In October 2008, there was a proposed change to the EuP/Ecodesign Framework Directive 2005/32/EC; which included an exemption to battery chargers. Also, in November 2008, it seems that the proposal in "COM(2008)778 final" repeals the labeling directive, and will implement labeling requirments that will apply to *ALL* "energy-related products".
My second-best friend (Google) could not determine the status of this proposal - and he said that only the following energy efficency directives appear to be enforceable: 92/42/EEC, 96/57/EC, and 2000/55/EC. Any insight into the general direction of Labeling/EuP/Ecodesign Directives? In particular, I would like to know if 2005/32/EC is an 'enforceable' directive, and if a dedicated battery charger, that does not use an external power supply, would require conformity to this directive. Finally, battery chargers were supposed to be on the list of products to be covered in the first round of studies, but the 'EnergyStar' tests do not cover chargers - so is there a draft or published standard for the efficiency of battery chargers ? thanks much, Brian - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
