Timeline Of Key Dates
With most large appliances now rated A+ to A+++, improvements in energy efficient technology have prompted a rescaling of the energy ratings. The following are the key dates for the introduction of the new labels.
1 November 2020
New labelling process starts
Both old and new energy labels to be supplied in the box.
Depending on stocks new labels may be included slightly earlier.
1 January 2021
UK/EU transition period ends
The new labels in the box will start to carry a Union Jack, instead of an EU flag.
All other features of new labels maintained.
1 March 2021
New labels consumer launch date
Only new labels to be supplied to customers, displayed instore and online.
1 December 2021
Sell-by-date
Products originally placed on the market before 1 November 2020, subsequently discontinued, will only contain an old label and cannot be sold beyond this date.