What to consider, when...
Importing products
Do you plan to import products from outside the EU? You can find a detailed guide on the European Commissions website on how to prepare the import here.
One of the key elements is that the terminology used in the legislation does not always correspond to everyday language. Therefore, you must gain a solid understanding of what the terms in the legislation mean.
One of the key concepts, for example, is "placed on the market." The moment a product is placed on the market, both you and your product must comply with the applicable legislation.
The illustration below describes when "placed on the market" occurs when importing a product.