changes regarding CE marking and the dates you need to keep track of. We will update with more in-depth blog posts about all the changes as they come. Stay updated by following us on LinkedIn and subscribing to our newsletter.
Timeline of upcoming changes
- February 18, 2024: New Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 – CE marking for certain batteries to improve safety and sustainability.
- June 2024: AI Act – harmonized rules for artificial intelligence, with CE marking requirements for high-risk AI systems.
- Mid-2024: New Ecodesign Regulation – stricter sustainability requirements and digital product passports for all products.
- Autumn 2024: Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) – cybersecurity requirements for digital products with CE marking and potential fines.
- Autumn 2024: Regulation for Toy Safety – stricter chemical requirements and digital product passport requirements.
- December 13, 2024: New General Product Safety Regulation – increased responsibility for economic operators, risk assessments, and regular testing.
- 2025: Digital Product Passports – QR codes leading to relevant product information, increasing transparency and sustainability.
February 2024: New battery regulation
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
From February 2024, the new battery regulation will come into force, requiring certain batteries to be CE-marked. This directive aims to improve the safety and sustainability of batteries within the EU and will be automatically implemented in Sweden.
June 2024: AI Act
Regulation for harmonized rules for artificial intelligence
The new AI Act is expected to be published in June 2024 and will come into effect 20 days after publication. This regulation requires high-risk AI systems to be CE-marked, imposing requirements on companies to ensure their AI products meet the new safety standards.
Mid-2024: New ecodesign regulation
Framework regulation for ecodesign requirements and sustainable products
The new Ecodesign Regulation is expected to be published in mid-2024 and will come into effect 20 days after publication. This regulation introduces stricter sustainability requirements and digital product passports for all products.
Autumn 2024: New Cyber Resilience Act and regulation for toy safety
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
The new regulation for cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements is expected to be published in autumn 2024 and will come into effect 20 days later. Full compliance is required within 36 months. The regulation imposes stringent CE marking requirements for digital products and includes severe fines for non-compliance.
Regulation for toy safety
The revised regulation for toy safety, which includes stricter chemical requirements and digital product passport requirements, is also expected to be published in autumn 2024 and will come into effect 20 days later. Full compliance is required within 30 months.
December 2024: New General Product Safety Regulation
The new General Product Safety Regulation will come into force on December 14, 2024. This regulation places increased responsibility on economic operators and requires risk assessments and regular testing of consumer products to ensure their safety.
Read more about the new General Product Safety Regulation here.
2025: Digital product passports
To increase transparency and sustainability, the EU will introduce digital product passports. Products will have a QR code leading to a page with relevant information. This regulation is expected to be published in 2025 and implemented 24 months later.
Summary
These upcoming legislative changes are part of the EU’s efforts to enhance safety, sustainability, and consumer protection within the union. It is crucial for businesses to stay informed about these changes and adapt their processes and products accordingly. We are happy to help you navigate the upcoming legislative changes; contact us to learn more.
