The European Product Act will substantially revise the internal market framework.
The new legislative proposal covering the revision of the Market Surveillance Regulation and New Legislative Framework is expected by 15 December 2026.
FEM supports a targeted revision that strengthens the Single Market and supports digitalisation while avoiding disproportionate new burdens for compliant manufacturers.
In particular, FEM calls for stronger market surveillance and enforcement, especially for products entering the EU from third countries.
FEM also supports a proportionate and staged approach to the Digital Product Passport, limited to essential compliance information, protecting sensitive business information and allowing sufficient transition time for industry.
The revision should ultimately simplify compliance and strengthen enforcement rather than create additional administrative layers for manufacturers.