Brief introduction of ERP certification in EU

ERP = Energy related Products, that is, energy related products, are closely related to many important environmental impact factors in all aspects of their production, distribution and use life cycle, such as the consumption of other raw materials and natural resources (such as water), the generation of waste, environmental pollution caused by the discharge of harmful substances into the environment, and related climate change caused by energy consumption.

The purpose of the EU's ERP directive is to define the environmental design requirements of energy consuming products through a coherent and comprehensive legal framework, so as to achieve the following purposes:

● ensure the free circulation of energy consuming products within the EU;

● improve the overall environmental performance of these products and protect the environment accordingly;

● ensuring the security of energy supply and enhancing the competitiveness of the EU economy;

● protect the interests of industry and consumers.

 

Relationship between ERP and CE mark

 

ERP directive belongs to CE mark requirements. If the products put into European market belong to CE scope, they should carry CE mark. In addition, some authoritative foreign certification bodies can provide ERP logo for marketing.

 

Is the energy star approval a sign of ERP compliance?

Non conformity. Energy star is a U.S. certification mark, so it cannot be used as proof of compliance with EU directives. At present, the only sign that can be used as proof of compliance is European Ecolab.

 

ERP product certification scope

 

EU regulations: all electronic and electrical products sold in Europe must meet the requirements of ERP test or ERP certification (European energy consumption related product energy saving requirements).

 

It products: switching power supply, linear power supply, chassis power supply, portable solar charger, USB powered light, fan, MP3, MP4, webcam, digital recording pen, network switch, router, u Disk, USB card reader, optical fiber machine, optical terminal machine, mobile hard disk, liquid crystal display, notebook computer, desktop computer, computer game machine, computer learning machine, cash register, cash counter, POS machine, printer, scanner, plotter, projector and other products;

 

● audio and video products: LCD TV, VCD, DVD, combination audio, radio, set-top box, electronic instrument, multimedia recording player and other products;

 

● lighting products: energy saving lamp, LED lamp, table lamp, wall lamp, ceiling lamp, floor lamp, electronic transformer, fluorescent lamp ballast, dimmer, T4 \ T5 \ T8 bracket lamp, grid lamp, spotlight (rack), cabinet lamp, street lamp, courtyard lamp and other products;

 

● household electrical products: electric iron, rice cooker, electric oven, hair dryer, hair straightener, hot kettle, microwave oven, electromagnetic oven, warm fan, household electric fan, range hood, juicer, toaster, toaster, vacuum cleaner Machine, household electric washing machine, hot and cold water dispenser, household refrigerator, food freezer, air conditioner, humidifier, dehumidifier, electric blanket, ventilator, Yuba, disinfection kitchen cabinet, solar water heater, massage appliance, treadmill, massage chair and other products;

 

● electric tool products: welding machine, AC stabilized voltage power supply, variable voltage inverter, outdoor LED electronic advertising screen, DC power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic clock, electronic watch, electronic scale and other products;

 

● Car wireless products: reversing radar, car power amplifier, car audio, car DVD, car display, car TV, GPS (no wireless), car charger, car inverter, wireless doorbell, wireless hygrometer, wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, wireless game handle, wireless network card, wireless router, Bluetooth products, wireless remote control, car MP3, FM transmitter Etc.

 

How to do ERP certification effectively

According to the internal design control procedure in Appendix IV of ERP 2005 / 32 / EC decree, the conformity assessment of products is carried out.

The simplest and most effective method of conformity assessment is to refer to Annex IV of EuP decree, namely:

1. Provide LCA (life cycle assessment) environmental footprint report of products

2. Provide the test report required in the implementation rules of ecological design

3. Provide relevant information required

But the most effective way is internal control

 

ERP certified factory inspection

 

No factory inspection required

 

ERP certification cycle

 

The normal time is 2-3 weeks, which can be expedited. There is an extra charge for expediting.