Paragraph 7 Verification tolerances
(1)
The verification tolerances set out in Table 2 must be used only by the market surveillance authority and only for the purposes of this Schedule.
(2)
The manufacturer, authorised representative or importer of a product must not use the verification tolerances—
(a)
as allowed tolerances to establish the declared values;
(b)
in order to interpret the declared values with a view to achieving compliance; or
(c)
to communicate better performance.
Table 2
Verification tolerances
| Parameter | Verification tolerance |
|---|---|
| Power source efficiency (per cent) | The determined value must not be lower than the declared value by more than 2 per cent. |
| Idle state power consumption (watt) | The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 10 per cent. |