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BOE-A-2026-5061 ·4 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Tax

Importers must comply with the new Annex I of R.D. 330/2008 within 6 months

Order PJC/161/2026 amends Annex I of Royal Decree 330/2008, replacing industrial safety standards for imports with new provisions. This change directly affects importers, who must apply the new safety requirements to products. The regulation establishes a 6-month period for adaptation from the date of publication (Art. 2).

In 2 key points

  1. Annex I of R.D. 330/2008 is replaced by new industrial safety standards for imports (art. 2)
  2. Importers have 6 months to adapt to the new requirements (art. 2)

How it affects those involved

Importers of industrial products must update their safety control procedures for incoming goods. Companies that fail to comply could face penalties for non-compliance. Foreign trade advisors should review import documentation to ensure it meets the new requirements of Annex I. Customs authorities will apply the new rules from the date they enter into force.

Lifecycle

2026-03-04PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-04Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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