

Can I legally send hardware samples to Germany without full EU certification yet?
Hey everyone, Swiss-based sole proprietor here. I’m currently planning to import hardware products into Germany and eventually scale out to the rest of the EU.Some small German buyers told me they're totally fine testing samples now and handling compliance later, but my research tools insist I need full certifications locked down first. (it’s a bit of a wall of text, so I attached the screenshot) I’m terrified of dropping thousands on expensive certifications upfront only to end up with zero customers. Is it actually viable to test the waters with samples in the EU without full certification yet, or am I setting myself up for a legal nightmare? Thanks!