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What changes in Germany on 31 July 2026

Several compliance deadlines fall on the same day in Germany. Here is what changes on 31 July 2026 and what your company needs to do about each one.

What changes on this date

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EU-wideCosmetics Regulation

Cosmetics: expanded fragrance-allergen labelling (26 to 80+ allergens) mandatory on new products

The Cosmetic Products Regulation's list of fragrance allergens that must be individually named on the label grows from about 26 to more than 80 substances, whenever present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products. New cosmetic products placed on the market from 31 July 2026 must use the expanded list; stock already on the market before that date can still be sold until 31 July 2028.

Get updated safety assessments and full fragrance-composition data from your formulators or suppliers, check for the newly regulated allergens, and update ingredient lists and labels for any product placed on the market from 31 July 2026. Plan sell-through of pre-2026-07-31 stock by 31 July 2028, and flag SKUs that will need reformulation or relabelling before then.

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EU-wideRight to Repair

Right to Repair Directive applies: manufacturers must repair on request; repaired goods get 12 extra months of guarantee

Directive (EU) 2024/1799 applies nationally from 31 July 2026. Manufacturers of products with EU repairability requirements (washing machines, fridges, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, displays, phones, tablets, servers, e-bike batteries) must repair them at a reasonable price and time even outside the legal guarantee. When a consumer chooses repair under the guarantee, the guarantee is extended by 12 months. Sellers must offer repair when it is not more expensive than replacement.

Set up a repair service (own or contracted) with published prices and a European Repair Information Form. Make spare parts and repair info available to independent repairers at reasonable prices. Update guarantee terms and customer-service scripts to reflect the 12-month extension after repair.

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EU-wideCosmetics Regulation

Cosmetics: expanded fragrance-allergen labelling (26 to 80+ allergens) mandatory on new products

The Cosmetic Products Regulation's list of fragrance allergens that must be individually named on the label grows from about 26 to more than 80 substances, whenever present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products. New cosmetic products placed on the market from 31 July 2026 must use the expanded list; stock already on the market before that date can still be sold until 31 July 2028.

Get updated safety assessments and full fragrance-composition data from your formulators or suppliers, check for the newly regulated allergens, and update ingredient lists and labels for any product placed on the market from 31 July 2026. Plan sell-through of pre-2026-07-31 stock by 31 July 2028, and flag SKUs that will need reformulation or relabelling before then.

Details →

EU-wideRight to Repair

Right to Repair Directive applies: manufacturers must repair on request; repaired goods get 12 extra months of guarantee

Directive (EU) 2024/1799 applies nationally from 31 July 2026. Manufacturers of products with EU repairability requirements (washing machines, fridges, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, displays, phones, tablets, servers, e-bike batteries) must repair them at a reasonable price and time even outside the legal guarantee. When a consumer chooses repair under the guarantee, the guarantee is extended by 12 months. Sellers must offer repair when it is not more expensive than replacement.

Set up a repair service (own or contracted) with published prices and a European Repair Information Form. Make spare parts and repair info available to independent repairers at reasonable prices. Update guarantee terms and customer-service scripts to reflect the 12-month extension after repair.

Details →

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