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Conformity Declaration in Hungary

A practical guide to Conformity Declaration for general products sold in Hungary: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

The brand must issue a declaration that the product meets the applicable rules; Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Hungary

Authority

Hungarian Authority for Consumer Protection

Legal basis

National general products requirements in Hungary

Local representative

A local responsible operator is required

Timeline

Before sale

Cost

Varies by product and testing scope

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and liability

Who needs this

The brand must issue a declaration that the product meets the applicable rules
Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Hungary

Documents you need

Signed declaration of conformity
Risk assessment and technical file
Test reports to applicable standards
Declaration of conformity

Compliance checklist

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Signed declaration of conformity
Risk assessment and technical file
Test reports to applicable standards
Declaration of conformity

How to comply

Issue the declaration after testing
Identify the applicable product safety rules
Assess risks and test where required
Prepare the declaration and technical file

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Conformity Declaration — Hungary
Product category: General Products
Authority: Hungarian Authority for Consumer Protection
Legal basis: National general products requirements in Hungary

Documents we already have:
  1. Signed declaration of conformity
  2. Risk assessment and technical file
  3. Test reports to applicable standards
  4. Declaration of conformity

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Conformity Declaration in Hungary?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale.

Varies by product and testing scope.

Common rejection reasons

Declaration issued before tests completed
No risk assessment
Test report missing
Instructions not in the local language

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.