{"id":5752,"date":"2026-04-28T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eadtrust.eu\/?p=5752"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:43:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:43:21","slug":"which-products-require-eprel-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eadtrust.eu\/en\/blog\/which-products-require-eprel-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Which products require EPREL? A practical list to determine whether your company has registration obligations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some of the products that require EPREL<\/strong> registration include: light sources, smartphones and tablets, household dishwashers, tyres, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is one question that reaches compliance departments far more often than it should: \u201cDoes our product fall within EPREL or not?\u201d<\/em> The answer is not always obvious because the system does not operate as a closed catalogue of individual models. Instead, it functions through product groups regulated by delegated acts<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding which product groups are covered, when they entered into force, and which products remain outside the scope is the first step before doing anything within the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you manufacture, import, or represent products in the European Union market, here you will find which product groups are currently active in EPREL, when they were incorporated, which delegated regulations apply to them, and which exclusions you should be aware of<\/strong> \u2014 all updated for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key concepts for understanding which products require EPREL registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding which products must be registered in the EPREL<\/em> database requires analyzing the European rules on energy labelling and ecodesign<\/strong>. Registration is mandatory for those devices that significantly affect energy consumption <\/strong>during their use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The framework regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the EU energy labelling system, repealing Directive 2010\/30\/EU<\/a>, and entrusting the European Commission with the creation and maintenance of EPREL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is rescaling?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The process by which the European Commission replaces the energy efficiency <\/a>scale of a product group with a new one, maintaining the A-to-G structure while redefining the thresholds of each class to reflect technological progress within the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a supplier?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369<\/a>, the supplier is the manufacturer established within the EU, the authorized representative of a manufacturer not established in the EU, or the importer placing the product on the European market. The supplier is the party responsible for EPREL registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is it determined which products fall within EPREL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369<\/strong> establishes the framework: the system applies to energy-related products placed on the market or put into service within the European Union. According to Article 2 of the same Regulation, an \u201cenergy-related product\u201d means any good or system whose use has an impact on energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this does not mean that every product consuming energy must automatically be registered in EPREL. Registration only becomes mandatory when there is a specific delegated act<\/strong> applicable to that product group, adopted under Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 <\/a>(or, in the case of tyres, under Regulation (EU) 2020\/740<\/a>). Without an applicable delegated act, there is no registration obligation, even if the product carries some form of energy-related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of it as a lock-and-key system: EPREL is the lock, but it only opens with a specific key \u2014 the delegated act. If your product group does not have that key, the obligation does not apply. But the European Commission can create new keys at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/994<\/a> <\/strong>adds another layer: suppliers of regulated products are required to complete electronic verification in EPREL using a qualified electronic seal. Without verification, registration is impossible. Without registration, lawful commercialization is impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rule is simple: <\/strong>EPREL does not regulate a product in the abstract. It regulates a product group for which the European Commission has issued a delegated regulation containing specific labelling requirements. If there is no delegated act, there is no obligation. If there is one, there is no escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2192 If you already know that your product falls within EPREL and you need to complete verification using a qualified electronic seal with NTR, see how to obtain your certificate here.<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Which product groups are active in EPREL in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The product groups available in EPREL<\/a> are organized according to the delegated regulation governing them<\/a>. As of 2026, these are the active groups, divided according to the legal framework supporting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups under Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 \u2014 new A\u2013G scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are the groups that have already completed the rescaling to the new A-to-G energy efficiency scale, without the former A+, A++, and A+++ classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Household refrigeration appliances<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Refrigerators, freezers, and fridge-freezer combinations for household use<\/a>. Regulated by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/2016<\/a>, applicable since 1 March 2021, which repealed the previous framework. These products were among the first affected by the major rescaling: the A+, A++, and A+++ classes disappeared for this group on that date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Commercial refrigeration cabinets<\/a>, display cases, and refrigerated counters used in retail environments. Regulated by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/2018<\/a>, also applicable since 1 March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Household washing machines and household washer-dryers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A single delegated regulation \u2014 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/2014<\/a> \u2014 covers both categories. Applicable since 1 March 2021. Non-household washing machines<\/a> (professional or industrial use) remain outside the scope of this regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Household dishwashers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regulated by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/2017<\/a>, applicable since 1 March 2021. As with washing machines, professional or commercial dishwashers<\/a> are subject to a different regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronic displays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Televisions<\/a>, monitors, and digital signage displays. Regulated by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/2013<\/a>, applicable since 1 March 2021. Digital signage displays have specific categories within the regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light sources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All types of lamps: LED, compact fluorescent, halogen, and others. Regulated by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/2015<\/a>, applicable since 1 September 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smartphones and tablets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This was the latest product group added to EPREL under the new A\u2013G scale. Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1669<\/a>, published in August 2023, introduced for the first time the obligation to provide an energy label<\/a> for smartphones and tablets<\/a>. Since 20 June 2025<\/strong>, no new model of these devices may be commercialized within the EU without being registered in EPREL with an energy label compliant with the regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their label goes beyond energy efficiency and incorporates parameters relating to free-fall reliability, reparability, battery endurance cycles, and ingress protection ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Household tumble dryers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tumble dryers<\/a> have a two-stage regulatory history. The former Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392\/2012 was repealed and replaced by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/2534.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new regulation applies the rescaling to the A\u2013G scale for this group, with an application date of 11 August 2026<\/strong>. Until that date, models registered under the previous regulation remain valid. If you manufacture or import tumble dryers, that deadline is already approaching rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups under Regulation (EU) 2020\/740 \u2014 tyre labelling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tyres in categories C1, C2, and C3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tyres have their own dedicated labelling regulation \u2014 Regulation (EU) 2020\/740<\/a> \u2014 which entered into force on 1 March 2020 and amended Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 in order to include this group within EPREL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category C1 corresponds to passenger vehicle tyres; C2 to light commercial vehicle tyres; and C3 to heavy commercial vehicle tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyre labels include parameters different from traditional energy labelling: fuel efficiency (rolling resistance), wet grip performance, and, where applicable, external rolling noise and snow or ice traction performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups under Directive 2009\/125\/EC \u2014 transitional period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain product groups continue to be registered in EPREL under delegated acts adopted pursuant to Ecodesign Directive 2009\/125\/EC<\/strong><\/a> (the predecessor of the ESPR). These groups are undergoing gradual revision under the new regulatory framework. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n