Commission Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines
Date: 1995-05-23
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: consumer information, energy consumption, household electrical appliance, labelling, water consumption













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Commission Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines  


Official Journal L 136 , 21/06/1995 P. 0001 - 0027 





COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  95/12/ECof 23 May 1995implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of  household washing machinesTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling  and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources of household  appliances (1), and in particular Articles 9 and 12 thereof, Whereas under Directive 92/75/EEC the Commission is to adopt an implementing directive in respect  of household appliances including washing machines; Whereas electricity use by washing machines accounts for a significant part of total Community  energy demand; whereas the scope for reduced energy use by these appliances is substantial; Whereas a better washing performance often requires a higher consumption of water and energy;  whereas information on the washing performance of an appliance is helpful in evaluating the  information on its energy and water consumption; whereas this will help consumers make a choice of  appliance which is consistent with the rational use of energy; Whereas the Community, confirming its interest in an international standardization system capable  of producing standards that are actually used by all partners in international trade and of meeting  the requirements of Community policy, invites the European standards organizations to continue  their cooperation with international standards organizations; Whereas the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for  Electrotechnical Standardization (Cenelec) are the bodies recognized as competent to adopt  harmonized standards in accordance with the general guidelines for cooperation between the  Commission and these two bodies signed on 13 November 1984, whereas, within the meaning of this  Directive, a harmonized standard is a technical specification (European standard or harmonization  document) adopted by Cenelec, on the basis of a remit (mandate) from the Commission in accordance  with the provisions of Council Directive 83/189/EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for  the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (2), as last  amended by Directive 94/10/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (3), and on the basis of  those general guidelines; Whereas the measures set out in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the committee  set up under Article 10 of Directive 92/75/EEC, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 11. This Directive shall apply to electric mains operated household  washing machines, excluding: - machines with no spin capability, - machines with separate washing and spin drying vessels (such as twin tubs), and- combined  washer-driers. Appliances that can also use other energy sources are excluded. 2. The information required by this Directive shall be measured in accordance with harmonized  standards, the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the  European Communities and for which Member States have published the reference numbers of the  national standards transposing those harmonized standards. Throughout this Directive any provisions  requiring the giving of information relating to noise shall apply where that information is  required under Article 3 of Council Directive 86/594/EEC (1). This information, where required,  shall be measured in accordance with Directive 83/189/EEC. 4. 'Dealer', 'supplier', 'information sheet', 'other essential resources' and 'supplementary  information' shall have the meanings set out in Article 1 (4) of Directive 92/75/EEC. Article 21. The technical documentation referred to in Article 2 (3) of Directive 92/75/EEC  shall include: - the name and address of the supplier, - a general description of the appliance, sufficient for it to be uniquely identified, - information, including drawings as relevant, on the main design features of the model and in  particular items which appreciably affect its energy consumption, - reports of relevant measurement tests carried out under test procedures of the harmonized  standards referred to in Article 1 (2), - operating instructions, if any. 2. The label referred to in Article 2 (1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be as specified in Annex I  to this Directive. The label shall be placed on the outside of the front or top of the appliance,  in such a way as to be clearly visible, and not obscured. 3. The content and format of the fiche referred to in Article 2 (1) of Directive 92/75/EEC shall be  as specified in Annex II to this Directive. 4. In the circumstances covered by Article 5 of Directive 92/75/EEC, and where the offer for sale,  hire, or hire purchase, is provided by means of a printed communication, such as a mail order  catalogue, then that printed communication shall include all the information specified in Annex III  to this Directive. 5. The energy efficiency class of an appliance, its washing performance class, and its drying  efficiency class, as specified in the label and the fiche, shall be as specified in Annex IV. Article 3Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that all suppliers and  dealers established in their territory fulfil their obligations under this Directive. Article 41. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative  provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 March 1996. They shall immediately inform  the Commission thereof. They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 1996. However, Member States shall allow, until 30 September 1996: - the placing on the market, the commercialization and/or the display of products, - the distribution of the printed communications referred to in Article 2 (4) which do not conform  to this Directive. When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or  shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for  such reference shall be adopted by Member States. 2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law  which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Article 5This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 6This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 23 May 1995. For the CommissionChristos PAPOUTSISMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 297,  13. 10. 1992, p. 16. (2) OJ No L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. (3) OJ No L 100, 19. 4. 1994, p. 30. (1) OJ No L 334, 6. 12. 1986, p. 24. ANNEX I THE LABEL Label design 1. The label shall be the appropriate language version  chosen from the following illustrations: >REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE  TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>> REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>>REFERENCE TO A FILM>Notes concerning the label 2.  The following notes define the information to be included: Note: I. Supplier's name or trade mark. II. Supplier's model identifier. III. The energy efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined in accordance with Annex IV.  This letter shall be placed at the same level as the relevant arrow. IV. Without prejudice to any requirements under the Community eco-label scheme, where an appliance  has been granted a 'Community eco-label' pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 (1), a copy  of the eco-label may be added here. The 'Washing machine label design guide' referred to below,  explains how the eco-label mark may be included in the label. V. Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the  test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). VI. Washing performance class as determined by Annex IV. VII. Drying efficiency class as determined by Annex IV. VIII. Maximum spin speed attained for standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the test  procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). IX. Capacity of appliance for standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the harmonized  standards referred to in Article 1 (2). X. Water consumption per cycle of washing using standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the  test procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). XI. Where applicable, noise during washing and spinning cycles using standard 60 °C cycle, in  accordance with Council Directive (EEC) No 86/594 (2). Note: The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V. Printing 3. The following defines certain aspects of the label: >REFERENCE TO A FILM>Colours used: CMYK - cyan, magenta, yellow, black. For example: 07X0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black. Arrows: - A: X0X0- B: 70X0- C: 30X0- D: 00X0- E: 03X0- F: 07X0- G: 0XX0Outline colour: X070All text  is in black. The background is white. Complete printing information is contained in a 'washing machine energy label design guide', which  is for information only, obtainable from: The Secretary of the Committee on energy labelling and standard product information for household  appliances, Directorate-General for Energy XVII, European Commission, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200, B-1049 Brussels. (1) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1992, p. 1. (2) OJ No L 344, 6. 12. 1986, p. 24. The relevant standards are EN 60704-2-4 (noise measurement)  and EN 60704-3 (verification).  ANNEX II THE FICHE The fiche shall contain the following information. The information  may be given in the form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier, in  which case it shall be given in the order specified, or given close to the description of the  appliance: 1. Supplier's trade mark. 2. Supplier's model identifier. 3. The energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Annex IV. Expressed as 'Energy efficiency  class . . . on a scale of A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Where this information is  provided in a table, this may be expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is  from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)'. 4. Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances listed in the  table have been granted an 'EU eco-label' pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 880/92, this information  may be included here. In this case the row heading shall state 'EU eco-label', and the entry shall  consist of a copy of the eco-label mark. This provision is without prejudice to any requirements  under the Community eco-label mark scheme. 5. Energy consumption in kWh per cycle using standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the  test procedures referred to in Article 1 (2), described as 'energy consumption XYZ kWh per cycle,  based on standard test results for 60 °C cotton cycle. Actual energy consumption will depend on how  the appliance is used.'6. Washing performance class as determined by Annex IV. Expressed as  'Washing performance class . . . on a scale of A (higher) to G (lower)'. This may be expressed by  other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower). 7. Spin drying efficiency class (Annex IV). Expressed as: 'Spin drying performance . . . on a scale  of A (higher) to G (lower)'. Followed by the statement: 'NB if you use a tumble drier. Choosing a washing machine with A-rated spin, instead of one with a  G-rated spin will halve your tumble drying costs. Tumble drying clothes usually uses more energy  than washing them.'This statement may also be included as a footnote. Where this information is provided in a table this may be expressed by other means provided it is  clear that the scale is from A (higher) to G (lower), and that the statement concerning running  costs is included in the table, or in a footnote. 8. Water extraction efficiency in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonized standards  referred to in Article 1 (2) for a standard 60 °C cotton cycle. Expressed as 'Water remaining after  spin . . . % (as a proportion of dry weight of wash)'. 9. Maximum spin speed attained for standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the test  procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). 10. Capacity of appliance for standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures of  the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). 11. Water consumption per cycle using standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the test  procedures of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 1 (2). 12. Programme time for standard 60 °C cotton cycle in accordance with the test procedures referred  to in Article 1 (2). 13. Suppliers may include the information in points 6 to 12, in respect of other wash cycles. 14. The average annual consumption of energy and water based on 200 standard 60 °C cotton cycles.  This shall be expressed as 'estimated annual consumption (200 standard 60 °C cotton washes) for a  four-person household'. 15. Noise during washing and spinning cycles using standard 60 °C cycle, in accordance with  Directive (EEC) No 86/594. If a copy of the label, either in colour or black and white, is included in the fiche, then only  the further information included in the fiche need be included. Note: The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V. ANNEX III MAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLING Mail order catalogues and other printed  communications referred to in Article 2 (4) shall contain the following information, given in the  order specified: 1. Energy efficiency class (Annex II point 3)2. Energy consumption (Annex II point 5)3. Washing  performance class (Annex II point 6)4. Spin drying efficiency class (Annex II point 7)5. Maximum  spin speed (Annex I note VIII)6. Capacity (Annex I note IX)7. Water consumption (Annex I note  X)8. Estimated annual consumption for a four-person household (Annex II point 14)9. Noise (Annex  I note XI)Where other information contained in the fiche is provided, it shall be in the form  defined in Annex II and shall be included in the above table in the order defined for the fiche. Note: The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Annex V. ANNEX IV ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS 1. The energy efficiency class of an appliance shall  be determined in accordance with the following table 1: >TABLE>2. The washing performance class of an appliance shall be determined by the  following table 2: >TABLE>3. The drying efficiency class of an appliance shall be determined by the  following table 3: >TABLE> ANNEX V >TABLE>