Common mistakes observed by market surveillance

We have compiled the findings from previous market surveillance actions, where similar mistakes have been frequently detected:

• No entry in EPREL
• When there is an entry in EPREL, often missing values for major technical parameters
• Major errors in Declaration of Conformity (DoC):
• Ecodesign regulation is not referenced; supplier name and address are missing; model and brand name are unclear
• Minor errors occur such as measurement standards not mentioned, DoC is being issued after product is placed on market etc.
• The ecodesign performance requirements are not met based on the technical documentation (for example, electric heaters are placed on the market without controls; emissions are not reported for gas products; information is missing so that performance cannot be calculated).
• The provision of the online energy label and the product information sheet often was very poor; none of the websites were fully compliant for all the heaters listed.