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Eco-design of Energy related Products (ErP) Directive (EU)

The Eco-Design directive is designed to improve the environmental performance of products throughout their life cycle from mining of the raw material through to recycling at end-of-life.  Up to now the focus has been on increasing energy efficiency particular during the use phase of a product’s life.

Implementing measures

The eco-design directive is a framework defining the legal context for so called "implementing measures" but does not itself impose any obligations on industry. However, these implementing measures, developed and targeted at particular product groups, are now coming through in the form of EU regulations affecting a wide range of products. The first regulation entered force in January 2009 and now over ten electrical product groups are covered.

ErP directive step-by-step guide

This guide covers the general history and objectives of the Eco-Design directive, obligations and a comprehensive list of energy-related products covered by the directive.

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