The European Commission has launched a public consultation on ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners. This follows a call for evidence for an impact assessment, which ran between 8 March and 5 April. The input from both of these surveys will feed into the Commission’s preparation of the draft act. The adoption of this initiative is planned for the second half of 2023. Background In 2013, the EU adopted Regulation 666/2013, which sets minimum energy efficient requirements for vacuum cleaners. These measures have contributed to having more efficient vacuum cleaners in the EU market, which has led to substantial energy savings for consumers. In light of technological progress, this initiative will assess now whether battery-operated and robot vacuum cleaners, which were initially excluded from this regulation, can be included under its scope. Moreover, it will consider setting requirements for materials and evaluate the lifetime of vacuum cleaners. The consultation is addressed to experts and representatives of any interested parties, such as appliance manufacturers, consumer and environmental organisations, and businesses involved in retail or repairs. National representatives, including national authorities, are also invited to provide their feedback. The deadline for feedback for this consultation is 30 June. Related links Energy efficiency – ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners (review) Regulation (EU) 666/2013 on vacuum cleaners Vacuum cleaners Details Publication date19 April 2022LocationBrussels
