1015/2010 and 1061/2010: Domestic washing machines
Last updated: 30 January 2020
Revised ecodesign and labelling requirements were published in December 2019, taking effect on March 1, 2021.
The new requirements include:
- Ecodesign requirements regarding resource efficiency, such as requirements for repairability, mandatory access to spare parts, and good recoverability.
- Requirements for how well washing machines rinses.
- Requirements regarding a maximum time for the tested and newly introduced main program 'eco 40-60'.
- New requirements for combined washing machines/dryers.
- New scale for energy labelling. The old scale from A+++ to G will be replaced with a new scale from A to G.
Ecodesign requirements
The ecodesign regulations set requirements for energy efficiency, washing efficiency and water usage for electric washing machines used in households (not including combined washing machines/dryers).
Energy labelling
The energy efficiency for electric washing machines (not including combined washing machines/dryers), based on a wash program for 60 degrees Celsius and cotton, is labelled with a scale from A+++ to G, where A+++ is the most efficient.
| Date | Process | Key documents |
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| New regulations approved | Final review: Proposal of regulation for energy labelling (pdf), Annexes (pdf)
Final review: Proposal of regulation for ecodesign requirements (pdf), Annexes (pdf) |
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| Consultation Forum | WD Ecodesign (docx) Explanatory memorandum (doc) |
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| Review study | Final review study (pdf) |
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| Labelling regulation in force | Final labelling regulation (pdf) |
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Corrigenda ecodesign regulation (pdf) |
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| Regulation published in the Official Journal | Final ecodesign regulation (pdf) |
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| Study on domestic wet appliances | Final report (zip) |