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Refrigerators are among the product categories checked to detect possible circumvention, currently being tested in an independent laboratory. 

Televisions are among the product categories tested to identify possible circumvention efforts, which would limit the energy efficiency benefits intended by the energy label and Ecodesign legislations.

The ANTICSS project continues in its efforts to identify circumvention against the energy labelling and Ecodesign energyefficiency-related requirements. Dishwashers are among the product categories currently tested in independent labs.

Full details of how the project selects products for laboratory testing, to investigate possible energy efficiency related  circumvention issues

European legislation on ecodesign and  energy labelling makes an important contribution to achieving climate protection goals. However, their effect is endangered if manufacturers fail to comply with legal requirements or deliberately circumvent prescribed test procedures. Kathrin Graulich from the Oeko-Institut, coordinator of ANTICSS, explains the project efforts to undercover the tricks used by manufacturers of electrical appliances to circumvent minimum requirements and measurement standards in the  field of ecodesign and energy labelling.

New report of EU Auditors on product noncompliance referring also to ANTICSS

Brief overview of past and current actions: 

List of product categories for further investigation

Definition of ‘circumvention’ and ‘jeopardy effects’ in relation to EU Ecodesign and Energy labelling legislation.

ANTICSS Newsletter n.2: June 2019