{
  "id": 9737396,
  "title": "Shopping in Spain is changing and you could notice it from Monday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/shopping-in-spain-is-changing-and-you-could-notice-it-from-monday",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:02:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/25/shopping-in-spain-is-changing-and-you-could-notice-it-from-monday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting Monday September 28, shoppers in Spain will notice a significant change in shopping habits. The European Union has introduced a new rule requiring shops to display a standardised notice confirming a minimum of two years of legal guarantee cover for products like televisions, phones, and washing machines, regardless of whether it's sold in-store or online. This notice must be prominently displayed, such as near the checkout counter in physical shops or before checkout online, along with a QR code linking to more detailed information on consumer rights.\n\nIn addition to the notice, a new label called GARAN will also be introduced. Unlike the notice, the GARAN label is not compulsory for every shop or product. It only appears when a manufacturer decides to offer a commercial guarantee exceeding the legal two-year minimum, providing the entire product for free for the extra years. The GARAN label, featuring the EU's logo, a tick, and a small calendar icon, assures shoppers that the extended guarantee is genuine and won't incur any additional costs.\n\nWhile Spain already offers a three-year legal guarantee on new goods since January 2022, which is longer than most other EU countries, these changes aim to clarify and standardise the existing rights for shoppers. Many consumers mistakenly assume that if a product bears a \"3 years guarantee\" sticker, it must indeed cover three years, even if Spain's legal guarantee already provides the same or more protection without any additional labeling.\n\nFrom Monday, shoppers should view the new notice as a reminder of their existing legal rights. If they encounter a product with an \"extra years\" claim, they should specifically look for the GARAN label before trusting the extended guarantee. If the label is absent, it's advisable to inquire with the shop about the specifics of any promise, including the backing behind it. In essence, these changes seek to enhance transparency and consumer confidence in the Spanish shopping market.",
  "summary": "Anyone popping into a shop in Spain to buy a television, phone or washing machine could notice something different from […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}