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 obstacle to understanding the requirements is that the terminology used in the legislation does not always align with everyday language. It is therefore essential to develop a clear understanding of the technical terms as they are defined in the legislation.

One of the key concepts, for example, is "placed on the market." The moment a product is placed on the market, your company, your product and the related documents must comply with the applicable legislation.

The illustration below explains, when an imported product counts as "placed on the market.