EU Regulations Address Ecodesign and Labeling for Local Space Heaters
Summary
2015/1186 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU establishes requirements for the energy labeling of, and the provision of supplementary product information on, local space heaters with a nominal heat output of 50 kW or less.Whether in testing or services in the fields of inspection, certification (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Electrical-and-Electronics/Audio-Video-and-Household-Appliances/Certification.aspx), compliance assurance, outsourcing, training or auditing, SGS is ideally positioned to provide expert assistance.2015/1185, implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, with regard to ecodesign requirements for solid fuel local space heaters.Energy Labeling and Product InformationCommission Delegated Regulation (EU) No.It also specifies the responsibilities of suppliers and dealers, as well as the measurement and calculation methods to define energy efficiency classes.Ecodesign for Domestic and Commercial Local Space HeatersCommission Regulation (EU) No.2015 /1185 of 24 April 2015 shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (21 July 2015).These regulations affect local space heaters with a nominal heat output of 50 kW or less.