Draft Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations 2021
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Detail of outcome
The response to this consultation showed strong support for the proposals across all of the energy-related products in question. As a result, the government will publish regulations later in 2021 to implement the following:
- update ecodesign requirements for electric motors, household washing machines/washer-dryers, household dishwashers, household refrigeration and electronic displays
- introduce ecodesign requirements for welding equipment and commercial refrigeration
- introduce energy labelling requirements for commercial refrigeration
Detail of feedback received
We received 22 responses to this consultation from a range of stakeholders including:
- trade associations
- manufacturers
- environmental NGOs
- waste management organisations
- a consumer body, retailer and local government authority
Alongside the consultation, we held 3 meetings with product manufacturers, trade associations representing manufacturers and other groups representing UK industry.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation sets out the government’s intentions to:
- update ecodesign requirements for electric motors, household washing machines/washer-dryers, household dishwashers, household refrigeration and electronic displays
- introduce ecodesign requirements for welding equipment and commercial refrigeration
- introduce energy labelling requirements for commercial refrigeration
It includes:
- the ecodesign and energy labelling proposals themselves
- our assessment of the costs and benefits of these regulations, as set out in the consultation-stage Impact Assessments
- the intended timetables for reviewing the draft regulations after they come into force
The consultation is open to anyone but we anticipate it will be of particular interest to manufacturers, importers, trade bodies, consumer groups, environmental organisations and other civil society organisations, especially those with an interest in energy efficiency, resource efficiency, circular economy and climate change.
Following the consultation, we will consider whether revisions are needed to the draft regulations and will publish a final Impact Assessment alongside the final regulations.
See the BEIS consultation privacy notice.
Please do not send responses by post to the department at the moment as we may not be able to access them.
Documents
Last updated 10 March 2021 + show all updates
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Government response and related impact assessments published.
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First published.