Energy Labelling

Malta MCCAA Webinar on Energy Labelling Rules for Smartphones and Tablets

Malta's MCCAA is intensifying enforcement outreach for EU energy labelling requirements on smartphones and tablets, which became mandatory in June 2025. Businesses must ensure compliant labelling across all sales channels, including digital platforms and advertising, to mitigate market surveillance risks.

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

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

The European Commission clarified that ecodesign and energy labelling rules for refrigeration cabinets apply only upon final assembly or "putting into service." This interpretation shifts manufacturer-level compliance and conformity assessment obligations to installers or retailers who assemble incomplete units on-site.

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

UK DESNZ Consultation On Updating Standards For Local Space Heating Products

The UK government has launched a consultation to align Great Britain's ecodesign standards for local space heaters with updated EU requirements by 2026. Manufacturers must prepare for stricter energy efficiency and circularity mandates to ensure product portfolios maintain GB market access.

27 Mar 2026, 18:41gov.ukUnited Kingdom

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

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

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 (ESPR). 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 EU has implemented updated rolling resistance reference equations for tyre labelling, effective March 2, 2026, for the 2026–2027 period. Manufacturers must adopt these new calibration standards and the 2026 alignment guidelines to ensure accurate fuel efficiency ratings and 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 guidance for the Energy Labelling of Buildings to reflect major 2024 and 2026 regulatory amendments, including a new A–G scale and stricter assessment requirements for heating and cooling systems. Building owners and operators must prepare for increased enforcement and more rigorous technical standards (NS 3031:2025) that will impact property valuations, marketing compliance, and operational maintenance costs.

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 product list effective June 1, 2026, tightening energy efficiency thresholds for appliances and expanding sustainability label recognition. Businesses must recalibrate product eligibility mappings and marketing strategies to ensure continued participation in this significant Belgian consumer incentive scheme.

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

GB Adopts Ecodesign and Energy Information Requirements for Household Tumble Dryers

The UK has enacted new ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for household tumble dryers in Great Britain, with requirements phasing in from April 2026. Businesses must align with stricter energy efficiency standards, mandatory "right to repair" obligations for spare parts and disassembly, and updated GB-specific energy labelling for all sales channels.

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

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

The UK government confirmed final ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers in March 2026, aligning GB standards with current EU regulations. Manufacturers face higher energy efficiency thresholds and mandatory repairability labeling, requiring supply chain adjustments within a 10-month transition period.

22 Mar 2026, 10:06gov.ukUnited Kingdom

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

The Netherlands has established a four-stage implementation roadmap for EPBD IV, with the first regulatory changes for solar energy, EV charging, and energy labeling taking effect in May 2026. Real estate and construction firms must prepare for phased tightening of building standards, including mandatory whole-life carbon calculations and zero-emission requirements for new developments 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 local construction product requirements with current EU market surveillance and energy labeling standards. Manufacturers must ensure compliance with updated CE marking, performance specifications, and reuse rules to avoid significantly increased fines and strengthened market surveillance enforcement.

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 (S3964) requiring public utilities to provide immediate point-of-sale rebates for Energy Star-certified appliances. This mandate would likely accelerate regional demand for high-efficiency products, requiring manufacturers to prioritize Energy Star certification to maintain competitive positioning in the state.

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 (ESPR).

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 highlight widespread non-compliance in the digital display of energy labels and product information across major e-commerce platforms. Companies must ensure label visibility extends beyond product pages to catalogue and checkout screens to mitigate risks ahead of planned follow-up enforcement checks 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 notified the WTO of draft amendments to the EAEU energy efficiency technical regulation, with a potential comment deadline of May 8, 2026. These amendments will clarify energy-efficiency classes and requirements across the EAEU, requiring manufacturers of energy-consuming devices to review compliance and labeling strategies for the regional market.

Germany Updates Label Templates for Electric and Fuel Cell Passenger Cars

Germany has updated energy consumption label templates for electric and fuel-cell passenger cars, effective March 6, 2026. Manufacturers must align showroom disclosures with new standardized formats for energy costs and CO2 pricing to ensure consumer transparency and regulatory 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 comprehensive preparatory study for tyre ecodesign requirements under the ESPR, with final recommendations expected by August 2027. This initiative signals future mandatory standards for tyre durability, chemical composition, and microplastic emissions, requiring manufacturers to align product development with emerging circularity and material disclosure rules.

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