Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2037(INI)
Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 9 July 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 13 February 2025
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 26 June 2025
- Tabled for plenary(done) 2 July 2025
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 July 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 July 2025 · decision 8
Economy & single market, Resolution
Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports
Adopted 619 for · 26 against · 46 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text calls for measures to close regulatory gaps, such as removing the customs duty exemption for goods under EUR 150 and introducing a 'deemed importer' concept.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: decimal separators are changed to European style and a regulation citation is updated.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:Adds extensive new recitals and paragraphs on environmental, social, and trade aspects, and on vulnerable consumers. Expands enforcement and customs provisions, adding calls for more resources, digital tools, and international cooperation. Updates statistics on e-commerce imports and adds details on China as main source. Adds new sections on regulatory reforms, IT tools, and trade considerations with many new paragraphs. Other changes are formal: renumbering of paragraphs and recitals.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Internal Market and Consumer Protection
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Salvatore De Meo (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Maria Guzenina (S&D), Virginie Joron (Patriots), Gheorghe Piperea (ECR), Anna Stürgkh (Renew), Saskia Bricmont (Greens), Leila Chaibi (The Left)
- Committees giving an opinion
- International Trade· rapporteurBrando Benifei (S&D)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Jul 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports highlights the surge in non-compliant goods, calls for stronger enforcement, and urges reforms to protect consumers and EU businesses.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Jul 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports addresses the surge of unsafe and non-compliant goods, unfair competition for EU businesses, and enforcement gaps.
Committee draft· 5 Mar 2025
AI summary:This draft report addresses product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports. It proposes measures to close regulatory gaps, enhance enforcement, and ensure a safer and fairer marketplace.
Committee opinions: Opinion (INTA), Draft opinion (INTA)
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 4 steps
9 July 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Jul 2025 Report A10-0133/2025Adopted text TA10-0154/2025
7 July 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
3 July 2025
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
2 July 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 6 steps
26 June 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
15 May 2025
INTA (International Trade) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
9 April 2025
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) proposed changes to the draft.
27 March 2025
Draft opinion from INTA (International Trade)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
5 March 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
13 February 2025
Referred to the IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) committee
The lead committee prepares the report; INTA (International Trade) gives an opinion.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2037(INI)