Energy efficiency requirements
- Ensure welding equipment meets efficiency and idle power limits Any Person
UK Statutory Instrument
2021
United Kingdom
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
82 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Manufacturer 70
- Any Person 7
- Distributor 3
- Trader 1
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Manufacturers also bound by 472 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 2016 91 duties
- Lifts Regulations 2016 2016 70 duties
- Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 2016 67 duties
- Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 2015 64 duties
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654 of 19 December 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to technical and general requirements relating to emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery 2017 64 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Distributors also bound by 177 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations 2017 2017 28 duties
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (Wales) Regulations 2017 2017 26 duties
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 2017 25 duties
- Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 2002 21 duties
- THE ELECTRICITY SAFETY, QUALITY AND CONTINUITY REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2012 2012 19 duties
Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
- Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
Resource efficiency requirements
- Make spare parts and repair info available for welding equipment Manufacturer
Information requirements
- Provide welding equipment information in manuals and on a public website for 10 years Manufacturer
Technical documentation requirements
- Include list of equivalent models in technical documentation Manufacturer
Verification tolerances
- Don’t use verification tolerances to change your product’s declared values Manufacturer
Resource efficiency requirements
- Supply spare parts and repair information for direct-sales refrigerating appliances Manufacturer
Information requirements
- Provide specified information in instruction manuals and on public website Manufacturer
Technical documentation requirements
- Prepare technical documentation showing how product data is calculated or sourced Manufacturer
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances when setting declared values or interpreting compliance Manufacturer
Low power modes
- Ensure household dishwashers comply with low power mode requirements Manufacturer
Resource efficiency requirements
- Meet resource efficiency requirements for household dishwashers Manufacturer
Information requirements
- Provide eco-design information with household dishwashers Manufacturer
Technical documentation requirements
- Maintain technical documentation with calculations, equivalent models, and Annex 6 data Manufacturer
Programme requirements
- Household dishwashers must include an eco programme meeting legal requirements Manufacturer
The indications “normal”, “daily”, “regular” and “standard” must not be...
- Do not use 'normal', 'daily', 'regular' or 'standard' in dishwasher programme names Manufacturer
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances to set or interpret declared values or claim better performance Manufacturer
Energy efficiency requirements
- Meet energy efficiency index limits for washing machines and washer-dryers Any Person
Functional requirements
- Ensure washing machines and washer-dryers meet washing efficiency and rinsing standards Manufacturer
Weighted water consumption requirement
- Meet water consumption limits for washing machines and washer-dryers Manufacturer
Low power modes
- Ensure washing machines and washer-dryers meet low power mode requirements Manufacturer
Resource efficiency requirements
- Make spare parts and repair information available for washing machines and washer-dryers Manufacturer
Information requirements
- Provide required information in instruction manuals and on free website Manufacturer
Technical documentation requirements
- Include required technical documentation for product conformity assessment Manufacturer
(1) All machines must provide— (a) a washing cycle called...
- Provide eco 40-60 and 20°C washing cycles and make them clearly identifiable Manufacturer
The eco 40-60 programme must be set as the default...
- Set the eco 40-60 programme as default or make it directly selectable Manufacturer
The indications “normal”, “daily”, “regular” and “standard” must not be...
- Do not use 'normal', 'daily', 'regular' or 'standard' in programme names Manufacturer
(1) All machines must provide a complete cycle for cotton...
- Provide a complete 'wash and dry' cycle for cotton laundry Manufacturer
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Market surveillance authority must test additional units if first fails on tolerances Statutory regulator
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances to set declared values or claim compliance Manufacturer
(1) For multi-drum household washing machines and multi-drum household washer-dryers—...
- Comply with ecodesign requirements for multi-drum washing machines and washer-dryers Manufacturer
Energy efficiency requirements
- Ensure refrigerating appliances meet EEI limits in Table 16 Any Person
Functional requirements
- Meet functional requirements for refrigerating appliances Manufacturer
Resource efficiency requirements
- Provide spare parts and repair information for refrigerating appliances Manufacturer
Information requirements
- Provide instruction manuals with energy efficiency, repair and spare parts information Manufacturer
Technical documentation requirements
- Include technical documentation for energy-related products Manufacturer
Storage conditions and target temperatures per compartment type
- Ensure refrigerating appliances meet compartment temperature requirements Manufacturer
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances to set or interpret declared values or to claim better performance Manufacturer
Product information requirements for motors
- Display required product information for motors Manufacturer
Efficiency requirements for variable speed drives
- Ensure variable speed drives meet IE2 efficiency standards Manufacturer
Technical documentation requirements
- Keep detailed technical documentation for equivalent or derived models Manufacturer
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances to manipulate product performance claims Manufacturer
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), manufacturers, importers or their authorised...
- Design products so key components can be removed with common tools Manufacturer
(1) Electronic displays with a screen panel in which concentration...
- Label electronic displays with cadmium content information Manufacturer
(1) Manufacturers, authorised representatives or importers of electronic displays must...
- Make spare parts available for electronic displays and publish repair information Manufacturer
(1) From no later than two years after the placing...
- Provide repair and maintenance information to professional repairers Manufacturer
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), during the period referred to...
- Deliver spare parts for electronic displays within 15 working days Manufacturer
(1) Manufacturers, their authorised representatives or importers of electronic displays...
- Make firmware and security updates available for electronic displays Manufacturer
(1) The technical documentation file required for the conformity assessment...
- Prepare compliant technical documentation for electronic displays Manufacturer
(1) The energy efficiency index (EEI) of an electronic display...
- Calculate EEI and ensure electronic display does not exceed maximum EEI limits Manufacturer
(1) Electronic displays must meet the following requirements. Electronic displays...
- Ensure electronic displays meet ABC power-reduction requirements Any Person
(1) Electronic displays may be placed on the market with...
- Configure energy-saving settings on electronic displays Any Person
(1) In the normal configuration, the peak white luminance of...
- Meet minimum peak white luminance for electronic displays Manufacturer
(1) Electronic displays must meet the following requirements. Power demand...
- Ensure electronic displays do not exceed power demand limits Any Person
(1) Electronic displays must provide— (a) off mode;
- Provide off, standby and networked standby modes on electronic displays Manufacturer
(1) Televisions must provide a power management function, enabled as...
- Your televisions must power down automatically after 4 hours Manufacturer
(1) Electronic displays other than televisions with various selectable input...
- Ensure electronic displays power down into standby mode after no input Manufacturer
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances for product compliance or marketing Manufacturer
In accordance with regulation 46(1)(b), the supplier must enter the...
- Publish product information sheet on a dedicated website page Distributor
The technical documentation referred to in regulation 46(1)(d) must include...
- Prepare technical documentation for refrigerating appliances with direct sales function Manufacturer
Where the information in the technical documentation for a particular...
- Include calculation details and verification in technical documentation for models using derived data Manufacturer
(1) The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance...
- Display energy labels correctly at point of sale Any Person
Verification tolerances
- Do not use verification tolerances to inflate declared values or performance claims Distributor
Browse 141 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Interpretation
Interpretation
Verification procedure
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 5, the model conforms to these Regulations...
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Interpretation
Energy efficiency requirements
Exemptions
(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) apply for the purposes of...
(1) The EEI is determined as follows.
Interpretation
Verification procedure
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 5, the model conforms to these Regulations...
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Interpretation
The drying performance index (ID) must be—
The IC and the ID are calculated in accordance with...
The eco programme must be— (a) named “eco” on the...
The name “eco” must be used exclusively for this programme....
Energy efficiency requirements
From 1 March 2024, the EEI of household dishwashers with...
The EEI of a dishwasher is calculated in accordance with...
Functional requirements
General conditions
Energy efficiency index
Cleaning performance index
Drying performance index
Low power modes
Interpretation
Verification procedure
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 5, the model conforms to these Regulations...
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Interpretation and application
If the washer-dryer provides a continuous cycle, the rated capacity...
If the washer-dryer does not provide a continuous cycle, the...
The wash and dry cycle must be used for the...
Duration requirements
Programme requirements
The eco 40-60 programme must be used for the purposes...
The name “eco 40-60” must be used exclusively for this...
Wash and dry cycle
(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply for the purposes of...
Energy efficiency index
(1) For the calculation of the EEIWDof a household washer-dryer...
Weighted water consumption
Remaining moisture content
Final moisture content
Low power modes
Interpretation
Verification procedure
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 5, the model conforms to these Regulations...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
The verification procedure set out in Schedule 11 applies to...
Interpretation
(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) apply for the purposes of...
Determination of the
Determination of the standard annual energy consumption (S
Modelling parameters per compartment type for the calculation of SAE
Compensation factors per compartment type in the calculation of SAE:
Determination of the EEI
Interpretation
Verification procedure
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 5, the model conforms to these Regulations...
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Energy efficiency requirements for motors
Exemptions
(1) From 1 July 2023, motors must meet the following...
(1) IE is set out in Tables 21 to 26,...
(1) To determine the minimum efficiency of 50 Hz motors...
The minimum efficiency of 60 Hz motors at a rated...
Product information requirements for variable speed drives
The measurement methods and calculations for electric motors and VSDs...
Electric motors
Variable speed drives
Interpretation
Verification procedure
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 5, the model conforms to these Regulations...
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
(1) For motors with a rated power output of 375...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Interpretation
Electronic displays must meet the following requirements.
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), plastic components heavier...
The use of halogenated flame retardants is not permitted in...
Exemptions
The measurement methods for electronic displays are as follows.
General conditions
Measurements of on mode power demand
Measurements of peak white luminance
Interpretation
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 7 of Schedule 19
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 8 of Schedule 19
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 9 of Schedule 19
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraphs 10 to 18 of Schedule 19
Paragraph 14 of Schedule 19 (halogenated flame retardants) must be...
Procedure if requirements are not achieved
Verification procedure – general
The market surveillance authority must initially test one single unit...
Subject to paragraph 15, the model conforms to these Regulations...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 3 of Schedule 19
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 4 of Schedule 19
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 5 of Schedule 19
Verification procedure for requirements of paragraph 6 of Schedule 19
(1) The energy efficiency class of a refrigerating appliance with...
Label contents for appliances other than beverage coolers and ice-cream freezers
The following information must be included in the label at...
Label contents for beverage coolers
The following information must be included in the label at...
Label contents for ice-cream freezers
The following information must be included in the label at...
Label designs
(1) The labels must meet the following requirements.
Where the refrigerating appliance has different compartments working at different...
The following items in Table 35 are not relevant for...
(1) The energy efficiency class and the range of energy...
(1) If nested display is used, the label must appear...
Interpretation
Verification procedure
(1) If a unit complies with all the conditions of...
Where a model has been designed to be able to...
Commission Regulation (EC) No 640/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2023 of 1 October 2019 laying down...
Commission Regulation (EC) No 642/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing...
Commission Regulation (EC) No 643/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing...
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1015/2010 of 10 November 2010 implementing...
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1016/2010 of 10 November 2010 implementing...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 of 1 October 2019 laying down...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 of 1 October 2019 laying down...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 of 1 October 2019 laying down...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 of 1 October 2019 laying down...
Ecodesign requirements
- Welding equipment must meet ecodesign standards (resource efficiency and information) Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Choose an approved conformity assessment procedure and compile technical documentation Manufacturer
Circumvention and software updates
- Do not design products to cheat ecodesign tests or degrade performance via software updates Manufacturer
Ecodesign requirements
- Ensure your refrigerating appliance with direct sales function meets ecodesign and information rules Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Use approved conformity assessment procedure and maintain technical documentation Manufacturer
Circumvention and software updates
- Do not circumvent ecodesign tests and ensure software updates maintain compliance Manufacturer
Ecodesign requirements
- Ensure household dishwashers meet ecodesign requirements (resource efficiency and information) Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Choose between two conformity assessment routes for your product Manufacturer
Circumvention and software updates
- Do not design products to cheat ecodesign tests or worsen performance via software updates Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Use internal design control or management system procedure for conformity assessment Manufacturer
Circumvention and software updates
- Do not design products to cheat tests and maintain performance after software updates Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Assess product conformity and maintain technical documentation Manufacturer
Circumvention and software updates
- Do not design products to cheat tests and ensure software updates don't degrade performance Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Choose a conformity assessment procedure and keep a technical file Manufacturer
Software updates
- Ensure software updates do not worsen energy performance Manufacturer
Ecodesign requirements
- Ensure electronic displays meet ecodesign and spare parts rules Manufacturer
Conformity assessment
- Assess product conformity using approved procedures and keep technical documentation Manufacturer
Circumvention and software updates
- Do not design products to cheat tests or worsen performance after updates Manufacturer
Obligations of suppliers
- Provide labels, product information sheets and energy class data for refrigerating appliances with direct sales function Distributor
Obligations of dealers
- Display energy labels and provide product information for refrigerating appliances with direct sales function Trader
Browse 39 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation, commencement and extent
(1) In— (a) visual advertisements for refrigerating appliances with a...
Interpretation
Application and interpretation
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Ecodesign requirements
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Ecodesign requirements
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Ecodesign requirements
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Measurements and calculations
Application and interpretation
Obligations of internet hosting platforms
Measurement methods
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Review
Transitional provision
Amendment of EU Regulation 1275/2008
Amendment of the 2010 Regulations
Amendment of the Energy Information Regulations 2011
Revocations
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