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The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026

Type Statutory-Instrument

Publication 2026-03-19

State In force

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(a) the technical documentation must include the information listed in paragraph 1 of this Schedule, except sub-paragraph (g), and the information set out in Table 2 for the eco programme, and

(b) the values in Table 2 are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure in Schedule 13.

PARAMETER	UNIT	VALUE
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0.5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X.X
Gas consumption of the eco programme at full load (Egdry)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Gas consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Egdry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at full load	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at partial load	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
EEI	-	X.X
Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX
Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) with respect to 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	-	Yes/No
Power consumption in standby mode in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Power consumption in ‘delay start’ (Pds) (where applicable)	W	X.XX
Repairability index	-	X.XX

3

The information included in the technical documentation for a particular household tumble dryer model may be obtained by using either of the following methods—

(a) from a model that has the same technical characteristics relevant for the technical information to be provided but is produced by a different supplier, or

(b) by calculation on the basis of design or extrapolation from another model of the same or a different supplier.

4

Where the information referred to in paragraph 3 is obtained using any of the methods set out in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of that paragraph, the technical documentation must include the details of the calculation, the assessment undertaken by the supplier to verify the accuracy of the calculation and, where appropriate, the declaration of identity between the models of different suppliers.

Schedule 6 — Verification procedure for compliance purposes (ecodesign)

1

The verification tolerances set out in Table 4 relate only to the verification of the declared values and must not be used by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative as an allowed tolerance to establish those values in the technical documentation or in interpreting these values with a view to achieving compliance or to communicate better performance by any means.

2

Where a model is not in compliance with the requirements set out in regulation 9, the model and all equivalent models must be considered not compliant.

3

As part of verifying the compliance of a household tumble dryer model with Part 2 pursuant to the 2010 Regulations, the market surveillance authority must apply the following procedure—

(a) the market surveillance authority must verify one single unit of the model;

(b) the model must be considered to comply with the applicable requirements where it meets all the following conditions—

(i) the declared values given in the technical documentation, and, where applicable, the values used to calculate such declared values, are not more favourable for the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative than the results of the corresponding measurements made pursuant to paragraph 1 (2) (b) (vii) of Schedule 1A to the 2010 Regulations;

(ii) the declared values meet all requirements set out in the ecodesign requirements, and any required product information published by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative does not contain values that are more favourable for the manufacturer or importer than the declared values;

(iii) when the market surveillance authority checks the unit of the model, any software update system that may have been set up by the manufacturer, importer or authorised representative complies with the requirements set out in regulation 10;

(iv) when the market surveillance authority checks the unit of the model, it complies with the following Parts of Schedule 2—

(aa) Part 1 (programme requirements);

(bb) Part 5 (resource efficiency requirements);

(cc) Part 6 (information requirements);

(v) when the market surveillance authority tests the unit of the model, the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and the values calculated from these measurements comply with—

(aa) the validity criteria set out in Table 3;

(bb) the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 4.

4

Where the results referred to in paragraph 3(b), (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) are not achieved, the model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with the ecodesign requirements.

5

If the result referred to in paragraph 3 (b)(v) is not achieved—

(a) the market surveillance authority must select three additional units of the same model for testing or three additional units of one or more equivalent models,

(b) the model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with the ecodesign requirements as soon as the determined value for the average final moisture content for the eco programme does not comply with the validity criteria as given in Table 3 for one of the three additional units referred to in sub-paragraph (a) and in that case any units not yet tested need not be tested, and

(c) the model must be considered to comply with the applicable requirements in respect of the verification tolerances set out in Table 4 where, for the three units referred to in sub-paragraph (a), the arithmetical mean of the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and the values calculated from these measurements complies with the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 4.

6

Where the result referred to in paragraph 5(c) is not achieved, the model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with the ecodesign requirements.

7

The market surveillance authority must use the measurement and calculation methods in Schedule 4.

8

The market surveillance authority must only apply the validity criteria set out in Table 3 and the verification tolerances set out in Table 4 and must only use the procedure described in paragraphs 3 to 6 for the requirements referred to in this Schedule.

9

For the parameters in Table 3 and in Table 4 no other validity criteria or verification tolerances, such as those set out in designated standards or in any other measurement method, may be applied.

Parameter	Validity criteria
Average final moisture content of the eco programme µt	The determined value must be measured and calculated and be lower than 1.5 %.
Parameter	Verification tolerances
---	---
E dry and Edry½	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Edry and E dry½ by more than 6%.
Eg dry and Egdry½	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Egdry and Eg dry½ by more than 6%.
Eg dry,a and Egdry½,a	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Egdry,a and Eg dry½,a by more than 6%.
Ct	The determined value (*) must not be less than the declared value of Ct by more than 6%.
T dry and Tdry½	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Tdry and T dry½ by more than 6%.
P o	The determined value (*) of P o must not exceed the declared value by more than 0.10 W.
Psm	The determined value (*) of Psm must not exceed the declared value by more than 10% if the declared value is higher than 1.00 W, or by more than 0.10 W if the declared value is lower than or equal to 1.00 W.
P ds	The determined value (*) of Pds must not exceed the declared value by more than 10% where the declared value is higher than 1.00 W, or by more than 0.10 W if the declared value is lower than or equal to 1.00 W.
Acoustic airborne noise emissions	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value by more than 2 dB with respect to 1 pW.
(*) Where three additional units are tested in accordance with paragraph 5 (c), the determined value means the arithmetical mean of the values determined for those three additional units.	(*) Where three additional units are tested in accordance with paragraph 5 (c), the determined value means the arithmetical mean of the values determined for those three additional units.

Schedule 7 — Label with repairability information

Part 1 — Label for condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

Label for condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

1

The following information must be included in the label—

(a) Point I: QR code;

(b) Point II: trademark;

(d) Point IV: scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

(e) Point V: the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Schedule 12;

(f) Point VI: weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer; in the case of a gas-fired household tumble dryer, the weighted average energy consumption (gas and electricity) per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer;

(g) Point VII: repairability class determined in accordance with Schedule 12;

(h) Point VIII: condensation efficiency class determined in accordance with Schedule 12, with relevant pictogram and value rounded to the nearest integer;

(i) Point IX: acoustic airborne noise emission class determined in accordance with Schedule 12, of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A);

(j) Point X: rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

(k) Point XI: duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes (h:min) rounded to the nearest minute;

(l) Point XII: the number of these Regulations which is ‘2026 No. XXX’.

Label design for condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

2

The label must meet all of the requirements set out in paragraphs 3 to 8.

3

The label must be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high; where the label is printed in a larger format its content must remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 2.

4

The background must be 100% white.

5

The typeface must be Verdana.

6

The dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label must be as indicated in the label designs in this Part.

7

The following requirements—

(a) area 1: the colours of the UK logo must be as follows—

(i) the blue background: 100,72,0,18;

(ii) the red crosses: 0,100,81,4;

(iii) the remaining part: 100% white;

(b) area 2: the colour of the energy logo must be: 100,80,0,0;

(d) area 4: the trademark must be 100% black and in Bold 9 pt;

(e) area 5: the model identifier must be 100% black and in Regular 9 pt;

(f) area 6: the A to G scale must be as follows—

(i) the letters in the arrows must be 100% white and in Bold 16 pt, and must be centred on an axis at 4.5 mm from the left side of the arrows;

(ii) the background colours of the arrows must be as follows—

(aa) A-class: 100,0,100,0;

(bb) B-class: 70,0,100,0;

(cc) C-class: 30,0,100,0;

(dd) D-class: 0,0,100,0;

(ee) E-class: 0,30,100,0;

(ff) F-class: 0,70,100,0;

(gg) G-class: 0,100,100,0;

(g) area 7: the internal dividers must be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0.5 pt; the colour of the dividers must be 100% black;

(h) area 8: the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% black; the letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% white and in Bold 26 pt, and it must be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow; the energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale must be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned;

(i) area 9: the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles must be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ must be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles must be in Regular 14 pt; the text must be centred in the column and in 100% black;

(j) area 10: the pictograms must be as shown in the label design and as follows—

(i) the lines of the pictograms must have a weight of 1.2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) must be 100% black;

(ii) the A to D scales of the condensation efficiency pictogram and of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt;

(iii) the number of the condensation efficiency pictogram must be in Bold 9 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram;

(iv) the A to E scale of the repairability class pictogram must be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt;

(v) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram;

(vi) the number of the rated capacity pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram;

(vii) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and it must be centred under the pictogram;

(k) area 11: the number of the Regulation must be 100% black and in Regular 6 pt.

8

In paragraph 7 colour proportions are expressed in CMYK percentages, for example: 0,70,100,0 = 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 100% yellow, 0% black.

Part 2 — Label for non-condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

Label for non-condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

9

The following information must be included in the label—

(a) Point I: QR code;

(b) Point II: trademark;

(d) Point IV: scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

(e) Point V: the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Schedule 12;

(f) Point VI: weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer; in the case of a gas-fired household tumble dryer, the weighted average energy consumption (gas and electricity) per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer;

(g) Point VII: repairability class determined in accordance with Schedule 12;

(h) Point VIII: acoustic airborne noise emission class determined in accordance with Schedule 12, of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A);

(i) Point IX: rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

(j) Point X: duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes (h:min) rounded to the nearest minute;

(k) Point XI: the number of these Regulations which is ‘2026 No. XXX’.

Label design for non-condenser tumble dryers with repairability class pictogram

10

The label must meet all of the requirements set out in paragraphs 11 to 16.

11

The label must be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high; where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 4.

12

The background must be 100% white.

13

The typeface must be Verdana.

14

The dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label must be as indicated in the label designs in this Part.

15

The following requirements—

(a) area 1: the colours of the UK logo must be as follows—

(i) the blue background: 100,72,0,18;

(ii) the red crosses: 0,100,81,4;

(iii) the remaining part: 100% white;

(b) area 2: the colour of the energy logo must be: 100,80,0,0;

(d) area 4: the trademark must be 100% black and in Bold 9 pt;

(e) area 5: the model identifier must be 100% black and in Regular 9 pt;

(f) area 6: the A to G scale must be as follows—

(i) the letters in the arrows must be 100% white and in Bold 16 pt, and must be centred on an axis at 4.5 mm from the left side of the arrows;

(ii) the background colours of the arrows must be as follows—

(aa) A-class: 100,0,100,0;

(bb) B-class: 70,0,100,0;

(cc) C-class: 30,0,100,0;

(dd) D-class: 0,0,100,0;

(ee) E-class: 0,30,100,0;

(ff) F-class: 0,70,100,0;

(gg) G-class: 0,100,100,0;

(g) area 7: the internal dividers must be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0.5 pt; the colour of the dividers must be 100% black;

(h) area 8: the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% black; the letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% white and in Bold 26 pt, and it must be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow; the energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale must be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned;

(i) area 9: the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles must be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ must be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles must be in Regular 14 pt; the text must be centred in the column and in 100% black;

(j) area 10: the pictograms must be as shown in the label design and as follows—

(i) the lines of the pictograms must have a weight of 1.2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) must be 100% black;

(ii) the A to D scale of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt;

(iii) the A to E scale of the repairability class pictogram must be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt;

(iv) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram;

(v) the number of the rated capacity pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram;

(vi) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and it must be centred under the pictogram;

(k) area 11: the number of these Regulations must be 100% black and in Regular 6 pt.

16

In paragraph 15 colour proportions are expressed in CMYK percentages, for example: 0,70,100,0 = 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 100% yellow, 0% black.

Schedule 8 — Product information sheet with repairability information

1

The product information sheet referred to in regulation 11 (1)(b) is set out in Table 5.

2

In Table 5 “guarantee” means any undertaking to the consumer to either reimburse the price paid, or replace, repair or handle the household tumble dryer in any way if it does not meet the specifications set out in the guarantee statement or in the relevant advertising.

Schedule 9 — Information to be provided in visual advertisements, in technical promotional material and in distance selling, except distance selling on the internet

1

In visual advertisements the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label must be shown as set out in paragraph 4.

2

In technical promotional material the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label must be shown as set out in paragraph 4.

3

In the case of paper-based distance selling, the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label must be shown as set out in paragraph 4.

4

In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes must be shown, as indicated in Figure 9, in accordance with the following specifications—

(a) an arrow must be used, containing the letter of the energy efficiency class in 100% white, Calibri Bold and in a font size at least equivalent to that of the price, when the price is shown;

(b) the colour of the arrow must match the colour of the energy efficiency class;

(d) the size must be such that the arrow is clearly visible and legible. The letter in the energy efficiency class arrow must be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a border of 0.5 pt in 100% black placed around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class.

5

By way of derogation, if the visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper-based distance selling is printed in monochrome, the arrow may be in monochrome in that visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper-based distance selling.

6

Telemarketing-based distance selling must specifically inform the customer of the energy efficiency class of the household tumble dryer and of the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label, and the customer must be given the possibility to access the full label and the product information sheet through a free access website, or by requesting a printed copy.

7

For all the situations referred to in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 6, it must be possible for the customer to obtain, on request, a printed copy of the label and the product information sheet.

Schedule 10 — Information to be provided in the case of distance selling on the internet

1

The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance with regulation 11 (1)(d), must be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the household tumble dryer if the price is shown, and in all other cases in proximity to the name or the picture of the household tumble dryer.

2

The size must be such that the label is clearly visible and legible and must be proportionate to the size specified in Schedule 7.

3

The label may be displayed using a nested display, in which case the image used for accessing the label must comply with the specifications set out in paragraph 5.

4

If nested display is applied, the label must appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image.

5

The image used for accessing the label in the case of nested display, as indicated in Figure 10, must—

(a) be an arrow in the colour corresponding to the energy efficiency class of the household tumble dryer on the label;

(b) indicate the energy efficiency class of the household tumble dryer on the arrow in 100% white, Calibri Bold and in a font size equivalent to that of the price;

(d) have the following format, with its size such that the arrow is clearly visible and legible, with the letter in the energy efficiency class arrow positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a visible border in 100% black placed around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class.

6

(1) In the case of a nested display, the sequence of display of the label must be as follows—

(a) the image referred to in paragraph 5 must be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the household tumble dryer;

(b) the image must link to the label set out in Schedule 7;

(d) the label must be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display;

(e) for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tactile magnification must apply;

(f) the label must cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard closing mechanism;

(g) the alternative text for the graphic, to be displayed on failure to display the label, must be the energy efficiency class of the household tumble dryer in a font size equivalent to that of the price.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1)(g) “alternative text” means text provided as an alternative to a graphic image allowing information to be presented in non- graphical form where a display device cannot render the graphic image or as an aid to accessibility such as input to voice synthesis applications

7

The electronic product information sheet made available by the supplier in accordance with regulation 11 (1)(e) must be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the household tumble dryer if the price is shown, and in all other cases in proximity to the name or the picture of the household tumble dryer.

8

The size must be such that the product information sheet is clearly visible and legible.

9

The product information sheet may be displayed using a nested display or by referring to a publicly accessible website, in which case the link used for accessing the product information sheet must clearly and legibly indicate ‘Product information sheet’.

10

If a nested display is used, the product information sheet must appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the link.

11

In this Schedule—

“display mechanism” means any screen, including tactile screen, or other visual technology used for displaying internet content to users;

“nested display” means a visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set;

“tactile screen” means a screen responding to touch, such as that of a tablet computer, slate computer or a smartphone.

Schedule 11 — Requirements for multi-drum household tumble dryers (energy information)

1

Each multi-drum household tumble dryer must be supplied with a label complying with the requirements set out in Schedule 7 and Schedule 12.

2

The requirements set out in Schedule 7 and Schedule 12 must apply to each drum independently, except when the drums are built in the same casing and can, in the eco programme, only operate simultaneously.

3

In the latter case, these provisions must apply to the multi-drum household tumble dryer as a whole, as follows—

(a) the rated capacity of the multi-drum household tumble dryer as a whole must be the sum of the rated capacities of each drum;

(b) the energy consumption of the multi-drum household tumble dryer as a whole must be the sum of the energy consumption of each drum;

(c) the EEI of the multi-drum household tumble dryer as a whole must be calculated using the rated capacity and the energy consumption of sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), with the energy efficiency class applying to the whole multi-drum household tumble dryer;

(d) the programme duration of the multi-drum household tumble dryer as a whole must be the duration of the longest eco programme operating in each drum;

(e) the final moisture content of the eco programme must be measured individually for each drum of the multi-drum household tumble dryer;

(f) the low power modes, the acoustic airborne noise emissions and the acoustic airborne noise emissions class must apply to the whole multi-drum household tumble dryer.

4

The product information sheet must include and present jointly the information required under Schedule 5 and Schedule 8, as applicable, for all the drums to which the provisions of this Schedule apply.

5

The provisions of Schedule 9 and 10 must apply to each of the drums to which the provisions of this Schedule apply.

6

The verification procedure set out in Schedule 13 must apply to the multi-drum household tumble dryer as a whole, with the validity criteria and verification tolerances applying to each of the parameters determined in application of this Schedule.

Schedule 12 — Energy efficiency class, acoustic airborne noise emission class, condensation efficiency class and repairability class

Energy efficiency class

1

The energy efficiency class of a household tumble dryer must be determined on the basis of its EEI as set out in Table 6.

Energy efficiency class	EEI
A (most efficient)	EEI ≤ 43
B	43 < EEI ≤ 50
C	50 < EEI ≤ 60
D	60 < EEI ≤ 70
E	70 < EEI ≤ 85
F	85 < EEI ≤ 100
G (least efficient)	EEI > 100

Airborne noise emission class

2

The acoustic airborne noise emission of a household tumble dryer must be determined as the weighted average value (LWA) of the sound power in the eco programme at full load during the drying cycle expressed in dB(A) and rounded to the nearest integer.

3

The acoustic airborne noise emission class must be determined on the basis of the LWA as set out in Table 7.

Acoustic airborne noise emission class	Noise (dB(A))
A	LWA ≤ 60
B	60 < LWA ≤ 64
C	64 < LWA ≤ 68
D	LWA > 68

Condensation efficiency class

4

The condensation efficiency class must be determined on the basis of the weighted condensation efficiency as set out in Table 8.

Condensation efficiency class	Weighted condensation efficiency (Ct)
A	Ct ≥ 94
B	88 ≤ Ct < 94
C	82 ≤ Ct < 88
D	Ct < 82

Repairability class

5

The repairability class of a household tumble dryer must be determined on the basis of the repairability index as set out in Table 9.

Repairability class	Repairability index (R)
A (most repairable)	R > 9
B	7 ≤ R ≤ 9
C	5 ≤ R < 7
D	3 ≤ R < 5
E (least repairable)	R < 3

Schedule 13 — Verification procedure for compliance purposes (energy information)

1

The verification tolerances set out in Table 11 relate only to the verification of the declared values of parameters by the market surveillance authority and must not be used by the supplier as an allowed tolerance to establish the values in the technical documentation or in interpreting these values with a view to achieving a compliance or to communicate better performance by any means.

2

The values and classes published on the label or in the product information sheet must not be more favourable for the supplier than the values reported in the technical documentation.

3

Where a model has been designed in such a way that it is able to detect that it is being tested (for example by recognising the test conditions or test drying cycle), and to react specifically by automatically altering its performance during the test with the objective of reaching a more favourable level for any of the parameters referred to in Part 3 of these Regulations or included in the technical documentation or included in any of the documentation provided, the model and all equivalent models must be considered not compliant.

4

As part of verifying the compliance of a household tumble dryer model with the requirements referred to in Part 3 of these Regulations, the market surveillance authority must apply the following procedure—

(a) the market surveillance authority must verify one single unit of the model;

(b) the model must be considered to comply with the applicable requirements where it meets all the following conditions—

(i) the declared values given in the technical documentation pursuant to these Regulations and, where applicable, the values used to calculate such declared values, are not more favourable for the supplier than the corresponding values given in the test reports;

(ii) the values published on the label and in the product information sheet are not more favourable for the supplier than the declared values, and the indicated energy efficiency class, the condensation efficiency class and the acoustic airborne noise emission class are not more favourable for the supplier than the class determined by the declared values;

(iii) the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and the values calculated from these measurements comply with—

(aa) the validity criteria set out in Table 10;

(bb) the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 11.

5

Where the results referred to in paragraph 4 (b)(i) or (ii) are not achieved, the model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with Part 3 of these Regulations.

6

Subject to paragraph 7, where the result referred to in paragraph 4 (b)(iii) is not achieved, the market surveillance authority must select three additional units of the same model for testing or three additional units of one or more equivalent models.

7

Where the result referred to in paragraph 4 (b)(iii) is not achieved in respect of the repairability index alone, the market surveillance authority must select one additional unit of the same model for testing.

8

The model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with Part 3 of these Regulations if, for one of the three additional units referred to in paragraph 6, the determined value for the average final moisture content for the eco programme does not comply with the validity criteria set out in Table 10 and if one of the additional units does not comply then any units not yet tested need not be tested.

9

The model must be considered to comply with the applicable requirements in respect of the verification tolerances set out in Table 11 where for the three additional units referred to in paragraph 6, the arithmetical mean of the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and the values calculated from these measurements complies with the respective verification tolerances set out in Table 11, except for the result of the repairability index in which case the model must be considered to comply with the requirements if the determined value complies with the respective tolerance set out in Table 11.

10

Where the result referred to in paragraph 9 is not achieved, the model and all equivalent models must be considered not to comply with Part 3 of these Regulations, except for the result of the repairability index, where the model must be considered not to comply with Part 3.

11

The market surveillance authority must use the measurement and calculation methods in Schedule 4.

12

The market surveillance authority must only apply the validity criteria set out in Table 10 and the verification tolerances set out in Table 11 and must only use the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 10 for the requirements referred to in this Schedule.

13

For the parameters set out in Tables 13 and 14 no other validity criteria or verification tolerances, such as those set out in designated standards or in any other measurement method, may be applied.

Parameter	Validity criteria
Average final moisture content of the eco programme µt	The determined value must be measured and calculated and be lower than 1.5 %.
Parameter	Verification tolerances
---	---
E dry and Edry½	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Edry and E dry½ by more than 6%.
Eg dry and Egdry½	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Egdry and Eg dry½ by more than 6%.
Eg dry, a and Egdry½, a	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Egdry, a and Eg dry½, a by more than 6%.
Ct	The determined value (*) must not be less than the declared value of Ct by more than 6%.
T dry and Tdry½	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value of Tdry and T dry½ by more than 6%.
P o	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value by more than 0.10 W.
P sm	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value by more than 10% if the declared value is higher than 1.00 W, or by more than 0.10 W if the declared value is lower than or equal to 1.00 W.
P ds	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value by more than 10% where the declared value is higher than 1.00 W, or by more than 0.10 W if the declared value is lower than or equal to 1.00 W.
Acoustic airborne noise emissions	The determined value (*) must not exceed the declared value by more than 2 dB with respect to 1 pW.
Repairability index	The determined value of the repairability index must not exceed the declared value by more than 4%.
(*) Where three additional units are tested in accordance with paragraph 6, the determined value means the arithmetical mean of the values determined for those three additional units.	(*) Where three additional units are tested in accordance with paragraph 6, the determined value means the arithmetical mean of the values determined for those three additional units.

Schedule 14 — Technical documentation without repairability information

1

For an electric household tumble dryer, the technical documentation must include the following information—

(a) a general description of the model allowing it to be unequivocally and easily identified;

(b) references to the designated standards applied or other measurement standards used;

(d) the details and the results of calculations made in accordance with Schedule 4;

(e) testing conditions, where they are not described sufficiently in the references provided pursuant to sub-paragraph (b);

(f) equivalent models, if any, including model identifiers;

(g) the values for the technical parameters, for the eco programme, set out in Table 12, which are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure set out in Schedule 13.

PARAMETER	UNIT	VALUE
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0.5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X.X
Energy consumption of the eco programme at full load (Edry)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Energy consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Edry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
EEI	-	X.X
Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX
Average condensation efficiency of the eco programme at full load (Cdry) (if applicable)	%	XX
Average condensation efficiency of the eco programme at partial load (Cdry½) (if applicable)	%	XX
Weighted condensation efficiency of the eco programme (Ct) (if applicable)	%	XX
Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) with respect to 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	-	Yes/No
Power consumption in ‘standby mode’ in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Power consumption in delay start (Pds) (if applicable)	W	X.XX

2

For a gas-fired household tumble dryer—

(a) the technical documentation must include the information listed in paragraph 1 of this Schedule, except sub-paragraph (g), and the information set out in Table 2 for the eco programme, and

(b) the values in Table 13 are considered as the declared values for the purpose of the verification procedure in Schedule 13.

PARAMETER	UNIT	VALUE
Rated capacity for the eco programme, at 0.5 kg intervals (c)	kg	X.X
Gas consumption of the eco programme at full load (Egdry)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Gas consumption of the eco programme at partial load (Egdry,½)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at full load	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Auxiliary electricity consumption of the eco programme at partial load	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Weighted energy consumption of the eco programme (EtC)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
Standard energy consumption of the eco programme (SEC)	kWh/drying cycle	X.XX
EEI	-	X.X
Programme duration for the eco programme at full load (Tdry)	h:min	X:XX
Programme duration for the eco programme at partial load (Tdry½)	h:min	X:XX
Weighted programme duration for the eco programme (Tt)	h:min	X:XX
Acoustic airborne noise emission during the eco programme	dB(A) with respect to 1 pW	X
Power consumption in off mode (Po) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Power consumption in standby mode (Psm) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Does ‘standby mode’ include the display of information?	-	Yes/No
Power consumption in standby mode in condition of networked standby (Pnsm) (if applicable)	W	X.XX
Power consumption in ‘delay start’ (Pds) (where applicable)	W	X.XX

3

The information included in the technical documentation for a particular household tumble dryer model may be obtained by using either of the following methods—

(a) from a model that has the same technical characteristics relevant for the technical information to be provided but is produced by a different supplier, or

(b) by calculation on the basis of design or extrapolation from another model of the same or a different supplier.

4

Schedule 15 — Label without repairability information

Part 1 — Label for condenser tumble dryers without repairability class pictogram

Label for condenser tumble dryers without repairability class pictogram

1

The following information must be included in the label—

(a) Point I: QR code;

(b) Point II: trademark;

(d) Point IV: scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

(e) Point V: the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Schedule 12;

(f) Point VI: weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer; in the case of a gas-fired household tumble dryer, the weighted average energy consumption (gas and electricity) per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer;

(g) Point VII: condensation efficiency class determined in accordance with Schedule 12, with relevant pictogram and value rounded to the nearest integer;

(h) Point VIII: acoustic airborne noise emission class determined in accordance with Schedule 12, of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A);

(i) Point IX: rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

(j) Point X: duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes (h:min) rounded to the nearest minute;

(k) Point XI: the number of these Regulations which is ‘2026 No. XXX’.

Label design for condenser tumble dryers without repairability class pictogram

2

The label must meet all of the requirements in paragraphs 3 to 8.

3

The label must be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high; where the label is printed in a larger format its content must remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 6.

4

The background must be 100% white.

5

The typeface must be Verdana.

6

The dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label must be as indicated in the label designs in this Part.

7

The following requirements—

(a) area 1: the colours of the UK logo must be as follows—

(i) the blue background: 100,72,0,18;

(ii) the red crosses: 0,100,81,4;

(iii) the remaining part: 100% white;

(b) area 2: the colour of the energy logo must be: 100,80,0,0;

(d) area 4: the trademark must be 100% black and in Bold 9 pt;

(e) area 5: the model identifier must be 100% black and in Regular 9 pt;

(f) area 6: the A to G scale must be as follows—

(i) the letters in the arrows must be 100% white and in Bold 16 pt, and must be centred on an axis at 4.5 mm from the left side of the arrows;

(ii) the background colours of the arrows must be as follows—

(aa) A-class: 100,0,100,0;

(bb) B-class: 70,0,100,0;

(cc) C-class: 30,0,100,0;

(dd) D-class: 0,0,100,0;

(ee) E-class: 0,30,100,0;

(ff) F-class: 0,70,100,0;

(gg) G-class: 0,100,100,0;

(g) area 7: the internal dividers must be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0.5 pt; the colour of the dividers must be 100% black;

(h) area 8: the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% black; the letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% white and in Bold 26 pt, and it must be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow; the energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale must be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned;

(i) area 9: the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles must be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ must be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles must be in Regular 14 pt; the text must be centred in the column and in 100% black;

(j) area 10: the pictograms must be as shown in the label design and as follows—

(i) the lines of the pictograms must have a weight of 1.2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) must be 100% black;

(ii) the A to D scales of the condensation efficiency pictogram and of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt;

(iii) the number of the condensation efficiency pictogram must be in Bold 9 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram;

(iv) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram;

(v) the number of the rated capacity pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram;

(vi) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and it must be centred under the pictogram;

(k) area 11: the number of the Regulation must be 100% black and in Regular 6 pt.

8

In paragraph 7 colour proportions are expressed in CMYK percentages, for example: 0,70,100,0 = 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 100% yellow, 0% black.

Part 2 — Label for non-condenser tumble dryers without repairability class pictogram

Label for non-condenser tumble dryers without repairability class pictogram

9

The following information must be included in the label—

(a) Point I: QR code;

(b) Point II: trademark;

(d) Point IV: scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;

(e) Point V: the energy efficiency class determined in accordance with Schedule 12;

(f) Point VI: weighted average energy consumption per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer; in the case of a gas-fired household tumble dryer, the weighted average energy consumption (gas and electricity) per 100 drying cycles in kWh, rounded to the nearest integer;

(g) Point VII: acoustic airborne noise emission class determined in accordance with Schedule 12, of the drying cycle of the eco programme, with relevant pictogram and value in dB(A);

(h) Point VIII: rated capacity, in kg, for the eco programme at full load;

(i) Point IX: duration of the eco programme at full load in hours and minutes (h:min) rounded to the nearest minute;

(j) Point X: the number of these Regulations which is ‘2026 No. XXX’.

Label design for non-condenser tumble dryers without repairability class pictogram

10

The label must meet all of the requirements in paragraphs 11 to 16.

11

The label must be at least 96 mm wide and 192 mm high; where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must remain proportionate to the specifications in Figure 4.

12

The background must be 100% white.

13

The typeface must be Verdana.

14

The dimensions and specifications of the elements in the label must be as indicated in the label designs in this Part.

15

The following requirements—

(a) area 1: the colours of the UK logo must be as follows—

(i) the blue background: 100,72,0,18;

(ii) the red crosses: 0,100,81,4;

(iii) the remaining part: 100% white;

(b) area 2: the colour of the energy logo must be: 100,80,0,0;

(d) area 4: the trademark must be 100% black and in Bold 9 pt;

(e) area 5: the model identifier must be 100% black and in Regular 9 pt;

(f) area 6: the A to G scale must be as follows—

(i) the letters in the arrows must be 100% white and in Bold 16 pt, and must be centred on an axis at 4.5 mm from the left side of the arrows;

(ii) the background colours of the arrows must be as follows—

(aa) A-class: 100,0,100,0;

(bb) B-class: 70,0,100,0;

(cc) C-class: 30,0,100,0;

(dd) D-class: 0,0,100,0;

(ee) E-class: 0,30,100,0;

(ff) F-class: 0,70,100,0;

(gg) G-class: 0,100,100,0;

(g) area 7: the internal dividers must be 80 mm wide and have a weight of 0.5 pt. The colour of the dividers must be 100% black;

(h) area 8: the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% black; the letter inside the energy efficiency class arrow must be 100% white and in Bold 26 pt, and it must be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow; the energy efficiency class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale must be positioned in such a way that their tips are aligned;

(i) area 9: the value of the weighted energy consumption per 100 drying cycles must be in Bold 28 pt; ‘kWh/’ must be in Regular 18 pt; the number ‘100’ in the icon representing 100 drying cycles must be in Regular 14 pt; the text must be centred in the column and in 100% black;

(j) area 10: the pictograms must be as shown in the label design and as follows—

(i) the lines of the pictograms must have a weight of 1.2 pt and they and the texts (numbers and units) must be 100% black;

(ii) the A to D scale of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be aligned on a vertical axis on the left side of the icon, with the letter of the applicable class in Bold 12 pt and the other letters of the rest of the classes in Regular 8 pt;

(iii) the number of the acoustic airborne noise emission pictogram must be in Bold 12 pt and the unit in Regular 9 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred inside the pictogram;

(iv) the number of the rated capacity pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and the unit in Regular 12 pt, with the number and the unit next to each other and centred under the pictogram;

(v) the number of the duration of the eco programme pictogram must be in Bold 16 pt and it must be centred under the pictogram;

(k) area 11: the number of these Regulations must be 100% black and in Regular 6 pt.

16

In paragraph 15 colour proportions are expressed in CMYK percentages, for example: 0,70,100,0 = 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 100% yellow, 0% black.

Schedule 16 — Product information sheet without repairability information

1

The product information sheet (without repairability information) referred to in regulation 16 (2)(b) is set out in Table 14.

2

In Table 14 “guarantee” means any undertaking by the dealer or supplier to the consumer to either reimburse the price paid, or replace, repair or handle the household tumble dryer in any way if it does not meet the specifications set out in the guarantee statement or in the relevant advertising.

Schedule 17 — Modifications

1

For the purposes of regulation 16 (1) to (3), these Regulations must be read as if—

(a) in regulation 12 (a) the reference to regulation 11 (1) were a reference to regulation 16 (2);

(b) in Schedule 1, in the definition of “declared values” the reference to regulation 11 were a reference to regulation 16;

(2) Where a parameter is declared pursuant to regulation 15 and in accordance with Table 12 or Table 13 of Schedule 14, its declared value must be used by the supplier for the calculations in this Schedule.

(d) in Schedule 10—

(i) in paragraph 1 the reference to regulation 11 (1)(d) were a reference to regulation 16 (2)(d);

(ii) in paragraph 2 the reference to Schedule 7 were a reference to Schedule 15;

(iii) in paragraph 6 (1)(b) the reference to Schedule 7 were a reference to Schedule 15;

(iv) in paragraph 7 the reference to regulation 11 (1)(e) were a reference to regulation 16 (2)(e);

(e) in Schedule 11, in —

(i) in paragraph 1 the reference to Schedule 7 were a reference to Schedule 15;

(ii) in paragraph 2 the reference to Schedule 7 were a reference to Schedule 15;

(iii) in paragraph 4—

(aa) the reference to Schedule 5 were a reference to Schedule 14;

(bb) the reference to Schedule 8 were a reference to Schedule 16.

Signed

Martin McCluskey — Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State — Department for Energy Security and Net Zero — at 11.05 a.m. on 19th March 2026

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Explanatory Note

These Regulations set out ecodesign and energy information requirements for household tumble dryers.

Part 1 contains introductory and interpretation provisions. Part 2 sets out the ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers. These provisions are an implementing measure for the purposes of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2617).

Part 3 sets out energy information requirements for household tumble dryers. These provisions are a product-specific measure for the purposes of EU Regulation 2017/1369 setting a framework for energy labelling (EUR 2017/1369).

Part 4 makes saving and transitory provisions. Part 5 contains review, consequential amendments and revocations.

A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector is available alongside the Explanatory Memorandum which has been published with this instrument at www.legislation.gov.uk. Hard copies of these documents may be obtained from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Energy Efficiency and Local Directorate, 3-8 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2AW.

Footnotes

[^f00001]: S.I. 2010/2617.

[^f00002]: EUR 2017/1369, amended by S.I. 2019/539, 2020/1528.

[^f00003]: S.I. 2010/2617.

[^f00004]: S.I. 2016/1101.

[^f00005]: S.I. 2017/1206.

[^f00006]: EUR 2012/932.

[^f00007]: S.I. 2008/1597.

[^f00008]: S.I. 2021/745.

[^f00009]: See regulation 2 of the 2010 Regulations for the meaning of “place on the market” and “put into service”.

[^f00010]: See paragraph 1 (2) of Schedule 1A to the 2010 Regulations for the meaning of “technical documentation”. Schedule 1A was inserted by S.I. 2019/539.

[^f00011]: The meanings of “market surveillance” and “market surveillance authority” are set out in Article 2(17) and (18) respectively of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products (RAMS) (EUR 2008/765, as amended by S.I. 2019/696). Definitions in RAMS are applied to the 2010 Regulations by regulation 2 (2) of those Regulations (as amended by S.I. 2019/539).

[^f00012]: See Article 2(18) of the Framework Regulation, as amended by S.I. 2019/539, for the meaning of “designated standard”.

[^f00013]: See regulation 2(14) of the Framework Regulation, amended by S.I. 2019/539, for the meaning of “supplier”.

[^f00014]: See Article 4(7) of the Framework Regulation, inserted by S.I. 2019/539, for the meaning of “technical documentation”.

[^f00015]: See Article 2(13) of the Framework Regulation for the meaning of “dealer”.

[^f00016]: See Article 2(18) of the Framework Regulation, as amended by S.I. 2019/539, for the meaning of “designated standard”.

[^f00017]: See Article 2(28) of the Framework Regulation for the meanings of “market surveillance” and “market surveillance authority”. Point (28) was inserted by S.I. 2019/539, as amended by S.I. 2020/1528.

[^f00018]: S.I. 2011/1524, amended by S.I. 2012/3005 and 2021/1097; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.

[^f00019]: S.I. 2021/1095.

[^f00020]: EUR 2012/392.

[^f00021]: S.I. 2016/1091, amended by S.I. 2017/1206, 2019/696, 2020/676, 2020/852, 2020/1112, 2020/1460. S.I. 2016/1901 was also amended by the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29).

[^f00022]: EUR 2014/517, amended by S.I. 2020/1616, 2023/1161, 2023/1286 and 2024/1183.

[^f00023]: OJ No. L 197, 24.7.2012, p. 38.

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