EU compliance watch
Nothing new in the last check. 5 deadlines in the next 90 days.
Changed in the last check
Coming up in the next 18 months
- 02 Dec 2026in 25 days
End of watermarking grace period; new prohibitions apply
- 09 Dec 2026in 32 days
Member State transposition deadline / new regime applies
- 31 Dec 2026in 54 days
Target for remaining CRA harmonised standards (reported, verify)
- 20 Jan 2027in 74 days
Machinery Regulation applies; Directive 2006/42/EC repealed
- 23 Jan 2027in 77 days
End of transition for EN 50214:2006 and EN 50620:2017+A1:2019 citations
- 18 Feb 2027in 103 days
User-removable/replaceable portable batteries; battery passport
- 09 May 2027in 183 days
Second tier of limits applies (verify for your category)
- 18 Aug 2027in 284 days
Battery due diligence obligations apply
- 02 Dec 2027in 390 days
High-risk obligations for Annex III systems apply
- 11 Dec 2027in 399 days
RED cyber rules repealed - CRA applies instead
- 11 Dec 2027in 399 days
CRA fully applicable - CE marking for products with digital elements
Recently passed (last 120 days)
| Date | What applied | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | Access-by-design obligation for new connected products applies | Data Act |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Vulnerability and incident reporting obligations apply (ENISA SRP live) | Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) |
| 12 Aug 2026 | PPWR general application (DoC, substances, EPR) | Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) |
| 02 Aug 2026 | Article 50 transparency obligations apply | AI Act (as amended by the Digital Omnibus on AI) |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Destruction ban (large companies, apparel/footwear); DPP registry due | Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) |
Official Journal of the EU
Acts and notices in the L series (legislation) and C series (information and notices) that match your topics or mention the laws you track. Checked 06 Nov 2026, 16:01; relevant items are kept for 90 days.
Everything in the latest OJ feeds (200 items)
Standards published in the Official Journal
Every Commission decision in the Official Journal that cites, replaces or withdraws harmonised standards (or European standards under the GPSR), for any EU legislation, from the last 365 days. References are read automatically from each decision's annexes, so open the decision for exact wording and withdrawal dates. Highlighted standards come from standards_of_interest in config.json.
| Date | Legislation | Decision and changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Household tumble dryers | Decision (EU) 2026/2370 0 added or replaced, 0 withdrawn |
| 2026-10-12 | High-risk AI systems | Decision (EU) 2026/2274 0 added or replaced, 0 withdrawn |
Radio standards (ETSI)
Latest versions on the ETSI deliverables server. A newly published EN is not automatically harmonised: presumption of conformity under RED needs its reference in the Official Journal - check the RED list below.
| Standard | Covers | Latest published | Newer drafts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 300 328 | 2.4 GHz wideband (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) | V2.2.2 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 893 | 5 GHz RLAN | V2.2.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 303 687 | 6 GHz RLAN | V1.1.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 300 220-1 | SRD 25-1000 MHz - technical characteristics | V3.1.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 300 220-2 | SRD 25-1000 MHz - non-specific radio equipment | V3.3.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 300 330 | SRD 9 kHz-25 MHz inductive loop (NFC, RFID) | V2.1.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 300 440 | SRD 1-40 GHz | V2.2.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 303 413 | GNSS receivers | V1.2.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 303 417 | Wireless power transfer | V1.1.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 908-1 | IMT cellular - common requirements | V15.2.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 908-13 | IMT cellular - E-UTRA (LTE) UE | V13.4.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 908-25 | IMT cellular - NR (5G) UE | V15.1.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 489-1 | Radio EMC - common technical requirements | V2.2.3 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 489-3 | Radio EMC - SRD 9 kHz-246 GHz | V2.3.2 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 489-17 | Radio EMC - broadband data (Wi-Fi/BT) | V3.3.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 489-19 | Radio EMC - GNSS receivers | V2.2.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 301 489-52 | Radio EMC - cellular UE | V1.3.1 | None | Checked |
| EN 303 645 | Consumer IoT cybersecurity (not RED-harmonised) | V3.1.3 | None | Checked |
Harmonised standards lists
Commission pages listing the standards cited in the Official Journal. Decision references are the Implementing Decisions that add, replace or withdraw standards.
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Checked
Decisions referenced: (EU) 2025/1464, (EU) 2023/2723
Summary lists and documents (2)
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Checked
Decisions referenced: (EU) 2022/2191
Summary lists and documents (2)
Machinery
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New EU legal acts
Acts published since 2026-10-23 whose titles match your keywords (radio, EMC, safety, cyber, packaging, batteries, ecodesign, AI and more). Edit eurlex_keywords in config.json to tune this.
Watched pages
| Page | Status |
|---|---|
| Cyber Resilience Act - Commission policy page | No change |
| CRA reporting obligations | No change |
| EMC Directive - Commission sector page | No change |
Change history
Show the last 15 detected changes
Regulation tracker
Built-in summary of the main EU rules for electronics, compiled 2026-10-26. Dates noted as 'verify' come from secondary sources. New acts found on EUR-Lex appear above.
Radio & cybersecurity
Radio Equipment Directive - cybersecurity (Art. 3(3)(d)(e)(f)) In force
Directive 2014/53/EU; Delegated Reg. (EU) 2022/30
Cybersecurity essential requirements for internet-connected radio equipment apply since 1 Aug 2025. EN 18031-1/-2/-3:2024 are cited with restrictions (Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/138) - if a restriction hits your design (e.g. users may skip setting a password, parental controls, monetary transfer), Module A self-declaration is not available and a notified body is needed. Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/339 (OJ 29 Apr 2026) repeals 2022/30 with effect from 11 Dec 2027, when the CRA takes over.
- 01 Aug 2025 RED cybersecurity requirements apply
- 29 Apr 2026 Delegated Reg. (EU) 2026/339 published (repeal of 2022/30 from 11 Dec 2027)
- 11 Dec 2027 RED cyber rules repealed - CRA applies instead
Common charger (USB-C) amendment to RED In force
Directive (EU) 2022/2380
USB-C receptacle, USB PD for fast charging, unbundling option and charger pictogram/label for phones, tablets, cameras, headphones, speakers, keyboards etc. Laptops in scope from 28 Apr 2026.
- 28 Dec 2024 Applies to phones, tablets and other listed small devices
- 28 Apr 2026 Applies to laptops
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Partly applicable
Regulation (EU) 2024/2847
Horizontal cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements. Notified-body chapter applies from 11 Jun 2026. Reporting of actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents via the ENISA Single Reporting Platform applies from 11 Sep 2026 to all such products on the market, including older stock (24 h early warning, 72 h notification, final report). Commission practical guidance published 27 Jul 2026. Harmonised standards under mandate M/606 are reportedly due late 2026 after a two-month push-back (verify). Full application 11 Dec 2027.
- 11 Jun 2026 Chapter IV (notification of conformity assessment bodies) applies
- 11 Sep 2026 Vulnerability and incident reporting obligations apply (ENISA SRP live)
- 31 Dec 2026 Target for remaining CRA harmonised standards (reported, verify)
- 11 Dec 2027 CRA fully applicable - CE marking for products with digital elements
EMC & electrical safety
EMC Directive In force
Directive 2014/30/EU; Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1326 (as amended)
Amendments from Directive (EU) 2024/2749 (internal market emergency mode, common specifications as a fallback to standards) apply from 30 May 2026. Commentators report that new citations of IEC/CISPR-derived ENs have largely stalled since 2022, so the cited editions remain e.g. EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 and EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; prEN IEC 55032 (CISPR 32 ed. 3) is still a draft. Check the Commission summary list - this tool watches it for you.
- 30 May 2026 Directive (EU) 2024/2749 amendments apply (emergency mode / common specifications)
Low Voltage Directive In force
Directive 2014/35/EU; Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2723 (as amended)
Directive (EU) 2024/2749 amendments apply from 30 May 2026. The consolidated list in Decision 2023/2723 was last amended 30 Apr 2026. For ICT/AV safety, sources indicate EN 62368-1:2014 (+A11:2017) is still the edition cited under the LVD; EN IEC 62368-1:2020 and :2024 are not cited under the LVD (verify against the summary list). Transitional citations for older EN 50214 / EN 50620 cable standards end 23 Jan 2027.
- 30 May 2026 Directive (EU) 2024/2749 amendments apply
- 23 Jan 2027 End of transition for EN 50214:2006 and EN 50620:2017+A1:2019 citations
Product safety & machinery
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) In force
Regulation (EU) 2023/988
Applies since 13 Dec 2024 to consumer products, including online sales; requires an EU responsible person, traceability info and accident reporting via Safety Business Gateway. Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/901 (Apr 2026) cites European standards under the GPSR, including selected clauses of EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020.
- 13 Dec 2024 GPSR applies
- 27 Apr 2026 Decision (EU) 2026/901 on standards under the GPSR published
Machinery Regulation Applies 20 Jan 2027
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Adds cybersecurity (protection against corruption), AI/self-evolving behaviour, digital instructions. Also amended by the Digital Omnibus on AI (Reg. (EU) 2026/1744) and in scope of Omnibus IV digitalisation.
- 20 Jan 2027 Machinery Regulation applies; Directive 2006/42/EC repealed
Product Liability Directive (new) Transposition due
Directive (EU) 2024/2853
Extends strict liability to software (including firmware and AI), digital manufacturing files and related services; missing security updates can make a product defective. Applies to products placed on the market after the transposition date.
- 09 Dec 2026 Member State transposition deadline / new regime applies
AI & data
AI Act (as amended by the Digital Omnibus on AI) Phased
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689; Regulation (EU) 2026/1744
Digital Omnibus on AI (Reg. (EU) 2026/1744, in force 27 Jul 2026) postponed high-risk obligations: Annex III stand-alone systems to 2 Dec 2027; AI embedded in products under Annex I legislation (machinery, radio, toys, medical etc.) to 2 Aug 2028. Article 50 transparency obligations kept 2 Aug 2026, with a grace period to 2 Dec 2026 for watermarking of systems already on the market.
- 02 Aug 2026 Article 50 transparency obligations apply
- 02 Dec 2026 End of watermarking grace period; new prohibitions apply
- 02 Dec 2027 High-risk obligations for Annex III systems apply
- 02 Aug 2028 High-risk obligations for AI in Annex I regulated products apply
Data Act In force
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854
Applies since 12 Sep 2025. Connected products and related services placed on the market from 12 Sep 2026 must be designed so users can access the data they generate (access-by-design, Art. 3(1)).
- 12 Sep 2025 Data Act applies
- 12 Sep 2026 Access-by-design obligation for new connected products applies
Packaging
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Applies since 12 Aug 2026
Regulation (EU) 2025/40
Replaces Directive 94/62/EC. From 12 Aug 2026: EU declaration of conformity and technical documentation for packaging (Module A), heavy-metal limit (100 mg/kg), PFAS limits in food-contact packaging, EPR registration, manufacturer identification. Packaging now falls under market surveillance Reg. 2019/1020. Commission Notice C/2026/3084 (10 Jun 2026) gives interpretation. The harmonised sorting-label implementing act missed its 12 Aug 2026 deadline; labels apply 24 months after it (12 Aug 2028 at earliest). Recyclability and recycled-content targets follow from 2030.
- 12 Aug 2026 PPWR general application (DoC, substances, EPR)
- 12 Aug 2028 Harmonised material/sorting labels (earliest; depends on implementing act)
- 01 Jan 2030 Recyclability (design-for-recycling) and recycled-content targets start
Batteries
Batteries Regulation Phased
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542; Regulation (EU) 2025/1561
Applies since 18 Feb 2024. Portable batteries in appliances must be removable and replaceable by the end user from 18 Feb 2027 (with limited exemptions). Battery passport for EV, LMT and industrial batteries > 2 kWh from 18 Feb 2027. Supply-chain due diligence postponed to 18 Aug 2027 by Reg. (EU) 2025/1561.
- 18 Feb 2027 User-removable/replaceable portable batteries; battery passport
- 18 Aug 2027 Battery due diligence obligations apply
Ecodesign & environment
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Framework in force
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
Product-specific delegated acts set requirements and Digital Product Passport duties (minimum 18 months lead time). Ban on destroying unsold apparel/footwear for large companies from 19 Jul 2026; DPP registry launched 20 Jul 2026. Watch for delegated acts covering electronics (ICT, displays, etc.).
- 19 Jul 2026 Destruction ban (large companies, apparel/footwear); DPP registry due
- 19 Jul 2030 Destruction ban extends to medium-sized companies
Standby / networked standby ecodesign In force
Regulation (EU) 2023/826
Off-mode, standby and networked-standby limits for household and office equipment. First tier applied 9 May 2025; a stricter second tier follows (check Annex II for your product category).
- 09 May 2025 First tier of limits applies
- 09 May 2027 Second tier of limits applies (verify for your category)
Smartphones and tablets - ecodesign and energy label In force
Regulations (EU) 2023/1670 and 2023/1669
Durability, repairability, spare parts, OS updates and energy label; applied 20 Jun 2025.
- 20 Jun 2025 Ecodesign and energy-label requirements apply
RoHS and WEEE Watch
Directive 2011/65/EU; Directive 2012/19/EU
RoHS exemptions in Annex III/IV are renewed on a rolling basis - check expiry dates of any exemption you rely on. RoHS is among the acts amended by Omnibus IV (digital DoC). WEEE is under review; the EUR-Lex scan flags any new delegated acts or proposals.
Simplification (Omnibus)
Omnibus IV - digitalisation and common specifications Provisional agreement
COM(2025) 503 (Directive) and COM(2025) 504 (Regulation)
"Digital by default" across ~20 product laws (incl. LVD, EMC, RED, RoHS, Machinery, Batteries, ESPR): digital EU declaration of conformity via web link/QR code, digital instructions (safety info for consumers stays on paper/product), mandatory digital contact, common specifications when standards are missing. Provisional agreement 9 Jun 2026; formal adoption and OJ publication pending at baseline date. Directive part has a 24-month transposition period.
- 09 Jun 2026 Council-Parliament provisional agreement
UK (for reference)
UK PSTI - consumer connectable product security In force
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022
No universal default passwords, vulnerability disclosure policy and published minimum security-update period for consumer connectable products sold in the UK since 29 Apr 2024.
- 29 Apr 2024 PSTI security requirements apply
Source checks
| Source | Result | If it failed |
|---|---|---|
| ETSI deliverables server | 18 of 18 reached | |
| European Commission harmonised-standards pages | 4 of 4 reached | |
| Watched pages | 3 of 3 reached | |
| EUR-Lex (Publications Office SPARQL) | 1 of 1 reached | |
| Official Journal RSS feeds (EUR-Lex) | 2 of 2 reached |
Generated automatically to help you spot changes; not legal advice. Always confirm citations and dates in the Official Journal of the European Union (eur-lex.europa.eu) and the Commission harmonised-standards summary lists before relying on them for a declaration of conformity.