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.
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.
Related guides
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.
Read the guideWhen is it mandatory?
The regulation applies from 27 September 2026. What that date means and how to prepare.
Read the guideCommercial vs legal guarantee
How the voluntary commercial guarantee differs from the statutory legal guarantee.
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