{"id":2963,"date":"2018-08-10T19:52:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T19:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/"},"modified":"2022-10-01T15:10:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T15:10:15","slug":"energy-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Household_Appliances\" title=\"Household Appliances\">Household Appliances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#2010_Directive\" title=\"2010 Directive\">2010 Directive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Compliance\" title=\"Compliance\">Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#General_Energy_Labelling\" title=\"General Energy Labelling\">General Energy Labelling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Revised_Energy_Labelling_Regulation\" title=\"Revised Energy Labelling Regulation\">Revised Energy Labelling Regulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Main_new_elements_of_the_regulation\" title=\"Main new elements of the regulation\">Main new elements of the regulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Framework_for_labelling_rules\" title=\"Framework for labelling rules\">Framework for labelling rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Key_Points\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Application_Background\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/energy-information\/#Eco-Labelling\" title=\"Eco-Labelling\">Eco-Labelling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Household_Appliances\"><\/span>Household Appliances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The EU has made legislation in relation to the publication of information on energy consumption by household appliances.\u00a0 This enables consumers to choose appliances based on energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The directive applies to household appliances even where sold for non-household uses including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerators,<\/li>\n<li>Freezers,<\/li>\n<li>Washing machines, dryers,<\/li>\n<li>Dishwashers,<\/li>\n<li>Ovens,<\/li>\n<li>Water heaters and hot water storage appliances,<\/li>\n<li>Lighting sources,<\/li>\n<li>Air-conditioning appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any such appliances offered for sale or hire purchase or hire must be accompanied by a leaflet and labelling providing information in relation to energy consumption and of other essential resources.<\/p>\n<p>The supplier must establish technical documentation sufficient to enable the accuracy of the information in the label and the fiche.\u00a0 This must include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>general description of the product;<\/li>\n<li>the result of design\\&#8217;s calculation;<\/li>\n<li>test reports;<\/li>\n<li>when values are derived from those obtained with similar models, information for those models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The documentation must be retained for inspection for a period of at least five years after manufacture.<\/p>\n<p>Suppliers must provide a free label to be attached to the appliance in the appropriate position and the appropriate language.\u00a0 A product fiche must also be contained in all brochures relating to the product where these are not provided on all other literature provided with the appliance.<\/p>\n<p>A fiche is a supporting document to the energy label. It must provide certain information relating to the performance and efficiency of the product<\/p>\n<p>Where products are offered for sale, hire-purchase, by catalogue or other means whereby the consumer is not enabled to see the actual appliance, the essential information contained in the label or fiche must be provided to the potential customer before purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Information on airborne noise and certain other auditory information concerning the appliance must be included in the label or fiche.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2010_Directive\"><\/span>2010 Directive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>European Union (Energy Labelling) Regulations 2011 and Energy Union (Energy Labelling) (Amendment) Regulations 2014implementsDirective 2010\/30\/EU in relation to labelling and information in relation to energy consumption and consumption of other resources by energy using products. The requirements apply to a range of household items including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refrigerators<\/li>\n<li>freezers<\/li>\n<li>washing machines<\/li>\n<li>tumble dryers<\/li>\n<li>lamps<\/li>\n<li>air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>televisions<\/li>\n<li>combination heaters<\/li>\n<li>storage tanks<\/li>\n<li>vacuum cleaners and<\/li>\n<li>other products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliance\"><\/span>Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>States must take necessary measures to ensure all suppliers and dealers in their territory<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>comply with the obligation;<\/li>\n<li>prohibit the display of labels marked with symbols or instructions relating to energy consumption which do not comply with the directive or are likely to cause confusion, with the exception of community or national environmental labels;<\/li>\n<li>launch educational or promotional information campaigns, and<\/li>\n<li>encourage the more responsible use of energy by private consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where there are grounds for suspecting the information contained in labels or fiches is incorrect suppliers may be required to supply evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Directives have been adopted in implementation of this framework directive.\u00a0 They must specify,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the exact definition of the type of appliance to be included;<\/li>\n<li>measurement specifications and methods to be used in obtaining the information in relation to energy consumption;<\/li>\n<li>design and content of the label;<\/li>\n<li>details of the technical documentation required;<\/li>\n<li>location where the labels show the defects to the appliance;<\/li>\n<li>content and where appropriate the format of the fiche which must be included in the information in the label;<\/li>\n<li>details that can be provided in the case of mail offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Energy_Labelling\"><\/span>General Energy Labelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Suppliers shall place on the market products that have a label containing information on the product\u2019s consumption of electric energy or other forms of energy.<\/p>\n<p>Suppliers must also make available technical documentation including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a general description of the product;<\/li>\n<li>the results of design calculations carried out;<\/li>\n<li>test reports;<\/li>\n<li>the references allowing the identification of similar models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The technical documentation must be available for a period of five years.\u00a0Suppliers shall provide dealers with labels and product information free of charge.\u00a0Dealers must affix labels in such a way that they are visible and legible.<\/p>\n<p>In some situations, the final consumer does not see the product \u2013 in particular when purchasing by mail order, by catalogue or through the Internet. However, the consumer must have access to product information through delegated acts which specify the way in which the label or the fiche is displayed or provided to the end-user.<\/p>\n<p><b>Commission Delegated Legislation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A delegated act shall indicate in particular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a description of the product;<\/li>\n<li>measurement standards and methods;<\/li>\n<li>details of the technical documentation;<\/li>\n<li>the design and content of the label. The classification of the product on the label shall be indicated using the letters A to G. The most efficient class shall be represented by A+++. A scale with a maximum of seven colours shall also be used, and dark green shall always represent the maximum level of efficiency;<\/li>\n<li>the location where the label shall be fixed to the product;<\/li>\n<li>the duration of label classification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a product is covered by a delegated act, contracting authorities which conclude public works, supply or service contracts shall procure products which comply with high-performance levels, expressed as \u2018energy classes\u2019. These criteria are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>products which allow significant energy savings to be made;<\/li>\n<li>equivalent products on the market shall have a wide disparity in performance levels;<\/li>\n<li>the Commission shall take into account relevant EU legislation and self-regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A delegated act shall take into account environmental parameters.<\/p>\n<p>The European Commission has the power to adopt delegated acts for a period of five years from 19 June 2010. The period shall be renewed automatically unless the European Parliament or the Council revoke this right. These two institutions also have the power to object to a delegated act.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revised_Energy_Labelling_Regulation\"><\/span>Revised Energy Labelling Regulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The EU has adopted a 2017\u00a0 regulation setting a framework for energy efficiency labelling which replaces the current legislation (Directive 2010\/30\/EU) retaining its main principles but further clarifying, strengthening and extending its scope.<\/p>\n<p>The Energy labelling framework allows customers to be more aware of the energy efficiency and energy consumption of household appliances (such as dishwashers, televisions, fridges, etc.), which will help them to reduce their energy costs. This will also contribute to the moderation of energy demand and the achievement of the Union\\&#8217;s 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency targets.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation establishes deadlines to replace the current A+, A++, A+++ classes with an A to G scale. It also sets out a procedure for rescaling the labels based on technological development. Thus, the excessive use of higher efficiency classes is avoided in the long term, providing also incentives for innovation and pushing less efficient products out of the market.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal also contains clearer rules on promotional campaigns, national incentives to promote higher classes of efficiency and aims to improve enforcement mechanisms and transparency towards customers by creating a database of products covered by energy labelling requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_new_elements_of_the_regulation\"><\/span>Main new elements of the regulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">Labels already in use before 1 August 2017 will be rescaled by the\u00a0European Commission, i.e. recalibrated to conform with the new regulation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">The Commission adopts a separate\u00a0<span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">delegated act<\/span>\u00a0for each specific product group to supplement the regulation. This establishes detailed requirements for labelling of specific product groups where:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;disc\\&quot;\">\n<li>the product group has significant potential for energy saving;<\/li>\n<li>within the product group, equivalent models have significantly different levels of performance;<\/li>\n<li>there is no significant negative impact in terms of affordability or the overall costs of the product group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\"><span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">Delegated acts<\/span>\u00a0relating to specific product groups specify, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;disc\\&quot;\">\n<li>the specific product group which is to be covered by the detailed labelling requirements;<\/li>\n<li>the design and content of the label, including a scale showing consumption of energy consisting of A to G, which should have a uniform design across product groups;<\/li>\n<li>other information emphasising the energy efficiency of the product;<\/li>\n<li>where appropriate, a reference in the label identifying products that are energy smart, i.e. capable of adapting and optimising consumption patterns;<\/li>\n<li>the measurement and calculation methods to be used to determine label and product information, including the definition of the\u00a0<span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">energy efficiency index<\/span>\u00a0(EEI);<\/li>\n<li>the evaluation date and possible revision date of the delegated act;<\/li>\n<li>differences in energy performances in different climatic regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">The\u00a0<span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">supplier and dealer responsibilities<\/span>\u00a0are to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;disc\\&quot;\">\n<li>display the energy efficiency class of the product and the range of classes available on the label;<\/li>\n<li>cooperate with market surveillance authorities and take immediate action to remedy any non-compliance;<\/li>\n<li>for products covered by delegated acts, not display other information likely to mislead customers about energy consumption;<\/li>\n<li>for products not covered by delegated acts, or non-energy related products, not display labels which mimic those under this regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">Dealers, including online dealers, must display the label provided by the supplier and make available to customers the\u00a0<span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">product information sheet<\/span>\u00a0at the point of sale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">The Commission will establish a\u00a0<span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">product registration database<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;disc\\&quot;\">\n<li>to support market surveillance authorities in carrying out their tasks, including enforcement;<\/li>\n<li>to provide the public with information about products, their energy labels and product information sheets;<\/li>\n<li>to provide the Commission with up-to-date energy efficiency information to review energy labelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">The database will allow the public to consult product labels and information sheets, making it easier to compare the energy efficiency of household appliances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">The regulation also requires manufacturers to inform consumers if software or firmware (software that is embedded in a piece of hardware and serves as the interface between that hardware and the operating system, e.g. on a smartphone or computer) updates could reduce a product\u2019s energy efficiency. It bans the use of \u2018defeat devices\u2019, which alter a product\u2019s performance under test conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">By 2 August 2025, the Commission will\u00a0<span class=\"\\&quot;bold\\&quot;\">assess the implementation<\/span>\u00a0of this regulation and submit a report to the\u00a0European Parliament\u00a0and to the\u00a0Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\\&quot;normal\\&quot;\">The Regulation has applied since 1 August 2017, except for the obligations of suppliers in relation to the product database which apply from 1 January 2019.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Framework_for_labelling_rules\"><\/span>Framework for labelling rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 on energy labelling<\/p>\n<p>It sets out the basis for labelling energy-related products, providing standard information about energy efficiency \u2014 as well as the consumption of energy and other resources \u2014 to help consumers in purchase decisions. It does not cover second-hand products, unless they are imported from outside the EU, or means of transport.<\/p>\n<p>It repeals Directive 2010\/30\/EU.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All energy-related products will display labels on a new, updated and clearer scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). This system will replace the previous system of A+++ to G labels, which is less effective because of the development of more energy-efficient products. There is also a requirement for a product information sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Labels already in use before 1 August 2017 will be rescaled by the European Commission, i.e. recalibrated to conform with the new regulation.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission adopts a separate delegated act for each specific product group to supplement the regulation. This establishes detailed requirements for labelling of specific product groups where:<\/p>\n<p>the product group has significant potential for energy saving;<br \/>\nwithin the product group, equivalent models have significantly different levels of performance;<br \/>\nthere is no significant negative impact in terms of affordability or the overall costs of the product group.<\/p>\n<p>Delegated acts relating to specific product groups specify, among other things:<\/p>\n<p>the specific product group which is to be covered by the detailed labelling requirements;<br \/>\nthe design and content of the label, including a scale showing consumption of energy consisting of A to G, which should have a uniform design across product groups;<br \/>\nother information emphasising the energy efficiency of the product;<br \/>\nwhere appropriate, a reference in the label identifying products that are energy smart, i.e. capable of adapting and optimising consumption patterns;<br \/>\nthe measurement and calculation methods to be used to determine label and product information, including the definition of the energy efficiency index (EEI);<br \/>\nthe evaluation date and possible revision date of the delegated act;<br \/>\ndifferences in energy performances in different climatic regions.<\/p>\n<p>The supplier and dealer responsibilities are to:<\/p>\n<p>display the energy efficiency class of the product and the range of classes available on the label;<br \/>\ncooperate with market surveillance authorities and take immediate action to remedy any non-compliance;<br \/>\nfor products covered by delegated acts, not display other information likely to mislead customers about energy consumption;<br \/>\nfor products not covered by delegated acts, or non-energy related products, not display labels which mimic those under this regulation.<\/p>\n<p>Dealers, including online dealers, must display the label provided by the supplier and make available to customers the product information sheet at the point of sale.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission will establish a product registration database:<\/p>\n<p>to support market surveillance authorities in carrying out their tasks, including enforcement;<br \/>\nto provide the public with information about products, their energy labels and product information sheets;<br \/>\nto provide the Commission with up-to-date energy efficiency information to review energy labelling.<br \/>\nThe database will allow the public to consult product labels and information sheets, making it easier to compare the energy efficiency of household appliances.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation also requires manufacturers to inform consumers if software or firmware (software that is embedded in a piece of hardware and serves as the interface between that hardware and the operating system, e.g. on a smartphone or computer) updates could reduce a product\u2019s energy efficiency. It bans the use of \u2018defeat devices\u2019, which alter a product\u2019s performance under test conditions.<\/p>\n<p>By 2 August 2025, the Commission will assess the implementation of this regulation and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has applied since 1 August 2017, except for the obligations of suppliers in relation to the product database which apply from 1 January 2019.<\/p>\n<p>List of energy labelling measures \u2014 August 2017 (European Commission)<br \/>\nEnergy efficiency (European Commission)<br \/>\nEnergy efficient products (European Commission)<br \/>\nCommission publishes new energy efficient labelling regulations to empower consumers (European Commission).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2017 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010\/30\/EU (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, pp. 1-23)<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Directive 2009\/125\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, pp. 10-35)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Directive 2009\/125\/EC have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council: European energy security strategy (COM(2014) 330 final, 28.5.2014).<\/p>\n<p>Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank \u2014 A framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward-looking climate change policy (COM(2015) 80 final, 25 February 2015)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eco-Labelling\"><\/span>Eco-Labelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eco-label is a voluntary environmental labelling system.\u00a0 It enables consumers to identify high-quality, eco-friendly products. The label may be awarded in consideration of European environmental and ethical objectives including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>impact on climate change,<\/li>\n<li>nature and biodiversity,<\/li>\n<li>energy and resource consumption,<\/li>\n<li>generation of waste,<\/li>\n<li>pollutants,<\/li>\n<li>emissions substitution of hazardous substances by safer substances;<\/li>\n<li>durability and reusability of products;<\/li>\n<li>the ultimate impact on the environment including on consumer health and safety;<\/li>\n<li>compliance with ethical and social standards;<\/li>\n<li>reduced animal testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The label may not be awarded to products containing substances classified as toxic, hazardous to the environment, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or substances subject to the regulatory framework for the management of chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>States must designate one or more bodies responsible for the labelling process at the national level. Their operations must be transparent and open to the involvement of all parties.\u00a0 They are responsible for regularly checking if the products comply with label criteria.\u00a0 Their role includes receiving complaints, informing the public, monitoring false advertising, and prohibiting products.<\/p>\n<p>In order to be awarded, businesses must submit an application to one or more states and send it to the competent national authority.\u00a0 Where the product complies with the labelling criteria, the competent bodies will enter a contract with the operators, in relation to the terms of use and withdrawal of the label.\u00a0 The operator may then place the label on the product.<\/p>\n<p>The use of the label is subject to the payment of a fee when the application is made and an annual fee.\u00a0 The Commission has published a catalogue of products which have been awarded the label.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission established a committee, the European Union Eco-Labelling Board representing the national body.\u00a0 The Commission shall consult the board in developing or revising award criteria.<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2963\" data-postid=\"2963\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2963 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Household Appliances The EU has made legislation in relation to the publication of information on energy consumption by household appliances.\u00a0 This enables consumers to choose appliances based on energy efficiency. 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