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Labelling and Standard Product
Information of the Consumption of Energy and Other Resources of Household
Appliance (Directive 92/75/EC)
The purpose of this directive,
which was published on
The Directive provides that
information relating to the consumption of electric energy, other forms of
energy and other related information shall be brought to consumers' attention
by means of a fiche (to be provided in the product brochure) and a label (to be
placed on the product itself).
The design and content of the
label for each type of appliance are further defined in subsequent implementing
Directives. The implementing Directive in each case also specifies the location
where the label shall be fixed to the appliance which must, in all cases, be in
a clearly visible position.
a) Energy Labelling of Household
Electric Refrigerators, Freezers and Their Combinations (Directive 2003/66/EC)
Pursuant to this Directive, which
was published on
Annex I to the Directive
specifies the design and content of the label, as well as the colours that may
be used. The label for refrigerators and freezers must be placed on the outside
or the front or top of the appliance in such a way as to be clearly visible.
The label itself must contain the following information:
- the supplier's name or trade mark;
- the supplier's model identifier;
- the energy efficiency class;
- a copy of the Eco-award mark, where
applicable;
- energy consumption expressed in kWh per
year;
- sum of net storage volume of all
compartments that do not merit a star rating;
- sum of net storage volume of all frozen
food storage compartments which merit a star rating;
- star rating of frozen food storage
compartment; and
- where applicable, noise information.
The Directive also specifies the
energy efficiency class ratings of refrigerators, freezers and their
combinations. Ratings go from A++ (being the most efficient) to G.
b) Energy Labelling of Household
Electric Ovens (Directive 2002/40/EC)
The Directive, which was
published on
- ovens that can also use other energy
sources;
- ovens which do not fall within the
scope of the harmonised standards; and
- portable ovens having a mass of less
than 18 kg.
Further, the energy consumption
of steam functions other than the hot steam function is not covered by the
Directive.
Annex I to the Directive contains
details of the design and content of the label as well as specifying what
colours may be used. The label must be placed on the door of the oven, in such
a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured. For multi-cavity ovens, each
cavity shall have its own label.
The information to be included on
the label is the following:
- supplier's name or trade mark;
- supplier's model identifier;
- the energy efficiency class of the
cavity(ies) of the model;
- a copy of the eco-award mark, where
applicable;
- energy consumption in kWh for the
heading functions based on standard load;
- usable volume of the cavity in litres;
- the size of the appliance;
- where applicable, noise measured during
the function determining the energy efficiency.
The Directive also sets out how
the energy efficiency classes are determined for each type of cavity.
c) Energy Labelling Household
Air-conditioners (Directive 2002/31/EC)
Pursuant to this Directive, which
was published on
- appliances that can also use other
energy sources;
- air-to-water and water-to-water
appliance; and
- units with output (cooling power)
greater than 12 kW.
Annex I to the Directive sets out
the design and content of the label as well as specifying what colours may be
used. The label must be placed on the outside of the front or top of the
appliance in such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured. The
following information must be included in the label:
- supplier's name or trade mark;
- supplier's model identifier;
- the energy efficiency class of the
model identifier of the indoor and of the outdoor elements;
- a copy of the eco-award mark, where
applicable;
- the indicative annual energy
consumption calculated with the total input power, as defined, multiplied
by an average of 500 hours per year in cooling mode at full load;
- the cooling output defined as the
cooling capacity in kW of the appliance in cooling mode at full load;
- the energy efficiency ratio of the
appliance in cooling mode at full load;
- the type of appliance: cooling only,
cooling/heating;
- the cooling mode: air cooled, water
cooled;
- for appliances with heating capability,
the heat output defined as the heating capacity in kW of the appliance in
heating mode at full load;
- for appliances with heating capability,
the heating mode energy efficiency class; and
- where applicable, noise measured during
the function determining the energy efficiency.
The Directive also sets out how
the energy efficiency class is determined.
d) Energy Labelling of Household
Lamps (Directive 98/11/EC)
This Directive, which was
published on 10 March 1998, applies the energy labelling requirements to
household electric lamps supplied directly from the mains (filament and
integral compact fluorescent lamps), and to household fluorescent lamps
(including linear, and non-integral compact fluorescent lamps), even when
marketed for non-household use. The following are excluded:
- lamps with a luminous flux of more than
6,500 lumens;
- lamps with an input power of less than
4 watts;
- reflector lamps;
- lamps marketed or commercialised
primarily for use with other energy sources, such as batteries;
- lamps not marketed or commercialised
primarily for the production of light in the visible range (400 to 800
nm); and
- lamps marketed or commercialised as
part of a product, the primary purpose of which is not illuminative.
However, where the lamp is offered for sale, hire or purchase or displayed
separately, for example as a spare part, it is included.
The Directive sets out the design
and content of the label, as well as the colours that may be used. The label
must be placed or printed on, or attached to, the outside of the individual
packaging of the lamp. Nothing else placed or printed on, or attached to, the
individual packaging shall obscure it or reduce its visibility. There are
specific requirements in the case of very small packaging.
The label must include the
following information:
- the energy efficiency class of the
lamp;
- the luminous flux of the lamp in
lumens;
- the input power (wattage) of the lamp;
and
- the average rated life of the lamp in
hours.
The Directive also sets out how
the energy efficiency class of a lamp will be determined.
e) Energy Labelling of Household
Dishwashers (Directive 97/17/EC)
The Directive, which was
published on
Annex I to the Directive sets out
the design and content of the label, as well as the colours that may be used.
The label must be placed on the outside of the front or top of the appliance in
such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured. The label must contain
the following information:
- supplier's name or trade mark;
- supplier's model identifier;
- the energy efficiency class of the
model;
- a copy of the eco-award mark, where
applicable;
- energy consumption in kWh per cycle
using standard cycle;
- cleaning performance class;
- drying performance class;
- capacity of appliance in standard place
settings;
- water consumption, in litres, per
complete cycle using standard cycle; and
- where applicable, noise during standard
cycle.
The Directive also sets out how
the energy efficiency class of a dishwasher will be determined.
f) Energy Labelling of Household
Combined Washer-driers (Directive 96/60/EC)
The Directive, which was published
on
Annex I to the Directive sets out
the design and content of the label, as well as the colours that may be used.
The label must be placed on the outside of the front or top of the appliance,
in such a way as to be clearly visible and not obscured. The label must contain
the following information:
- supplier's name or trade mark;
- supplier's model identifier;
- the energy efficiency class of the
model;
- a copy of the eco-award mark, where
applicable;
- energy consumption in kWh per complete
operating (washing, spinning and drying) cycle using standard 60°C cotton
cycle, and "dry cotton" drying cycle;
- washing performance class;
- maximum spin speed attained for the
60°C cotton cycle;
- capacity (in kg) of appliance for
standard 60°C cotton cycle (without drying);
- capacity (in kg) of appliance for
"dry cotton" (drying) cycle;
- water consumption, in litres, per
complete operating (washing, spinning and drying) cycle using standard
60°C cotton washing cycle and "dry cotton" drying cycle; and
- where applicable, noise during washing,
spinning and drying cycles using standard 60°C cotton washing cycle and
"dry cotton" drying cycle.
The Directive also sets out how
the energy efficiency class of combined washer-driers will be determined.
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