Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
Introductory Text
Article 1.Subject matter and scope
Article 2.Definitions
Article 3.Placing on the market and/or putting into service
Article 4.Responsibilities of the importer
Article 5.Marking and the EC declaration of conformity
Article 6.Free movement
Article 7.Safeguard clause
Article 8.Conformity assessment
Article 9.Presumption of conformity
Article 10.Harmonised standards
Article 11.Requirements for components and sub-assemblies
Article 12.Administrative cooperation and exchange of information
Article 13.Small and medium-sized enterprises
Article 14.Consumer information
Article 15.Implementing measures
Article 16.Working plan
Article 17.Self-regulation
Article 18.Consultation Forum
Article 19.Committee procedure
Article 20.Penalties
Article 21.Review
Article 22.Confidentiality
Article 23.Transposition
Article 24.Repeal
Article 25.Entry into force
Article 26.Addressees
ANNEX I
Method for setting generic ecodesign requirements
Generic ecodesign requirements aim at improving the environmental performance of...
In preparing implementing measures laying down generic ecodesign requirements pursuant...
Part 1. Ecodesign parameters for products
1.1. In so far as they relate to product design, significant...
1.2. For each phase, the following environmental aspects must be assessed...
1.3. In particular, the following parameters must be used, as appropriate,...
Part 2. Requirements relating to the supply of information
Part 3. Requirements for the manufacturer
1. Addressing the environmental aspects identified in the implementing measure as...
2. Manufacturers must make use of this assessment to evaluate alternative...
ANNEX II
Method for setting specific ecodesign requirements
Specific ecodesign requirements aim at improving a selected environmental aspect...
In preparing implementing measures laying down specific ecodesign requirements pursuant...
A technical, environmental and economic analysis must select a number...
ANNEX III
CE marking
The CE marking must have a height of at least...
The CE marking must be affixed to the product. Where...
ANNEX IV
Internal design control
1. This Annex describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer or its...
2. A technical documentation file making possible an assessment of the...
3. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary to ensure that...
ANNEX V
Management system for assessing conformity
1. This Annex describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies...
2. A management system may be used for the conformity assessment...
3. Environmental elements of the management system
3.1. The environmental product performance policy
3.2. Planning
3.3. Implementation and documentation
3.3.1. The documentation concerning the management system must, in particular, comply...
3.3.2. The documentation concerning the product must contain, in particular:
3.4. Checking and corrective action
3.4.1. The manufacturer must:
ANNEX VI
EC declaration of conformity
The EC declaration of conformity must contain the following elements:...
the name and address of the manufacturer or of its...
ANNEX VII
Contents of the implementing measures
The implementing measure must specify, in particular:
the exact definition of the type(s) of product(s) covered; the...
ANNEX VIII
Self-regulation
In addition to the basic legal requirement that self-regulatory initiatives...
1. Openness of participation
2. Added value
3. Representativeness
4. Quantified and staged objectives
5. Involvement of civil society
6. Monitoring and reporting
7. Cost-effectiveness of administering a self-regulatory initiative
8. Sustainability
9. Incentive compatibility
ANNEX IX
PART A
PART B
ANNEX X