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Apple is giving App Store developers and booksellers a heads-up that they have to update their details with a trader status by February, to meet EU Digital Services Act rules.
Apple has to follow the rules of the EU Digital Services Act with its various online stores, not just the App Store. Due to some of the rules requiring action from store participants, Apple has notified developers on its News and Updates page that changes will need to be made.
Apple has also emailed other participants of its digital storefronts, including eBook sellers who offer publications through the Apple Books Store.
In the Apple Developer site notification, it advises that Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter their trader status within App Store Connect.
From October 16, the trader status will need to be reported in order for app updates to be submitted for the App Store. Furthermore, all apps without any applicable trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU until the status is provided and verified.
Apple also offers a link to developers on how to submit the trader status.
In the email via iTunes Connect to booksellers as seen by AppleInsider, the same information has to be provided to keep their books in the Apple Books Store.
As part of the Digital Services Act, Apple has to verify and display trader contact information for all traders distributing apps in the App Store, and likewise for other storefronts. This information includes an address, phone number, and email address, which will be posted to the product page.
