Source: OJ L 265, 12.10.2022, pp. 1–66 · Consolidated textCurrent language: EN
- Digital markets act
Basic legislative acts
- DMA regulation
Article 48 Standardisation
Summary What does Article 48 of the DMA regulation say?
This is a brief, enabling article that grants the Commission a discretionary power to involve European standardisation bodies in the practical implementation of the Digital Markets Act.
Rather than setting out obligations directly, it provides a mechanism by which technical standards can be developed to support the application of the regulation's requirements, but only where the Commission deems it appropriate and necessary.
Important points:
- The Commission has the discretion to mandate European standardisation bodies to develop standards — this is a power, not an obligation.
- The purpose of any such standards would be to facilitate implementation of the obligations already set out in the regulation.
- This article acts as a supporting tool for the broader regulatory framework, complementing the Commission's other implementing powers found in Article 46.
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Where appropriate and necessary, the Commission may mandate European standardisation bodies to facilitate the implementation of the obligations set out in this Regulation by developing appropriate standards.
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