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The Commission has launched a 4-week call for evidence on certain aspects of ....

Mark your calendars and register for a webinar for dealers, explaining the rules on how energy labels and other related information must be made available to consumers at points of sale. 

Did you know that buying the cheapest product isn't always the cheapest option in the longer term? How much energy or water does the appliance use? How long does it last before it stops working?Can it be repaired? These are just some factors that can make all the difference over a product’s lifetime

As the chill of the cold season approaches, it’s time for car owners to consider switching to winter tires. Winter tires are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety and performance in cold weather conditions, characterized by icy roads and snowfall.

Last year, the Commission set new harmonised EU rules to reduce the energy consumption and facilitate repair of industrial fans. Today, several technical improvements have been published, in order to make the rules clearer and easier to apply.

A public consultation has been launched by the Commission today as part of review of 4 EU regulations to encourage the manufacture of more energy-efficient refrigerators.

The European Commission is seeking feedback on the draft updates to 4 technical regulations on ecodesign and energy labelling of central space heaters and water heaters such as boilers or hydronic heat pumps. The consultations are open from 28 November and close on 23 January 2026.

In a practical step toward promoting sustainable consumption, the European Commission has introduced a repairability index for household tumble dryers.

This event forms part of the preparatory work for the 2026 omnibus on energy efficient product legislation and follows up on the high-level discussions held during the recent Implementation Dialogue with Commissioner Jørgensen in October 2025.