This Directive amends ten existing EU Directives related to product safety and conformity assessment to establish emergency procedures during internal market crises. The key aspects include:The Directive introduces new provisions to ensure that during an internal market emergency, crisis-relevant goods can be swiftly placed on the market while maintaining safety standards. It amends Directives covering equipment like machinery, pressure vessels, lifts, electrical equipment, and radio equipment.The main changes include:
- Prioritization of conformity assessments for crisis-relevant goods by notified bodies
- Temporary authorization procedures allowing Member States to permit market placement of products without full conformity assessment in emergencies
- Alternative ways to demonstrate conformity through standards or common specifications during crises
- Enhanced market surveillance and cooperation between national authorities
The Directive establishes specific procedures that become applicable only when:
- An internal market emergency mode is activated
- Specific goods are designated as crisis-relevant
- The Commission adopts implementing acts activating the emergency procedures
The amendments aim to provide regulatory flexibility during crises while maintaining product safety and avoiding undermining the CE marking system. Member States must transpose these changes into national law by May 29, 2026.
