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substantial modification

as defined in Directive (EU) 2024/2853 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23…, Article 4, point (18) (Definitions)

a modification of a product after it has been placed on the market or put into service: (a) that is considered substantial under relevant Union or national rules on product safety; or (b) where relevant Union or national rules on product safety lay down no threshold on what is to be considered a substantial modification, that: (i) changes the product’s original performance, purpose or type, without that change having been foreseen in the manufacturer’s initial risk assessment; and (ii) changes the nature of the hazard, creates a new hazard or increases the level of risk.

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