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Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/255)
Commencement: 29th March 2018
Amends: The Energy Information Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/1524)
Mini summary of the 2011 Regulations
These Regulations set energy labelling and standard product information requirements for energy-related products and is linked to the Ecodesign for Energy Related Products Regulations 2010. It also defines the Market Surveillance Authority which is responsible for enforcing these Regulations.
Amendment
These Regulations amend the 2011 Regulations to implement Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010/30/EU. They replace references to the Directive with references to the EU Energy Labelling Regulation and alter the domestic enforcement regime for the labelling of energy-related products.
Part 3 (responsibilities of suppliers and dealers) and Part 4 (information requirements) of the 2011 Regulations are revoked. Duties for suppliers and dealers are now contained in Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 €“ LUS entry available here.