EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369)
Framework for energy labelling — Regulation (EU) 2017/1369
Standard Introduction
EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369) is an active standard published by European Union. It is commonly used across Electronics, Retail, Manufacturing, Energy and applies in European Union, European Economic Area.
Use this page to review the official documentation, current status, and the certification or assessment bodies most commonly associated with EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369).
A–G Energy Class
Requires a standardised, rescaled A (most efficient) to G energy-efficiency label on relevant products at the point of sale, including online listings.
EPREL Registration
Suppliers must register models in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) before placing them on the market.
Air Conditioner Label
For air conditioners, the label (Delegated Regulation (EU) 626/2011) shows SEER/SCOP-based classes, annual energy use, and sound power level.
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- Provide the printed energy label with each unit
- Register the model in the EPREL database
- Supply an electronic label and product information sheet
- Ensure dealers display the label, including online
- Use the correct rescaled A–G class
- Keep technical documentation supporting label values
- Cooperate with market surveillance verification
Who Needs to Comply?
Suppliers (manufacturers, importers, authorised representatives) and dealers of energy-related products sold in the EU — including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, displays, and lighting.
Key Requirements
Apply the Correct Label
Determine the energy class using the product-specific delegated regulation (e.g. (EU) 626/2011 for air conditioners) and provide the printed and electronic label.
Register in EPREL
Enter model details and supporting documentation into the EPREL database before placing the product on the EU market.
Product Information Sheet
Provide the standardised information sheet with energy consumption and performance data alongside the label.
Ensure Display at Point of Sale
Make sure dealers — physical and online — display the label and class near the price so consumers can compare products.
Implementation Roadmap
Define EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369) scope
Identify the energy-related products that require EU energy labels in scope, the legal or customer obligations that apply, accountable owners, affected products or services, jurisdictions, suppliers and evidence expectations. Confirm coverage for product group, delegated labelling regulation, energy class, label artwork, product information sheet, EPREL registration, dealer display obligations, online sales content and supporting test data.
Assess obligations and gaps
Compare current design, operations and documentation against EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369). Review product group, delegated labelling regulation, energy class, label artwork, product information sheet, EPREL registration, dealer display obligations, online sales content and supporting test data, then prioritise gaps by safety, legal exposure, market-access impact, customer commitments, reporting deadlines and assurance readiness.
Implement controls and evidence
Deploy the procedures, technical controls, testing, training, supplier controls, review gates and operating records needed for EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369). Maintain test reports, energy-class calculations, generated labels, product information sheets, EPREL records, QR-code checks, model identifiers, dealer instructions and technical documentation as traceable evidence.
Review, verify and maintain
Run management review, internal checks, retesting or independent assessment where appropriate. Refresh the program when products, services, suppliers, standards, regulations, incidents, customer commitments or market-surveillance expectations change.
Compliance Checklist
checklist Scope and accountability
checklist Controls and records
checklist Monitoring and assurance
Penalties & Enforcement
Member states impose penalties for missing, incorrect, or misleading labels and for failure to register in EPREL. Sanctions include fines, removal of products from sale, and corrective action orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369)?
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EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369) is relevant to organizations that design, manufacture, import, distribute, operate, certify, test or procure energy-related products that require EU energy labels. Exact applicability depends on the product or service scope, jurisdiction, role in the supply chain, customer commitments and the specific obligations triggered by the standard or regulation.
Is EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369) certifiable?
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There is no single Energy Labelling certificate. Suppliers register models in EPREL, provide labels and information sheets, and must be able to substantiate declared classes during market surveillance.
What should a EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369) implementation start with?
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Start by defining scope and accountable owners, then map the applicable requirements to existing products, services, systems, suppliers and evidence. A focused gap assessment should identify missing tests, records, procedures, labels, declarations, risk assessments or assurance steps before detailed remediation begins.
What evidence is useful for EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369)?
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Useful evidence includes test reports, energy-class calculations, generated labels, product information sheets, EPREL records, QR-code checks, model identifiers, dealer instructions and technical documentation. Evidence should be version-controlled, traceable to requirements and owners, retained for the required period and ready for customers, auditors, certification bodies, regulators or market-surveillance authorities.
How often should EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369) compliance be reviewed?
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Review it on a planned cycle and whenever products, services, suppliers, manufacturing sites, legal requirements, harmonised standards, test methods, incidents, customer commitments or market access assumptions change. High-risk products and regulated services should also be reviewed after complaints, field failures or regulator guidance.
Official Documentation
Official PDF for EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369)
Official publication or summary for EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369)
Official online resource
European Union guidance and reference material
Implementation toolkit
Templates, guidance, or companion resources for EU Energy Labelling Regulation (2017/1369)