Overview

Many types of energy-related products are regulated to ensure they meet specific measures relating to their energy efficiency. This reduces their environmental impact, their energy consumption, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.

In Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (as amended) are the underpinning legislation. Additional product specific regulations apply in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as explained below.

What is covered

The regulations cover the following energy-related products:

• air conditioners and comfort fans
• air heating and cooling products
• circulators
• computers and computer servers
• dishwashers
• domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods
• electric motors and variable speed drives
• electronic displays including televisions
• external power supplies
• industrial fans
• lighting products
• local space heaters
• professional refrigerated storage cabinets, blast cabinets, condensing units and process chillers
• refrigerating appliances
• refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function
• servers and data storage products
• set-top boxes
• smart phones (mobile phones, tablets etc)
• solid fuel boilers
• solid fuel local space heaters
• space heaters
• standby and off mode, and networked standby, electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment
• small, medium and large power transformers (regulatory relief guidance for power transformers)
• transformers
• household tumble driers
• vacuum cleaners
• ventilation units
• washing machines and washer-dryers
• water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device
• water pumps
• welding equipment

(Products in scope may also be subject to the Energy information regulations.)

Access the list of energy-related products with the applicable regulations – 20242025 (ODS, 7.887.84 KB)

Extent of obligation

The manufacturer, authorised representative or importer that first places a regulated product on the Great Britain or Northern Ireland market, or puts it into service, is responsible for compliance.

How to comply

A Declaration of Conformity must be completed, supported by technical documentation to demonstrate compliance. All documentation must be kept available for inspection for a period of at least 10 years from the date the product was last manufactured and be made available to OPSS on request within 10 working days.

Download a Declaration of Conformity template (ODT, 11.8 KB)

Manufacturers must also declare conformity with all relevant legislation by affixing:

• the UKCA mark or CE mark, in the case of a product being placed on the market in GB and / or
• the CE mark, in the case of a product being placed on the market in NI

Some products will also be subject to regulations that require mandatory third-party conformity assessment.

Read further information on conformity assessment and the appropriate markings.

Read the latest information on UKCA and CE marking

Importers must:

• confirm manufacturers have met the regulations for a product they place on the GB and/or NI market
• retain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity
• ensure technical documentation is available to OPSS on request for 10 years after the last product is first placed on the market

If an importer places a product on the GB or NI market under its own name or trademark, it must comply with all manufacturer’s obligations.

The role of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

OPSS is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority for Ecodesign Regulations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Our approach to addressing non-compliance is set out in our Enforcement Policy, which should be read alongside guidance on the specific enforcement actions available to us under the regulations, and associated rights to make representations or appeal.

Read our Enforcement Policy

Read our guidance on enforcement actions and associated rights

Contact us

If you have a specific enquiry about compliance or wish to contact us regarding suspected non-compliance please email OPSS.enquiries@businessandtrade.gov.uk.

Alternatively you can contact our helpdesk on 0121 345 1201.

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