European Union Archives - Allowed Or Not?

Is it allowed to enter the EU with a passport that expires in less than 3 months?

No. For most travelers entering the EU or Schengen Area, your passport must be valid for at least three months […]

Yes, for now. ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is not yet operational. It will become mandatory for visa-exempt

No. USB chargers sold in the EU must comply with ecodesign requirements, which include strict energy efficiency standards and mandatory

No. Under Directive (EU) 2024/1799, sellers cannot simply ignore repair options. The new rules require that consumers be offered repair

No. Under the EU’s Right to Repair Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1799), manufacturers are prohibited from using contractual clauses, hardware, or

No, cement imported into the EU must comply with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which includes reporting and carbon

No, the export of plastic waste from the EU to non-OECD countries is prohibited. This ban is part of the

No, synthetic pesticides are generally prohibited in organic farming in the EU. Only a limited list of natural or low-risk

Yes, but under strict conditions. Sodium ascorbate (E 301) is permitted in the EU as an antioxidant in vitamin preparations

No. Under EU law, cocoa and cocoa-based products cannot be placed on the EU market if they originate from land