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EUEnergieetikett

EUEnergieetikett, commonly referred to as the EU energy label, is a European system that communicates the energy efficiency and annual energy consumption of energy-using household appliances and some other products. The label is designed to help consumers compare products at the point of sale and to promote energy savings across the market.

The information on the label typically includes the energy efficiency class, shown on a scale from A

Legal framework and scope: the EU energy label is established and maintained by European Union legislation

Purpose and impact: the label serves as a quick reference for consumers and is part of broader

to
G
(the
scale
has
been
revised
over
time
to
reflect
advances
in
technology),
and
the
estimated
annual
energy
consumption
in
kilowatt-hours
per
year.
In
addition,
product-specific
data
such
as
capacity
or
volume,
noise
level,
and
relevant
performance
metrics
are
presented.
A
QR
code
on
the
label
provides
access
to
more
detailed
product
information
through
the
European
Product
Database
for
Energy
Labeling
(EPREL).
Manufacturers
upload
technical
data
to
EPREL,
and
retailers
and
consumers
can
retrieve
up-to-date
specifications.
aimed
at
improving
energy
efficiency
and
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
It
applies
to
a
wide
range
of
products,
including
refrigerators
and
freezers,
washing
machines,
dishwashers,
ovens,
televisions,
lighting,
and
other
household
appliances.
The
scheme
is
periodically
updated
to
reflect
technological
progress,
often
replacing
or
re-scaling
existing
classes
to
ensure
the
label
remains
informative.
EU
energy
efficiency
and
consumer
information
policies.
It
complements
energy
performance
standards
and
ongoing
market
surveillance
to
promote
energy
savings
across
the
internal
market.