Article 3 — Amendments to Directive 2005/29/EC
Omnibus Directive, Directive (EU) 2019/2161
What does OMNIBUS Article 3 say?
Short answer, straight from the official text
Directive 2005/29/EC is amended as follows: (1) in Article 2, the first paragraph is amended as follows: (a) point (c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) ‘product’ means any good or service including immovable property, digital service and digital content, as well as rights and obligations;’;
Source: Omnibus Directive, Directive (EU) 2019/2161, read 2026-10-13.
| In the act | EU 2019/2161 |
| CELEX | 32019L2161 |
| Read on | 2026-10-13 |
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Directive 2005/29/EC is amended as follows:
(1) in Article 2, the first paragraph is amended as follows:
(a) point (c) is replaced by the following:
‘(c)
‘product’ means any good or service including immovable property, digital service and digital content, as well as rights and obligations;’;
(b) the following points are added:
‘(m)
‘ranking’ means the relative prominence given to products, as presented, organised or communicated by the trader, irrespective of the technological means used for such presentation, organisation or communication;
(n) ‘online marketplace’ means a service using software, including a website, part of a website or an application, operated by or on behalf of a trader which allows consumers to conclude distance contracts with other traders or consumers.’;
(2) in Article 3, paragraphs 5 and 6 are replaced by the following:
‘5. This Directive does not prevent Member States from adopting provisions to protect the legitimate interests of consumers with regard to aggressive or misleading marketing or selling practices in the context of unsolicited visits by a trader to a consumer’s home or excursions organised by a trader with the aim or effect of promoting or selling products to consumers. Such provisions shall be proportionate, non-discriminatory and justified on grounds of consumer protection.
6. Member States shall notify the Commission without delay of any national provisions adopted on the basis of paragraph 5 as well as of any subsequent changes. The Commission shall make this information easily accessible to consumers and traders on a dedicated website.’;
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