Electrical goods / Batteries

This topic includes product-specific information on the following product groups:

Small and large electrical appliances, batteries, accumulators, consoles, consumer electronics, multimedia, air conditioning, kitchen appliances, software

There is a variety of legal requirements, especially for electrical appliances, but also for batteries. Among other things, they include safety-relevant aspects, the use of radio frequencies or the chemical composition of the devices. Specifications for electrical appliances or batteries can extend over the entire life cycle of a product. For example, it may be mandatory to keep certain documents or spare parts for years. At the end of the product's useful life, these products must be taken back and disposed of properly. Legal requirements oblige both manufacturers and retailers.

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05.07.2022

Electrical goods / Batteries

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Return of old appliances and information obligations in stationary retail

Return of old appliances and information obligations in online retail

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Omnibus proposal for the digitalisation of processes and introduction of common specifications

Name of technical standards for radio systems

Draft amendment to the EU Battery Regulation and F-Gas Regulation to support small mid-cap companies

Update of technical conditions for the use of radio frequencies in the frequency band 5945–6425 MHz

Draft on the postponement of the due diligence obligations for batteries

Various requirements of the EU Battery Regulation will soon apply

Amendments and new publications of harmonised standards for radio equipment

Frequently asked questions and answers on the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence

Transitional period for certain provisions of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation ends soon

Start of application of the requirements for internet-enabled devices with regard to network security and data protection

Formal corrections to the provisions on emergency procedures in the event of an internal market emergency

New regulations for internet-enabled devices regarding network security and data protection will soon come into force

Update to the conditions for short-range devices in certain frequency bands

Entry into force of the Accessibility Act

Start of validity of the accessibility provisions

Draft amendment to the Cyber Resilience Regulation regarding affected products

Term for the IT security label for smart consumer devices has been changed

Name of technical standards for radio systems

Correction of the EU Battery Regulation

Guidelines on the removability and replaceability of batteries

Changes to restrictions on the use of lead in electrical and electronic equipment planned

Amendment of the Disability Discrimination Act in planning

Change in frequency band requirements for short-range devices

Harmonised standards for the cyber security of radio equipment

Publication of cybersecurity regulations

Formal rectification of the Directive on the repair of goods

Amendment to the Electrical Engineering Ordinance 2020

FAQ on the Barrier Freedom Reinforcement Act

Amendments to the OFCOM Regulation on Telecommunications Installations (VFAV)

Änderung des Umweltschutzgesetzes

Expiry of exemptions from the RoHS Directive for mercury in lamps

Designation of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products

Introduction of emergency procedures in case of activation of the emergency mode for the internal market

Amendment of harmonised standards for electrical equipment

Transitional period for certain provisions of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation ends

Publication of a guideline for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment

Obligation for uniform chargers and their labelling for mobile radio equipment enters into force soon

Date of application of the amendments to the Radio Equipment Act with regard to uniform charging standards begins soon

Amendment to the Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act to apply soon

Voluntary IT security mark: Introduction of the product category mobile devices

Draft amendment to the frequency conditions of use for short-range devices

Corrigendum to the regulations on telecommunications systems

Publication of a regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence

Directive on the repair of goods published

Amendment of the Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act with regard to uniform charging standards

Changes to the harmonisation of radio frequencies for ultra-wideband devices

Draft of a third law to amend the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act

Amendment to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) with regard to exemptions for cadmium

Adaptation of the battery law to the EU Battery Regulation planned

Various requirements of the EU Battery Regulation will soon apply

Designation of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products

Adaptation of the Radio Equipment Act with regard to uniform charging standards

Publication of guidelines for the interpretation of the Common Charger Directive for radio equipment

Draft of the format for the carbon footprint declaration for certain battery types

Amendment of harmonised standards for electrical equipment

Correction of the Battery Regulation

Date of application of the exemption for elevated lead and cadmium levels in electronic windows and doors

Expiry of exceptions from the maximum lead concentration in electrical equipment

Formal correction of the Battery Regulation

Implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/884 amending the WEEE Directive

Draft amendment to the Radio Equipment Market Surveillance Act with regard to uniform charging standards

Amendment of the WEEE Directive

Corrigendum to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations

New exemption in the RoHS Directive for lead and cadmium in certain plastic profiles made from recycled rigid PVC

Designation of technical standards for low-voltage electrical products

Draft amendment to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) published

Name of technical standards for radio systems

Amendments to the Regulation on Telecommunications Installations

Harmonised standards for electrical equipment

Amendment of harmonised standards for wireless communication devices

Name of technical standards for radio systems

Postponement of the date of application of the requirements for internet-enabled devices

Draft for a European certification system for cybersecurity

New harmonised standards for radio equipment