M/481 - Household dishwasher
Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for Standardisation in the fieid of household dishwasher
Mandate M/481 directs CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop and harmonize standards related to household dishwashers. The objective is to ensure safety, performance, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance for these appliances within the European market. The mandate aims to support regulatory requirements and facilitate market surveillance through standardized technical specifications. The decision on this mandate was addressed in the CEN/BT resolution C16/2011.
Purpose
The mandate M/481 aims to initiate standardisation activities related to household dishwashers. This involves setting common standards to support the design, manufacture, safety, and performance of household dishwashers within the European Union. The objective is to harmonise technical specifications to ensure interoperability, user safety, and energy efficiency.
Standardisation request
CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) are requested to develop relevant standards in the field of household dishwashers. Their collaboration is expected to cover all technical aspects necessary for cohesive European standards in this area.
Expected deliverables
While specific deliverables are not detailed in the provided metadata, the mandate typically expects technical standards covering performance requirements, safety, energy consumption, environmental impact, and testing methods for household dishwashers.
Context
Mandate M/481 was adopted as per the resolution reference CEN/BT C16/2011. It reflects the European Commission’s strategy to promote market harmonisation and improve product quality and consumer protection regarding domestic appliances. Standardisation in this area complements legislative initiatives related to energy labelling and eco-design requirements for household appliances.
This mandate covers standardisation work related to household dishwashers, including their design, performance, safety, and energy efficiency aspects, ensuring harmonised standards across relevant products and sectors.
General Information
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/481 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for Standardisation in the fieid of household dishwasher". Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for Standardisation in the fieid of household dishwasher There are 23 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.