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Manufacturers and importers of energy-related products such as certain household appliances and space heaters must consider whether an energy label is required. This guide lists the product categories that require the energy label.
Additionally, this guide addresses common questions related to the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation and its regulations related to the energy label.
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List of products which require energy labels
Certain product categories are subject to the requirements of the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation. Under the regulation, the EU Commission can introduce regulations (e.g. delegated acts) that contain detailed specifications regarding the energy label for specific products.
These regulations may include requirements such as content and placement specifications for the energy label, technical documentation, advertising, testing, and more.
Here we list the product types and related delegated acts and other relevant regulations that we found in the EU guidance page called “Product List” for energy efficient products:
| Product type | Delegated acts and other relevant regulations |
| Domestic ovens, range hoods | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 65/2014 with regard to the energy labelling of domestic ovens and range hoods |
| Dishwashers | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 with regard to energy labelling of household dishwashers |
| Washing machines, washer dryers | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2014 with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines and household washer-dryers |
| Tumble dryers | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 with regard to energy labelling of household tumble dryers |
| Fridges and freezers | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances |
| Commercial refrigerators | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function |
| Professional refrigerated storage cabinets | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1094 with regard to the energy labelling of professional refrigerated storage cabinets |
| Air conditioners and comfort fans | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 626/2011 with regard to energy labelling of air conditioners |
| Local space heaters | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1186 with regard to the energy labelling of local space heaters |
| Ventilation units | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 1254/2014 with regard to energy labelling of residential ventilation units |
| Solid fuel boilers | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1187 with regard to energy labelling of solid fuel boilers and packages of a solid fuel boiler, supplementary heaters, temperature controls and solar devices |
| Space heaters | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 811/2013 with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device |
| Water heaters | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 812/2013 with regard to the energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device |
| Electronic displays | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 with regard to energy labelling of electronic displays |
| Smartphones and tablets | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 with regard to the energy labelling of smartphones and slate tablets |
| Light sources | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 with regard to energy labelling of light sources |
| Tyres | Regulation (EU) 2020/740 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other parameters |
FAQ
How do I know if a product requires an energy label?
The EU Commission site has a page called “Product List” for energy-efficient products, which lists the product categories that require the energy label. Such products are subject to the requirements of the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation and its related regulations (e.g. delegated acts).
Do all electronic products require an energy label?
No, only certain electronic products require the energy label. According to Articles 3 and 6 of the regulation, this depends on whether a delegated act under the regulation covers the product. If it does, such delegated acts specify the energy label requirements for the product.
Are energy labels mandatory or voluntary?
If the product is subject to a delegated act under the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation, it must feature the energy label. The energy label must be present in the manner specified by the delegated act. For instance, if the delegated act specifies that it must appear on the packaging of the product, then the supplier of the product must ensure that the label is printed on the product’s packaging.
What information must be included in the energy label?
Article 16 of the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation describes what information about the energy label should be mentioned in delegated acts. Here are some examples of information that must be included in energy labels:
- Energy efficiency classes
- Energy efficiency class of the product model
- Energy consumption
Delegated acts specify what specific information should be included in a product’s energy label, according to the type of product.
