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Council Directive 92/75/EEC on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Communities L 297, 13 October 1992, pp. 16-19.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Energy conservation/energy production
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive aims harmonizing measures of Member States on the publication, particularly by means of labelling and of product information, of information on the consumption of energy and of other essential resources, and additional information concerning certain types of household appliances, thereby allowing consumers to choose more energy-efficient appliances.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act promoting savings in energy consumption (No. 1326 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2000

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Access-to-information, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Efficiency Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX