On 1 January 2023, three EU directives were implemented into Poland’s national law: the Digital Services Directive, the Sale of Goods Directive, and the Omnibus Directive. This will impact consumers, as well as all entrepreneurs in both e-commerce and traditional retail.
The Digital Services Directive and the Sale of Goods Directive
The Digital Services Directive and the Sale of Goods Directive (the “EU Directives”) introduce some key changes:
Further, the Polish implementation of the EU Directives results in the following changes in practice: