The latest EU ecodesign requirements for electrical and electronic household and office equipment, (EU) 2023/826, supersede their predecessors and regulate the energy consumption of electrical appliances. The regulation stipulates that products must be energy-dependent and designed for a nominal voltage rating of up to 250 V.
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Extended Scope of Electrics' Ecodesign
The electrical product list now expands to include the followings:
- motor-operated adjustable furniture
- motor-operated building elements
- devices intended for use with an external low-voltage power supply
This coverage aims to achieve further energy savings and ensure a level playing field for manufacturers.
Impact on Battery Powered Devices
By definition, “Battery powered” means that a product is powered solely by DC from an internal source and is not directly or indirectly connected to the power grid – not even through a power supply or charging device.
Regulation (EU) 2023/826 applies when battery powered devices have a charging circuit that must be connected to the power grid for operation or charging. Portable, battery-powered products with a charging circuit are now subject to the regulation if they depend on mains power. Additionally, products with a charging circuit that draws power from the grid in off or standby mode – even if the battery is not being charged – are also covered by the regulation.
Implementation Timeline
This regulation will replace previous ecodesign requirements, effective from 9 May 2025.
This article is originally published by ProductIP:
Caspar ter Horst – Managing Director, ProductIP
Caspar has 25+ years of experience in product compliance. In 2008, he co-founded ProductIP together with Maarten van der Dussen. Caspar and his team are dedicated to support companies within the supply chain to efficiently demonstrate to customers, authorities, and users that their products meet applicable legislation and buying requirements. As a result, helping companies reduce costs, streamline operations, manage suppliers, and at the same time put compliant, safer, more sustainable products to the market.
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Electrical Ecodesign FAQ
1. What is Regulation (EU) 2023/826?
It’s a new EU regulation setting ecodesign requirements for off-mode, standby mode, and networked standby energy consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment, effective from 9 May 2025.
2. What products are covered?
Energy-dependent household and office products designed for up to 250 V, including motor-operated adjustable furniture and building elements.
3. Are products with external power supplies included?
Yes. Unlike previous rules, products requiring external low-voltage power supplies are now in scope, even if the power supply is not included with the product.
