Who it applies to

Who needs a GARAN label?

Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1960, the GARAN label concerns sellers and producers who advertise a commercial guarantee of durability of more than two years that covers the whole product and is offered at no extra cost. If you promote such a guarantee, the obligation is triggered by the advertising itself. This page is guidance, not legal advice.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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The conditions that trigger the label

The label is tied to advertising a specific kind of guarantee. In broad terms, all of the following apply together:

The guarantee lasts more than two years.
It covers the whole product, not just a single component.
It is offered at no extra cost to the buyer.
It is advertised or communicated to consumers.

A few examples

A five-year guarantee on an appliance, advertised on the product page, points to the label. A paid extended-warranty add-on is a different case, because it is not offered at no extra cost. A guarantee limited to one component generally does not trigger the label, because it does not cover the whole product.

When in doubt

Borderline cases turn on the details of your offer and wording. Assess your specific case against the official text and, where appropriate, seek legal advice.

Key facts at a glance

Trigger: Advertising a qualifying guarantee
Duration: More than two years
Coverage: The whole product
Cost: No extra cost

Frequently asked questions

Do I need it for a paid extended warranty?

The label concerns a guarantee offered at no extra cost. Paid add-on warranties are a different case; check the official text for your situation.

What if only one part has a longer guarantee?

The guarantee must cover the whole product. A guarantee limited to a single component generally does not trigger the label.

What guarantee triggers a GARAN label?

A commercial guarantee of durability of more than two years, covering the whole product at no extra cost.

Do online-only sellers need a GARAN label?

Yes, if you advertise a guarantee of more than two years on the whole product at no extra cost. Online, you also show a clickable link to the same EU page as the QR code next to the label.

Does the GARAN label apply to B2B sales?

The label concerns commercial durability guarantees advertised to consumers. For business-to-business situations, check the official text and, where needed, legal advice.

What is the GARAN label?

The EU-wide label for a commercial guarantee of durability of more than two years, and what is fixed on it.

When is it mandatory?

The regulation applies from 27 September 2026. What that date means and how to prepare.

Compliance checklist

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