Guidance on regulations: ecodesign of energy-consuming products
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Guidance for manufacturers, their authorised representatives and
importers. From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial
Strategy and Office for Product Safety and Standards Contents
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Guidance for manufacturers, their authorised representatives
and importers.
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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 they meet specific measures relating to their energy usage. This reduces their environmental impact, improves their energy efficiency, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. All products in scope must:
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 coveredThe regulations cover the following energy related products:
(Products in scope may also be subject to the Energy information regulations.) Extent of obligationThe manufacturer, authorised representative or importer that first places a regulated product on the Great Britain or Northern Ireland market, or puts it into service, is responsible for compliance. How to complyA Declaration of Conformity must be completed, supported by technical documentation to demonstrate compliance. All documentation must be kept available for inspection for a period of at least 10 years from the date the product was last manufactured and be made available to OPSS on request within 10 working days. Manufacturers must also declare conformity with all relevant legislation by affixing:
Some products will also be subject to regulations that require mandatory third-party conformity assessment. Read further information on conformity assessment and the appropriate markings. The CE marking will be accepted in the UK until 1 January 2022. You must be ready to use the UKCA marking from 1 January 2022 at the latest, although you should use it before then if possible. Until 1 January 2023, you have the option to affix the UKCA mark by means of a label, or similar, to the product, packaging, or documents, as required. After 1 January 2023, the UKCA mark should be directly affixed to the product. Read further information on placing goods on the GB market from 1 January 2021. Importers must:
If an importer places a product on the GB or NI market under its own name or trademark, it must comply with all manufacturer’s obligations. DistributorsFrom 1 January 2021 some distributors will become importers and will need to understand their obligations if their status has changed. You’ll become an importer if:
If a business modifies a product in a way that might affect the compliance of that product, it must comply with all manufacturer’s obligations. The role of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)OPSS is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority for Ecodesign Regulations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Where to find out moreIf placing products on the market or making products available on the market in Great Britain:
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. |