Any portable device for listening to sound through a listening device and any listening device placed on the market, held for sale, sold or distributed free of charge are designed to be safe for the user’s hearing under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.
These portable devices are accompanied by health messages on the risks associated with their use and on how to prevent these risks.
Portable equipment and listening devices that do not comply with these obligations may not be marketed.
The procedures for applying this article shall be defined by decree.