PART 3AMENDMENTS TO COMMISION DELEGATED REGULATIONS RELATED TO ENERGY LABELLING
Amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013: electronic displays4.
(1)
(2)
In Article 1(2) (subject matter and scope), in point (g), for “of products covered by implementing measures adopted under the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010” substitute “within the meaning given by regulation 2(1) of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010”.
(3)
In Article 2 (definitions)—
(a)
in point (10), for “as defined in Article 1” substitute “and is to be construed in accordance with the definitions of ‘networked equipment with high network availability’ and ‘networked equipment with high network availability functionality’ in Article 2”;
(b)
omit point (17).
(4)
“(b)
the information set out in table 4 of Annex 5 (product information sheet) is made available on a publicly accessible website;”.
(5)
“(29)
‘declared values’ means the values provided by the supplier in the technical documentation in accordance with point (4) of Annex 6 for the verification of conformity by the market surveillance authority;
(30)
‘guarantee’ means any undertaking by the dealer or the supplier to the consumer that, if an electronic display does not meet the specifications set out in the guarantee statement or in any associated advertising—
(a)
the consumer will be reimbursed for the price paid for the electronic display; or
(b)
the electronic display will be repaired, replaced or handled in any way.”.
(6)
In Annex 2, in point B (energy efficiency index)—
(a)
after the formula, in the explanation of term “A” in the formula, for “viewing surface area” substitute “visible screen area”;
(b)
“For the purposes of the EEI calculation, the declared values of the following technical parameters listed in Table 5 of Annex 6 (technical documentation) must be used—
(a)
on mode power demand (Pmeasured );
(b)
visible screen area.”.
(7)
In Annex 3, in point 2 (label design)—
(a)
at the beginning of point (f) insert “Subject to point (g)”;
(b)
“(g)
If the electronic display does not support HDR—
(i)
the following must not be displayed—
(aa)
the HDR pictogram; and
(bb)
the energy efficiency class; and
(ii)
the screen pictogram, indicating screen size and resolution, must be vertically centred in the area below the indication of the energy consumption.”.
(8)
In Annex 5 (product information sheet)—
(a)
number the first paragraph as paragraph 1;
(b)
number the second paragraph as paragraph 2;
(c)
“Table 4Information, order and format of the product information sheet
Parameter
Value
Unit
Notes
1.
Supplier’s name or trade mark
TEXT
2.
Supplier’s address
3.
Model identifier
TEXT
4.
Energy efficiency class for standard Dynamic Range (SDR)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
5.
On mode power demand in Standard Dynamic Range (SDR)
X.X
W
Rounded to the nearest decimal place for power values below 100 W and rounded to the nearest integer for power values equal to or above 100 W.
6.
Energy Efficiency class (HRD)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G] or n.a.
Value must be ‘n.a.’ (not applicable) if HDR is not implemented.
7.
On mode power demand in High Dynamic Range (HDR)
X.X
W
Rounded to the nearest decimal place for power values below 100 W and rounded to the nearest integer for power values equal to or above 100 W. Value is 0 (zero) if HRD is not implemented.
8.
Off mode, power demand, if applicable
X.X
W
9.
Standby mode power demand, if applicable
X.X
W
10.
Networked standby mode power demand, if applicable
X.X
W
11.
Electronic display category
[television/monitor/ signage/other]
Select one.
12.
Size ratio
X
:
Y
integer
For example 16:9. 21:9, etc.
13.
Screen resolution
X
×
Y
pixels
Horizontal and vertical pixels.
14.
Screen diagonal
X.X
cm
Rounded to one decimal place.
15.
Screen diagonal
X
inches
Optional, in inches rounded to the nearest integer.
16.
Visible screen area
X.X
dm2
Rounded to one decimal place.
17.
Panel technology used
TEXT
E.g. LCD/LED LCD/QLED LCD/OLED/MicroLED/
QDLED/SED/FED/EPD, etc.
18.
Availability of Automatic Brightness Control (ABC)
[YES/NO]
19.
Availability of voice recognition sensor
[YES/NO]
20.
Availability of room presence sensor
[YES/NO]
21.
Image refresh frequency rate (default)
X
Hz
22.
Minimum guaranteed availability of software and firmware updates
X
Years
23.
Minimum guaranteed availability of spare parts
X
Years
24.
Minimum guaranteed product support
X
Years
25.
Minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier
X
Years
26.
Power supply type
Internal / External / Standardised external
Select one.
27.
External power supply (non-standardized and included in the product box)
i
Supported standard name or list
TEXT
Description
ii
Input
voltage
X
V
iii
Output voltage
X.X
V
28.
External standardised power supply (or suitable one if not included in the product box)
i
Supported standard name or list
TEXT
ii
Required output voltage
X.X
V
Iii
Required delivered current (minimum)
X.X
A
iv
Required current frequency
X.X
Hz”;
(d)
“3.
The following items in Table 4 are not relevant for the purposes of determining whether a model is an equivalent model under Article 2(6) of the Framework Regulation—
(a)
supplier’s name or trade mark;
(b)
supplier’s address;
(c)
model identifier;
(d)
minimum guaranteed availability of software and firmware updates;
(e)
minimum guaranteed availability of spare parts;
(f)
minimum guaranteed product support;
(g)
minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier.”.
(9)
In Annex 6 (technical documentation)—
(a)
“(1)
a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified;
(2)
references to the designated standards applied or other measurement standards used;
(3)
specific precautions that must be taken when the model is assembled, installed, maintained or tested;
(4)
the values of the technical parameters set out in Table 5;
(5)
the details and the results of the calculations performed in accordance with Annex 4;
(5A)
the conditions of testing that must be applied, if not fully described in the information provided under point (2);
(5B)
the identifier of all equivalent models already placed on the market;”;
(b)
“Table 5Technical parameters of the model and declared values
Parameter
Value
Unit
Declared value
General
1
Supplier’s name or trade mark
TEXT
2
Model identifier
TEXT
3
On mode power demand, (Pmeasured)
XXX.X
W
4
Energy efficiency class for Standard Dynamic Range (SDR)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
5
On mode power demand in Standard Dynamic Range (SDR)
XXX.X
W
6
Energy efficiency class for Dynamic Range (HDR)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G] or n.a.
7
On mode power demand in High Dynamic Range (HDR)
XXX.X
W
8
Off mode, power demand
X.X
W
9
Standby mode power demand
X.X
W
10
Networked standby mode power demand
X.X
W
11
Electronic display category
[television / monitor / signage / other]
TEXT
12
Size ratio
XX
:
XX
13
Screen resolution (pixels)
X
×
X
14
Screen diagonal
XXX.X
cm
15
Screen diagonal
XX
inches
16
Visible screen area
XXX.X
dm2;
17
Panel technology used
TEXT
18
Availability of automatic Brightness Control (ABC)
[YES/NO]
19
Availability of voice recognition sensor
[YES/NO]
20
Availability of room presence sensor
[YES/NO]
21
Image refresh frequency rate (normal configuration)
XXX
HZ
22
Minimum guaranteed availability of software and firmware updates
XX
Years
23
Minimum guaranteed availability of spare parts
XX
Years
24
Minimum guaranteed product support
XX
Years
25
Minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier
XX
Years
For On-mode
26
Peak white luminance of the brightest on mode configuration
XXXX
cd/ m2
27
Peak white luminance of the normal configuration
XXXX
cd/ m2
28
Peak white luminance ratio (calculated as the value of ‘Peak white luminance of the normal configuration’ divided by the value of ‘Peak white luminance of the brightest on mode configuration’ multiplied by 100)
XX.X
%
For Auto Power Down (APD)
29
Length of time in on mode before the electronic display automatically switches to standby, off mode, or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode or standby mode
XX:XX
mm:ss
30
For televisions: the length of time following the last user interaction before the television automatically switches to standby, off-mode or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off-mode or standby-mode
XX:XX
mm:ss
31
For televisions equipped with room presence sensor: the length of time after no presence is detected before the television automatically switches to standby, off-mode or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode or standby mode
XX:XX
mm:ss
32
For electronic displays other than televisions and broadcast displays: the length of time after no input is detected before the electronic display automatically switches to standby, off-mode, or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off mode or standby mode
XX:XX
mm:ss
For ABC
If available and activated by default
33
Percentage of power reduction due to ABC action between the 100 lux and 12 lux ambient light conditions
XX.X
%
34
On mode power at 100 lux ambient light at the ABC sensor
XXX.X
W
35
On mode power at 12 lux ambient light at the ABC sensor
XXX.X
W
36
Screen luminance at 100 lux ambient light at the ABC sensor
XXX
cd/ m2
37
Screen luminance at 60 lux ambient light at the ABC sensor
XXX
cd/ m2
38
Screen luminance at 35 lux ambient light at the ABC sensor
XXX
cd/ m2
39
Screen luminance at 12 lux ambient light at the ABC sensor
XXX
cd/ m2
For Power Supply
40
Power supply type
Internal/External
41
Standard references (if applicable)
TEXT
42
Input voltage
XXX.X
V
43
Output voltage
XXX.X
V
44
Input current (max)
XXX.X
A
45
Output current (min)
XXX.X
A”.
(10)
In Annex 9 (verification procedure for market surveillance purposes)—
(a)
“The verification tolerances set out in this Annex relate only to the verification by the market surveillance authority of the declared values.
The supplier of a product must not use the verification tolerances—
(a)
as allowed tolerances to establish the declared values;
(b)
to interpret the declared values; or
(c)
to communicate better performance.
The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet must not be more favourable to the supplier than the declared values.”;
(b)
in point 2—
(i)
in point (a), for “values given in the technical documentation pursuant to point 3 of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (declared values)” substitute “declared values”;
(ii)
“(i)
in the case of the determined values of the ABC luminance-related parameters (see rows 36 to 39 of Table 5 of Annex 6), the requirements in point (e) of point C of Annex 2; and
(ii)
otherwise, the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 6.”.
(c)
“(3)
The model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with this Regulation if—
(a)
the result referred to in point 2(a), (b) or (c)(i) is not achieved; or
(b)
the determined value of a parameter listed in rows 3 to 5 or 7 to 10 of Table 6 does not comply with the applicable verification tolerance set out in Table 6.”;
(d)
in point (4), for “If the result referred to in point 2(c) is not achieved” substitute “If the determined value of a parameter listed in row 1, 2 or 6 of Table 6 does not comply with the respective verification tolerance set out in Table 6 (so that the result referred to in point 2(c) is not achieved)”;
(e)
in the final paragraph before Table 6, for “points 1 to 7” substitute “points 1 to 6”;
(f)
“Table 6Verification tolerances
Parameter
Verification tolerances
1.
On mode power demand, (Pmeasured, Watts)
The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 7 %.
2.
Off mode, standby mode and networked standby mode power demand (Watts), as applicable
The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 0.10 Watt if the declared value is 1.00 W or less, or by more than 10 % if the declared value is more than 1.00 W.
3.
Visible screen area
The determined value must not be lower than the declared value by more than whichever is the smaller of 1 % or 0.1 dm2.
4.
Visible screen diagonal in centimetres
The determined value must not differ from the declared value by more than 1 cm.
5.
The screen resolution in horizontal and vertical pixels
The determined value must not differ from the declared value.
6.
Peak white luminance
The determined value must not be lower than the declared value by more than 8 %.
7.
Length of time in on mode before the electronic display automatically switches to standby, off mode or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode or standby mode
The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 5 seconds.
8.
For televisions: the length of time after the last user interaction before the television automatically switches to standby, off-mode, or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off mode or standby mode
The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 5 seconds.
9.
For televisions equipped with room presence sensor: the length of time after no presence is detected before the television automatically switches to standby, off-mode, or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode or standby mode
The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 5 seconds.
10.
For electronic displays other than televisions and broadcast displays: the length of time after no input is detected before the electronic display automatically switches to standby, off-mode or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off mode or standby mode
The determined value must not exceed the declared value by more than 5 seconds.”.
Amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2014: household washing machines and washer-dryers5.
(1)
(2)
“(b)
the information set out in Table 5 of Annex 5 (product information sheet for household washing machines) or, as the case may be, Table 6 of Annex 5 (product information sheet for household washer-dryers) is made available on a publicly accessible website;”.
(3)
“(33)
‘declared values’ means the values provided by the supplier in the technical documentation in accordance with point 1(d) of Annex 6 (household washing machines) or point 2(d) of Annex 6 (household washer-dryers) for the verification of conformity by the market surveillance authority;
(34)
‘wash and dry cycle’ means a complete cycle for cotton laundry—
(a)
which is continuous if the household washer-dryer provides a continuous cycle;
(b)
where the washing cycle is the eco 40-60 programme; and
(c)
where the drying cycle achieves cupboard dry status.”.
(4)
In Annex 4 (measurement methods and calculations)—
(a)
“Where a calculation in this Annex uses a parameter listed in Table 7 of Annex 6 (technical documentation for household washing machines) or Table 8 of Annex 6 (technical documentation for household washer-dryers), the supplier must use the declared value for that parameter.”;
(b)
in point 1 (rated capacity of household washer-dryers), in the first sentence, for “shall be measured, using” substitute “is the rated capacity of”;
(c)
in point 3 (washing efficiency index)—
(i)
in the existing paragraph, for “two decimal places” substitute “three decimal places”;
(ii)
“For household washing machines with a rated capacity higher than 3 kg and for the washing cycle of household washer-dryers with a rated washing capacity higher than 3 kg, the value to be entered on the Product Information sheet for IW is the lowest of the values for—
(a)
the washing efficiency index at the rated washing capacity;
(b)
the washing efficiency index at half of the rated washing capacity; and
(c)
the washing efficiency index at quarter of the rated washing capacity.
For household washing machines with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg and for the washing cycle of household washer-dryers with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg, the value to be entered on the Product Information Sheet for IW is the value for the washing efficiency index at the rated washing capacity.
For household washer-dryers with a rated capacity higher than 3 kg, the value to be entered on the Product Information sheet for JW is the lower of the values for—
(a)
the washing efficiency index at the rated capacity; and
(b)
the washing efficiency index at half of the rated capacity.
For household washer-dryers with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg, the value to be entered on the Product Information Sheet for JW is the value for the washing efficiency index at the rated capacity.”;
(d)
“For household washing machines with a rated capacity higher than 3 kg and for the washing cycle of household washer-dryers with a rated capacity higher than 3 kg, the value to be entered on the Product Information Sheet for the IR is the highest of the values for—
(a)
the rinsing effectiveness at rated washing capacity;
(b)
the rinsing effectiveness at half of the rated washing capacity; and
(c)
the rinsing effectiveness at quarter of the rated washing capacity.
For household washing machines with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg and for the washing cycle of household washer-dryers with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg, no value is to be entered on the Product Information Sheet for IR.
For household washer-dryers with a rated capacity higher than 3 kg, the value to be entered on the Product Information Sheet for JR is the higher of the values for—
(a)
the rinsing effectiveness index at the rated capacity; and
(b)
the rinsing effectiveness index at half of the rated capacity.
For household washer-dryers with a rated capacity lower than or equal to 3 kg, no value is to be indicated on the Product Information sheet for JR.”;
(e)
in point 6(2) (weighted water consumption), in the first paragraph, after “weighted water consumption” insert “of the wash and dry cycle”;
(f)
in point 7 (remaining moisture content)—
(i)
in the first paragraph, for “the nearest whole percent” substitute “one decimal place”;
(ii)
after the formula, in the explanations of the terms used in the equation, in each place that it occurs, for “one decimal place” substitute “two decimal places”.
(g)
in point 9 (low power modes)—
(i)
in the first paragraph—
(aa)
at the beginning, insert “Where applicable,”;
(bb)
after “(Psm) and” omit “where applicable”;
(ii)
in the third paragraph, for “energy consumption” substitute “the power consumption”;
(h)
“11.SPIN SPEED
The spin speed of a household washing machine and of the washing cycle of a household washer-dryer must be measured or calculated at the highest spin speed option for the eco 40-60 programme and rounded to the nearest integer.”.
(5)
In Annex 5 (product information sheet)—
(a)
in point 1 (household washing machines)—
(i)
number the first paragraph as point (1);
(ii)
number the second paragraph as point (2);
(iii)
“Table 5Content, order and format of the product information sheet
Supplier’s name or trade mark:
Supplier’s address:
Model identifier:
General product parameters:
Parameter
Value
Parameter
Value
Rated capacity (kg)(1)x.x
Dimensions in cm(1)
Height
x
Width
x
Depth
x
Energy efficiency index (EEIW)(1)
x.x
Energy efficiency class(1)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
Washing efficiency index(1)
x.xxx
Rinsing effectiveness (g/kg)(1)
x.x
Energy consumption in kWh per cycle, based on the eco 40-60 programme. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
Rated capacity
x.xxx
Water consumption in litre per cycle, based on the eco 40-60 programme. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and on the hardness of the water.
Rated capacity
x
Half
x.xxx
Half
x
Quarter
x.xxx
Quarter
x
Maximum temperature inside the treated textile (°C)(1)
Rated capacity
x
Weighted remaining moisture content (%)(1)
x.x
Half
x
Quarter
x
Spin speed (rpm)(1)
Rated capacity
x
Spin-drying efficiency class(1)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
Half
x
Quarter
x
Programme duration (h:min)(1)
Rated capacity
x:xx
Type
[built-in/free-standing]
Half
x:xx
Quarter
x:xx
Airborne acoustical noise emissions during the spinning phase (dB(A) re 1 pW)(1)
x
Airborne acoustical noise emission class (spinning phase)(1)
[A/B/C/D]
Off-mode (W) (if applicable)
x.xx
Standby mode (if applicable)
x.xx
Delay start (W) (if applicable)
x.xx
Networked standby (W) (if applicable)
x.xx
Minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier:
This product has been designed to release silver ions during the washing cycle
[YES/NO]
Additional information:
Weblink to the supplier’s website:”;
(iv)
“(3)
The following items in Table 5 are not relevant for the purposes of determining whether a model is an equivalent model under Article 2(6) of the Framework Regulation—
(a)
supplier’s name or trade mark;
(b)
supplier’s address;
(c)
model identifier;
(d)
dimensions in cm;
(e)
minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier;
(f)
additional information.”;
(b)
in point 2 (household washer-dryers)—
(i)
number the first paragraph as point (1);
(ii)
number the second paragraph as point (2);
(iii)
“Table 6Content, order and format of the product information sheet
Supplier’s name or trade mark:
Supplier’s address:
Model identifier:
General product parameters:
Parameter
Value
Parameter
Value
Rated capacity (kg)
Rated capacity (1)x.x
Dimensions in cm
Height
x
Rated washing capacity (2)x.x
Width
x
Depth
x
Energy efficiency index
EEIW(2)
x.x
Energy efficiency class
EEIW(2)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
EEIWD(1)
x.x
EEIWD(1)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
Washing efficiency index
IW(2)
x.xxx
Rinsing effectiveness (g/kg)
IR(2)
x.x
JW(1)
x.xxx
JR(1)
x.x
Energy consumption in kWh per cycle, for the washing cycle of the household washer-dryer, using the eco 40-60 programme. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
Rated capacity
x.xxx
Energy consumption in kWh per cycle, for the wash and dry cycle of the household washer-dryer. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
Rated capacity
x.xxx
Half
x.xxx
Half
x.xxx
Quarter
x.xxx
Quarter
x.xxx
Water consumption in litres per cycle, based on the eco 40-60 programme. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and on the hardness of the water.
Rated capacity
x
Water consumption in litre per cycle, for the wash and dry cycle of the household washer- dryer. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and on the hardness of the water.
Rated capacity
x
Half
x
Half
x
Quarter
x
Quarter
x
Maximum temperature inside the treated textile (°C) for the washing cycle of the household washer-dryer, using the eco 40-60 programme
Rated capacity
x
Maximum temperature inside the treated textile (°C) for the washing cycle of the household washer-dryer, using the wash and dry cycle
Rated capacity
x
Half
x
Half
x
Quarter
x
Spin speed (rpm)(2)
Rated capacity
x
Weighted remaining moisture content (%)(2)
x.x
Half
x
Quarter
x
Eco 40-60 Programme duration (h:min)
Rated capacity
x:xx
Spin-drying efficiency class(2)
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
Half
x:xx
Quarter
x:xx
Airborne acoustical noise emissions during the spinning phase for the eco 40-60 washing cycle at rated washing capacity (dB(A) re 1 pW)
x
wash and dry cycle duration (h:min)
Rated capacity
x:xx
Half
x:xx
Type
[built-in/free-standing]
Airborne acoustical noise emission class for the spinning phase for the eco 40-60 programme at rated washing capacity
[A/B/C/D]
Off-mode (W) (if applicable)
x.xx
Standby mode (if applicable)
x.xx
Delay start (W) (if applicable)
x.xx
Networked standby (W) (if applicable)
x.xx
Minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier:
This product has been designed to release silver ions during the washing cycle
[YES/NO]
Additional information:
Weblink to the supplier’s website:”;
(iv)
“(3)
The following items in Table 6 are not relevant for the purposes of determining whether a model is an equivalent model under Article 2(6) of the Framework Regulation—
(a)
supplier’s name or trade mark;
(b)
supplier’s address;
(c)
model identifier;
(d)
dimensions in cm;
(e)
minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier;
(f)
additional information.”.
(6)
In Annex 6 (technical documentation), in point 1 (household washing machines)—
(a)
“(a)
a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified;
(b)
references to the designated standards applied or other measurement standards used;
(c)
specific precautions that must be taken when the model is assembled, installed, maintained or tested;
(d)
the values of the technical parameters set out in Table 7;
(e)
the details and the results of the calculations performed in accordance with Annex 4;
(f)
the conditions of testing that must be applied, if not fully described in the information provided under point (b);
(g)
the model identifier of all equivalent models already placed on the market.”;
(b)
in Table 7—
(i)
in the third column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, for “X,XX” substitute “X.XXX”—
(aa)
“Washing efficiency index of the eco 40-60 programme at rated capacity (IW)”;
(bb)
“Washing efficiency index of the eco 40-60 programme at half rated capacity (IW)”;
(cc)
“Washing efficiency index of the eco 40-60 programme at quarter rated capacity (IW)”;
(ii)
omit the entry relating to each of the following parameters—
(aa)
“Remaining moisture content for the eco 40-60 programme at rated capacity (Dfull)”;
(bb)
“Remaining moisture content for the eco 40-60 programme at half capacity (D1/2)”;
(cc)
“Remaining moisture content for the eco 40-60 programme at quarter capacity (D1/4)”;
(iii)
in the third column of the entry relating to “Weighted remaining moisture content”, for “X” substitute “X.X”;
(iv)
in the first column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, at the end insert “if applicable”—
(aa)
“Power consumption in ‘off mode’ (Po)”;
(bb)
“Power consumption in ‘standby mode’ (Psm)”;
(v)
after Table 7, omit points (c) to (f).
(7)
In Annex 6 (technical documentation), in point 2 (household washing washer-dryers)—
(a)
“(a)
a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified;
(b)
references to the designated standards applied or other measurement standards used;
(c)
specific precautions that must be taken when the model is assembled, installed, maintained or tested;
(d)
the values of the technical parameters set out in Table 8;
(e)
the details and the results of the calculations performed in accordance with Annex 4;
(f)
the conditions of testing that must be applied, if not fully described in the information provided under point (b);
(g)
the model identifier of all equivalent models already placed on the market.”;
(b)
in Table 8 (technical documentation for household washer-dryers)—
(i)
in the third column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, for “X,XX” substitute “X.XXX”—
(aa)
“Washing efficiency index of the eco 40-60 programme at rated washing capacity (IW)”;
(bb)
“Washing efficiency index of the eco 40-60 programme at half rated washing capacity (IW)”;
(cc)
“Washing efficiency index of the eco 40-60 programme at quarter rated washing capacity (IW)”;
(dd)
“Washing efficiency index of the wash and dry cycle at rated capacity (JW)”;
(ee)
“Washing efficiency index of the wash and dry cycle at half rated capacity (JW)”;
(ii)
omit the entry relating to each of the following parameters—
(aa)
“Remaining moisture content for the eco 40-60 programme at rated capacity (Dfull)”;
(bb)
“Remaining moisture content for the eco 40-60 programme at half capacity (D1/2)”;
(cc)
“Remaining moisture content for the eco 40-60 programme at quarter capacity (D1/4)”;
(iii)
in the third column of the entry relating to “Weighted remaining moisture content”, for “X” substitute “X.X”;
(aa)
in the first column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, at the end insert “if applicable”—
(bb)
“Power consumption in ‘off mode’ (Po)”;
(cc)
“Power consumption in ‘standby mode’ (Psm)”.
(8)
In Annex 8 (information required where distance selling through the internet), in point 1, for “Annex IV” substitute “Annex 3”.
(9)
In Annex 9 (verification procedure for market surveillance purposes)—
(a)
“The verification tolerances set out in this Annex relate only to the verification by the market surveillance authority of the declared values.
The supplier of a product must not use the verification tolerances—
(a)
to establish the declared values;
(b)
to interpret the declared values; or
(c)
to communicate better performance.
The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet must not be more favourable to the supplier than the declared values.”;
(b)
in point 2(a), for “values given in the technical documentation pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (declared values),” substitute “declared values”;
(c)
in the final paragraph before Table 9, for “points 1 to 7” substitute “points 1 to 6”;
(d)
in Table 9—
(i)
in the second column of the entry relating to “Weighted energy consumption”, for “, respectively EWD,” substitute “and EWD respectively”;
(ii)
in the second column of the entry relating to “Weighted water consumption”, for “, respectively WWD,” substitute “and WWD respectively”;
(iii)
in the entry relating to “Washing efficiency index”—
(aa)
in the first column, after “(IW and JW)” insert “at all relevant loads”;
(bb)
in the second column, for “, respectively JW,” substitute “and JW respectively”;
(iv)
in the entry relating to “Rinsing effectiveness”—
(aa)
in the first column, after “(IR and JR)” insert “at all relevant loads”;
(bb)
in the second column, for “, respectively JR,” substitute “and JR respectively”;
(v)
in the first column of the entry relating to “programme or cycle duration”, after “programme or cycle duration” insert “(tw and twd) at all relevant loads”;
(vi)
in the first column of the entry relating to “Maximum temperature inside the laundry”, after “(T)” insert “during the washing cycle at all relevant loads”;
(vii)
omit the entry relating to “Dfull, D1/2, D1/4”;
(viii)
in the first column of the entry relating to “Remaining moisture content after washing”, at the beginning insert “Weighted”;
(ix)
in the first column of the entry relating to “Final moisture content after drying”, after “after drying” insert “at all relevant loads”;
(x)
in the first column of the entry relating to “Spin speed”, after “(S)” insert “at all relevant loads”.
(10)
In Annex 10 (multi-drum household washing machines and washer-dryers), in point (f), for “residual” substitute “remaining”.
Amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2016: refrigerating appliances6.
(1)
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 is amended as follows.
(2)
In Article 2 (definitions), in point (31) (definition of ‘mobile refrigerating appliance’), for “electric mains operated” substitute “connected to the mains through an AC/DC converter purchased separately”.
(3)
“(b)
the information set out in Table 6 of Annex 5 (product information sheet) is made available on a publicly accessible website;”.
(4)
“(42)
‘declared values’ means the values provided by the supplier in the technical documentation in accordance with point 1(d) of Annex 6 for the verification of conformity by the market surveillance authority.”.
(5)
In Annex 4 (measurement methods and calculations)—
(a)
“Where a calculation in this Annex uses a parameter listed in Table 7 of Annex 6 (technical documentation), the supplier must use the declared value for that parameter.”;
(b)
in point 1 (general conditions for testing)—
(i)
“(h)
the freezing capacity of a compartment must be calculated at 24 times the light load weight of that compartment, divided by the freezing time to bring the temperature of the light load from +25 to -18 °C at an ambient temperature of 25 °C, expressed in kg/24 hr and rounded to one decimal place;”;
(ii)
“(i)
for 4-star compartments, the freezing time to bring the temperature of the light load from +25 to -18 °C at an ambient temperature of 25 °C must be such that the resulting freezing capacity complies with the requirement in point (4) of Annex 1 (definition of ‘freezing capacity’);”;
(iii)
“(k)
the light load weight for a 4-star compartment must be calculated at 3.5 kg per 100 litres of the volume of the 4-star compartment, rounded up to the nearest 0.5 kg, except that it must be deemed to be 2 kg if that calculation results in a value lower than 2 kg;
(l)
if the refrigerating appliance includes a combination of 3-star and 4-star compartments, the sum of the light load weights must be calculated at 3.5 kg per 100 litres of the total volume of all 4-star and 3-star compartments, rounded up to the nearest 0.5 kg, except that it must be deemed to be 2 kg if that calculation results in a value lower than 2 kg.”.
(6)
In Annex 5 (product information sheet)—
(a)
in Table 6—
(i)
under the heading “General product parameters”, in the second column of the entry relating to “Annual energy consumption (kWHa)” for “x,xx” substitute “x”;
(ii)
under the heading “Compartment Parameters”, in the fifth column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, for “x,xx” substitute “x.x”—
(aa)
“4-star”;
(bb)
“variable temperature compartment”;
(iii)
omit the row beginning “Light source parameters” and the two rows following it;
(iv)
“For wine storage appliance
Number of standard 750 ml wine bottles
x
Light source parameters
Type of light source
[type]
Energy efficiency class
[A/B/C/D/E/F/G]11
(v)
omit footnotes “b” and “c” and the references to those footnotes;
(b)
“3.
The following items in Table 6 are not relevant for the purposes of determining whether a model is an equivalent model under Article 2(6) of the Framework Regulation—
(a)
supplier’s name or trade mark;
(b)
supplier’s address;
(c)
model identifier;
(d)
overall dimensions (millimetre);
(e)
airborne acoustical noise emission class (dB(A) re 1 pW);
(f)
minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier;
(g)
additional information.”.
(7)
“(a)
a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified;
(b)
references to the designated standards applied or other measurement standards used;
(c)
specific precautions that must be taken when the model is assembled, installed, maintained or tested;
(d)
the values of the technical parameters set out in Table 7;
(e)
the details and the results of the calculations performed in accordance with Annex 4;
(f)
the testing conditions, if not fully described in the information provided under point (b);
(g)
the model identifier of all equivalent models already placed on the market.
Table 7Technical parameters of the model and their declared values for refrigerating appliances
A general description of the refrigerating model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified:
Product specifications:
General product specifications:
Parameter
Value
Parameter
Value
Annual energy consumption (kWh/a)
x.xx
EEI %
x.x
Standard annual energy consumption (kWh/a)
x.xx
Combi parameter
x.xx
Temperature rise time (h)
x.xx
Load factor
x.x
Door heat loss factor
x.xxx
Climate class
[extended temperate/temperate/subtropical/tropical]
Anti-condensation heater type
[manual on-off/ambient/other/ none]
Airborne acoustical noise emissions (dB(A) re 1 pW)
x
Additional product specifications for refrigerating appliances, except for low noise refrigerating appliances:
Parameter
Value
Daily energy consumption at 32 °C (kWh/24h)
x.xxx
Additional product specifications for low noise refrigerating appliances
Parameter
Value
Daily energy consumption at 25 °C (kWh/24h)
x.xxx
Additional product specifications for wine storage appliances
Parameter
Value
Parameter
Value
Internal humidity (%)
[range]
Number of standard 750 ml bottles
x
If the refrigerating appliance contains more than one compartment of the same type, the lines for these compartments must be repeated.
If a certain compartment type is absent, the values of the compartment parameters must be recorded as ‘-’.
Compartment specifications:
Compartment parameters and values
Compartment type
Target temperature (°C)
Compartment volume
(dm3 or l)
Freezing capacity (kg/24 h)
Thermodynamic paramater (rc)
Nc
Mc
Defrost factor (Ac )
Built-in factor (Bc)
Pantry
+17
x.x
-
0.35
75
0.12
1.00
x.xx
Wine storage
+12
x.x
-
0.60
75
0.12
1.00
x.xx
Cellar
+12
x.x
-
0.60
75
0.12
1.00
x.xx
Fresh food
+4
x.x
-
1.00
75
0.12
1.00
x.xx
Chill
+2
x.x
-
1.10
138
0.12
x.xx
x.xx
0-star or ice making
0
x.x
-
1.20
138
0.15
x.xx
x.xx
1-star
-6
x.x
-
1.50
138
0.15
x.xx
x.xx
2-star
-12
x.x
-
1.80
138
0.15
x.xx
x.xx
3-star
-18
x.x
-
2.10
138
0.15
x.xx
x.xx
4-star
-18
x.x
x.x
2.10
138
0.15
x.xx
x.xx
2-star section
-12
x.x
-
1.80
138
0.15
x.xx
x.xx
Variable temperature compartment
X
x.x
x.x (for 4-star compartments) or ‘-’
x.xx
x
x.xx
x.xx
x.xx
The sum of the volumes of the chill compartment(s) and the unfrozen compartment(s) (dm3 or l)
x
The sum of the volumes of the frozen compartment(s) (dm3 or l)
x”.
(8)
In Annex 9 (verification procedure for market surveillance purposes)—
(a)
“The verification tolerances set out in this Annex relate only to the verification by the market surveillance authority of the declared values.
The supplier of a product must not use the verification tolerances—
(a)
to establish the declared values;
(b)
to interpret the declared values; or
(c)
to communicate better performance.
The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet must not be more favourable to the supplier than the declared values.”;
(b)
in point (2)(a), for “values given in the technical documentation pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (declared values),” substitute “declared values”;
(c)
in the final paragraph before Table 8, for “points 1 to 7” substitute “points 1 to 6”;
(d)
in Table 8—
(i)
in the first column, for “E16E32” substitute “E32”;
(ii)
omit the entry relating to “Eaux”;
(iii)
in the second column of the entry relating to “temperate rise time”, for “higher” substitute “lower”.
Amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017: household dishwashers7.
(1)
(2)
“(b)
the information set out in Table 3 of Annex 5 is made available on a publicly accessible website;”.
(3)
“(24)
‘declared values’ means the values provided by the supplier in the technical documentation in accordance with point 1(d) of Annex 6 for the verification of conformity by the market surveillance authority.”.
(4)
In Annex 2, in point A (energy efficiency classes), in the heading of Table 1 for “electronic displays” substitute “household dishwashers”.
(5)
In Annex 4 (measurement methods and calculations)—
(a)
“Where a calculation in this Annex uses a parameter listed in Table 4 of Annex 6 (technical documentation), the supplier must use the declared value for that parameter.”;
(b)
in point 2 (cleaning performance index), in each place that it occurs, for “two decimal places” substitute “three decimal places”;
(c)
in point 3 (drying performance index), in each place that it occurs, for “two decimal places” substitute “three decimal places”;
(d)
“LOW POWER MODES4.
Where applicable, the power consumption of the off mode (Po), standby mode (Psm) and delay start (Pds) must be measured.
The measured values must be expressed in W and rounded to two decimal places.
During measurements of the power consumption in low power modes, the following must be checked and recorded—
(a)
whether information is displayed;
(b)
whether any network connection is activated.”.
(6)
In Annex 5 (product information sheet)—
(a)
number the first paragraph as paragraph 1;
(b)
number the second paragraph as paragraph 2;
(c)
in Table 3—
(i)
in the second column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, for “x,xx” substitute “x.xxx”—
(aa)
“Cleaning performance index”;
(bb)
“Drying performance index”;
(ii)
omit footnotes (b) and (c) and the references to them;
(d)
“3.
The following items in Table 3 are not relevant for the purposes of determining whether a model is an equivalent model under Article 2(6) of the Framework Regulation—
(a)
supplier’s name or trade mark;
(b)
supplier’s address;
(c)
model identifier;
(d)
dimensions in cm;
(e)
minimum duration of the guarantee given by the supplier;
(f)
additional information.”.
(7)
In Annex 6 (technical documentation), in point (1)—
(a)
“(a)
a general description of the model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified;
(b)
references to the designated standards applied or other measurement standards used;
(c)
specific precautions that must be taken when the model is assembled, installed, maintained or tested;
(d)
the values of the technical parameters set out in Table 4;
(e)
the details and the results of the calculations performed in accordance with Annex 4;
(f)
the testing conditions, if not fully described in point (b);
(g)
the model identifier of all equivalent models already placed on the market;”;
(b)
in Table 4—
(i)
“Rated capacity in place settings
-
X”;
(ii)
in the first column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, at the end insert “if applicable”—
(aa)
“Power consumption in ‘off mode’ (Po)”;
(bb)
“Power consumption in ‘standby mode’ (Psm)”;
(iii)
in the third column of the entry relating to each of the following parameters, for “X,XX” substitute “X.XXX”—
(aa)
“Cleaning performance index (IC)”;
(bb)
“Drying performance index (ID)”;
(c)
after Table 4, omit points (c) to (f).
(8)
In Annex 9—
(a)
“The verification tolerances set out in this Annex relate only to the verification by the market surveillance authority of the declared values.
The supplier of a product must not use the verification tolerances—
(a)
to establish the declared values;
(b)
to interpret the declared values; or
(c)
to communicate better performance.
The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet must not be more favourable to the supplier than the declared values.”;
(b)
in point (2)(a), for “values given in the technical documentation pursuant to Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (declared values),” substitute “declared values”;
(c)
in the final paragraph before Table 5, for “points 1 to 7” substitute “points 1 to 6”.