Ecodesign and energy labelling in manufacturing
What products do ecodesign requirements apply to?
Many types of energy-related products are regulated to ensure they meet specific measures relating to their energy usage. This reduces their environmental impact, improves their energy efficiency, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
From 1 January 2021, there are some differences in the rules for placing energy-related products on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and placing energy-related products on the market in Northern Ireland.
All products in scope must:
- have supporting technical documentation (often referred to as a technical file) to demonstrate compliance
- have a Declaration of Conformity
- display the appropriate conformity marking for the GB and/ or NI markets as appropriate
In Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (as amended) are the underpinning legislation. However, there are differences in how they apply in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as explained below.
What is covered?
The regulations cover the following energy related products:
- air conditioners and comfort fans
- air heating and cooling
- circulators
- computers
- dishwashers
- domestic ovens
- electric motors
- electronic displays
- external power supplies
- fans
- lighting products
- refrigerated storage cabinets
- refrigerating appliances
- servers
- set-top boxes
- solid fuel boilers
- space heaters
- standby and off mode
- transformers (regulatory relief guidance for power transformers)
- tumble driers
- vacuum cleaners
- ventilation
- washing machines and washer-dryers
- water heaters and tanks
- water pumps
- welding equipment
(Products in scope may also be subject to the Energy information regulations.)
Access the list of energy-related products with the associated ecodesign regulations (ODS, 7.03 KB).