BFSG Enforcement Wave 2026: Accessibility Compliance
First warnings since August 2025, fines since early 2026 — BFSG enforcement has begun in Germany. How to protect your online shop and implement accessibility compliance.
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DSA 2026: Platform Obligations for Marketplaces and Shops
Digital Services Act for online marketplaces and shops: KYBC, notice-and-action, Statement of Reasons, fines up to 6 percent and BNetzA supervision in detail.
Empowering Consumers Directive: Info Duties from 27 Sep 2026
From 27 September 2026 EU Directive 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers) takes effect. Online shops must transparently display repairability, software update periods, green delivery options and the harmonised warranty/durability label - with new greenwashing bans and enforcement risks.
ZUGFeRD Credit Notes & Cancellation Invoices: Compliance 2026
Cancel, credit or correct? Three documents, three BT-3 codes — how to map ZUGFeRD-compliant cancellation documents in a GoBD-clean Shopware workflow.
EU Data Act from September 2026: Compliance Guide for IoT Shops
The EU Data Act obliges manufacturers and retailers of connected products from 12 September 2026 to design-by-default data access rights. Practical guide for IoT shops.
PCI DSS 4.0 for Online Shops: Compliance Rules 2026
From 2026 all 64 new PCI DSS 4.x requirements are binding. Script management, MFA and tokenisation for online shops, implemented pragmatically.
E-Invoicing 2026: What Online Shops Need to Know
The transition period ends December 31, 2026 — here's how to prepare your online shop for mandatory e-invoicing, implement ZUGFeRD or XRechnung, and gain a competitive edge.
BNPL Regulation 2026: How to Keep Payment Options Compliant
The EU Consumer Credit Directive covers BNPL offerings from November 2026. What online retailers need to know about compliant payment integration.
Green Claims Directive 2026: Compliant Sustainability Claims
The EU Green Claims Directive bans vague environmental claims from 2026. What shop operators need to change in product texts, labels, and marketing.
NIS2 Directive 2026: What Online Retailers Must Know
NIS2 has been German law since December 2025. Learn which obligations apply to online retailers and how to implement the requirements.
PPWR 2026: EU Packaging Regulation for Online Retailers
From August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging Regulation applies: QR code requirements, recycling standards, and maximum empty space quotas for shipping packaging.
Digital Product Passport (DPP): EU Mandate from 2026 for E-Commerce
From 2026, the EU requires a digital product passport for batteries, textiles, and electronics. What shop owners need to know and prepare now.
European Accessibility Act 2025: What E-Commerce Operators Must Implement Now
The European Accessibility Act comes into force on June 28, 2025. Learn what requirements apply to your online shop.