ANNEX IXInformation to be provided in the case of sale, hire or hire-purchase through the internet

(1)For the purpose of points 2 to 5 of this Annex the following definitions shall apply:

1. (a)

   “display mechanism” means any screen, including tactile screen, or other visual technology used for displaying internet content to users;

2. (b)

   “nested display” means visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set;

3. (c)

   “tactile screen” means a screen responding to touch, such as that of a tablet computer, slate computer or a smartphone;

4. (d)

   “alternative text” means text provided as an alternative to a graphic allowing information to be presented in non-graphical form where display devices cannot render the graphic or as an aid to accessibility such as input to voice synthesis applications.

(2)

The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1)(f) shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product in accordance with the timetable set out in Article 3(3). The size shall be such that the label is clearly visible and legible and shall be proportionate to the size specified in point 5 of Annex V. The label may be displayed using a nested display, in which case the image used for accessing the label shall comply with the specifications laid down in point 3 of this Annex. If nested display is applied, the label shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image.

(3)The image used for accessing the label in the case of nested display shall:

1. (a)

   be an arrow in the colour corresponding to the energy efficiency class of the product on the label;

2. (b)

   indicate on the arrow the energy efficiency class of the product in white in a font size equivalent to that of the price; and

3. (c)

   have one of the following two formats:

   

(4)In the case of nested display, the sequence of display of the label shall be as follows:

1. (a)

   the image referred to in point 3 of this Annex shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product;

2. (b)

   the image shall link to the label;

3. (c)

   the label shall be displayed after a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image;

4. (d)

   the label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display;

5. (e)

   for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tactile magnification shall apply;

6. (f)

   the label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard closing mechanism;

7. (g)

   the alternative text for the graphic, to be displayed on failure to display the label, shall be the energy efficiency class of the product in a font size equivalent to that of the price.

(5)

The appropriate product fiche made available by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1)(g) shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product. The size shall be such that the product fiche is clearly visible and legible. The product fiche may be displayed using a nested display, in which case the link used for accessing the fiche shall clearly and legibly indicate “Product fiche”. If nested display is used, the product fiche shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the link.