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Goods - Belgium

Updated 10/2012

Legal requirements

Restrictions

To protect consumers, the law requires that only products and services which are safe can be marketed.

  • Products and services français Nederlands

The Law on the safety of products and services sets out the safety standards that products and services must meet.

The Directive on General Product Safety (DSGP) is designed to ensure that non-food consumer products marketed in the EU are safe.

  • Directive on General Product Safety (DSGP) français Nederlands

The 'CE' mark on a product certifies that the product meets European standards of safety and health and has been approved for sale on the market.

  • 'CE' mark français Nederlands
 

Administrative procedures

Accounting Requirements

Entrepreneurs must comply with certain accounting requirements.

  • Accounting standards français Nederlands

Maritime shipping of freight

Various navigation rules ensure the smooth flow of maritime traffic on the Belgian navigation network.

  • Transport of goods by water français Nederlands
  • Belgian navigation network français Nederlands

All boats must be licensed for inland navigation. Crew members must also possess certain required documents.

  • Required documents français Nederlands

Disputes

In the event of a commercial dispute, you may contact the General Directorate on Control and Mediation (DGCM) of the FPS Economy, SMEs, Self-Employed and Energy.

Check also the legislation on this topic in:

  • References

    Key documents

    • Business handbook français

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