Commission Decision (EU) 2020/1804Show full title

Criterion 6 – Information criteria U.K.

6.1 User information U.K.

The product shall be sold with relevant user information, which provides advice on the product's proper environmental use and disposal.

The product packaging and/or documentation accompanying the product shall provide contact details (telephone and/or email) and a reference to online information for consumers that have enquiries or need specific advice regarding use or disposal of the electronic display.The information shall include, as a minimum, the following information (when applicable):

(a)

Energy consumption: Energy Efficiency Class according to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013. The maximum power demand in each operating mode. In addition, instructions shall be provided on how to use the device’s energy saving mode and Information that energy efficiency cuts energy consumption and thus saves money by reducing electricity bills;

(b)

The following indications on how to reduce power consumption:

(i)

Turning the product off at its mains supply or using the hard off-switch (where one is fitted) will cut energy use to (near) zero;

(ii)

Putting the product into standby mode will reduce energy consumption, but will still draw some power;

(iii)

Note that screen savers (computer monitors) can stop displays from powering down into a lower power mode when not in use. Ensuring that screen savers are not activated on displays can therefore reduce energy use;

(iv)

Note that a Quick Start Function might cause increased power consumption;

(v)

Note that integrated functions, such as a receiver for digital signals (e.g. DVB-T) or hard disk recorders may help reducing power consumption if, as a result, an external device becomes redundant.

(c)

Network connectivity: Information on how to deactivate networking functions;

(d)

The position of the hard off-switch;

(e)

Information that extension of the product’s lifetime reduces the overall environmental impacts;

(f)

The following indications on how to prolong the lifetime of the product:

(i)

Clear disassembly and repair to enable a non-destructive disassembly of products for the purpose of replacing key components or parts for repair;

(ii)

Information to let the user know where to go to obtain professional repairs and servicing of the product, including contact details as appropriate;

(g)

End-of-life instructions for the proper disposal of the product at civic amenity sites or through retailer take-back schemes as applicable, which shall comply with Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council;

(h)

Information that the product has been awarded the EU Ecolabel with a brief explanation as to what this means together with an indication that more information on the Ecolabel can be found at the website address http://www.ecolabel.eu;

(i)

Any print-versions of instruction/repair manual(s) should contain recycled content and should not contain chlorine bleached paper. To save resources, online versions should be preferred.

Assessment and verification: The applicants shall declare the compliance of the product with these requirements to the competent body and shall provide a link to the online-version or a copy of the user instructions / repair manual to the Competent Body.

6.2 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel U.K.

If the optional label with text box is used, it shall contain three of the following texts:

(a)

high energy efficiency;

(b)

restriction of hazardous substances;

(c)

designed to be easy to repair and recycle;

(d)

contains xy % post-consumer recycled plastic (only when greater than 25 % as a percentage of the total plastic).

The applicant shall follow the instructions on how to properly use the EU Ecolabel logo provided in the EU Ecolabel Logo Guidelines:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/logo_guidelines.pdf

Assessment and verification : The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion, supported by a high resolution image/artwork of the product packaging that clearly shows the label, the registration/licence number and, where relevant, the statements that can be displayed together with the label.