M/566 - Lot 14 Products

Purpose

This mandate concerns the development of standardisation deliverables related to ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for three types of household appliances: dishwashers, washing machines, and washer-dryers. The aim is to facilitate the implementation of EU policies that improve environmental performance and energy efficiency of these products.

Standardisation request

The European Commission requests European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) to develop standards that support the ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for household dishwashers, washing machines, and washer-dryers. These standards are intended to harmonise methods for testing, measurement, and calculation procedures necessary to assess compliance and enable transparency for consumers and manufacturers.

Expected deliverables

• Harmonised test methods for determining energy consumption, water use, and other relevant environmental parameters for dishwashers, washing machines, and washer-dryers.
• Calculation methods to derive energy efficiency and related performance metrics used in energy labels.
• Specifications for measurement conditions and product categories covered by the regulations.
• Supporting documentation to ensure consistent and reproducible assessment across the European market.

Context

This mandate supports the EU's broader objectives under the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) and the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation to reduce environmental impact and promote energy-efficient products. By standardising measurement and testing methods for these common household appliances, the mandate helps to ensure fair competition and provides consumers with reliable information for sustainable purchasing decisions. The lot 14 classification groups these appliances under a common framework to streamline regulatory compliance and monitoring.