Many aspects of energy-using products (EuPs) have a negative impact on the
environment (emissions to air including greenhouse gases, to soil, water, and
energy consumption). The Council and the European Parliament therefore adopted a
Commission proposal for a Directive on establishing a framework for setting
Eco-design requirements (e.g. energy efficiency ) for all energy using products
in the residential, tertiary, and industrial sectors.
Following are the four main objectives of the EuP Directive:
to ensure the free movement of energy-using products
within the EU
to improve the overall environmental performance of these
products and thereby protect the environment,
to contribute to the security of energy supply and
enhance the competitiveness of the EU economy,
to preserve the interests of industry, consumers, and
other stakeholders
The first step, in considering whether and which eco-design requirements should
be set for a particular product, is a preparatory study recommending ways to
improve the environmental performance of the product. The preparatory studies
will provide the necessary information to prepare for the next phases (carried
out by the Commission) and in particular the impact assessment, the consultation
forum, and the possible draft implementing measures laying down eco-design
requirements for EuPs.
The present study is the preparatory study focusing on lot 12, dealing with commercial refrigerators and freezers.
