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Repeal
Directive 2009/48/EC is repealed with effect from 1 August 2030. References to the repealed Directive 2009/48/EC shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table set out in Annex VIII.
Transitional provisions
1. Member States shall not impede the making available on the market of toys which were placed on the market in conformity with Directive 2009/48/EC before 1 August 2030. 2. Chapter VIII of this Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis instead of Article 42, 43 and 45 of Directive 2009/48/EC to toys which were placed on the market in conformity with that Directive before 1 August 2030, including toys for which a procedure has already been initiated in accordance with Article 42 or 43 of Directive 2009/48/EC before 1 August 2030. 3. EC type-examination certificates issued in accordance with Article 20 of Directive 2009/48/EC shall remain valid until 1 February 2031, unless they expire before that date.
Evaluation and review
1. By 1 November 2033 and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the main findings. The report referred to in the first subparagraph shall assess, in particular: (a) the effectiveness of this Regulation in ensuring a high level of protection of health and safety of children; (b) the effectiveness of this Regulation in improving the functioning of the internal market, including in online sales; and (c) the efficiency of this Regulation and the impacts on competitiveness, including for SMEs. 2. Where the Commission finds it appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal for an amendment to the relevant provisions of this Regulation.
Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union . It shall apply from 1 August 2030. However, Articles 28 to 44 and Articles 49 to 55 shall apply from 1 January 2026.
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