The European Product Act: 10 proposal to upgrade market surveillance

An effective system of market surveillance is essential for ensuring that only compliant products are made available on the EU market. It has a crucial role to play in ensuring fair competition for European businesses, notably regarding imported products, as well as the protection of European consumers. Whilst the EU has made some progress towards achieving these objectives, the EU’s market surveillance system is still not working as it should.

The Commission is currently evaluating and considering a revision of the Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020. Orgalim stands ready to engage with policymakers on this important topic, particularly in view of the expected proposal of a European Product Act in 2026. This paper outlines 10 concrete proposals we would like to see reflected in the European Product Act to strengthen the market surveillance system.

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