ErP Directive – Energy Related Products Directive

TÜV SÜD’s global experts test and certify energy-consuming appliances according to the EU’s Energy-related Products Directive (ErP Directive 2009/125/EC). It is an eco-design directive and applies to products such as dishwashers, household electronics, air conditioners, boilers and much more. The ErP Directive is intended to encourage manufacturers and importers to provide consumers with products that are more energy and resource efficient.

The scope of ErP certification involves testing a product to prove that it consumes energy and resources below agreed limits. Once we test a product, we attach a CE mark to the product, which permits its sale across the EU.

Testing a product to ensure compliance with the ErP Directive provides access to the EU and European Economic Area’s 500 million consumers. Products bearing the CE mark are presumed compliant with the ErP requirements and can therefore be freely sold anywhere in the bloc. 

Complying with the EU’s ErP Directive is mandatory for all energy-using and energy-related products imported, marketed or sold in the EU. Failing to do so can result in fines and product recalls. 

TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of testing and certification services for all types of consumer products.

Our global network of technical experts, supported by our state-of-the-art testing laboratories, assures a comprehensive solution for meeting all applicable ErP requirements, standards and regulations.

Our technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards development. This means we bring the most up-to-date knowledge when assessing your products.

TÜV SÜD is an EU Notified Body authorised to evaluate consumer products for compliance with most EU directives and regulations. We work closely with you on:

• Advice – We advise on which EU directives are applicable to your product.
• Training – We provide training on the ErP requirements and the related processes.
• CE marking – We can guide through the conformity process so that the manufacturer can attach the CE mark on the product.
• Testing – TÜV SÜD is equipped to conduct relevant ErP certification, testing and evaluation.
• Documentation – We can review the content of your product documentation and offer support to ensure compliance.
• Life cycle assessment – We can assist in the preparation of an ecological profile of your product to demonstrate its overall environmental impact.
• Other requirements – We can help you comply with the requirements of the ErP Directive in conjunction with other environmental and energy efficiency regulations.