EU App Store: Trader Status Removal
- Apple is mandating that developers on its App Store comply with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).
- The company is reminding Apple Developer Program account holders and administrators that they must input their trader status in App Store Connect to ensure their apps meet the...
- Apple has provided resources to help developers understand what constitutes a trader and how to properly enter their status within the App Store Connect platform.
Apps not declaring trader status face removal from the EU App Store, a critical shift mandated by the Digital Services Act (DSA). Apple is enforcing this requirement; non-compliant apps will be unavailable in the European Union starting February 17, 2025. This means developers must instantly verify and update their status within App Store Connect to ensure continuous availability. Proper compliance with these new EU regulations is key to avoiding app removal.The deadline looms,underscoring the urgency for all Apple developers. News Directory 3 explains the details. Developers should thoroughly review their App Store Connect accounts and understand the requirements. Discover what’s next for maintaining EU App Store presence.
Apple Requires app Store Compliance with EU Digital Services act
Updated June 05, 2025
Apple is mandating that developers on its App Store comply with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Beginning Feb. 17, 2025, apps without verified trader status will be removed from the App Store within the European Union.
The company is reminding Apple Developer Program account holders and administrators that they must input their trader status in App Store Connect to ensure their apps meet the Digital Services Act requirements. This compliance is essential for maintaining app availability in the EU.
Apple has provided resources to help developers understand what constitutes a trader and how to properly enter their status within the App Store Connect platform. Failure to comply with the EU regulations will result in app removal.
what’s next
Developers should review their App Store Connect accounts and ensure all necessary trader status information is accurately provided before the February 17, 2025, deadline to avoid disruption of their apps’ availability in the European Union.