EU releases new Energy Labeling Framework Directive (EU) 2017/1369 to replace 2010/30 / EU

On July 28, 2017, the European Union released the new Energy Labeling Framework Directive (EU) 2017/1369, which replaces the original Energy Labeling Framework Directive 2010/30 / EU, and the existing directives on the implementation of energy efficiency labeling products remain valid. The new directive came into effect on August 1, 2017.

Affected Products:

Household Dishwashers, Household Refrigeration Appliances, Household Washing Machines, Televisions, Air Conditioners, Home Tumble Dryer, Electric Lamps and Lamps, Vacuum Cleaners, Space Heaters, Water Heaters, Range Hoods, Ovens, Ventilation Equipment, Professional Freezers, Local Space Heaters, solid fuel boilers, auxiliary heaters, thermostats, solar modules.

important content:

Software update

1. If the software update will affect the energy efficiency of products, consumers should be fully informed and provide the option of accepting / rejecting the update. If consumers refuse the update, they will not affect the normal use.

2. Products with special modes / software / hardware for energy efficiency testing are not allowed for better energy performance.

Product database

1. After January 1, 2019, the relevant information should be entered into the product database before the product is put on the market;

2. Products listed between August 1, 2017 and January 1, 2019 should be entered into the product database by June 30, 2019 at the latest

3. Products listed before August 1, 2017 can also enter information into the product database

4. If the product change involves energy efficiency labeling or database information, it will be considered a new model. If the product is no longer sold, the manufacturer should explain it in the database.

5. The first two requirements do not apply to combination heaters covered by (EU) No 811/2013, (EU) No 812/2013 and (EU) 2015/1187.

6. After the product is no longer sold, the database information needs to be kept for 15 years. Taking into account the average life expectancy of products, the retention period of information can be less than 15 years. Public section information can not be deleted.

Energy efficiency label content

1. The new energy efficiency label grade only A to G;

2. It is planned to gradually renew existing energy efficiency labels within 6 years and the existing energy efficiency labels will still be valid.