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Ecodesign / energy label / efficiency label

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Presentation of the rescaled energy label in advertising and distance selling

In the European Union, many appliances must be labelled with an energy label that indicates their energy efficiency and consumption of electrical energy and, where applicable, other resources. This...

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Pumps, heating and air conditioning technology for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory

Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...

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(Consumer) electronics and lighting subject to ecodesign or energy labelling requirements

Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...

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Large household appliances for which ecodesign requirements or energy labels are mandatory

Requirements for the environmentally sound design of a product, or ecodesign for short, are generally intended to reduce the consumption of resources. Above all, electricity consumption, but also...

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Articles

Publication of new ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, chargers and USB Type-C cables

The Regulation (EU) 2025/2052 lays down new ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, various types of chargers, and USB Type-C cables. It replaces Regulation (EU) 2019/1782, which...

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Infoletter

Correction of the EU Ecodesign Framework Regulation

The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) came into force on 18 July 2024, replacing the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, with some transitional provisions to be...

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Amendment of the ecodesign requirements for tumble dryers as well as household and office equipment

The Regulation (EU) 2025/2262 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 laying down ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers and Regulation (EU) 2023/826 laying down ecodesign requirements for off...

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Introduction of a repairability index for household tumble dryers

Since 1st July 2025, household tumble dryers are subject to the ecodesign requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 as well as the energy labelling requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)...

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Information portal ComplianceServices on ecodesign requirements and energy consumption labelling

The website of the EU project ComplianceServices provides supportive information regarding the European Union's regulations on energy labelling and ecodesign. It is primarily aimed at retailers...

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Infoletter

Opening of a consultation on the partial revision of the Energy Efficiency Ordinance

The Energy Efficiency Ordinance (EnEV) sets out requirements regarding energy consumption and labelling with the energy label for mass-produced systems, vehicles and appliances. The requirements for...

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(Legal) draft

Correction of the ecodesign requirements for commercial local space heaters

In the articles referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2024/1103 laying down new ecodesign requirements for local space heaters and separate associated controls. Regulation (EU) 2024/1103...

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Draft published with exceptions to the ESPR's ban on destruction

From 19 July 2026, the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear by economic operators will be prohibited in the EU. This is based on the requirements of the Ecodesign...

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(Legal) draft

Changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation

The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of series-produced systems, vehicles and appliances with the energy label. The aim is to...

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ESPR: Draft format for disclosure of destruction of unsold consumer products published

On 18 July 2024, the Ecodesign Framework Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) came into force, gradually replacing the previous Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC. The ESPR prohibits the destruction of...

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(Legal) draft

Omnibus proposal for the digitalisation of processes and introduction of common specifications

In order to adapt to the current state of the art and enable efficient further development of the EU market, the European Commission has presented drafts to introduce standardised digital processes in...

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(Legal) draft

End of the sales period for light sources

In the article referenced below (Number 2214), we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy...

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Reminder

Corrigendum to the new EU Ecodesign Framework Regulation

The new Ecodesign Framework Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, ESPR) came into force on 18 July 2024 (see article referenced below). It forms the basis for the...

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Adoption of the first working plan for product-specific ecodesign requirements based on the ESPR

According to the new Ecodesign Framework Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR), which came into force on 18 July 2024, the European Commission is obliged to adopt an initial work plan to define product...

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Draft correction of the ecodesign requirements for tablets, smartphones, other mobile phones and cordless phones

Regulation (EU) 2023/1670 lays down ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of smartphones, mobile phones that are not smartphones, cordless phones and slate tablets. Most of its...

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(Legal) draft

Publication of a harmonised standard for refrigeration appliances with direct sales function

A harmonised standard with product-specific technical specifications for Regulations (EU) 2019/2018 and 2019/2024 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Regulations (EU)...

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New energy label for tumble dryers to be applied soon In

In the article referenced below, we reported on the adaptation of the energy label for household tumble dryers to the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2534. The range of energy efficiency...

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New ecodesign requirements for tumble dryers will soon apply

In the article referenced below, we reported on the updated ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers. The changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 include raising the minimum...

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New ecodesign requirements for local space heaters and separate associated controllers start to apply

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1103. This replaces Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 and contains stricter ecodesign requirements for local space...

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Transition period for ecodesign requirements for household and office appliances ends soon

In the article referenced below, we reported on the new ecodesign requirements for electrical and electronic household and office appliances, including set-top boxes, that were introduced with the...

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Draft amendment to the ecodesign requirements for motorised fans

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1834. It specifies ecodesign requirements for fans driven by motors with an electrical input power between...

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(Legal) draft

Update of a harmonised standard on household washing machines

Regulation (EU) 2019/2023 lays down ecodesign requirements for household washing machines and household washer-dryers, including built-in household washing machines and built-in household washer...

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Draft of new ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, chargers and USB-C cables published

A draft regulation has been published laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, chargers for portable batteries for general use and USB...

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Publication of a harmonised standard for gas boilers

The following harmonised standard for gas boilers was published in the Official Journal of the European Union by Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2909 in support of Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 laying...

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New energy label for tumble dryers to be applied soon

In the article referenced below, we reported on the adaptation of the energy label for household tumble dryers to the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2534. The range of energy efficiency...

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Reminder about the obligation to disclose the destruction of unsold products

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of the Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, ESPR). It came into force on 18 July 2024 and...

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Draft of an amendment to the ecodesign requirements for tumble dryers and household and office appliances

This draft regulation is intended to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 defining ecodesign requirements for household tumble driers and Regulation (EU) 2023/826 defining ecodesign requirements for the...

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Draft on the introduction of a reparability value for household tumble dryers

As of 1 July 2025, household tumble dryers will be subject to the ecodesign requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 and the energy labelling requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2534. These two...

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Establishment of the Expert Group on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling

On 18 July 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products (Ecodesign Regulation) entered into force. It replaces the...

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Publication of a harmonised standard for water-air fan coil units

According to the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, products manufactured in accordance with harmonised standards, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European...

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Corrigendum to the Implementing Regulation laying down operational details of EPREL

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/994 laying down operational details of the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling...

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Opening of the consultation on the partial revision of the Energy Efficiency Regulation

The consultation on the partial revision of the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) was opened on 18 September 2024. The consultation ends on 20 December 2024. According to the current status, most of...

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(Legal) draft

Publication of a harmonised standard for refrigeration appliances with a direct sales function

A harmonised standard with product-specific technical specifications for Regulations (EU) 2019/2018 and 2019/2024 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Regulations (EU)...

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Corrigendum to the new EU Ecodesign Regulation

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of the new Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Regulation came into force on 18 July...

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Regulations on the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling will soon apply

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/994 laying down operational details of the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL)...

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Reminder

New ecodesign requirements for motorised fans

Directive 2009/125/EC currently establishes the legal framework for defining ecodesign requirements for energy-related products in the EU. Product-specific ecodesign requirements are defined in...

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Harmonised standards for condensing units for refrigeration applications

In addition to Directive 2009/125/EC, Regulation (EU) 2015/1095 lays down harmonised requirements for the ecodesign of commercial refrigerated storage cabinets, blast chillers/freezers, condensing...

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Correction of the ecodesign requirements for local space heaters and separate associated controllers

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes the legal framework for defining ecodesign requirements for energy-related products in the EU. Product-specific ecodesign requirements are defined in individual EU...

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New ecodesign requirements for local space heaters and separate associated controllers

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes the legal framework for defining ecodesign requirements for energy-related products in the EU. Product-specific ecodesign requirements are defined in individual EU...

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Defining operational details of the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling

Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of energy-related products. An "energy-related product" is a device or system whose use influences energy consumption and...

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Harmonised standard for solid fuel boilers published

With Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/564, the European Commission has published a harmonised standard for solid fuel boilers and combined solid fuel boiler systems, auxiliary heaters, temperature...

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Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulation

The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of series-produced systems, vehicles and appliances with the energy label. The aim is to...

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Abolition of the exemption for refrigerators from the Cassis de Dijon principle will soon come into force

In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment to the regulation on the placement on the market of products in accordance with foreign regulations (VIPaV). Accordingly, the exemption for...

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Ecodesign regulations for household tumble dryers updated

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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New energy label for household tumble dryers

Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. Regulation (EU)...

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Transitional period for ecodesign requirements for various household appliances expires

In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...

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Transitional period for implementing ecodesign requirements for various household appliances ends soon

In the articles referenced below, we reported about new legal requirements for the environmentally friendly design (ecodesign) of various household appliances. Regulations (EU) 2019/2019, 2019/2022...

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New ecodesign specifications for fans in planning

For products that are found in many households and/or are energy-relevant, environmentally friendly design specifications can be defined to help reduce the use of resources. Directive 2009/125/EC...

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(Legal) draft

ECJ decision on energy efficiency claims in advertising

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) dealt with questions for a preliminary ruling on the indication of the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes in advertising in case C...

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Transitional period for ecodesign requirements for various household appliances expires

In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...

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Expiry of the sales period for displays, servers, data storage products and welding equipment in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Regulation

In the article referenced below, we reported on changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV). The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were...

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Corrigendum to several regulations on energy labels

Regulations (EU) No 626/2011, (EU) 2019/2015 and (EU) 2019/2016 set out energy label requirements for air conditioners, light sources and refrigeration appliances. The regulations contain several...

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Updated harmonised standard for dishwashers

Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 contains ecodesign requirements and Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 contains energy label requirements for household dishwashers. Where harmonised standards are used to assess the...

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New energy label for smartphones and tablets

Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. Regulation (EU)...

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New ecodesign requirements for phones and tablets

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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Draft energy labels and ecodesign for smartphones and tablets adopted

The draft regulation on energy labelling aims to introduce an energy label for smartphones and tablets. It should include information on energy efficiency and material efficiency (e.g. battery life...

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Corrections to the Energy Efficiency Regulation

The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption. The...

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New ecodesign requirements for household and office equipment

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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Transitional period of the Energy Efficiency Regulation for motors and frequency converters expires soon

We reported on the changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) in referenced article. The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy label were changed...

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Energy efficiency of refrigerators: Exception from the Cassis de Dijon principle will be deleted

According to the Cassis de Dijon principle, products that meet the EU technical requirements and are lawfully placed on the market there may generally also be placed on the market in Switzerland...

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Tightening of ecodesign requirements for individual room heaters planned

The EU Commission has presented a draft for a new regulation of the ecodesign requirements for individual room heaters, which extends and tightens the ecodesign requirements. Heated towel rails and...

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(Legal) draft

New energy label for tumble dryers planned

In addition to the draft revision of the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, the EU Commission has now presented a draft revision of the energy labels for tumble dryers. The scale of...

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(Legal) draft

Tightening of ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers planned

The EU Commission has presented a draft for a new regulation of the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers. This is intended to extend and tighten the ecodesign requirements. Among other...

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Transitional period for energy efficiency labels on light sources expires soon

In the article reference below, we informed you about the revision of energy labels for light sources and changes in the obligations to be fulfilled by suppliers and retailers. The following changes...

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Energy efficiency requirements for welding equipment: Commission refrains from launching infringement proceedings

In the article referenced below, we reported on ecodesign requirements for welding equipment. Regulation (EU) 2019/1784 has been in force since November 2019. Compliance with the Regulation has been...

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Amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulation

The Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption. The...

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Amended guidelines for the ecodesign of electronic displays will enter into force soon

We reported on a change to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) in the article referenced below. With this change, requirements for the design of equipment (ecodesign) were amended or revised. As...

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Numerous transitional periods of the Energy Efficiency Regulation will expire

We informed you about changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulation (EnEV) with Information Letter No 2020_132. The requirements for the environmentally compatible design (ecodesign) and the energy...

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New work programme for ecodesign and energy labelling 2022-2024

In the current communication, the EU Commission announces which new or revised requirements for ecodesign and the energy label it intends to develop in the years 2022 to 2024. Their focus is on...

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Draft to significantly extend the scope of the Ecodesign Directive has been published

Under the Ecodesign Directive, requirements are made for the sustainable design of products. So far, the focus has been on energy efficiency or resource consumption. According to the now published...

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The sell-off deadline for motors and frequency converters is expiring

The Energy Efficiency Ordinance (EnEV) specifies requirements relating to energy consumption and the labelling of devices with the energy label with the aim of reducing energy consumption...

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New ecodesign requirements for luminaires

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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Änderungen der Vorgaben an die Energieeffizienz und das Energieetikett mehrerer Produktgruppen

Die Energieeffizienzverordnung (EnEV) legt Anforderungen an den Energieverbrauch und die Kennzeichnung mit dem Energieetikett von Geräten fest, mit dem Ziel diesen zu senken. Anforderungen werden an...

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Discontinuation of use of the luminaire label from 25.12.2019 and new energy label for lamps

Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 forms the legal framework for the energy labelling of products. The energy labels for individual product groups are set out in product-specific regulations. The energy label...

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New ecodesign requirements for washing machines and washer-dryers

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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New ecodesign requirements for refrigerating appliances

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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New ecodesign requirements for dishwashers

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a legal framework for ecodesign requirements for products in the EU. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce energy consumption in the EU. Product...

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EU: Ecodesign requirements for welding equipment

Directive 2009/125/EC establishes the framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products. The Commission assesses which products have significant potential for saving...

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