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Entitlement · CRMAB-FM-02Non-compliant products and materials may still be shown at trade fairs and demonstrations, provided a visible sign says they are non-compliant and cannot be marketed until they are.
Exhibitors of products incorporating permanent magnets and of critical raw materials are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 32(2), 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 2 industries by name: Automotive and Clean tech. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, if it happens. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
a trade fair, exhibition, demonstration or similar event
Entitlement
Non-compliant products and materials may still be shown at trade fairs and demonstrations, provided a visible sign says they are non-compliant and cannot be marketed until they are.
Who is affected
Addressee
Exhibitors of products incorporating permanent magnets and of critical raw materials
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Automotive, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen · Reaches Batteries and solar
Applies
From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))
Burden drivers
No burden drivers recorded on this provision.
Source text
Verbatim
At trade fairs, exhibitions, demonstrations or similar events, Member States shall not prevent the showing of products incorporating permanent magnets or of critical raw materials which do not comply with this Regulation
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