Draft Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations 2021

Closed 11 Nov 2020

Opened 30 Sep 2020

Overview

This consultation proposes the government’s intentions to update ecodesign requirements for electric motors, household washing machines/washer-dryers, household dishwashers, household refrigeration and electronic displays. It also sets out the introduction of ecodesign requirements for welding equipment and commercial refrigeration and the introduction of energy labelling requirements for commercial refrigeration.

This consultation will be of particular interest to:

* manufacturers and importers of welding equipment, electric motors, household washing machines/washer-dryers, household dishwashers, household refrigeration, commerical refrigeration and electronic displays
* trade bodies
* consumer groups
* environmental organisations
* those with an interest in energy efficiency and/or resource efficiency

Audiences

  • SMEs (small and medium businesses)
  • Large businesses (over 250 staff)
  • Multinational businesses
  • Trade bodies
  • Medium business (50 to 250 staff)
  • Micro business (up to 9 staff)
  • Small business (10 to 49 staff)
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Energy assesor
  • Consumer organisations
  • Consumers
  • Consumers

Interests

  • Regulation and red tape
  • Saving energy
  • Energy efficiency