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Measured, declared and published values: what should the supplier enter in EPREL for the mandatory parameters?

Measured values result directly from measurement by manufacturers, carried out in the context of conformity assessment. These values must be available ...

New combined white goods are being developed such as a combined hob, oven, etc. How many labels and data sheets have to be shown in the webshop for such appliances?

Since the product is both a dishwasher and an oven, two labels and two product fiches have to be shown in the web-shop, one for the dishwasher part and ...

On the energy label, the direct heat output needs to be displayed: should this be the gross calorific value or the net calorific value?

The heat output is independent of net or gross calorific value. The difference between net and gross calorific value affects the fuel input (for example ...

Questions arise as to when a transformer counts as purchased before entry into force.

The purchasing contract has to be signed before that date. If it contains an option for delivery of transformers in the future with parameters not ...

Shall displays provided as spare parts be considered out of scope of the regulation ?

Displays integrated in other products can be considered as components or sub-assemblies, and therefore excluded from the scope of the Regulation ...

Should a soldering tool be seen as a common available tool?

Yes, a soldering tool be regarded as a common ...

Should all suppliers register the product in EPREL if the same specific product (brand + tyre type) is imported in the EU by many economic operators?

Each supplier is responsible for registering tyre types, units of which it places on the market. Each importer placing on the market tyres of a ...

Should an apparatus which differs from simple set-top boxes be regarded as 'other equipment for the purpose of recording ?

Yes, indeed. Because of this additional function it is not in scope of Regulation (EU) 107/2009, but it is in scope of 1275/2008 and has to comply with ...

Should portable appliances sold with features which can be used to fix it on a wall have to comply with Ecodesign requirements applicable to fixed room heaters?

The classification of the local space heater is dependent on its intended use and how it is marketed (in the catalogues, leaflets, etc.). If the product ...

Should the energy label be delivered together with the LSH inside the box, or could it be provided for each LSH by means of separate literature regarding the product ?

According to Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2015/1186 and Article 3 of the new Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, the label shall be ...