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Product requirements in the EU

The EU has established a comprehensive legislative framework laying out specific product requirements notably aimed at protecting:

  • Human and animal health;
  • The environment; and/or
  • Consumers rights.

Around 85% of product requirements are harmonised at the EU level, which means that they apply uniformly across all EU Member States, while other requirements still vary from EU Member State to EU Member State. To determine the specific rules for a particular product in a given EU Member State, traders can consult the EU’s My Trade Assistant.

For a general overview of all EU product requirements, please check the dedicated page on the EU’s Access2Markets website and the dedicated page of the European Commission.