Ecodesign and energy labelling in manufacturing

Which products need an energy label?

Guide

Many types of energy-related products are regulated to ensure that clear and consistent information on their energy usage is readily available. This helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and encourages competition between manufacturers in relation to improving energy efficiency.

From 1 March 2021, certain energy-related products must have a re-scaled energy label displayed alongside them at the point of sale.

From 1 October 2021, lighting products must have a re-scaled energy label on their packaging, showing an A-G scale.

These changes apply across the whole of the United Kingdom.

To find out more information about energy labelling, the changes and how they may affect you, please visit the following websites:

Energy Saving Trust – Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency. A respected and trusted voice on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions, it continues to work towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.
Label2020 – The Label 2020 project is organised to help smooth the market transition towards the new energy labels. The Label 2020 project started in June 2019 and will last until January 2023. The website provides specific, relevant information for suppliers and dealers.
Simple Energy Advice – The Simple Energy Advice website has advice on ways to save energy, ranging from how you heat your home to how to use products efficiently.

All products in scope must:

be supplied with an accurate printed energy label
display an energy label at the point of sale if in a shop or on a website
have a reference to the energy efficiency class in visual advertisements
be accompanied by a product information sheet (also known as a product fiche): a table of information giving specified performance data
be supported by technical documentation allowing the accuracy of the label and fiche to be assessed

In Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Energy Information Regulations 2011 (as amended) are the underpinning legislation. However, there are differences in how they apply in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as explained in how to comply with energy labelling requirements.