Energy Labels

Transition Period Ends

Manufacturers and distributors of light sources must label their products with the new EU energy label from 1 April 2023. The transition period officially ends on 31.03.2023. Currently, the old and the new label can still exist simultaneously in stores. However, as of 01.04., light sources may only bear the new energy label. The new labels provide more transparency and make the energy scale more significant for consumers. In addition, there is a QR code on the new EU energy labels. By scanning it, you can go directly to the European product database EPREL. There you will find information on various products that should enable you to make a well-informed purchase.

From A to G: New Structures for Energy Labels

First of all: The new scale will be more consumer friendly. The EU Commission decided back in 2015 to return to the original simple scale going from A to G. The new efficiency label for energy consumption has been mandatory since March 2021. The seven energy labels signal to consumers the energy consumption of the electrical appliance using a colour system. The dark green of energy class A stands for particularly economical appliances and the dark red of energy class G for inefficient appliances. A+, A++ and A+++ are thus a thing of the past. The original system dates back to 1990. More information on the new EU energy label

In addition, a product database will help to keep one’s bearings in the label jungle and to recognise energy-saving models more quickly in the future. The extended labelling model with labels such as A++ and A+++ will be reverted to the original model with the simple scale from A to G. From now on, no further plus-classes will be created, but regular readjustment of the classes will ensure that A always marks the most economical model. So, unlike before, technical progress will not create any new energy classes from now on; the scale from A to G will remain. The schedule determined by the EU Commission for the new labelling is as follows:

• From 2020: TVs, washing machines and dishwashers, lamps and refrigerators
• From 2025: Hoovers, fans and tumble dryers
• From 2030: Boilers and heaters

We Print Your New Energy Labels

As a professional label printing company, we produce your adhesive roll labels quickly, professionally and at reasonable prices. Choose material, finishing, shape and print run freely according to your needs. Do you need different energy label varieties that are the same in format and material but for different devices? Simply select the number of designs in our calculator and we will produce the run in one go. This way, you save unnecessary costs. As a standard, you will receive your energy labels within the next week. If that is not fast enough, our express production is at your disposal. What does that mean? We produce your labels within 24 or 48 hours. If you then opt for our express delivery service, you will receive your labels one day after production is finished.

Standard Materials

At label.co.uk, we offer you a large variety of materials to print your energy labels on. It is important to us to meet our customers’ needs. That’s why we have textured papers, films and different sustainable materials for you in stock. If you want to have your labels produced on a very specific material that you cannot find in our calculator or in our material guide, you can contact us. On request, we can order certain materials for you.

Refinements

Because stickers and labels are our specialty we can give your adhesive labels on rolls a luxurious finishing touch. Just choose from our array of different refinements. Whether it’s hot foil stamping or a protective varnish, at label.co.uk you can make your labels both robust and elegant at the same time. Questions? You can reach us by telephone on +44 (0) 203 588 1080 or by email: info@label.co.uk.