Sell in Europe Without Language Barriers
A single solution for your multilingual manuals compliant with EU and Amazon regulations.
Compliant with all EU and Amazon multilingual regulations
Auto-Detection
The client scans, and the manual appears in THEIR language.
Multi-SKU
One packaging for all of Europe (PGE).
Legal Security
Timestamped archives of your manuals by version.
Regulations Covered
Requirements may vary depending on product category and Member State. Manufacturers should assess applicable obligations for each market.
Compliance with the new standards, applicable from 2027.
Full transparency requirements for online marketplaces.
Traceability and recycling information.
The End of the Multilingual Headache
Selling in France, Germany, or Spain no longer requires multiplying physical brochures.
Which languages are typically required in Europe?
In Europe, user manuals must generally be available in the official language(s) of the country where the product is sold.
Manufacturers selling products across multiple European markets must ensure that users can easily access instructions in the appropriate language. Digital user manuals accessed via QR code simplify compliance by providing all required languages from a single, centralized platform.
Legal obligations by country
- Selling in France: Manual mandatory in French (Toubon Law).
- Selling in Germany: Manual in German required for safety (ProdSG).
- Selling in Spain: Spanish translation mandatory for consumer goods.
- Selling in Italy: Technical documentation in Italian required.
Non-compliance risks
- Administrative sanctions and product removals from marketplaces.
- Legal consequences including potential withdrawals or recalls.
- Civil liability in case of incidents with unlocalized documentation.
The 24 official EU languages
NoPaperManuals natively supports all languages required for a flawless pan-European distribution.
Understanding European Regulations (2024-2026)
Digital Services Act (DSA)
The DSA mandates total transparency for products sold online. NoPaperManuals ensures mandatory compliance information (safety, traceability) is provided via a permanent link accessible without an account.
Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Applicable from 20 January 2027, this regulation allows digital instructions under Article 10(7). Manufacturers may provide instructions in digital format, provided that accessibility, availability, and paper-on-request conditions are met.
GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation)
Starting late 2024, the GPSR requires safety information to be available in the language of the destination country. Our automatic language detection guarantees this compliance without logistical effort.
The Amazon Case & ASIN Codes
For Amazon sellers, SKU multiplication by country is a logistical nightmare. With digital, you use a universal QR code on your packaging. Clients in Germany receive the manual in German, clients in Italy in Italian. One single stock for all of Europe (Pan-European FBA).
"Example: Digital has allowed us to reduce returns by 15% in the DACH market."
Benefits of Multilingual
- Drastic reduction in product returns
- Improved satisfaction score (NPS)
- Accelerated European time-to-market
- Intellectual property protection
Conformité garantie dans les 27 pays de l'UE
EU Compliance Questions
Are digital manuals recognized by customs?
Yes, market surveillance authorities increasingly accept digital formats, especially with new regulations (DSA, Machinery) that encourage digitalization.
How do you guarantee manual accessibility?
We guarantee 99.9% uptime and ultra-fast loading times. Regulations require manuals to be accessible for 10 years after being placed on the market.
Which languages are mandatory in Europe?
Generally, you must provide the manual in the official language(s) of the country where the product is sold (French for France, German for Germany, etc.).
What are the risks of non-compliance?
Sanctions range from product removal on Amazon to heavy administrative fines or even full recalls of non-compliant stock.