COM(2026) 565 Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as regards simplification and better use of digital options for energy and tyre labelling

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 24.6.2026 COM(2026) 565 final 2026/0169 (COD) Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as regards simplification and better use of digital options for energy and tyre labelling {SEC(2026) 565 final} - {SWD(2026) 565 final} - {SWD(2026) 566 final} (Text with EEA relevance) EN EN  EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL • Reasons for and objectives of the proposal The 2024 Draghi Report1 emphasised that the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and circular economy will be essential for securing the EU's long-term economic prosperity, resilience, and competitiveness. Energy efficient products reduce energy bills for EU consumers and businesses while also cutting material use, infrastructure needs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Energy product legislation is a long-standing policy framework that originated in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis, and which has since been gradually refined and extended, now covering products representing an estimated annual turnover of more than EUR 500 billion, and related energy and other operational costs for users of more than twice that amount2. In response to the Draghi report, the Competitiveness Compass3 identified the urgent need for simplification and for deepening the internal market as horizontal enablers for competitiveness. The Commission has set targets to cut administrative costs by 25 % for all business and public authorities and by 35 % for small to medium-sized enterprises. The Draghi report also pointed to insufficient market surveillance, enforcement and compliance as a major shortcoming in the implementation of the EU ecodesign and energy labelling frameworks. The affordable energy action plan4 includes action on labelling to contribute to lower energy bills for households. As part of its commitment to screen the entire EU acquis, the Commission therefore announced in its 2026 work programme5 an omnibus initiative on energy-related product legislation. This proposal aims to make targeted revisions to the following acts: • Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 setting a framework for energy labelling (the Energy Labelling Regulation6); and • Regulation (EU) 2020/740 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (the Tyre Labelling Regulation7); The proposal builds on the implementation reports adopted in parallel under Article 19 of the Energy Labelling Regulation and under Article 15 of the Tyre Labelling Regulation8. The 1 Draghi, M. (2024), The future of European competitiveness. 2 Ecodesign Impact Accounting Overview Report 2025, https://energy-efficient- products.ec.europa.eu/policy-making-0_en#impacts 3 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 29 January 2025, 'A competitiveness Compass for the EU', COM(2025) 30 final. 4 Action Plan for Affordable Energy: Unlocking the true value of our Energy Union to secure affordable, efficient and clean energy for all Europeans - Energy 5 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 21 October 2025, 'Commission work programme 2026 - Europe's Independence Moment', COM (2025) 870 final. 6 Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2017 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010/30/EU (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, pp. 1–23 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1369/oj) 7 REGULATION (EU) 2020/740 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 25 May 2020 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other parameters, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 (OJ L 177 5.6.2020 p 1. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/740/oj) EN 1 EN  multi-stage consultation process included an implementation dialogue9, a reality check10 and a call for evidence11. It is supported by an impact assessment12. The energy efficiency framework for energy–related products and tyres consists of a comprehensive set of provisions designed to provide customers and end-users with harmonised and comparable information on energy and other characteristics of the products before they make a purchase decision. For energy-related products, suppliers enter into the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) information on energy efficiency aspects and on non-energy aspects such as recyclability and noise. Similarly, for tyres, suppliers enter into EPREL information on tyres’ rolling resistance (relevant to energy efficiency), wet grip (relevant to safety aspects) and other environmental aspects. The proposal does not change the scope and objectives of the labelling framework and preserves the main policy objective of disclosure that enables customers and end-users to make informed purchasing decisions. However, during the screening of the EU acquis, simplification options were identified, including by making better use of the digital ecosystem created by EPREL13. The proposal introduces targeted changes to: • simplify rules for suppliers and dealers without compromising the provision of necessary information to customers and end-users while maximising accessibility to that information and facilitating comparison of products; and • improve compliance and enforcement by enhancing the clarity of legal concepts and a better use of digital options. These targeted changes will provide the flexibility to adopt more suitable product-specific requirements in implementing measures for which individual reviews, evaluations and impact assessments are systematically carried out under the Energy Labelling Regulation. Further possible modifications of the Energy and Tyre Labelling Regulations are entirely outside of the scope and aims of the present proposal. The Commission will constructively engage with the co-legislators, in order to ensure that the legislative process on the present proposal fully preserves its essential object and does not distort it. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)14, which repealed and replaced the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC15 as from 18 July 2024, subject to certain transitional measures, is not part of the present omnibus. Implementation of the ESPR is still in a very early phase. For the purposes of the present initiative, alignment across the initiatives including on the interaction between the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and EPREL is sought. 8 COM(2026) 319 and COM(2026) 326. 9 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/events/implementation-dialogue-energy-efficient-product-legislation- commissioner-dan-jorgensen-2025-10-14_en. 10 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/events/reality-check-energy-product-legislation-2025-12-08_en. 11 The Commission seeks views on how to simplify legislation on energy efficient products. 12 SWD(2026) 565. 13 EPREL Public website. 14 Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC (OJ L, 2024/1781, 28.6.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1781/oj). 15 Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, pp. 10–35, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/125/oj). EN 2 EN  Finally, the proposal repeals Regulation (EC) No 106/200816 and Regulation (EU) No 174/201317, which implemented the US-EU Energy Star agreement and have become obsolete when the latter elapsed. The proposal contains the following key measures: Flexibility as regards the format for energy labels accompanying products while maintaining the possibility to obtain printed labels on request The Energy Labelling Regulation requires that each unit of a product placed on the market is accompanied by a printed label. The label is, for most products, found inside the box. For lighting and electronic displays, printing on the packaging is required. Additionally, in case of rescaling, both the label under the old regulation (the non-rescaled label) and the label under the reviewed regulation (the rescaled label) are to be delivered in printed format with each unit of product for a period of four months before the rescaled label is to be shown to potential customers (thereafter referred to as “the transition period”). The impact assessment supporting this proposal has assessed alternative options for how the label should be provided - while maintaining the key requirement that a label must be displayed to customers or end users at the points of sale. The proposal seeks to reduce the number of labels inside boxes and/or printed on the packaging that are not used for display and that the customer or end user gets with the purchased product and may simply discard as the purchasing decision has been taken. The proposal removes the default rule in the energy labelling framework to have a printed label accompanying each unit but it does not introduce a ‘digital only’ system for label, given the impact this would have on the more SME- dominated retail sector and the lack of sector specific behavioural studies on the effect of moving fully to digital labels. The proposal also removes the obligation for suppliers of tyres and energy-related products to enter a separate label image in EPREL since the product database automatically generates these labels. In addition, the proposal ensures that the QR code that is compulsory on revised labels and the EPREL registration number are transmitted along the supply chain. The proposal retains the possibility for dealers to request printed labels from suppliers, an option that is expected to be used by smaller dealers who may face higher per unit printing costs than suppliers, which generally are bigger manufacturers. The proposal also gives dealers the possibility to display the label in shops on digital screens, considering technological developments that enable such screens to display energy labels in the appropriate resolution, colour and size. Fully electronic product information sheets Product information sheets (PIS) provide dealers with additional technical information useful for marketing and sales. They can be accessed by anyone through EPREL where they are automatically available in all official languages of the Union. Article 3(1) of the Energy Labelling Regulation offers the option to not require the delivery of printed PIS for each unit of product which was effectively retained by the delegated acts adopted so far. Even if dealers currently have a right to request printed product information sheets, this right is rarely 16 Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, pp. 1–7, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2008/106/oj). 17 Regulation (EU) No 174/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 February 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (OJ L 63, 6.3.2013, pp. 1–4, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/174/oj). EN 3 EN  exercised. PIS should therefore become fully digital completing the digitalisation of this part of the obligations. Stronger accountability for non-EU manufacturers and their authorised representatives Article 2(11) of the Energy Labelling Regulation defines ‘authorised representative’ (AR) as “a natural or legal person established in the Union who has received a written mandate from the manufacturer to act on its behalf in relation to specified tasks”. That definition was established to have an EU-based entity responsible for registering the models in EPREL on behalf of third country manufacturers. However, the notion of AR does not appear in any further provision of the Energy Labelling Regulation, which creates a lack of clarity on the role of the AR, in particular, since the responsibility for placing products on the market remains with the manufacturer. The proposal therefore establishes a duty for ARs to cooperate with MSAs and requires that a signed copy of the AR’s mandate is to be added to EPREL as a condition for registering products and that any changes in the scope of that mandate are notified to MSAs. Simplifying the transition to rescaled labels for suppliers and dealers The Energy Labelling Regulation currently requires suppliers to deliver both non-rescaled and rescaled labels in printed form for each unit of product during a 4-month transition period preceding the date where the rescaled labels are introduced. Dealers must obtain rescaled labels to continue selling their existing stocks and need to change the label on display within 14 working days from the official rescaling date. They can continue selling units with the non-rescaled label beyond that only in exceptional cases. The proposal introduces greater flexibility during the transition period to allow suppliers to deliver labels in line with their product-to-market processes during this time and dealers to change the label on display as a more natural part of their stock management. Products bearing the non-rescaled label may be marketed and sold, in shops and online, for an extended period of 12 months from the official rescaling date (the date from which suppliers can only place units on the market accompanied with the rescaled label). Once-only principle for EPREL The proposal clarifies that products for which EPREL offers equivalent information to that set in a delegated act adopted under the ESPR’ do not have to be registered again in the registry managing the digital product passport foreseen to be established under the ESPR. Instead, it will be ensured that the central administrative part of EPREL and the common “model- related” information in EPREL is interlinked with DPP registry item-level information. Furthermore, for products where similar information is mandated at model level in EPREL and in the DPP, a link between the two systems shall facilitate access to the relevant information avoiding any potential reporting duplication for economic operators. This should also be ensured for tyres in relation to information requirements set in delegated acts adopted under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. A similar interlinking exists between EPREL and the Information and Communication System for the pan-European Market Surveillance of technical products (ICSMS) in relation to in-depth inspection reports. Similarly, a second identity verification should not be required, unless additional requirements need to be verified for the DPP. In addition, suppliers that have duly registered their products and provided the necessary documentation in EPREL should be able to use that as evidence in relation to the assessment of the product’s eligibility for Member States’ incentives (which, in accordance with Article 7(2) of the Energy Labelling Regulation, shall aim at the highest two significantly populated classes of energy efficiency, or at higher classes laid down in the delegated act for the EN 4 EN  product). Suppliers should not face additional requests for the same documentation where the competent authorities can access the relevant documentation via EPREL. Member States will therefore have to consider as sufficient proof of eligibility, information already registered in EPREL (or in a DPP) to the extent this contains the information needed to assess eligibility and provided suppliers upload supporting evidence such as test reports, declarations of conformity, and where relevant, third-party conformity assessment documentation. Clarifications of responsibilities of stakeholders along the supply chain Both the Energy Labelling Regulation and the Tyre Labelling Regulation define responsibilities for suppliers and dealers. However, unlike the Tyre Labelling Regulation, the Energy Labelling Regulation does not distinguish between wholesale distributors and dealers selling to the customers. Moreover, the Energy Labelling Regulation and the Tyre Labelling Regulation do not clearly define the responsibilities of intermediaries such as installers, professional repairers, tyre fitters or kitchen fitters. In fact, the only time that installers are specifically mentioned in the Energy Labelling Regulation is as clients of another dealer. It is relevant to specify that they are covered by dealers’ obligations when selling energy–related products as part of their commercial services. The proposal clarifies that installers who offer for sale, hire or hire-purchase energy labelled products as part of their commercial activity, must include relevant product energy labels in their invitations to purchase, as this is important precontractual information that ensures informed purchasing decisions, and make available the product information sheet as indicated in the delegated act. Similarly, it is appropriate to add the specific category of tyre fitters under the Tyre Labelling Regulation as they often have a dual role: they do not just fit a tyre; in doing so they are also typically engaged in selling or hiring out tyres as part of their commercial activity where their role is then not different from that of brick and mortar or online shops. By contrast, vehicle dealers, another possible intermediary in the tyre sales chain should no longer have to display the tyre label in new car sales since end users in most cases cannot choose the tyre fitted to their vehicle, and since the rolling resistance is typically already reflected indirectly in other precontractual information related to emissions or autonomy. Aligning the procedures for updating the parameters under the Tyre Labelling Regulation with the ones under the Energy Labelling Regulation The Tyre Labelling Regulation only allows the Commission to update via delegated acts the values, calculation methods and information requirements on the label related to severe snow and ice conditions. It does not empower the Commission to update or review the parts of the label on fuel efficiency, wet grip or noise. The only way to update or rescale these parts of the tyre label is therefore through an amendment of the Tyre Labelling Regulation in co-decision. As a result, the current tyre label is out-of-date in relation to UNECE requirements and market realities. By allowing for the revision of all tyre label aspects via delegated acts, the proposal aligns with the approach under the Energy Labelling Regulation which allows the updating of all parameters of the label in view of technological and market developments. Update tyre information parameters in the public part of EPREL The proposal amends current information requirements under the Tyre Labelling Regulation to cover those parameters needed for unambiguous tyre selection, including for the purposes of the EU taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 18. 18 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to EN 5 EN  Adding test reports for tyres to the documentation to be uploaded in the compliance part of EPREL which is accessible only to market surveillance authorities Under the Tyre Labelling Regulation, type approval of tyres is carried out at product group (‘tyre family’) level and based on a ‘worst case’ scenario. By contrast, the tyre label and registration in EPREL is model based. This can lead to situations where some tyre models have a better performance than the ‘worst-case’ documented by the type approval for the entire ‘family’ (that can cover several models). The proposal replaces the requirement to provide testing protocols with a requirement to provide test reports which should substantiate the values declared in the label. It is clarified that where simulations or extrapolations are used to determine the exact values for certain sizes/models within the tyre family, those procedures should be provided together with the underlying results used as a basis for those calculations. Type approval reports should only replace the need of a specific test report if the declared performance is not better than the ‘worst case’ for the ‘family’. Consistency with other Union policies This proposal aims to ensure consistency with other instruments such as the ESPR and the Digital Services Act (DSA)19. 2. LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY Legal basis The legal bases of the proposal are Articles 114 and 194(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). This reflects the underlying legal bases of the regulations that are being revised: Article 194(2) (TFEU) for the Energy Labelling Regulation and Article 114 and Article 194(2) (TFEU) for the Tyre Labelling Regulation. Subsidiarity (for non-exclusive competence) This proposal relates to directly applicable regulations that govern the access to the internal market. The proposal does not alter the division of competences between the EU and the Member States. The targeted amendments to fully harmonised requirements established under the Energy Labelling Regulation and the Tyre Labelling Regulation, do not change the substance or ambition of the political objectives of these two regulations. Proportionality The targeted amendments improve the effectiveness of the existing rules and the benefits from having EPREL for the internal market and do not go beyond what is necessary to maintain a level playing field, ensure uniform compliance and better alignment with technological developments. New obligations are targeted based on evidence. While the “one-fits-all" requirement to have a printed label accompanying each product unit is removed, the right of customers to have a label in display in shops is maintained and dealers keep the right to request printed labels from suppliers. Choice of the instrument A proposal for a Regulation is the appropriate instrument as the underlying acts that are being amended are also Regulations. climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives. 19 Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act) (OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, pp. 1–102, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj). EN 6 EN  3. RESULTS OF EX-POST EVALUATIONS, STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT Ex-post evaluations/fitness checks of existing legislation Article 19 of the Energy Labelling Regulation required the Commission to produce a report on the implementation of that Regulation. Similarly, Article 15 of the Tyre Labelling Regulation required the Commission to produce a report on the implementation of that Regulation. Both reports are adopted together with this proposal and provide some of the evidence for the impact assessment. Stakeholder consultations The Commission regularly consults stakeholders when establishing and reviewing product requirements and energy labels through the Consultation forum established by Article 14 of the Energy Labelling Regulation. This forum was also consulted in writing on the energy labelling implementation report in 2025. Input was received from 12 Member States (Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal and Slovenia), two European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association countries (Norway and Iceland) and seven non-governmental members (APPLiA, Digital Europe, EHI, EHPA, EPEE, EuroCommerce and Lighting Europe). The implementation reports were also supported by two representative surveys, one on the Energy Labelling Regulation and another one on the Tyre Labelling Regulation which are publicly available20. On 14 October 2025, an implementation dialogue was held involving 23 organisations covering all stakeholder groups, as follows: – manufacturers: APPLiA, CEFACD, CEMEP, Digital Europe, EHI, EHPA, Eurovent, Lighting Europe, Tyres Europe; – dealers: Ebay, EDRA-GHIN, EuroCommerce, Independent Retail Europe; – installers: GVP Europe; – MSAs: the chair of the Administrative Cooperation group for Eco-Design and Energy Labelling, Independent market surveillance experts, PROSAFE, RVO (NL); – Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)/thinktanks/consumer associations: BEUC, CLASP, ECOS, EEB; and – others: SME United. Following the implementation dialogue, a reality check meeting was convened in December 2025. Participation was open to the public (and announced on the website of the Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy). Invitations were sent to the Consultation Forum, the Administrative Cooperation Group for Ecodesign and Energy Labelling and the Administrative Cooperation Group for Tyres Labelling21. The reality check meeting brought together around 160 participants in person and online. Participants were mainly manufacturers (40%), Member State/enforcement authorities (30%), consumers/NGOs/think tanks (7 %,). Only one retail representative attended. The agenda of the reality check meeting covered technical aspects of measures that could be envisaged to make the rules under the Energy Labelling and the Tyre Labelling Regulation simpler and more effective. The Commission presented two non-papers to structure the 20 Study on consumer understanding of the EU tyre label applied since 1 May 2021 and Study on consumer understanding of the EU energy labels applied since 2021. 21 Adcos - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. EN 7 EN  discussion. The agenda included a more in-depth exchange on a suggestion from APPLiA to move to a ‘digital by default’ approach for the energy label, which was rejected by other stakeholder groups. One of the main outcomes of the discussion was strong support for an approach that gives flexibility to determine, on a product-specific basis, the most appropriate way to provide the label with individual products. There was also broad agreement that the transition between labels in case of rescaling could be simplified. Two national authorities and Tyres Europe were the main stakeholders providing input on possible simplifications to the Tyre Labelling Regulation. A call for evidence was open for feedback from 12 February 2026 to 12 March 2026. It received 58 responses, half of them from manufacturers. There was also a 75 % overlap with participants in the reality check meeting. The submissions broadly confirmed the stakeholder groups’ previously known positions. For more details on all consultation steps, see Annex 2 (synopsis report) to the impact assessment. Collection and use of expertise Evidence gathering was carried out by the Commission. In addition to stakeholder input, the analysis in the impact assessment and this proposal are based largely on the two implementation reports and accompanying surveys, and on insights gathered from market surveillance, reports of national compliance activities carried out in 2024, analysis of EPREL and ICSMS statistics, complaints received by the Commission, publicly available market data and research and findings from EU-funded projects supporting the implementation of the energy and tyre labelling frameworks, in particular EEPLIANT Concerted Action22 and Compliance Services23. Impact assessment An impact assessment accompanies this proposal and includes a comprehensive summary of stakeholder consultation activities. It sets out the intervention logic and problems to be addressed by the proposal and quantifies the expected savings and costs in line with the Commission Better Regulation requirements, in particular the recently adopted Communication on a simpler, clearer and better enforced EU rulebook (COM (2026) 380). The scrutiny meeting with the Regulatory Scrutiny Board (RSB) took place on 20 May 2026 and the impact assessment received a non-qualified opinion on 22 May 2026 which recommended to improve: (1) the analysis of non-compliance; and (2) the rationale and comparison of the two policy options and the social/consumer assessment. The impact assessment was reviewed in the light of the RSB’s quality checklist and its non- qualified opinion, and a revised impact assessment was shared as part of the interservice consultation. Regulatory fitness and simplification The proposal is in line with the REFIT objectives. It proposes means to reduce compliance costs for suppliers and dealers, increase the benefits of EPREL and improve the effectiveness of MSAs. The proposal amends the existing Energy Labelling and Tyre Labelling Regulations. In accordance with the ‘one in, one out’ principle, this omnibus is expected to 22 EEPLIANT - Home 23 Compliance Services EN 8 EN  deliver up to EUR 12524 million in annual administrative cost savings, driven by the removal and simplification of provisions over a 10-year period. The additional costs arising from new obligations are estimated at EUR 11.5 million. The resulting indirect positive impacts for suppliers, dealers, customers, and MSAs – stemming from a more level playing field – are not captured in this monetisation.Fundamental rights The proposal has no adverse impact on fundamental rights. 4. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS Not applicable 5. OTHER ELEMENTS Implementation plans and monitoring, evaluation and reporting arrangements Not applicable. Detailed explanation of the specific provisions of the proposal Article 1 amends Regulation (EU) 2017/1369. Article 2 amends Regulation (EU) 2020/740. Article 3 repeals Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 and Regulation (EU) No 174/2013. Annex I replaces Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2020/740. Annex II amends Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 2020/740 Annex III amends Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2020/740 24 This figure is EUR 2 million/year higher than the quantification in the Impact Assessment Report due to slight adjustments in the measures proposed. EN 9 EN  2026/0169 (COD) Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as regards simplification and better use of digital options for energy and tyre labelling (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 and Article 194(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national Parliaments, Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee25, Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions26, Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, Whereas: (1) The political guidelines for the Commission’s 2024-2029 term27 point to the goal of simplifying legislation to eliminate any overlaps and contradictions, while maintaining original policy objectives. In its communication on a Strategy for a single market28, the Commission acknowledges digitalisation of paper formats as a key lever for a smooth functioning single market. That digitalisation is partly implemented for the product information sheet, but not yet for the energy label. (2) The Draghi report29 points to insufficient market surveillance and poor enforcement as major shortcomings in the implementation of the EU ecodesign and energy labelling frameworks. This includes missing, fake or wrongly-placed labels, and wrong or inconsistent declarations of energy efficiency on labels and in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (‘EPREL’). (3) In the context of the Commission’s commitment to reduce administrative burdens and compliance costs, enhance interoperability, and stimulate competitiveness, it is opportune to amend certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of 25 OJ C [...], [...], p. [...]. 26 OJ C [...], [...], p. [...]. 27 Europe’s Choice, Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024−2029, Ursula von der Leyen. 28 COM (2025) 500. 29 Draghi, M. (2024), The future of European competitiveness. EN 10 EN  the Council 30 setting a framework for energy labelling and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 of the European Parliament and of the Council 31 on the labelling of tyres. (4) It is appropriate to take advantage of opportunities for simplification and digitalisation, which were not anticipated when Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 were adopted. In particular, the further development and wider use of EPREL, established in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, represent such opportunities that are not yet fully exploited. This database contains over two million model entries for energy-related products and tyres, and the introduction of QR codes on the respective labels unlocks access to comprehensive information on the products for dealers, distributors, customers and end users. (5) Energy-related products are very diverse and range from electronics and white goods to large heating and cooling appliances. There is a need for more flexibility on when and how a label is to be delivered with each product, in view of the diversity in products and distribution channels. The requirement to have a printed label for each unit should be adapted to the product specificities that enable to identify the best combination of digital and printed label transmission. (6) Experience shows that the electronic format of the product information sheet has been accepted by the market, and it should be made fully digital. The right of dealers to request a printed copy of this product information sheet should therefore be removed. In order to ensure that customers, installer, dealers, professional repairers, recyclers and any other stakeholder and the public in general nevertheless have access to product information such as maintenance and repair instructions stored in EPREL, it is appropriate to specify that suppliers should include information in the documentation accompanying the product, the technical promotional material, in visual advertisements, and in distance selling, thereby allowing to retrieve the information registered in EPREL. (7) The reports under Article 19 of Regulation 2017/1369 and under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2020/740, and the results of compliance checks carried out by national market surveillance authorities and other market actors, point to persistent insufficient levels of market surveillance and resulting high levels of non-compliance, particularly for online sales. Some of them are rooted in unclear definitions and technical specifications that should be clarified. (8) To avoid the need for economic operators of energy-related products to register multiple times the same model-related information, it is appropriate to ensure a technical link between EPREL and the centralised element of the future digital registry under Regulation (EU) 2024/178132. A single system for electronic verification of the identity of suppliers for both databases also reduces the burden for suppliers. The reuse of information registered in EPREL for national purposes, such as documenting eligibility with financial incentives for 30 Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2017 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010/30/EU (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, pp. 1–23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1369/oj). 31 Regulation (EU) 2020/740 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other parameters, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, pp. 1–31, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/740/oj). 32 Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC (OJ L, 2024/1781, 28.6.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1781/oj). EN 11 EN  products in scope, should also be encouraged in line with the ‘once-only’ mandate set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 establishing a single digital gateway33. (9) The supplier obligations laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 apply to EU manufacturers, importers and authorised representatives, all of which are required to comply with those obligations. It is appropriate to eliminate ambiguity about the scope of the mandates of Union-based authorised representatives registering energy-related products on behalf of manufacturers established outside the Union. To provide more clarity for market surveillance authorities about who can be requested to take corrective action if a product fails to comply with energy labelling rules, authorised representatives should therefore be required to include a copy of their mandate in the compliance part of EPREL. This is without prejudice to the obligations of authorised representatives in accordance with other Union legislation. (10) Information referring to an offer of products placed on the market or made available on the market which are not compliant with this Regulation should be considered to be illegal content within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2022/206534. Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 also provides that online marketplaces are obliged to design and organise their online interface in a way that allows traders to provide, among others, information concerning the labelling and marking in compliance with rules of applicable Union law on product safety and product compliance. This information may include unambiguous product identifiers and the related machine-readable and freely accessible pre-contractual information available via the public interface of EPREL. (11) Customers may be influenced by labelling information being shown at different stages of an online shopping process and before the actual purchasing decision is made. In online distance selling, the simplified label display with nested display mechanisms should therefore be visible not only on the main product page, but also on other relevant pages such as those listing or comparing alternatives and on the shopping basket page shown before a purchase is completed. (12) It is appropriate to continuously monitor that sufficient action is taken by market surveillance authorities to address non-compliance and that the Commission regularly reports on efforts and progress made. (13) The existing provisions in Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 on greying out empty energy labels classes on the label for lower classes in which models are no longer allowed to be placed on the market or put into service because of an ecodesign implementing measure have proved difficult to implement and should be removed. (14) Intermediary actors such as installers or tyre fitters, as well as dealers not selling to customers or end users directly, should make sure that the energy labelling related information is handed down the supply chain. Intermediary actors should comply with the obligations set for dealers under the energy labelling and tyre labelling frameworks when they, as part of their commercial activity, offer products or tyres for sale, hire or hire- purchase, or display products to customers or tyres to end users. 33 Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 October 2018 establishing a single digital gateway to provide access to information, to procedures and to assistance and problem-solving services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, pp. 1–38) 34 Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act) (OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, pp. 1–102, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj). EN 12 EN  (15) To simplify the transition period in case of label rescaling, suppliers should no longer be required to provide both the non-rescaled and the rescaled labels with each unit placed on the market during the 4-month transition period preceding the date as from which rescaled labels apply. During that period, suppliers should be required to provide only the non- rescaled or rescaled label, or should be allowed to supply both labels. After the rescaling date, suppliers should only provide the rescaled label with any units placed on the market. (16) The current 14-working-day deadline for dealers to substitute non-rescaled labels by rescaled labels on products on display both in shops and online should be replaced by a more flexible, stock-driven process managed by dealers. In that context, dealers should simply ensure that the labels delivered with products to customers correspond to the label used for display. Dealers should be able to continue displaying and selling units that they received with only the non-rescaled label until 12 months after the rescaling date. (17) Unlike Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, which relies on delegated acts to lay down product- specific technical requirements, Regulation (EU) 2020/740 incorporates all technical specifications directly in its annexes. However, the scope of the existing empowerment does not allow for the update of important parameters of the tyre label in line with technological and market developments, as is the case for energy labelling. The procedure for amending the tyre label should therefore be aligned with the rules for energy labelling, by empowering the Commission to amend the tyre label and the technical annexes, and to align with ecodesign information requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. (18) There is a need to improve the effectiveness of the EU tyre label scheme and its enforcement to enable end-users to identify safe and fuel-efficient tyres that are compliant. Obligations for dealers should also be proportionate. Therefore, detailed specifications for simplified label display via nested display mechanisms for online sales, in promotional material and in tyre catalogues should be included and obligations for vehicle dealers should be removed. (19) The Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment the Energy Star Agreement expired in February 2018. Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 and Regulation (EU) No 174/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council36, which implemented that agreement, should therefore be repealed. HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 2, the following points are added: ‘(27) ‘European product registry for energy labelling’ or ‘EPREL’ means the product database established and maintained by the Commission in accordance with Article 12; 35 Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2008/106/oj). 36 Regulation (EU) No 174/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 February 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (OJ L 63, 6.3.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/174/oj). EN 13 EN  (28) ‘EPREL model registration number’ means the unique registration number of a model in the product database established under Article 12; (29) 'installer' means a natural or legal person responsible for the correct and safe installation, setting up, or fitting of energy-related products on the Union market; (30) ‘rescaling date’ is the date specified in the relevant delegated act at which each unit of a model placed on the market by the supplier is to be accompanied only by the rescaled label; (31) ‘nested display’ means a visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set; (32) ‘invitation to purchase’ means invitation to purchase as defined in article 2 point (i), of Directive 2005/29/EC37 of the European Parliament and of the Council.’ (2) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The supplier shall ensure that products that are placed on the market are provided with, for each individual unit, free of charge, accurate labels in accordance with this Regulation and as specified in the relevant delegated acts In view of the characteristics of the product, delegated acts shall specify how the label and other labelling-relevant information, such as the QR code, is to appear on the product, on its packaging or in the documents accompanying the product. The supplier shall enter the parameters of the product information sheet into the product database in accordance with Article 4 and the relevant delegated act. A link to that information shall be provided by the supplier along with the label’; (b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Upon a dealer’s request, suppliers shall send printed labels, including rescaled labels in accordance with Article 11(13), free of charge, promptly and in any event within five working days from receiving that request.’; (3) Article 4 is amended as follows: (a) the following paragraph (3a) is inserted: ‘(3a). The supplier shall indicate the EPREL model registration number, or provide the link or insert the QR code to the model’s web page in EPREL, in the documents accompanying the product, in visual advertisements and technical promotional material as well as in online distance selling.’; (b) the following paragraph (3b) is inserted: ‘(3b). The authorised representative of a manufacturer not established in the Union shall upload in EPREL a signed copy of the mandate received from the manufacturer in an official language of the Member State where the authorised representative is 37 Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Council Directive 84/450/EEC, Directives 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC of the European Parliament and of Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to- consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Council Directive 84/450/EEC, Directives 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC of the Europe (OJ L149, 11.6.05, p14 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2005/29/2022-05-28). EN 14 EN  established. The mandate shall, as a minimum, include contact details of both the manufacturer and the authorised representative and shall confer on the authorised representative the ability to follow up on requests of market surveillance authorities. It shall specify the content and limits of the authorised representative’s tasks, as well as information on the brands or trademarks, models and the geographical scope and duration covered by that mandate. Any changes in the tasks performed by the authorised representative on behalf of the manufacturer, any change in the scope or duration of the mandate or any change in the name and contact details of the authorised representative shall be registered by the authorised representative in EPREL without delay.’; (4) Article 5 is amended as follows: (a) the title is replaced by the following: ‘Obligations of dealers and installers’; (b) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. Dealers shall: (a) ‘display, for products physically on display, the label in a visible manner in proximity to the product in such a way that the label is unequivocally and easily identified with the specific model; (b) display, for products on display via online distance selling, the label in proximity to the price and on the product detail page, search result pages and the shopping basket page. Dealers may display the label in the simplified label format with nested display consisting of an energy class arrow including the applicable range and directly giving access to the complete label, as specified in the relevant delegated act; (c) in invitations to purchase, and in contractual offers, include the relevant label as material (pre-)contractual information that enables the customer to make informed purchases; (d) in any dealer to dealer transaction, provide the EPREL registration number or the link or QR code leading to the registration of that model in EPREL; (e) make available to customers the product information sheet as specified in the relevant delegated act.’; (c) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Installers who, as part of their activity offer for sale, hire or hire-purchase a product shall comply with the obligations under letters (c) and (d) of paragraph 1 of this Article, and if applicable, the other obligations of dealers referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.’; (d) paragraph 3 is deleted; (5) In Article 9(2), the following subparagraph is added: ‘Market surveillance authorities may reduce the visibility to the public of the product in EPREL and display appropriate warnings until the non-compliance ceases, using the harmonised functionalities provided for this purpose in EPREL.’; (6) The following Article (9a) is inserted: ‘Article 9a EN 15 EN  Reporting by the Commission 1. The Commission shall, every four years, draw up a report by 30 June based on the information entered by market surveillance authorities into the information and communication system referred to in Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020. That report may be combined and published simultaneously with the report required under Article 67 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 and shall include: (a) information on the nature and number of checks performed by market surveillance authorities during the four preceding calendar years pursuant to Article 34(4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; (b) information on the level and nature of non-compliance identified and, on the nature and severity of penalties imposed in the four preceding calendar years in relation to products covered by delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 of this Regulation; (c) a comparison of the information referred to in points (a) and (b) of this paragraph with the activities planned in the context of the section on the market surveillance activities drawn up pursuant to Article 8(3); (d) indicative benchmarks for market surveillance authorities in relation to the frequency of checks and the nature and severity of penalties imposed; (e) a list of priorities for market surveillance authorities in terms of products and requirements.’ 2. The Commission shall publish the report referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article in the information and communication system referred to in Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and shall make it publicly available. The first of those reports shall be published by 19 July 2032.’; (7) Article 11 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph (10) is deleted; (b) paragraph (13) is replaced by the following: ‘13. Where, pursuant to paragraph 1 or 3, a label is rescaled: (a) the suppliers shall, when placing a product on the market during the period beginning four months before the rescaling date, provide either the non- rescaled label and the related product information sheet or the rescaled label and the related product information sheet, or may provide both. As of the rescaling date, suppliers shall provide only the rescaled label and the related product information sheet with products placed on the market; (b) the dealer shall display or advertise the label at the point of sale that corresponds to the label that is provided with the unit that is offered or sold to a customer. When both the non-rescaled and rescaled label are provided by the supplier, the dealer shall only use the rescaled label as of the rescaling date; (c) the dealer shall be permitted to sell units of models placed on the market before the rescaling date and accompanied only with the non-rescaled label until 12 months after the rescaling date.’; (8) Article 12 is amended as follows: EN 16 EN  (a) in paragraph (5), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘In addition, the supplier may upload, on a voluntary basis, additional parts of the technical documentation, including test reports and other documents related to ecodesign or energy labelling requirements or conformity assessment for the models registered in EPREL. Where a supplier has chosen to upload such documents, or where such documentation is available to the authorities via a Digital Product Passport linked to the model’s registration in EPREL, the information included in EPREL shall be accepted for the purposes of Article 7(2).’; (b) the following paragraph is added: ‘(13.) Where provided for by Union law, the Commission shall ensure the integration between EPREL and the central part of the registry to be established under Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.’; (9) Article 16 paragraph (3) is amended as follows: (a) point (e) is replaced by the following: ‘(e) the manner in which labels and QR codes appear on the product or on its packaging, or are to be included in the user manual or other documentation provided with the product;’; (b) point (g) is replaced by the following: ‘(g) the manner in which the label and the product information sheet, the detailed information in the product information sheet, or the link to the product registration in EPREL, are to be provided, including in the case of distance selling;’; (c) the following point (r) is added: ‘(r) where applicable, if and how installers have to display or provide the label.’. Article 2 Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2020/740 Regulation (EU) 2020/740 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 3, the following points are added: ‘(25) ‘European product registry for energy labelling’ or ‘EPREL’ means the product database established and maintained by the Commission in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369; (26) ‘tyre fitter’ means a natural or legal person who is responsible for the correct and safe fitting and setting up of tyres on vehicles.’; (27) ‘nested display’ means a visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set;’ (2) in Article 4(1), point (b) is replaced by the following: ‘(b) for each batch of two or more identical tyres, by a tyre label that complies with the requirements set out in Annex II, indicating the information and class for each of the parameters set out in Annex I.’; (3) in Article 5, paragraph1 is replaced by the following: EN 17 EN  ‘1. Suppliers shall enter the information set out in Annex III and in Annex VII into EPREL before placing on the market a tyre produced after that date. A link to that information shall be provided along with the label.’; (4) Article 6 is amended as follows: (a) the title is replaced by the following: ‘Obligations of tyre distributors and tyre fitters’; (b) in paragraph 1, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following: ‘(a) at the point of sale, tyres bear a tyre label, in the form of a sticker, that complies with the requirements set out in Annex II, provided by the supplier in accordance with point (a) of Article 4(1) in a clearly visible position and legible in its entirety; or (b) before the sale of a tyre that is part of a batch of two or more identical tyres, a tyre label that complies with the requirements set out in Annex II, is shown to the end-user and is clearly displayed close to the tyre at the point of sale.’; (c) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Distributors shall ensure that the EPREL tyre registration number or the link or QR code leading to the tyre registration in EPREL is included in all tyre offers, visual advertisements and on invoices. If a price is indicated, the tyre label, or the tyre classes as set out in Annex IV, shall be displayed close to the price indication. For online sales, distributors may make the tyre label available in a nested display as set out in Annex IV close to the price indication.’; (d) paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 are deleted; (e) the following paragraph is added: ‘4. In catalogues or technical promotional material, where displaying the full label is not possible or advisable, the rolling resistance, the wet grip and the noise classes may be shown by the means of a simplified label format with nested display consisting of class arrows including the applicable ranges as set out in Annex IV and directly giving access to the complete label.’; (5) Article 7 is deleted. (6) Article 13 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1, point (b), is replaced by the following: ‘(b) Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII, by adapting the values, calculation methods and requirements set out therein to technological or market developments or to ecodesign information requirements set out in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1781’; (7) Annex III is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Regulation; (8) Annex IV amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation; (9) Annex VII is amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation. Article 3 Repeal of Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 and Regulation (EU) No 174/2013 Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 and Regulation (EU) No 174/2013 are repealed. EN 18 EN  Article 4 Entry into force This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, For the European Parliament For the Council The President The President Roberta Metsola António Costa EN 19 EN  LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL STATEMENT 1. FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE 1.1. Title of the proposal/initiative Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 setting a framework for energy labelling and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 on tyre labelling 1.2. Policy area(s) concerned Energy 1.3. Objective(s) 1.3.1. General objective(s) The general objective pursued by this legislative proposal is to simplify elements of Regulations (EU) 2017/1369 and (EU) 2020/740 in order to reduce administrative costs for businesses and improving compliance, while preserving the effectiveness of existing legislation and the framework established by the recently agreed Ecodesign for sustainable Products Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. The regulatory framework for energy efficient products is well established and enjoys the support of most manufacturers, retailers and consumers. With the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) database offering digital possibilities that were not anticipated at the time, it seems opportune to revisit the interplay between obligations asking for printed documents and digital formats. The proposal also aims to tackle the persistent high levels of non-compliant products (particularly in online shops). 1.3.2. Specific objective(s) The specific objectives of the proposed amendments to Regulations (EU) 207/1369 and (EU) 2020/740 included in this proposal aim to achieve the following results: Reducing administrative complexity and cumulative burden by providing the possibility to adjust supplier obligation to accompany each unit with a printed label in view of the particular characteristics of the product. Remove the option for dealers to request printed product information sheets. Digitalising product information for easier display in shops as well as easier and more long-term access to product life span related information accessible in the product database to end users/consumers such as maintenance information, information on spare parts and end of life product. Streamlining EPREL registration obligations to increase usefulness and usability of the registered information, and to facilitate online compliance. Increasing compliance with labels, particularly for tyres, heating and cooling appliances, and in online shops Simplifying processes for adapting tyre label requirements to changes in technology or market conditions Improving market surveillance by clarifying legal concepts and by making better use of EPREL to tackle non-compliance EN 20 EN  1.3.3. Expected result(s) and impact Specify the effects which the proposal/initiative should have on the beneficiaries/groups targeted. The proposed amendments to Regulations (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020 will affect: manufacturers (EU-based or from third countries) of energy-related products with an energy label, tyre manufacturers, tyre and car dealers, tyre distributors, energy product dealers (both wholesale and direct-to-consumer sellers), consumers, SMEs and other businesses buying or leasing energy-related products and tyres, providers of online marketplaces, importers and authorised representatives of products within scope, installers and national market surveillance authorities. The proposal will improve the effectiveness of the policies through a better interplay of digital and printed documents. It will improve the level playing field for compliant suppliers and dealers. 1.3.4. Indicators of performance Specify the indicators for monitoring progress and achievements. To monitor progress towards achieving the proposal’s specific objectives, the Commission will use existing fora (AdCO (sector-specific formations); Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum and ecodesign for sustainable products and energy labelling Consultation Forum) and monitor developments as part of EU funded projects to support implementation and compliance. Product-specific reviews under the energy labelling framework and their accompanying evaluations will shed light on the effect of the changes. In addition, the EPREL product database allows for continued market monitoring and for receiving complaints on non-compliant products. Finally, compliance will be monitored through the relevant procedures, including the ICSMS database that is interlinked with EPREL. 1.4. The proposal/initiative relates to: ☐ a new action ☐ a new action following a pilot project/preparatory action 38 ☐ the extension of an existing action ☑ a merger or redirection of one or more actions towards another/a new action 1.5. Grounds for the proposal/initiative 1.5.1. Requirement(s) to be met in the short or long-term including a detailed timeline for roll- out of the implementation of the initiative N/A. The Regulations are directly applicable. The Commission will in its role as manager of the database implement accompanying changes in the set-up of the EPREL database once the proposal is adopted. 1.5.2. Added value of EU involvement (it may result from different factors, e.g. coordination gains, legal certainty, greater effectiveness or complementarities). For the purposes of this 38 As referred to in Article 58(2), point (a) or (b) of the Financial Regulation. EN 21 EN  section 'added value of EU involvement' is the value resulting from EU action, that is additional to the value that would have been otherwise created by Member States alone. Improved harmonised single market rules. Greater effectiveness of EU-wide product database, including for national enforcement activities and national funding schemes for more details cf. subsidiarity chapter of the IA 1.5.3. Lessons learned from similar experiences in the past The reports required under Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2020/740 contain evidence on effectiveness of implementation and legislative set-up. 1.5.4. Compatibility with the multiannual financial framework and possible synergies with other appropriate instruments N/A 1.5.5. Assessment of the different available financing options, including scope for redeployment N/A 1.6. Duration of the proposal/initiative and of its financial impact ☐ limited duration ☐ in effect from [DD.MM]YYYY to [DD.MM]YYYY ☐ financial impact from YYYY to YYYY for commitment appropriations and from YYYY to YYYY for payment appropriations. ☑ unlimited duration Implementation with a start-up period from YYYY to YYYY, followed by full-scale operation. 1.7. Method(s) of budget implementation planned 39 ☐ Direct management by the Commission ☐ by its departments, including by its staff in the Union delegations; ☐ by the executive agencies ☐ Shared management with the Member States ☐ Indirect management by entrusting budget implementation tasks to: ☐ third countries or the bodies they have designated; ☐ international organisations and their agencies (to be specified); ☐ the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund; ☐ bodies referred to in Articles 70 and 71 of the Financial Regulation; 39 Details of budget implementation methods and references to the Financial Regulation may be found on the BUDGpedia site: https://myintracomm.ec.europa.eu/corp/budget/financial-rules/budget- implementation/Pages/implementation-methods.aspx. EN 22 EN  ☐ public law bodies; ☐ bodies governed by private law with a public service mission to the extent that they are provided with adequate financial guarantees; ☐ bodies governed by the private law of a Member State that are entrusted with the implementation of a public-private partnership and that are provided with adequate financial guarantees; ☐ bodies or persons entrusted with the implementation of specific actions in the common foreign and security policy pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on European Union, and identified in the relevant basic act ☐ bodies established in a Member State, governed by the private law of a Member State or Union law and eligible to be entrusted, in accordance with sector-specific rules, with the implementation of Union funds or budgetary guarantees, to the extent that such bodies are controlled by public law bodies or by bodies governed by private law with a public service mission, and are provided with adequate financial guarantees in the form of joint and several liability by the controlling bodies or equivalent financial guarantees and which may be, for each action, limited to the maximum amount of the Union support. Comments N/A 2. MANAGEMENT MEASURES 2.1. Monitoring and reporting rules N/A 2.2. Management and control system(s) 2.2.1. Justification of the budget implementation method(s), the funding implementation mechanism(s), the payment modalities and the control strategy proposed N/A 2.2.2. Information concerning the risks identified and the internal control system(s) set up to mitigate them N/A 2.2.3. Estimation and justification of the cost-effectiveness of the controls (ratio between the control costs and the value of the related funds managed), and assessment of the expected levels of risk of error (at payment & at closure) N/A 2.3. Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities N/A EN 23 EN  3. EN 24 EN  4. ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE 4.1. Heading(s) of the multiannual financial framework and expenditure budget line(s) affected Existing budget lines In order of multiannual financial framework headings and budget lines. Type of Budget expenditur Contribution line e Heading of from multiannu candidate al from countries from other other financial Diff./Non- EFTA Number and third assigned framework diff. 40 countries 41 potential countries revenue candidates 42 Diff./Non- N/A diff. New budget lines requested In order of multiannual financial framework headings and budget lines. Heading Type of Budget of expenditur Contribution line multiannu e al financial Number Diff./non- from from from other other 40 Diff. = Differentiated appropriations / Non-diff. = Non-differentiated appropriations. 41 EFTA: European Free Trade Association. 42 Candidate countries and, where applicable, potential candidates from the Western Balkans. EN 25 EN  framework diff. EFTA candidate third assigned countries countries countries revenue and potential candidates Diff./Non- N/A YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO diff. 4.2. Estimated financial impact of the proposal on appropriations 4.2.1. Summary of estimated impact on operational appropriations ☑ The proposal/initiative does not require the use of operational appropriations ☐ The proposal/initiative requires the use of operational appropriations, as explained below: 4.2.1.1. Appropriations from voted budget EUR million (to three decimal places) Heading of multiannual financial framework Number Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commitments (1a) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2a) 0.000 Commitments (1b) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2b) 0.000 EN 26 EN  Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 43 Budget line (3) 0.000 Commitments =1a+1b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payments =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commitments (1a) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2a) 0.000 Commitments (1b) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2b) 0.000 Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 44 Budget line (3) 0.000 Commitments =1a+1b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payments =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 43 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. 44 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. EN 27 EN  Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Commitments (4) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL operational appropriations Payments (5) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope for specific (6) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 programmes TOTAL appropriations Commitments =4+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 under HEADING <....> of the multiannual financial Payments =5+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 framework Heading of multiannual financial Number framework Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commitments (1a) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2a) 0.000 Commitments (1b) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2b) 0.000 EN 28 EN  Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 45 Budget line (3) 0.000 Commitments =1a+1b +3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payments =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commitments (1a) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2a) 0.000 Commitments (1b) 0.000 Budget line Payments (2b) 0.000 Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 46 Budget line (3) 0.000 Commitments =1a+1b +3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payments =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 45 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. 46 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. EN 29 EN  Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Commitments (4) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL operational appropriations Payments (5) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope for specific (6) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 programmes TOTAL appropriations Commitments =4+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 under HEADING <....> of the multiannual financial Payments =5+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 framework Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 TOTAL operational Commitments (4) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 appropriations (all operational headings) Payments (5) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope for specific (6) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 programmes (all operational headings) TOTAL appropriations Commitments =4+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Under Heading 1 to 6 of the multiannual financial framework Payments =5+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 (Reference amount) EN 30 EN  Heading of multiannual financial framework 7 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 47 Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL DG <.......> Appropriations 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL DG <.......> Appropriations 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 (Total TOTAL appropriations under HEADING 7 commitmen 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 of the multiannual financial framework ts = Total payments) EUR million (to three decimal places) TOTAL Year Year Year Year MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 47 The necessary appropriations should be determined using the annual average cost figures available on the appropriate BUDGpedia webpage. EN 31 EN  TOTAL appropriations under Commitments 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HEADINGS 1 to 7 of the multiannual financial framework Payments 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 4.2.1.2. Appropriations from external assigned revenues EUR million (to three decimal places) Heading of multiannual financial Number framework Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commit (1a) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2a) 0.000 s Commit (1b) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2b) 0.000 s Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 48 Budget line (3) 0.000 48 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. EN 32 EN  Commit =1a+1b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ments TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payment =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commit (1a) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2a) 0.000 s Commit (1b) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2b) 0.000 s Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 49 Budget line (3) 0.000 TOTAL appropriations Commit =1a+1b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 for DG <.......> ments 49 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. EN 33 EN  Payment =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Commit (4) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ments TOTAL operational appropriations Payment (5) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the (6) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 envelope for specific programmes Commit TOTAL appropriations =4+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ments under HEADING <....> of the multiannual financial Payment framework =5+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s Heading of multiannual financial Number framework Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commit Budget line (1a) 0.000 ments EN 34 EN  Payment (2a) 0.000 s Commit (1b) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2b) 0.000 s Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 50 Budget line (3) 0.000 Commit =1a+1b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ments TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payment =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF DG: <.......> 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Operational appropriations Commit (1a) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2a) 0.000 s 50 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. EN 35 EN  Commit (1b) 0.000 ments Budget line Payment (2b) 0.000 s Appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope of specific programmes 51 Budget line (3) 0.000 Commit =1a+1b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ments TOTAL appropriations for DG <.......> Payment =2a+2b+3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Commit (4) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ments TOTAL operational appropriations Payment (5) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the (6) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 envelope for specific programmes TOTAL appropriations Commit =4+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 51 Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former 'BA' lines), indirect research, direct research. EN 36 EN  under HEADING <....> ments of the multiannual financial framework Payment =5+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Commit (4) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL operational ments appropriations (all operational headings) Payment (5) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 s TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the (6) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 envelope for specific programmes (all operational headings) TOTAL appropriations Commit =4+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 under Headings 1 to 6 ments of the multiannual financial framework (Reference Payment =5+6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 amount) s Heading of multiannual financial 7 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 52 framework EUR million (to three decimal places) DG: <.......> TOTAL Year Year Year Year MFF 52 The necessary appropriations should be determined using the annual average cost figures available on the appropriate BUDGpedia webpage. EN 37 EN  2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL DG <.......> Appropriations 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL Year Year Year Year DG: <.......> MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL DG <.......> Appropriations 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 (Total commit TOTAL appropriations under HEADING 7 of the ments 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 multiannual financial framework = Total payme nts) EUR million (to three decimal places) TOTAL Year Year Year Year MFF 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021- 2027 TOTAL appropriations under HEADINGS 1 to 7 Commitments 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EN 38 EN  of the multiannual financial framework Payments 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 4.2.2. Estimated output funded from operational appropriations (not to be completed for decentralised agencies) Commitment appropriations in EUR million (to three decimal places) Indi Year Year Year Year Enter as many years as necessary to show TOTAL cate 2024 2025 2026 2027 the duration of the impact (see Section 1.6) obje ctive OUTPUTS s and Aver outp Type age No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost Total Total uts 53 cost No Cost ⇓ SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No 1 54 : [...] - Outp ut - Outp ut - Outp 53 Outputs are products and services to be supplied (e.g.: number of student exchanges financed, number of km of roads built, etc.). 54 As described in point 1.4.2. 'Specific objective(s)...' EN 39 EN  ut Subtotal for specific objective No 1 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No 2 ... - Outp ut Subtotal for specific objective No 2 TOTALS 4.2.3. Summary of estimated impact on administrative appropriations ☑ The proposal/initiative does not require the use of appropriations of an administrative nature ☐ The proposal/initiative requires the use of appropriations of an administrative nature, as explained below: 4.2.3.1. Appropriations from voted budget Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF VOTED APPROPRIATIONS 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 HEADING 7 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EN 40 EN  Subtotal HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Outside HEADING 7 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other expenditure of an administrative nature 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Subtotal outside HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 4.2.3.2. Appropriations from external assigned revenues Year Year Year Year TOTAL MFF EXTERNAL ASSIGNED REVENUES 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 HEADING 7 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Subtotal HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Outside HEADING 7 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other expenditure of an administrative nature 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EN 41 EN  Subtotal outside HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 4.2.3.3. Total appropriations TOTAL TOTAL VOTED APPROPRIATIONS Year Year Year Year MFF + 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 EXTERNAL ASSIGNED REVENUES HEADING 7 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other administrative expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Subtotal HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Outside HEADING 7 Human resources 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Other expenditure of an administrative 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 nature Subtotal outside HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TOTAL 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EN 42 EN  The appropriations required for human resources and other expenditure of an administrative nature will be met by appropriations from the DG that are already assigned to management of the action and/or have been redeployed within the DG, together, if necessary, with any additional allocation which may be granted to the managing DG under the annual allocation procedure and in the light of budgetary constraints. 4.2.4. Estimated requirements of human resources ☑ The proposal/initiative does not require the use of human resources ☐ The proposal/initiative requires the use of human resources, as explained below 4.2.4.1. Financed from voted budget Estimate to be expressed in full-time equivalent units (FTEs) 55 Year Year Year Year VOTED APPROPRIATIONS 2024 2025 2026 2027 Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary staff) 20 01 02 01 (Headquarters and Commission's Representation Offices) 0 0 0 0 20 01 02 03 (EU Delegations) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 01 (Indirect research) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 11 (Direct research) 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) 0 0 0 0 External staff (in FTEs) 20 02 01 (AC, END from the 'global envelope') 0 0 0 0 55 Please specify below the table how many FTEs within the number indicated are already assigned to the management of the action and/or can be redeployed within your DG and what are your net needs. EN 43 EN  20 02 03 (AC, AL, END and JPD in the EU Delegations) 0 0 0 0 - at Headquarters 0 0 0 0 Admin. support line [XX.01.YY.YY] - in EU Delegations 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 02 (AC, END - Indirect research) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 12 (AC, END - Direct research) 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) - Heading 7 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) - Outside Heading 7 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 4.2.4.2. Financed from external assigned revenues Year Year Year Year EXTERNAL ASSIGNED REVENUES 2024 2025 2026 2027 Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary staff) 20 01 02 01 (Headquarters and Commission's Representation Offices) 0 0 0 0 20 01 02 03 (EU Delegations) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 01 (Indirect research) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 11 (Direct research) 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) 0 0 0 0 EN 44 EN  External staff (in full time equivalent units) 20 02 01 (AC, END from the global envelope) 0 0 0 0 20 02 03 (AC, AL, END and JPD in the EU Delegations) 0 0 0 0 - at Headquarters 0 0 0 0 Admin. support line [XX.01.YY.YY] - in EU Delegations 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 02 (AC, END - Indirect research) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 12 (AC, END - Direct research) 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) - Heading 7 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) - Outside Heading 7 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 4.2.4.3. Total requirements of human resources TOTAL VOTED APPROPRIATIONS Year Year Year Year + 2024 2025 2026 2027 EXTERNAL ASSIGNED REVENUES Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary staff) 20 01 02 01 (Headquarters and Commission's Representation Offices) 0 0 0 0 20 01 02 03 (EU Delegations) 0 0 0 0 EN 45 EN  01 01 01 01 (Indirect research) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 11 (Direct research) 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) 0 0 0 0 External staff (in full time equivalent units) 20 02 01 (AC, END from the global envelope) 0 0 0 0 20 02 03 (AC, AL, END and JPD in the EU Delegations) 0 0 0 0 Admin. support - at Headquarters 0 0 0 0 line [XX.01.YY.YY] - in EU Delegations 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 02 (AC, END - Indirect research) 0 0 0 0 01 01 01 12 (AC, END - Direct research) 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) - Heading 7 0 0 0 0 Other budget lines (specify) - Outside Heading 7 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 The staff required to implement the proposal (in FTEs): To be covered by current staff available in the Exceptional additional staff* Commission services EN 46 EN  To be financed To be financed To be financed under Heading from BA line from fees 7 or Research Establishment N/A plan posts External staff (CA, SNEs, INT) Description of tasks to be carried out by: Officials and temporary staff External staff 4.2.5. Overview of estimated impact on digital technology-related investments TOTAL TOTAL Digital and IT Year Year Year Year MFF appropriations 2024 2025 2026 2027 2021-2027 HEADING 7 IT expenditure (corporate) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Subtotal HEADING 7 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Outside HEADING 7 Policy IT expenditure on 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 operational programmes EN 47 EN  Subtotal outside HEADING 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 7 TOTAL 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EN 48 EN  4.2.6. Compatibility with the current multiannual financial framework The proposal/initiative: ☐ can be fully financed through redeployment within the relevant heading of the multiannual financial framework (MFF). ☐ requires use of the unallocated margin under the relevant heading of the MFF and/or use of the special instruments as defined in the MFF Regulation. ☐ requires a revision of the MFF. EN 49 EN  4.2.7. Third-party contributions The proposal/initiative: ☑ does not provide for co-financing by third parties ☐ provides for the co-financing by third parties estimated below: Appropriations in EUR million (to three decimal places) Year Year Year Year Total 2024 2025 2026 2027 Specify the co-financing body TOTAL appropriations co-financed 4.3. Estimated impact on revenue ☑ The proposal/initiative has no financial impact on revenue. ☐ The proposal/initiative has the following financial impact: ☐ on own resources ☐ on other revenue ☐ please indicate, if the revenue is assigned to expenditure lines EUR million (to three decimal places) Impact of the proposal/initiative 56 Appropriations Budget revenue line: available for the Year Year Year Year current financial year 2024 2025 2026 2027 56 As regards traditional own resources (customs duties, sugar levies), the amounts indicated must be net amounts, i.e. gross amounts after deduction of 20% for collection costs. EN 50 EN  Article .......... For assigned revenue, specify the budget expenditure line(s) affected. N/A Other remarks (e.g. method/formula used for calculating the impact on revenue or any other information). N/A 5. DIGITAL DIMENSIONS 5.1. Requirements of digital relevance If the policy initiative is assessed as having no requirement of digital relevance, provide an explanation as to why digital means are not used. N/A Otherwise, please list the requirements of digital relevance in the table below: Actor(s) affected or Reference to the Requirement concerned by the High-level Processes Categories requirement description requirement Suppliers (manufacturers, Art 2 [Art 3(1) Article 4 Provide EPREL authorised representatives Management of EPREL Digital public and Art 11(13) of registration number of manufacturers outside for compliance service/data Regulation 2017/1369] and/or link to EPREL the EU) and importers). Authorised representatives to upload voluntarily into Authorised Art 3 [Art 4 (8) of Management of EPREL Digital public the compliance part of representatives of 3rd Regulation 2017/1369] for compliance service/data EPREL a copy of the country manufacturers mandate of the manufacturer. EN 51 EN  Download and print from EPREL database download and print label Art 3 [Art 5 (1) of the energy label for the Digital public service/ Retailer if specified in product Regulation 2017/1369] correct model and with digital solution specific act right colour scheme and size. Retailers can use Art 3 [Art 5 (2) of electronic displays for Retailers at point of sale Display label Digital solution Regulation 2017/1369] label display Suppliers to upload into the compliance part of the EPREL Art 3 [Annex I of database the testing Management of EPREL Regulation (EU) Suppliers Digital solution reports (or summary if for compliance 2017/1369] reports contain sensitive info) on a voluntary basis Providers of online marketplaces to verify Art 3 [Art5 (3) of registration of a Providers of online Management of registry Digital solution Regulation 2017/1369] product/supplier in marketplaces for compliance EPREL before offering product for sale Obligation on MS to accept the information Art 3 [Art 7 (2) of MS and applicants Digitalisation of Data/Digital public contained in EPREL Regulation 2017/1369] for financial schemes procurement service for the purposes of financial schemes EN 52 EN  information on tyre Art 4 [Annex III of characteristics to be tyre manufacturers Management of registry Digital public service Regulation 2020/740] entered into EPREL database (public part) information to be provided in visual Art 4 [Annex IV of advertisement tyre manufacturers Display Digital solution Regulation 2020/740] including access/link to EPREL information, including test reports, to be Art 4 [Annex VII of provided in the tyre manufacturers Data Digital public service Regulation 2020/740] compliance part of EPREL 5.2. Data High-level description of the data in scope and any related standards/specifications Standard and/or specification (if Type of data Reference to the requirement(s) applicable) Public data and non-public compliance Art 3 [Art 12 of Regulation (EU) Existing EPREL database and data data for energy-related products with label 2017/1369 and annexes to Regulation formats Implementation Regulation placed on the single market and tyres. (EU) 2020/740 ] 2024/994. Alignment with the European Data Strategy Explain how the requirement(s) are aligned with the European Data Strategy The proposal advances the European Data Strategy by ensuring adaptive and proportionate data management, sharing of data between EU and national authorities and simplifying registration in EPREL. It maintains and extends interoperability and transparency of EN 53 EN  EPREL. It makes better use of data already collected in EPREL. Registration and verification only to be done once for EPREL and the registry to be set up under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. Alignment with the once-only principle Explain how the once-only principle has been considered and how the possibility to reuse existing data has been explored Existing information in EPREL is proposed to be used better by national authorities for financial incentives. Newly asked documentation for the compliance part in EPREL and will avoid that the same information is requested from national authorities each time when compliance is checked. Explain how newly created data is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable, and meets high-quality standards The changes build up on the established EPREL database set-up which is constantly improved for its user-friendliness. Additional suggestions from stakeholders for which no change in legal mandate are required (e.g. including a photo and the brand name of the product) will be implemented alongside the legal proposal by the European Commission. Modified data remains findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable with different rules applying to the public and the compliance part. Data flows For each data flow, please fill the table below: Reference(s) to the Actor who Actor who receives Trigger for the Frequency (if Type of data requirement(s) provides the data the data data exchange applicable) Supplier of energy Testing reports for upon entry into related product with National market all suppliers and force of revised Art 2 [Annex I and label and authorised surveillance copy of the mandate rules for existing Art 4 (8) of representatives of authorities via EC for and for entries and when once Regulation (EU) 3rd country run EPREL authorised putting a product 2017/1369] manufacturers of database representatives the model on the EU energy-related (compliance part) mandate market products Testing reports for Art 3 [Annex VII of National market upon entry into Tyre suppliers surveillance force of revised once tyre suppliers Regulation authorities via EC rules for existing EN 54 EN  2020/447] run EPREL entries and when database putting a product (compliance part) model on the EU market upon entry into force of revised Additional product (Art 3 [Annexes III, rules for existing European specifications for IV and VII of Tyre supplier entries and when once Commission tyres 2020/740] putting a product model on the EU market 5.3. Digital solutions For each digital solution, please provide the reference to the requirement(s) of digital relevance concerning it, a description of the digital solution's mandated functionality, the body that will be responsible for it, and other relevant aspects such as reusability and accessibility. Finally, explain whether the digital solution intends to make use of AI technologies. Reference(s) to How is Main mandated Responsible How is Use of AI Digital solution the accessibility functionalities body reusability technologies (if requirement(s) catered for? Compliance with requirements of accessibility act Article 3 [Art 3, ensured for 4, 5, 7, 11 (13) Data collection, European EPREL website. Develops an EPREL Transition already existing n/a and Annex of data use Commission Regulation] ongoing to database EPREL ensure PIS and energy label output formats from EPREL are EN 55 EN  aligned with accessibility For each digital solution, explain how the digital solution complies with the requirements and obligations of the EU cybersecurity framework, and other applicable digital policies and legislative enactments (such as eIDAS, Single Digital Gateway, etc.). Digital solution #1 Digital and/or sectorial policy Explanation on how it aligns (when these are applicable) AI n/a EU Cybersecurity Incident management in place in MOV-ENER -SRD. eIDAS is obligatory identity verification for suppliers as stipulated in Implementing E-IDAS Regulation 2024/994. Considerations ongoing to expand to business wallet. n/a Others n/a 5.4. Interoperability assessment Describe the digital public service(s) affected by the requirements Digital public service Interoperable Europe Reference(s) to the Other interoperability or category of digital Description Solution(s)(NOT requirement(s) solution(s) public services APPLICABLE) national market Art 3 [Art 4 (8) and An surveillance authorities ex I of Regulation (EU) and national authorities 2017/1369] providing incentives for EN 56 EN  products within scope Category of digital public services 05 environment according to COFOG 57 protection #1 Assess the impact of the requirement(s) on cross-border interoperability Digital public service #1 EPREL Potential remaining barriers (if Assessment Measure(s) applicable) Proposal to clarify integration of EPREL Alignment with existing digital and with future digital product passport (DPP) sectorial policies. Please list the registry under Regulation (EU) applicable digital and sectorial policies 2024/1087. Ensuring output documents identified from EPREL are accessible. Alignment with GDPR. Organisational measures for a smooth Proposal to obligate Member States to cross-border digital public services accept information registered in EPREL delivery. Please list the governance for purposes of national compliance measures foreseen checks and financial incentive schemes Measures taken to ensure a shared understanding of the data. Please list Explanatory pages and tutorial on EPREL such measures Use of commonly agreed open technical applicable specifications and standards. Please list 57 https://op.europa.eu/en/web/eu-vocabularies/concept-scheme/-/resource?uri=http://data.europa.eu/7yx/cofog EN 57 EN  such measures 5.5. Measures to support digital implementation For each measure to support digital implementation, please fill in the table below Description of the Reference(s) to the Commission role (if Actors to be involved Expected timeline (if measure requirement(s) applicable) (if applicable) applicable) update of tutorials and explanations European Commission provided on EPREL website EN 58 EN EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 24.6.2026 COM(2026) 565 final ANNEXES 1 to 3 ANNEXES to the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as regards simplification and better use of digital options for energy and tyre labelling {SEC(2026) 565 final} - {SWD(2026) 565 final} - {SWD(2026) 566 final} EN EN  ANNEX I ‘ANNEX III PUBLIC INFORMATION TO BE ENTERED INTO THE PRODUCT DATABASE BY THE SUPPLIER Pursuant to point 1 of Article 5, the supplier shall enter into the product database the information as set out in Tables III A-D below, that becomes the product information sheet. Promotional material or other commercial documents provided with the tyre shall include the EPREL registration number or the link or QR code leading to the tyre type registration in EPREL. Table III A Product Information Sheet C1 tyres, C2 tyres and C3 tyres 1 Trade name or text Commercial text trademark: designation: 2 Tyre type text Tyre class: C1 / C2 / C3 identifier (article code/number): 3 Tyre-size xxx xx R/B/D xx xx E/F/G/J/K/L/M/N/P/Q/R/S/ designation: T/U/H/V/ZR/W/Y nominalnominal construction nominal load speed rating sectionaspect type diameter index width ratio “d” of (s1) / the rim in inches 4 Fuel A/B/C/D/E Rolling resistance x,x efficiency coefficient value class: (N/kN) 5 Wet grip A/B/C/D/E Wet grip index value x,xx class: 6 External A/B/C External rolling noise xx rolling noise level in dB(A): class: 7 For use in yes / no For use in severe snow yes / no severe snow conditions (ice conditions stalagmite marking): (3PMSF marking): 8 Tyre text UN ECE revision: text certification number (type approval): EN 1 EN  Complementary parameters not relevant for compliance verification Table III B C1 tyres 1A Extended mobility (1): (RF) Run flat / EMT) Extended mobility / Support Ring 2A OEM vehicle brand None/OEM mark Vehicle brand(s) marking: 3A Category of use (4): normal / special If special use: M&S / ET use Table III C C2 tyres 1B Extended mobility: RF / EMT / Support Ring 2B Additional service xxx xxx E/F/G/J/K/L/ description: M/N/P/Q/R/S /T/U/H load-capacity load-capacity speed category index for single index for dual symbol mounting mounting 3B Category of use (4): normal / special If special use: M&S / ET / ML / use MPT (multiple possible) Table III D C3 new tyres 2C Mission profile: Long haul Regional Urban Municipal Construc tion (on- (multiple possible) (2): off) yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no 1C Axle position (3): F / D / T/ Z If axle=T: FRT 3C Additional service xxx xxx E/F/G/J/K/L/ description (load-capacity M/N/P/Q/R/S/ index): T/U/H single dual mounting speed category mounting symbol 4C Tread depth (mm): xx Wet grip index x,xx value of half worn EN 2 EN  tyre: 5C Category of use (4): normal / If special use: M&S / ET / ML / special use MPT (multiple possible) RF) Run flat, “snail” marking, / EMT) Extended mobility, “swirl” marking, UNECE R30 (1) E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.29/Rev.3/Amend.7 (2) As from Annex I, table 1 of Regulation 2017/2400 (3) F=front, D=drive, T=trailer, Z=any, FRT=free rolling as in UNECE R.54 E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Amend.5 (4) As defined in UNECE R54 E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3, in R.117 E/ECE/324/Rev.2/Add.116/Rev.5 and in R.54 E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Amend.5 EN 3 EN  ANNEX II Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 2020/740 is amended as follows: (1) the title is replaced by the following: ‘INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN VISUAL ADVERTISEMENTS, IN PRODUCT CATALOGUES, IN TECHNICAL PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL AND IN DISTANCE SELLING, INCLUDING DISTANCE SELLING ON THE INTERNET” (2) points 1 and 2 are replaced by the following: ‘1. Printed material (I.) For the purposes of ensuring conformity with the requirements laid down in Articles 4(3), 4(4) and 6(2), in visual advertisements, in product catalogues and in technical promotional material, and in the case of paper-based distance selling and telemarketing-based distance selling, the rolling resistance class and the range of classes available on the label, the wet grip class and the range of classes available on the label and the external rolling noise class and value shall be displayed as indicated in Figure 1, and in accordance with the following additional specifications: (a) ‘class arrows’ shall be used, containing the letter, indicating the fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise, centred in the rectangular part of the arrow; (b) the class arrows shall have a border, and the internal background colour shall match the colour of respectively fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise class in the full label; (c) the typeface of the ‘class letter’ shall be Noto Sans, bold, 100 % white, with an outline in 100 % black and in a size equivalent to that of the price, if the price is shown; (d) the typeface of the range of available energy-efficiency classes shall be in Noto Sans 100 % black on a white background. (a) class arrow, (a)with (b) class arrow, with (c) class arrow, with range of fuel efficiency range of wet grip classes range of external rolling classes noise classes Figure 1: class arrows example, with range of energy-efficiency classes (II.) By way of derogation from point I, if the visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper-based distance selling is printed in monochrome, points I.(b) and I.(c) are replaced by the following: (b) the class arrow shall have a border, and the internal background shall be uncoloured, matching the colour of the background support; (c) the typeface of the ‘class letter’ shall be Noto Sans bold, 100 % black, and in a size equivalent to that of the price, if the price is displayed. 2. Online material EN 4 EN  (III.) For the purposes of ensuring conformity with the requirements laid down in Articles 4(3), 4(4) and 6(2), in visual advertisements, in product catalogues and in technical promotional material, in distance selling and telemarketing on the internet, both for products and for packages, the rolling resistance class and the range of classes available on the label, the wet grip class and the range of classes available on the label and the external rolling noise class and value shall be displayed as indicated in Figure 1, in accordance with the following additional specifications: (a) the class-arrow images shall be each the nested display of the label set out in Annex III and as available from the product database; (b) the label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display and must appear on the first mouse click or mouse-over on the class arrow image; (c) for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tactile magnification shall apply; (d) the label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard closing mechanism; (e) the alternative text for the class arrow image, appearing with a mouse-over, shall be respectively “fuel-efficiency class is”, “wet grip class is”, “external rolling noise class is”, followed by the class letter and the text “(range A-x)”, where “x” is the worst permitted class. (f) a text indicating ‘Product Information Sheet’, in proximity to the class arrow, shall give direct access to the product-information sheet, as available from the product database, or to the model page in the product database.’. EN 5 EN  ANNEX III Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2020/740 is amended as follows: (1) the title is replaced by the following: ‘INFORMATION TO BE ENTERED IN THE COMPLIANCE PART OF THE PRODUCT DATABASE BY THE SUPPLIER’; (2) point 1 is deleted. (3) point 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Information to be entered into the compliance part of the product database: (a) the tyre type identifier of equivalent tyre types placed on the market; (b) the parameters of the product information sheet set in Annex III table III A that are part of compliance assessment; (c) copy of the type approval document relevant for the specific tyre type family; (d) copy of test reports for any parameter in the label if the class corresponds to a coefficient of rolling resistance, to an index of wet grip or to a noise emission value more favourable than the one corresponding to the worst case as resulting from the type-approval documentation in point (c). The test reports can be those corresponding to the type approval or any other of equivalent level of accuracy that justifies the declared values; (e) alternatively to point (d), when the declared value does not correspond to a test result, the supplier shall provide detailed description of how the value used to determine the class was determined. Any simulation or extrapolation procedure must ensure that the declared values are identical -or worse- to those obtained in a physical test of the relevant tyre dimension; (f) specific precautions, if any, that shall be taken when the tyre type is maintained, mounted or tested.’. EN 6 EN . Resolutsiooni liik: Riigikantselei resolutsioon Viide: Kliimaministeerium / / ; Riigikantselei / / 2-5/26-01462 Resolutsiooni teema: Energiatoodete õigusraamistiku lihtsustamispakett Adressaat: Kliimaministeerium Ülesanne: Tulenevalt Riigikogu kodu- ja töökorra seaduse § 152` lg 1 p 2 ning Vabariigi Valitsuse reglemendi § 3 lg 4 palun valmistada ette Vabariigi Valitsuse seisukoha ja otsuse eelnõu järgneva algatuse kohta, kaasates seejuures olulisi huvigruppe ja osapooli: - Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as regards simplification and better use of digital options for energy and tyre labelling,COM(2026)565 EISi toimiku nr: 26-0279 Tähtaeg: 21.08.2026 Adressaat: Justiits- ja Digiministeerium, Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium, Rahandusministeerium, Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium Ülesanne: Palun esitada oma sisend Kliimaministeeriumile seisukohtade kujundamiseks antud eelnõu kohta (eelnõude infosüsteemi (EIS) kaudu). Tähtaeg: 07.08.2026 Lisainfo: Eelnõu on kavas arutada valitsuse 03.09.2026 istungil ja Vabariigi Valitsuse reglemendi § 6 lg 6 kohaselt sellele eelneval nädalal (26.08.2026) EL koordinatsioonikogus. Esialgsed materjalid EL koordinatsioonikoguks palume esitada hiljemalt 21.08.2026 Kinnitaja: Nele Grünberg, Euroopa Liidu asjade direktori asetäitja Kinnitamise kuupäev: 20.07.2026 Resolutsiooni koostaja: Sandra Metste [email protected], Eelnõude infosüsteemis (EIS) on antud täitmiseks ülesanne. Eelnõu toimik: 19.1.1/26-0279 - COM(2026) 565 Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as regards simplification and better use of digital options for energy and tyre labelling Arvamuse andmine eelnõu kohta Kliimaministeeriumile vastavalt Riigikantselei20.07.2026 resolutsioonile. Osapooled: Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium; Justiits- ja Digiministeerium; Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium; Rahandusministeerium Tähtaeg: 07.08.2026 23:59 Link eelnõu toimiku vaatele: https://eelnoud.valitsus.ee/main/mount/docList/d97502e3-7cd5-4ff8-a508-2be46bd45eeb Link menetlusetapile: https://eelnoud.valitsus.ee/main/mount/docList/d97502e3-7cd5-4ff8-a508-2be46bd45eeb?activity=2 Eelnõude infosüsteem (EIS) https://eelnoud.valitsus.ee/main