Without undue delay

In the Article 10a guidance it applies to economic operators passing information about supply interruptions down the chain. It sets no fixed number of days, so a record of when information arrived and when it was forwarded is the best evidence.

For the purposes of this document, “without undue delay” should be understood as acting, as soon as possible, and without any delay that is intentionally or negligently caused by the economic operator. This will allow for the rapid further distribution of information following receipt from upstream suppliers, to ensure downstream actors are informed in a timely manner and can prepare any mitigating measures.

Q&A on the Article 10a obligation in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply (Regulation (EU) 2024/1860), rev.2, Question 13