Post-Brexit guidance for energy suppliers and dealers
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Regulations: energy information From: Department for Business,
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Regulations: energy information ContentsFrom 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. Those differences are explained on this page. You can also: Find out about placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021 Find out about placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 Find out about placing manufactured goods on the market in the EU from 1 January 2021 OverviewMany types of energy-related products are regulated to ensure that clear and consistent information on their energy usage is readily available. This helps consumers make informed purchase decisions and encourages competition between manufacturers in relation to improving energy efficiency. All products in scope must:
In Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Energy Information Regulations 2011 (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 coveredThe regulations cover the following energy-related products:
(Products in scope may also be subject to the Ecodesign regulations.) They do not apply to:
Extent of obligationThe supplier (manufacturer, authorised representative or importer) that first places a regulated product on the Great Britain (GB) or Northern Ireland (NI) market, or puts it into service, is responsible for compliance. This extends to any means of online selling, distance selling, hire and hire purchase. How to complySuppliers must produce energy labels and fiches in accordance with the regulations, and the supporting technical documentation allowing their accuracy to be assessed. They must also:
A re-classification of energy labels is scheduled with new labels displaying A – G energy rating classes instead of A+++ – G energy rating classes for certain products. From 1 November 2020, suppliers are required to supply these re-scaled labels with some products. No label, mark, symbol or inscription can be shown that could mislead consumers about the energy efficiency of a product. Dealers must display energy labels so that they are clearly visible, attaching them to the product where appropriate, and make the fiche available to consumers. For any means of distance selling, the information on the label and fiche must be provided to consumers before they buy the product. The energy label is common across the UK, with variations according to GB or NI placement on market, and must include:
From 1 January 2021 the energy label, for products placed on the GB market, must also include:
GB energy labels can be accessed using the Create an energy label service. In order to help you comply with the regulations there is a UK Energy Label Generator. This covers all of the products listed under the ‘What is Covered’ section. From 1 January 2021, the energy label, for products placed on the NI market, must include:
Suppliers placing products on the NI market can create their own energy labels using the EPREL database. The role of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)OPSS is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority in Great Britain and Northern Ireland for suppliers. Local authorities are responsible for enforcing the regulations in relation to dealers. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is responsible for enforcing the marketing of products with energy efficiency information. Where to find out moreIf placing products on the market or making products available on the market in Great Britain:
This gives guidance for dealers. Guidance on how to describe a product’s energy efficiency class (ASA) If placing products on the market or making products available on the market in Northern Ireland:
If you have a specific enquiry about compliance with the regulations, please use the contact details on our enforcement services page. |