M/353 - Household appliances: Vacuum
Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for the elaboration and adoption of measurement standards for household appliances: Vacuum cleaners
Mandate M/353 tasks CEN and CENELEC with developing and approving standardized measurement methods for household vacuum cleaners. The goal is to establish harmonized standards that ensure consistent, reliable assessment of vacuum cleaner performance across the EU market. These standards will support product testing, energy labeling, and compliance with regulatory requirements, facilitating consumer information and fair competition. This mandate aims to enhance market transparency and drive energy efficiency and innovation within the household appliance sector.
Purpose
The mandate aims to direct the European standardisation bodies CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) to develop and adopt measurement standards specifically for household vacuum cleaners. This supports the harmonisation of testing methods and performance criteria across the European Union.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests CEN and CENELEC to elaborate comprehensive measurement standards related to vacuum cleaners used in households. These standards should detail the methodologies for assessing vacuum cleaner performance, efficiency, and related characteristics to ensure consistency and reliability in measurement across products and markets.
Expected deliverables
- Development of standardized measurement methods for vacuum cleaners.
- Adoption of these standards at the European level through CEN and CENELEC procedures.
- Documentation outlining test procedures and performance metrics relevant to household vacuum cleaners.
Context
This mandate is part of the broader effort to enhance product regulation and market surveillance within the EU by establishing clear, transparent, and uniform measurement standards. Such standards facilitate compliance with EU legislation, promote fair competition, and provide consumers with reliable product information. The focus on vacuum cleaners aligns with regulatory interests in energy efficiency, environmental impact, and consumer protection related to household appliances.
This mandate covers the development and adoption of measurement standards specifically for household vacuum cleaners, focusing on their performance, safety, and energy efficiency. It aims to standardise testing methods and criteria for vacuum cleaners used in domestic settings to ensure consistent assessment across products within the European market.
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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/353 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for the elaboration and adoption of measurement standards for household appliances: Vacuum cleaners". Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for the elaboration and adoption of measurement standards for household appliances: Vacuum cleaners There are 0 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.