Ecodesign Act: New requirements for event technology and electrical equipment

On 1 November 2026, key provisions of the new national Ecodesign Act came into force. It sets out stricter requirements regarding the reparability, CE conformity and durability of new electrical appliances and technical components placed on the market. In the event of serious breaches, manufacturers and retailers face fines of up to 100,000 euros as well as exclusion from public procurement procedures for up to three years.

This is particularly relevant for event technology service providers, equipment hire companies and stand builders. Anyone purchasing or hiring new equipment in the fields of lighting, sound or media technology must ensure that manufacturers comply with the necessary ecodesign declarations of conformity.

Particularly in the case of tenders for public events and municipal venues, proof of compliance will therefore become a decisive criterion in the awarding of contracts.