Are royal mail items an eu directive

Royal Mail items are not an EU directive, but rather a postal service provided by Royal Mail, a company that operates in the United Kingdom.

However, Royal Mail's services are subject to various EU directives and regulations that govern the postal sector in the European Union. For example:

1. The Postal Services Directive (2008/6/EC): This directive sets out the rules for the provision of postal services in the EU, including the requirement for postal operators to provide universal service obligations, such as the delivery of mail to all addresses in the EU.
2. The Universal Service Directive (2011/83/EU): This directive requires postal operators to provide a universal service, which includes the delivery of mail to all addresses in the EU, as well as other services such as the collection and delivery of parcels.
3. The Electronic Communications Framework (ECF): This framework sets out the rules for electronic communications services, including postal services, in the EU. It covers issues such as data protection, consumer protection, and competition.

Royal Mail's services are also subject to UK domestic law, which implements EU directives and regulations. For example, the Postal Services Act 2011 sets out the framework for the provision of postal services in the UK, including the requirement for Royal Mail to provide a universal service.

In summary, while Royal Mail items are not an EU directive, they are subject to various EU directives and regulations that govern the postal sector in the EU, as well as UK domestic law.