Distributor

Definition (1)
Source
New Legislative Framework
(Decision 768/2008/EC - on a common framework for the marketing of products)
Definitions
"Shall mean any natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than the manufacturer or the importer, who makes a product available on the market".
Definition (2)
Source
New Approach
Definitions
The Distributor:

is the natural or legal person in the supply chain who takes subsequent commercial actions after the product has been placed on the Community market.

shall act with due care in order not to place clearly non-compliant products on the Community market.
(shall also be capable of demonstrating this to the national surveillance authority).

Provisions regarding distribution are in general not included in New Approach directives.

Definition (1)
Source	New Legislative Framework (Decision 768/2008/EC - on a common framework for the marketing of products)
Definitions	"Shall mean any natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than the manufacturer or the importer, who makes a product available on the market".
Definition (2)
Source	New Approach
Definitions	The Distributor: is the natural or legal person in the supply chain who takes subsequent commercial actions after the product has been placed on the Community market. shall act with due care in order not to place clearly non-compliant products on the Community market. (shall also be capable of demonstrating this to the national surveillance authority). Provisions regarding distribution are in general not included in New Approach directives.