- Introduction with general information; no obligations are addressed here.
- Articles: Providing general information on scope, definitions etc.
- Article 1 – Specification of the scope of the regulation (i.e., which products are covered, also indicating exempted product types)
- Article 2 – List of technical definitions
- Article 3 – Indication concerning minimum requirements (which are specified in detail in the annex)
- Article 4 – Basic information concerning the proof of product conformity by suppliers (described in more detail in the annex)
- Article 5 – Basic information on the conformity check procedure by MSAs
- Article 6 – Information that any measures leading to circumvention are forbidden
- Article 7 – Obligations related to software updates
- Article 8 – Reference to benchmarks for best-performing products (provided in the annex)
- Article 9 – Approximate date of the revision of the regulation and topics to be considered for the revision
- Further articles might include various information (amend other regulations, put them out of force and define transitional measures, e.g., which obligations can be applied when during the shift from an current to a new regulation)
- The last article specifies the data of entry into force of the regulation
- Annexes
All regulations contain several annexes, where the various requirements of the regulation are explained in detail. Typically, the following annexes are included: - Annex I – Lists further definitions needed for the annexes
- Annex II – Provides detailed descriptions of the Ecodesign requirements
- Annex III – Provides explanations, how parameters shall be measured or calculated by suppliers (if not specified in (harmonized) standards)
- Annex IV – Specifies, how MSAs have to check product compliance
- Annex V – Lists benchmarks for relevant parameters of currently best-performing products
| - Introduction with general considerations; no obligations are addressed here
- Articles
- Article 1 specifies the scope of the regulation (i.e., which products are covered, also indicating exempted product types).
- Article 2 lists required technical definitions for the regulation.
- Article 3 specifies the general obligations of suppliers.
- Article 4 specifies the general obligations of dealers.
- Article 5 specifies calculation methods to be used for the product declarations (which are described in detail in the annex).
- Article 6 references aspects of compliance checks by MSAs, which are further described in the annex.
- Article 7 indicates, when the regulation will be revised and what aspects will be considered for the revision.
- Additional articles might include various information (amend other regulations, put them out of force and define transitional measures, e.g., which obligations can be applied when during the shift from a current to a new regulation).
- The last article specifies the entry into force of the regulation.
- Annexes
- Annex I lists further definitions needed for the annexes.
- Annex II defines the efficiency or performance classes for the parameters shown on the label, like energy efficiency, noise, etc. (product-group specific).
- Annex III specifies the energy label design and content.
- Annex IV explains, how parameters shall be measured or calculated (if not specified in (harmonized) standards).
- Annex V specifies the content of the product information sheet (PIS).
- Annex VI specifies the content of the labelling technical documentation.
- Annex VII specifies the obligations of dealers in advertisements and distance selling.
- Annex VIII specifies the obligations of dealers in online shops.
- Annex IX explains, how MSAs have to check compliance.
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