What to do this month
October 2026 · 54 open · 0 done · 1 unclear
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Product safety info on every listing (GPSR) · 14 to-dos · in force since 13 December 2024
Add your name, trade name, postal and electronic address, and single contact point address to product packaging or the product itself
Ensure every product includes clear instructions and safety information in the language of each EU country you sell to
Publish accessible communication channels on your storefront so consumers can submit complaints and report safety issues
Register on the Safety Business Gateway and set up a process to immediately notify authorities and the manufacturer if a product is dangerous
Set up a register to log complaints, recalls and corrective measures for dangerous products and investigate each entry
Verify that each imported product meets the general safety requirement before you list it for sale
Add the manufacturer's name, trade name or trade mark, postal address and electronic contact details to every product page for distance sales
Display all required safety warnings and information in a language your customers can easily understand on the product, packaging or accompanying document
If the manufacturer is outside the EU, ensure the responsible person (which may be you) submits the accident notification via the Safety Business Gateway
If you learn of an accident involving a product you imported or distributed, inform the manufacturer without undue delay
Include a product picture, type designation and any other identifier on each distance-sales product page
Set up access to the Safety Business Gateway and notify any product-related accident to the competent authority of the Member State where it occurred without undue delay
Document which EU Member States your store targets through shipping zones, languages, and currencies to confirm the safety obligation applies to those markets
Verify that every coffee, cocoa, and chocolate product you list meets the EU general product safety requirements before you publish it
Withdrawal button for online orders · 11 to-dos · in force since 19 June 2026
Add the model withdrawal form, withdrawal conditions, time limits and procedures to your storefront
Display clear information about the existence and placement of the withdrawal function on your storefront
After the consumer activates the confirmation function, automatically send an acknowledgement of receipt on a durable medium that includes the withdrawal content and the date and time of submission
Make sure the withdrawal function stays continuously available throughout the entire withdrawal period on your storefront
Set up the withdrawal function so consumers can submit an online withdrawal statement that captures their name, the contract details, and the electronic means for the confirmation
Implement a two-step withdrawal confirmation where customers confirm and provide their name and order details
Design the button accessibly with sufficient font size, contrast, and colour
Ensure the cancellation button is easily findable, always visible during the withdrawal period, and works without registration
Label the withdrawal button 'Vertrag widerrufen' for your German-speaking customers
Update your withdrawal information to mention the online button and the confirmation email
Update your privacy policy to cover data collected, processed, and stored via the withdrawal button
Packaging rules for shipped orders (PPWR) · 2 to-dos · in force since 12 August 2026
Register your business with the Central Packaging Register
Set up a process to report all packaging you place on the EU market to the Central Packaging Register
Green claims and durability info on product pages · 2 to-dos · in force since 27 September 2026
Add the official EU legal guarantee notice to your Shopify storefront for all consumer sales.
If you offer any free guarantees longer than two years, add the harmonised GARAN-Label to those offers.
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Deforestation-free products (EUDR) · 19 to-dos · 30 December 2026
Conduct a risk assessment for each coffee, cocoa and chocolate product before you place it on the market or export it, and only proceed if the assessment shows no or negligible risk of non-compliance
Create a record that shows how you checked the information you gathered against the risk assessment criteria and how you concluded the degree of risk
Document every risk assessment and set a recurring annual review so each one is updated at least once a year
Audit your due diligence system this month and fix any gaps — missing supplier geodata, incomplete risk mitigation, or undocumented verification steps — to prevent future non-compliance
Create a checklist to rectify formal non-compliance with Chapter 2 requirements (due diligence statements, geolocation data, risk assessments) within the period authorities specify
Set up a documented procedure to withdraw or recall any coffee, cocoa, or chocolate product immediately if competent authorities order it
Obtain or prepare a due diligence statement or simplified declaration for each coffee, cocoa and chocolate product you place on the market
Verify that your coffee, cocoa and chocolate supplies comply with the production country's laws
Before listing any coffee, cocoa or chocolate product, confirm you have the supplier and customer details required by the regulation.
Create a five-year retention folder (digital or paper) for the supplier and customer records of each relevant product and be ready to hand it to authorities on request.
Draft a one-page alert template so you can notify the competent authority in any EU country where you sell, plus your business customers, the moment you learn a product may not comply.
Prepare a cooperation pack — product files, premises access notes, contact person — so you can respond quickly if an authority asks for an Article 19 check.
Set up a register to capture the name, address, email, website and any due-diligence reference for every supplier and every business customer of your coffee, cocoa and chocolate lines.
Consider appointing an authorised representative to submit due diligence statements on your behalf
Implement risk assessment procedures for your coffee, cocoa and chocolate products as outlined in Article 10
Prepare risk mitigation measures for any identified risks in your coffee, cocoa and chocolate supply chains per Article 11
Set up a due diligence process for all coffee, cocoa and chocolate products before placing them on the market
Start collecting the information, data and documents required under Article 9 for your coffee, cocoa and chocolate supply chains
Set up a system to store all required product information for five years and be ready to provide it to authorities on request
Packaging rules for shipped orders (PPWR) · 3 to-dos · 12 February 2028 to 1 January 2030
Reduce empty space in your product packaging to the minimum needed for protection and functionality
Count filling materials such as bubble wrap, paper cuttings, air cushions and foam as empty space when you calculate packaging ratios
Measure and reduce empty space in your shipping boxes, grouped packaging and transport packaging to 50% or less
No fixed date
Deforestation-free products (EUDR) · 3 to-dos
Register as an operator in the Union information system
Register your company in the Union information system and include your EORI number in your registration profile
Submit due diligence statements through the information system
One question decides these
Green claims and durability info on product pages
We couldn't tell from your profile: whether harmonised EU requirements for reparability scores have been established for coffee, cocoa, or chocolate product groups. The obligation only applies when such requirements exist.