M/543 - Ecodesign_material_eff_energy
[C(2015)9096] Standardisation request to the European standardisation organisations as regard ecodesign requirements on material efficiency aspects for energy-related products in support of the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
Mandate M/543 requests the European standardisation organisations to develop standards addressing ecodesign requirements focused on material efficiency aspects for energy-related products. This mandate supports the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and Council, which establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements to improve product environmental performance. The standards aim to enhance resource efficiency by promoting the reuse, recycling, and recovery of materials in energy-related products, contributing to a circular economy. The decision regarding the approval or disapproval of this mandate is recorded under resolution D152/C066.
Purpose
This mandate aims to support the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC by addressing ecodesign requirements related to material efficiency for energy-related products. It seeks to integrate material efficiency aspects into the ecodesign framework to promote sustainability and resource efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
Standardisation request
The European standardisation organisations are requested to develop standards concerning material efficiency aspects of energy-related products. These standards should facilitate compliance with ecodesign requirements by defining measurement methods, assessment criteria, and reporting practices that promote material efficiency.
Expected deliverables
- Standardised methods and criteria for assessing and improving material efficiency in energy-related products
- Guidelines or metrics for evaluating aspects such as durability, reparability, recyclability, and the use of recycled materials
- Tools to support conformity assessment and market surveillance related to material efficiency requirements under Directive 2009/125/EC
Context
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for energy-related products to improve their environmental performance. While traditionally focused on energy efficiency, this directive increasingly incorporates broader sustainability considerations, including material efficiency. This mandate reflects the European Union's commitment to a circular economy by promoting the sustainable use of resources and reducing environmental impact associated with product manufacturing, use, and disposal.
This mandate covers standardisation work related to material efficiency aspects of energy-related products. It supports the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC by addressing ecodesign requirements aimed at improving material resource use and sustainability in the manufacture, use, and end-of-life stages of these products across the energy-related sectors.
General Information
The standard will cover a set of parameters for assessing durability of energy-related products (ErP) and a general method to describe and assess the durability of ErP, i.e. both electrotechnical and non-electro technical products, respectively it shall be applicable to all energy-related products, that is, all products covered by the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
- Standard32 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European standard (EN) provides a general methodology for:
- Assessing the recyclability of energy related products
- Assessing the recoverability of energy related products
- Assessing the ability to access or remove certain components or assemblies from energy related products to facilitate their potential for recycling or other recovery operations.
- Assessing the recyclability of critical raw materials from energy related products.
This EN will elaborate on recyclability and recoverability in a horizontal, cross-product way. However, a correct assessment can only be done in a product-specific way, taking into account specific parameters of a specific product group. This standard will define a series of parameters which may be considered to calculate product specific recycling and recoverability rates.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The standard will cover a set of parameters for assessing durability of energy-related products (ErP) and a general method to describe and assess the durability of ErP, i.e. both electrotechnical and non-electro technical products, respectively it shall be applicable to all energy-related products, that is, all products covered by the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
- Standard32 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European standard (EN) provides a general methodology for:
- Assessing the recyclability of energy related products
- Assessing the recoverability of energy related products
- Assessing the ability to access or remove certain components or assemblies from energy related products to facilitate their potential for recycling or other recovery operations.
- Assessing the recyclability of critical raw materials from energy related products.
This EN will elaborate on recyclability and recoverability in a horizontal, cross-product way. However, a correct assessment can only be done in a product-specific way, taking into account specific parameters of a specific product group. This standard will define a series of parameters which may be considered to calculate product specific recycling and recoverability rates.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/543 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "[C(2015)9096] Standardisation request to the European standardisation organisations as regard ecodesign requirements on material efficiency aspects for energy-related products in support of the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council". [C(2015)9096] Standardisation request to the European standardisation organisations as regard ecodesign requirements on material efficiency aspects for energy-related products in support of the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council There are 4 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.