April 9, 2026

New Legislative Framework (NLF) FAQs

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The New Legislative Framework (NLF) is widely considered a true success story of the European Union and the Single Market. Designed as the leading framework for horizontal definitions that apply across all product legislation, it serves as a template for product safety legislation – for products such as toys, electronics, and machinery – to ensure high safety standards.

To see how we break down the challenges and opportunities in a Q&A, please download the document above.

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Federica Boledi
Senior Manager – Internal Market and Digital

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