2003/66/EC

The Energy Labeling directive tackles the growing energy consumption of household appliances. The purpose of the directive is to draw the consumer�s attention to the actual energy consumption of the appliances and set minimum standards for household appliances.

The Euro Label in the form of a colored arrow has been in use uniformly throughout the EU since 1998, providing information on energy consumption (classification: A to G). The EU revised these efficiency classes in 2004 with Energy Labeling of Domestic Appliances in Households directive 2003/66/EC. The old energy efficient classes were retained and new top classes, A+ and A++, were added.