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.

To be able to correctly fulfill the obligations for the import of products it is essential to understand some technical terms used 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" in the EU.