Carry the permanent-magnet label, data carrier and magnet information.
Makers of defence and space products, special purpose vehicles, multi-stage type-approved vehicle parts and small-series vehicles must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 28(9) and 28(11), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names one industry by name: Automotive. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, per product model. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
a product primarily designed for defence or space, a special purpose vehicle, a non-base vehicle part type-approved in multi-stage approval of category N1, N2, N3, M2 or M3, or a small-series vehicle
Carry the permanent-magnet label, data carrier and magnet information.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
9. Products primarily designed for defence or space applications shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in this Article. 10. From 24 May 2029, this Article shall apply to magnetic resonance imaging devices, motor vehicles and light means of transport that are type-approved vehicles of category L. 11. This Article shall not apply to: (a) special purpose vehicles as defined in Article 3, point (31), of Regulation (EU) 2018/858; (b) parts of a vehicle, other than the base vehicle, that have been type-approved in multi-stage type approval of category N1, N2, N3, M2 or M3; (c) vehicles produced in small series, as defined in Article 3, point (30), of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
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