The recast Energy Labelling Directive (2010/30/EC – “Directive on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products”) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 18 June 2010.
The main provisions of the directive:
Introduction of new efficiency classes A+, A++ and A+++ on top of the existing A grade for the most energy-saving household products, to reflect technological progress; the total number of classes will be always limited to seven (A+ to F, A++ to E, A+++ to D).
Energy classes and the specific products that must labelled will be determined by a Commission working group by means of delegated acts.
The directive applies to “energy-related products which have a significant direct or indirect impact on the consumption of energy and, where relevant, on other essential resources during use”.
Energy label was extended to energy-using products in the commercial and industrial sectors.
The scheme will now also apply to energy-related products, including construction products, which do not consume energy but "have a significant direct or indirect impact" on energy savings.
The deadline for transposition into national law is 20 June 2011, and Member States need to apply the provisions as of 20 July 2011.
