The European Commission has published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2019/424 on ecodesign requirements for servers and data storage products, correcting three terminology errors in the Danish language version. The correction, issued on 27 July 2026 under reference C(2026)5554, replaces the Danish term "demontering" (disassembly) with "adskillelse" (separation) in key sections of the regulation, affecting manufacturers and compliance verifiers.
The corrigendum amends three specific points. In Annex I, point 33, the definition of "adskillelse" is introduced as the process of taking a product apart so it can later be reassembled and made operational. In Annex II, point 1.2.1, the introductory sentence now requires manufacturers to ensure that joining, fastening or sealing techniques do not hinder "adskillelse" for repair or reuse of listed components. In Annex II, point 3.3, first paragraph, point (b), instructions must refer to "adskillelse" under Annex II, point 1.2.1. The changes are effective from the date of publication.
Regulation (EU) 2019/424, originally adopted on 15 March 2019, sets ecodesign requirements for servers and data storage products under Directive 2009/125/EC. The regulation aims to improve energy efficiency, material efficiency, and reparability of these products, which are widely used in data centres and enterprise IT. The Danish language version contained inaccuracies in the term for "disassembly," which could have led to misinterpretation by Danish manufacturers and verifiers regarding the required separation of components for repair and reuse.
The corrigendum is a technical correction that does not alter the substance of the regulation. It ensures consistency across language versions and clarifies obligations for manufacturers, who must comply with the corrected terminology. Compliance verifiers in Denmark will apply the corrected term when assessing product conformity. The correction has no direct impact on other stakeholders such as consumers or environmental NGOs, as it merely aligns the Danish text with the original regulation. No further institutional follow-up is expected, as the corrigendum is a routine administrative act.