Understanding the new energy labels | STANDARDS
40% less energy than the average appliance in homes a decade ago and estimated to cost just £41 or less a year to run. The latest designs also keep food fresher longer and make the appliances easier to maintain.
What else is new? Although the pictograms on the labels are designed to be self- explanatory and largely remain the same, some testing methods and the way the values are reported have been revised to reflect growing consumer interest in protecting the environment. With so many open-plan kitchens, all five appliances will now feature a noise rating from A to D. Laundry appliances have a new ‘eco 40-60 program’ on which measurements are based. Energy consumption is measured per 100 cycles, instead of per annum. Duration of a full load is now stated, along with maximum load capacity. Washer-dryer labels have two columns. On the left is the rating for the full washing and drying program, while on the right is just washing on ‘eco 40-60’. Similarly, dishwasher measurements are based on the ‘eco’ program. They include new calculations for energy and water consumption, along with duration of the cycle.
Fridge-freezer labels feature new measurement methods for energy consumption and net volume that consider type of model, volume of compartments, plus additional new built-in technologies.
All the new labels also display a QR code in the top right-hand corner that will allow easy access to a database holding further product details.
• Amdea has published an online labelling toolkit exclusively for the trade. It includes a fully comprehensive gallery for all the appliances affected by the labelling changes and a three- minute training video that staff can view on their phones. To request access to the toolkit, email:
amdeapress@bfipr.co.uk
Points to remember MARCH 1
FROM MARCH 1, ONLY NEW LABELS MUST BE DISPLAYED IN-STORE AND ONLINE. Stock or display models acquired since the autumn will include a new label in the box.
February 2021 ·
IN MID-FEBRUARY, HAVE THE NEW LABEL TO HAND. Manufacturers will provide access to download a new one. Cookers, hoods and tumble-dryers are not included in this revision.
IN GREAT BRITAIN THEY SHOULD DISPLAY A LABEL WITH THE UNION JACK. Most major manufacturers are ready to supply these with self- print digital versions.
DECEMBER 1
ANY DISCONTINUED MODELS in the five categories that are affected that have not been rescaled and do not have a new label, MUST BE SOLD BY DECEMBER 1.
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From March 1 and onwards, only new labels must be displayed in-store and online
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