Enhance the competitiveness of the EU economy. Promote product durability. Affect environment and unemployment beneficially. Consumer goods sold must be in conformity with the sales contract statement as it relates to the description given, fit the purpose they are commonly used for and meet the expectations of the user which are known by the seller at the time of sales. Lack of conformity within the first 6 months after the sale is considered to have existed at the time of sale.
Manufacturing defects can result in action against the producer.
BUT any contractual terms or agreements between the seller and the consumer are not binding to the consumer. Member states want to make sure that the consumer can take full advantage of this directive. All the consumer has to do is make a report within 1 month after the product has been found in nonconformance.