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Eco-design requirements for electric motors
The first stage requirements of the eco-design for electric motors (EC 640/2009) shall apply from 16 June 2011. From this date motors shall not be less efficient than the IE2 efficiency level, as defined in annex one, point 1 of the Regulation.
Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Conference and Exhibition 2011
Bournemouth International Centre 21 – 23 June 2011
The NMO will be exhibiting at the annual Trading Standards Institute conference and among other things will have a wealth of information on Energy Labelling, Eco-design, Batteries and RoHS on hand.
Come along and see us on stand C2.
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Eco-design requirements for external power supplies
The second stage requirements of the eco-design for external power supplies (EC 278/2009) shall apply from 27 April 2011. From this date the no load power consumption and average active efficiency of external power supplies shall comply with the limits as laid out in annex one of the Regulation.
TechAmerica Environmental Roadshow 2011
NMO will be participating in this conference which addresses compliance, implementation, enforcement issues, the latest and pending changes and best practices surrounding Global RoHS, WEEE, ERP, REACH, Batteries, Recycling, Substance Restrictions, Chemical Regulation and Energy Efficiency.
12 April 2011 - Santa Clara, CA
13 April 2011 - Austin, TX
14 April 2011 - Schaumburg, IL
15 April 2011 - Andover, MA
18 April 2011 - Washington, DC
Learn more about this event and TechAmerica
Domestic Lighting - Market Surveillance Project
NMO have issued a press release following a recent market surveillance project on domestic lighting (PDF, 762 Kb) .
Consultation complete
The recent consultation exercise on the practical implementation and the procedures associated with the use of civil sanctions and the recovery of testing costs as laid out in the Eco-design for Energy Related Products Regulations 2010 (SI 2010 No. 2617) is now complete.
The guidance document is now published and available to download alongside the consultation report on the publications page.
John Gilman and Sons (Electrical) Ltd
NMO have issued a press release following a recent investigation into the mislabelling of chest freezers (PDF, 23 Kb) .
Eco-design requirements for dishwashers
The eco-design requirements for dishwashers (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1016/2010) will come into force on 1 December 2010. The regulation can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
Eco-design requirements for household washing machines
The eco-design requirements for household washing machines (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1015/2010) will come into force on 1 December 2010. The regulation can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the Environment 2010; Meeting the Technical and Regulatory Challenges
Sheraton Skyline Hotel, London, 17 - 18 November 2010
The NMO will be participating in the annual international conference renowned for its importance in the exchange of knowledge about environmental legislation and regulations including Energy Related Products, RoHS, WEEE and Batteries.
New ERP Regulations
The new Energy Related Products Regulations (SI 2010 No. 2617) will be laid before parliament on 29 October 2010 and will come into force on 20 November 2010. The directive can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
Audio Appliances - Market Surveillance Project
NMO have issued a press release following a recent market surveillance project on audio appliances (PDF, 23 Kb) .
Saving More Energy Through Compliance
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, 14 - 16 September 2010
The NMO will be supporting the international conference, organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA) implementing agreement on Efficient Electrical End-Use Equipment (4E) and in association with the Collaborative Labeling & Appliance Standards Program (CLASP).
Improving compliance in energy efficiency programmes for appliances and equipment is highly topical and this conference will provide a unique opportunity to share experiences amongst policy makers, programme managers, industry participants and others involved.
Further details and information can be found in the conference brochure (PDF, 594 Kb)
Eco-design requirements for televisions
The eco-design requirements for televisions (Commission Regulation (EC) No 642/2009) will come into force on 20 August 2010. The regulation can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
Domestic Lamps - Market Surveillance Project
NMO have issued a press release following a recent market surveillance project on domestic lamps (PDF, 43 Kb) .
Eco-design requirements for household refrigerating appliances
The eco-design requirements for household refrigerating appliances (Commission Regulation (EC) No 643/2009) will come into force on 1 July 2010. The regulation can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
TSI Conference
Edinburgh International Conference Centre 15 - 17 June 2010
RoHS, Batteries, Energy Using Products and Energy Labelling information will be available at the NMO stand in the Strathblane Hall, Stand A5. Please come along and see us.
Wales Sustainability Week 17 - 23 May 2010
The NMO will be in Wales as part of Wales' first sustainability initiative providing information on the Energy Using Products and Energy Labelling Regulations.
Eco-design requirements for external power supplies
The eco-design requirements for external power supplies (Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009) will come into force 27 April 2010. The regulation can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
Eco-design requirements for teritary lighting
The eco-design requirements for tertiary lighting (Commission Regulation (EC) No 245/2009) will come into force on 13 April 2010. The regulation can be accessed in full via the legislation page.
RoHS Roadshow 12 - 16 April 2010
Santa Clara, CA; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA
2010 TechAmerica Environmental Policy Roadshows
SD2010 Sustainability: Transition to a low carbon economy exhibition
Royal College of Physicians, London, 2 March 2010
EUP and ELF information will be available at the NMO stand in the main hall.
Defra Appoint NMO
Defra appoint the National Measurement Office (NMO) (PDF, 42 Kb) as the market surveillance authority responsible for enforcing the Energy Using Products Directive.
