Glossary term

functionality

A regulatory term referring to functionality as defined in Article 2, point (9), of Directive (EU) 2019/771.

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What does functionality mean?

Functionality is the Green Claims / Empowering Consumers incorporated consumer-law term for what goods can do in view of their purpose.

Official definitions by source

Green Claims / Empowering Consumers Directive

Directive (EU) 2024/825 empowering consumers for the green transition

functionality as defined in Article 2, point (9), of Directive (EU) 2019/771.

Reference: Article 1 / Directive 2005/29/EC Article 2(w)

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Practical application

This term matters when claims about updates, durability, repair, or replacement depend on whether the good continues to perform the functions consumers can expect.

Minespider commentary

For Minespider, functionality is a performance-baseline term for connecting product evidence to consumer-facing claims about use and reliability.

Common confusions

Assuming the everyday meaning of functionality is enough without checking the official source definition.
Using functionality as a loose generic label rather than the narrower meaning used in the source text.
Ignoring how functionality connects to adjacent technical or product terms in the same regulatory framework.