Energy Labelling

Malta MCCAA Webinar on Energy Labelling Rules for Smartphones and Tablets

Malta is ramping up enforcement of EU energy labelling rules for smartphones and tablets following the June 2025 mandatory application date. Companies must audit digital and physical sales channels to ensure uniform label visibility and mitigate the risk of market surveillance penalties.

9 Apr 2026, 09:53eur-lex.europa.euMalta

EU Commission Clarifies Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Rules for Incomplete Refrigeration Cabinets

The European Commission clarified in March 2026 that ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for refrigeration cabinets apply only upon final assembly or putting into service. This interpretation shifts compliance and conformity assessment burdens from component manufacturers to the installers or retailers who assemble units on-site.

31 Mar 2026, 19:25europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

UK DESNZ Consultation On Updating Standards For Local Space Heating Products

The UK has launched a consultation to align Great Britain's ecodesign standards for local space heaters with updated EU energy efficiency and circularity requirements. Manufacturers should assess product portfolios against the proposed 2026 mandates to ensure continued market access and technical alignment across UK and EU jurisdictions.

27 Mar 2026, 18:41gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US DOE Sets 2025 Representative Average Unit Costs of Residential Energy for Consumer Products

The US Department of Energy has finalized updated 2025 representative average unit energy costs for consumer appliance testing and labeling, effective April 25, 2026. Manufacturers must update cost-of-use calculations for all new test reports and EnergyGuide labels to ensure accurate consumer disclosures and regulatory alignment.

27 Mar 2026, 18:17public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

EU Commission Outlines ESPR-Linked EU Funding for Market Surveillance

The EU is allocating over €100 million through 2027 to strengthen Member State market surveillance and joint testing for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. This investment signals a shift toward more aggressive, coordinated enforcement, increasing the likelihood of product audits and the need for robust technical documentation.

27 Mar 2026, 11:58data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Publishes Updated Tyre Rolling Resistance Alignment Equations For 2026–2027

The European Union has mandated updated rolling resistance reference equations for tyre labelling effective through 2027. Manufacturers must align laboratory calibration and testing protocols with these new standards to ensure accurate fuel efficiency ratings and maintain compliance with EPREL registration requirements.

27 Mar 2026, 08:27energy-efficient-products.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Norway NVE Updates Guidance to Regulation on Energy Labelling of Buildings

Norway has updated its energy labelling guidance for buildings to implement stricter 2024 and 2026 standards, including a revised A–G scale and new technical calculation methods. Building owners and operators face increased compliance risk through mandatory energy assessments and enhanced enforcement, directly impacting property marketing, valuations, and operational reporting.

26 Mar 2026, 19:32veiledere.nve.noNorway

Belgium National Labour Council Updates Ecocheques Product List and Energy Criteria From 1 June 2026

Belgium has updated the ecocheques eligibility list effective June 2026, raising energy efficiency requirements for appliances and expanding recognized sustainability labels. Manufacturers and retailers must update product mappings and marketing strategies to maintain eligibility for this significant consumer incentive scheme.

22 Mar 2026, 13:44cnt-nar.beBelgium

GB Adopts Ecodesign and Energy Information Requirements for Household Tumble Dryers

Great Britain has enacted new ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for household tumble dryers, with compliance obligations phasing in from April 2026. Businesses must align with stricter energy efficiency standards, mandatory spare part availability, and updated GB-specific labelling to maintain market access.

22 Mar 2026, 10:42legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Government Response on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling for Household Tumble Dryers

The UK has confirmed final ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers to align Great Britain with current European Union standards. Businesses must prepare for stricter energy efficiency thresholds and mandatory repairability disclosures within a ten-month transition period to ensure continued market access.

22 Mar 2026, 10:06gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Netherlands Outlines Tranche-Based Implementation of EPBD IV in Building Regulations

The Netherlands has established a phased implementation schedule for the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, introducing mandatory solar, EV infrastructure, and labeling updates starting May 2026. Developers and asset managers must prepare for escalating requirements including whole-life carbon reporting and zero-emission standards that will redefine building compliance and valuation through 2029.

19 Mar 2026, 08:30open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

Austria (Upper Austria) Notifies Draft Construction Engineering Amending Act 2026

Austria has notified a draft amendment to the Upper Austrian Construction Engineering Act to align regional requirements with EU standards for construction products, energy labeling, and market surveillance. Companies should prepare for strengthened enforcement and significantly higher penalties for non-compliance with CE marking, performance specifications, and material reuse rules.

18 Mar 2026, 18:57technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.euAustria

New Jersey Bill S3964 Would Require Utilities To Provide Energy Star Rebates at Point of Sale

New Jersey has introduced legislation requiring public utilities to provide immediate point-of-sale rebates for Energy Star certified appliances. This mandate will likely accelerate regional demand for high-efficiency products and requires manufacturers to prioritize certification to maintain competitive positioning.

18 Mar 2026, 16:18njleg.state.nj.usUnited States

France / EU: EEPLIANT4 Joint Market Surveillance Action Targets Eight Product Groups for Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Compliance

EU market surveillance authorities have launched the EEPLIANT4 joint action to conduct intensive testing on eight product categories for ecodesign and energy labelling compliance through 2029. Manufacturers face heightened enforcement risk as 22 countries coordinate inspections to identify non-compliant products and prepare for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.

14 Mar 2026, 08:02economie.gouv.frEuropean UnionFrance

EU-Funded Compliance Services Project Reports Gaps in Online Energy Label Display

EU monitoring results published in March 2026 reveal significant non-compliance in the digital display of energy labels and product information across major e-commerce platforms. Businesses should audit digital sales channels to ensure label visibility across all purchase stages before follow-up enforcement checks begin in 2027.

12 Mar 2026, 13:39energy-efficient-products.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Slovenia: Government Committee to Consider Draft Amendment to Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information Regulation for New Passenger Cars

Slovenia is advancing a draft amendment to update consumer information requirements for fuel consumption and emissions of new passenger cars. Manufacturers and dealers should prepare for potential changes to labeling and marketing disclosure standards, impacting showroom compliance and consumer transparency.

12 Mar 2026, 12:42gov.siSlovenia

Kyrgyz Republic Notifies Draft Amendments To EAEU Energy Efficiency Technical Regulation

The Kyrgyz Republic has proposed amendments to the EAEU energy efficiency technical regulation, initiating a review of regional standards for energy-consuming devices. Companies must prepare for updated energy-efficiency classifications and labeling rules that will redefine compliance and market access requirements across the Eurasian Economic Union.

Germany Updates Label Templates for Electric and Fuel Cell Passenger Cars

Germany has mandated updated energy consumption and CO2 emission label templates for electric and fuel-cell passenger cars, effective March 6, 2026. Manufacturers must immediately update showroom disclosures to reflect standardized energy costs and long-term CO2 pricing projections to maintain market compliance.

10 Mar 2026, 08:27recht.bund.deGermany

Norway Confirms EU Testing Facility for Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Is EEA-Relevant

The EU has designated a dedicated Union testing facility for ecodesign and energy labelling to centralize and strengthen market surveillance across the EEA. This move signals more rigorous and consistent verification of product performance, increasing the likelihood of technical audits and enforcement for manufacturers.

9 Mar 2026, 17:59eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic AreaAustria

Norwegian EEA Note Highlights EU ESPR Preparatory Study on Tyres

The EU is conducting a preparatory study through 2027 to establish mandatory ecodesign and information requirements for tyres under the ESPR framework. Future standards targeting chemical composition and microplastic emissions will require manufacturers to proactively align product development with emerging circularity and material disclosure rules.

8 Mar 2026, 14:57ecodesign-tyres.euNorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area