7 Amendments of Barbara THALER related to 2021/0170(COD)
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The requirements laid down in this Regulation should apply to second hand products or products that are repaired, refurbished or recycled that re-enter the supply chain in the course of a commercial activity, except for those products for which the consumer cannot reasonably expect that they fulfil state-of-the art safety standards, such as antiques or products which are presented as to be repaired or to be refurbished. Consumer to consumer activities like a garage sale do not fulfil the commercial activity requirement and should therefore be excluded from this legislation;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) New technologies might also cause new risks to consumers’ health and safety or change the way the existing risks could materialise, such as an external intervention hacking the product or changing its characteristics.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24 a) In order for economic operators that are SMEs and micro-businesses to be able to cope with the new obligations imposed by this Regulation, the Commission should provide them with practical guidelines and tailored guidance, for example, a direct channel to connect to experts in case of questions. The Commission might also consider simplifications in order to limit their administrative burden.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) For the purposes of [Article 19] of Regulation (EU) …/…[the Digital Services Act], and concerning the safety of products sold online, the Digital Services Coordinator should consider in particular consumer organisations and associations representing consumers’ interest and other relevant stakeholders, upon their request, as trusted flaggers, provided that the conditions set out in that article have been met.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Manufacturers shall draw up technical documentation of the product that might present a serious risk. The technical documentation shall contain, as appropriate:
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Small, medium and micro-enterprises 1. In order for economic operators that are SMEs and micro-businesses to be able to fulfil the new obligations according to Art. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide them with practical guidelines and tailored guidance which include practical simplifications from the new obligations, where possible, in order to limit their administrative burden. At the same time financial support shall be provided. 2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 41 in order to guarantee support for SMEs and micro-enterprises according to paragraph 1.
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 20 – paragraph 6 – point d
(d) allowing access to their interfaces for the online tools operated by market surveillance authorities to identify dangerous products while respecting sensitive business information;