New EU energy labels for household appliances

March 29, 2021

New EU energy labels for household appliances From March 1, 2021, according to a new European regulation, new energy efficiency labels will apply to household appliances. Four product categories are concerned: refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers, washing machines and televisions. New labels for light bulbs and fixed light source lamps will follow on September 1, with more products to follow in the years to come. *

In addition, a QR code will be integrated into the labels. Consumers will now be able to use their smartphones to scan codes and obtain additional information. **

To know more :

* New EU energy labels applicable from 1 March 2021 (europa.eu)

** https: //portail-qualite.public.lu/fr/actualites/securite-sante/2021/nouvelle-generation-d-etiquettes-energetiques.html