EU Energy Labelling

EU Energy Labels for Household Dishwashers

Since 1 March 2021, household dishwashers sold online in the EU must carry a rescaled energy label with the A to G efficiency scale. This obligation is set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017, supplementing the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.

What does Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 require?

Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 requires household dishwashers placed on the EU market to display an energy label using the rescaled A to G classes, effective 1 March 2021.

Suppliers must register each model in the EPREL database. Online dealers must display the energy label and product information sheet near the product price.

Who needs to comply?

This regulation applies to household dishwashers sold to consumers in the EU, through both physical and online retail channels.

If you sell dishwashers to EU customers through your online shop, you must display the energy label.

What must online retailers display?

Online retailers must make two documents accessible to customers near the product price: the energy label and the product information sheet (fiche). Both are provided by the supplier via the EPREL database — retailers do not need to create or assemble this data themselves.

The energy label for household dishwashers includes the following information:

  • Energy efficiency class (A to G scale)
  • Energy consumption in kWh per 100 cycles (eco programme)
  • Rated capacity in place settings (eco programme)
  • Water consumption in litres per cycle (eco programme)
  • Duration of the eco programme
  • Airborne acoustical noise emission class (A to D)
  • QR code linking to the product's entry in the EPREL database

The product information sheet contains further technical details and is available for download in all 24 official EU languages via the EPREL database.

How EPREL Label Buddy helps with household dishwashers

EPREL Label Buddy retrieves dishwasher energy data directly from the official EPREL database using the product's GTIN or EPREL ID.

The product information sheet is automatically served in the customer's browser language from the EPREL database.

Bulk import is available for retailers managing multiple dishwasher models.

EPREL Label Buddy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the European Union or EPREL. Merchants are responsible for verifying their own compliance with applicable EU regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need energy labels for dishwashers sold online?
Yes. Under Regulation (EU) 2019/2017, online retailers selling household dishwashers to EU customers must display the energy label and product information sheet.
When did the new dishwasher label take effect?
The rescaled A to G energy label for household dishwashers took effect on 1 March 2021.
What data appears on the dishwasher energy label?
The label shows energy efficiency class (A to G), energy consumption per 100 cycles, rated capacity in place settings, water consumption per cycle, eco programme duration, and noise emission class.
What is the eco programme?
The eco programme is the reference programme used for energy labelling measurements. It is designed for cleaning normally soiled tableware and is the most energy and water efficient cycle.

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EU Energy Labels for Dishwashers | Regulation (EU) 2019/2017