ErP Directive 2019/1782
Ben Winstanley • November 19, 2019
The new ErP Directive is coming!
Are you ready?
The new regulation “2019/1782”
Stricter energy efficiency requirements are a global issue.
In the U.S., the Department of Energy (DoE) had already imposed significantly stricter requirements on the energy efficiency of power supplies in February 2016, and Europe is now following with a new regulation: The new, Europe-wide regulation “2019/1782” will soon come into force, which places significantly stricter requirements on the environmentally compatible design of “energy-related products“ (ErP).
From 01.04.2020 compliance with this regulation is a basic requirement for applying the CE mark to products and marketing them in the European Union.
What does the regulation mean for you?
Among the energy consumption-relevant products of the coming regulation are power supply units, for which stricter regulations regarding efficiency and standby power losses will apply in future.
In concrete terms, this means that if your products are operated with inadequate power supplies, you will no longer be allowed to market them once the new directive comes into force!
Whether or not your power supply is affected depends on a variety of factors.
Ourselves at Haredata and our Partner FRIWO is at your side as a reliable companion for new statutory regulations such as the forthcoming ErP Directive - the best way to clarify all details is in a direct discussion.
Always on the safe side with HAREDATA ELECTRONICS & FRIWO
What really counts for you as a customer is the smooth and long-term marketing of your product.
In order to guarantee this, FRIWO always develop and produce our products taking into account possible future changes in standards and increasing efficiency requirements.
How do they accomplish this?
The in-house approvals department works closely with the responsible authorities and has extensive detailed knowledge. They also actively represented in standards committees and professional associations by our own staff and are therefore always up to date - so that you are ready for tomorrow today!
For almost half a century, demanding customers have been able to rely on an experienced power supply partner: As an international manufacturer of technically leading chargers, battery packs, power supply units and LED drivers, we supply a wide range of applications with tailor-made solutions.
With modern development centers, manufacturing and sales in Europe, Asia and North America, FRIWO is present in all important
markets of the world. Our customers include well-known global companies from future-oriented industries such as e-mobility, medical technology, industrial automation and battery-powered tools.
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