Overview
The brief, in one paragraph.
The Product
What we examined.
Product
16A WiFi / Matter smart socket
Marketplace
Amazon.de
The Challenge
A CE mark
is not a compliance
pass.
The Solution / Findings
Four gaps, documented.
GAP / 01
No EU Responsible Person named
GAP / 02
No Declaration of Conformity accessible
GAP / 03
Amazon listing compliance fields empty
GAP / 04
No technical file traceability
Outcomes
Why this matters.
Methodology
"All findings are based on publicly available information reviewed in March 2026. No physical product was tested. No internal documentation was reviewed."
Independent analysis based on publicly available information. No commercial relationship with MOES. Not a paid engagement.
SUMMARY
A WiFi smart plug actively sold on Amazon.de carries CE and RoHS marks, but a review of its public-facing documentation reveals it is non-compliant with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which became mandatory in December 2024. No EU Responsible Person is named, no Declaration of Conformity is accessible, and the Amazon listing’s compliance fields are empty.
THE PRODUCT
A 16A WiFi/Matter smart socket sold on Amazon.de by Wenzhou Nova New Energy Co., Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer. CE and RoHS marked. Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit.
THE QUESTION
FINDINGS — 4 GAPS IDENTIFIED
No EU Responsible Person named
Under GPSR (mandatory since December 2024), non-EU manufacturers must appoint an EU-based Responsible Person and display their name and contact details on the listing and packaging. Neither the Amazon.de listing nor moeshouse.com shows this information. Without it, the product cannot legally be placed on the EU market. GPSR Art. 16 — Regulation (EU) 2023/988
No Declaration of Conformity accessible
The CE mark is visible on the product label. But no DoC is linked from the Amazon listing or the brand website. Under the Radio Equipment Directive, the DoC must exist before the CE mark is affixed and must be available to authorities and customers on request. RED Art. 10(9) — Directive 2014/53/EU
Amazon listing compliance fields empty
GPSR Article 19 requires online listings to display manufacturer contact details, Responsible Person details, and safety warnings. The listing's safety section contains only a placeholder link with no substantive content. GPSR Art. 19 — Regulation (EU) 2023/988
No technical file traceability
No EU-based entity is named who could produce the technical file if market surveillance authorities request it, a direct consequence of the missing Responsible Person. RED Art. 10(10) · GPSR Art. 9
Why This Matters
These are not edge cases or technicalities. The GPSR Responsible Person requirement has been in force since December 2024. Amazon actively enforces it and can suspend listings that don’t comply. Market surveillance authorities can order products off the market.