Energy Labelling and Tyre labelling for Retailers

Energy label exceptions

There are some exceptions to energy labelling rules in the retail market. These exceptions include:

• integrated products: an energy label can be displayed on the inside of refrigerators, dishwashers or washing machines that are sold as "integrated units" as long as the label is clearly visible to the consumer when opening the integrated unit.
• demonstration products: demonstration products like ovens used for cookery demonstrations do not require an energy label. This is only if they are not being offered for sale.
• products sold in boxes: manufacturers must now provide the energy label on the box for TVs and monitors. Where a boxed TV or monitor is offered for sale on a shop floor without any unit displayed ‘out of the box’, the label printed or affixed to the box shall be made visible by the retailer.

For more information on labelling exceptions, please read SEAI's In-store Guide for retailers.

If an energy label is not supplied

Suppliers must provide retailers with an appropriate, printed energy label for each applicable product upon request within 5 working days.

If a manufacturer or importer continually fails to meet this obligation, you can contact SEAI to report the non-compliant behaviour.

Finding energy labels or product information sheets online

If you are not able to get a label from your supplier, you can download a product label and information sheet (fiche) from the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). EPREL has been set up by the European Commission to support energy labelling requirements. Manufacturers and importers must register any products that require an energy label on this platform.

To find the energy label and product information sheet for a specific product:

1. Visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/
2. Search the model using its EPREL ID or its model identifier
3. Once on the product page, you can download both the label and the product information sheet for printing or online display.

Note: scanning the QR code featured on a product’s energy label will give you direct access to the product’s EPREL page.

While energy labels and product information sheets are available on EPREL, SEAI would like to remind all retailers that the suppliers must provide them with an appropriate printed energy label and product information sheet within 5 working days of a request.

Rescaled energy labels

The European Commission is gradually replacing the old label format (with a blue border) with the new rescaled energy label (ranging from A to G only) for all product categories.

From the 1st of March 2021, a new energy label (ranging from A to G only) was introduced for the following products:

• household refrigerators and freezers
• washing machines and washer dryers
• dishwashers
• TVs and electronic displays

• lighting

The new labels make it easier for customers to access relevant information and choose the most energy efficient product within their budget range.

Learn more about the rescaled label in the video below.

Statement on the provision and display of UK Energy Labels in Ireland

SEAI has created a statement to provide clear guidance to economic operators on the provision or display of UK energy labels in the Republic of Ireland and the European Single Market. The full statement has been linked below.

Product list

Energy labelling requirements apply to the following categories of products:

• refrigeration appliances including: (household fridges and freezers, professional refrigerated storage cabinets and products with direct sales function)
• cooking appliances (ovens, hobs and range hoods)
• dishwashers
• washing machines and washer-dryers
• tumble dryers
• lighting
• electronic displays (TVs, monitors & other types displays)
• local space heaters
• space and combination heaters, water heaters and hot water storage tanks
• solid fuel boilers
• residential ventilation units
• air conditioners and comfort fans

Your obligations for tyre labelling

As a tyre retailer, you must ensure consumers have access to the tyre label before they make their purchase. In most cases, consumers do not have easy access to tyres in store. This makes it particularly important for retailers to familiarise themselves with the tyre label and performance of the tyres that they sell.

If the tyres being sold are not visible to the customer (e.g. they are stored out of sight, or sold over the internet), you must provide information on the following before the sale is made:

• fuel efficiency class
• wet grip class
• external rolling noise class

For any tyres purchased (C1, C2, C3), this information must also be provided to the customer on, or with the bill.

Ensuring compliance

To be sure you are complying with EU requirements, you should always tell the customer about parameters on the label or show them the actual label before every sale is made.

If a tyre can be seen by the customer but they can’t read the label because it's too far away, it's not considered to be in 'a clearly visible position'.

Guidance on tyre labelling

We have created a comprehensive guide to help you understand your responsibilities when displaying tyre labels in-store, online and in advertisements. Learn more about the EU tyre label requirements below.

Tyre Sales

At the point of sale tyres must bear the sticker provided by suppliers in a clearly visible position. Before the sale of a tyre, the label must be shown to the customer and must be clearly displayed in immediate proximity of the tyre. In the case of Telesales, the tyre label information should be verbally conveyed as part of the sales process.

Online retailers are also required to display the tyre label information on any tyres that are advertised digitally.

Tyre label exceptions

Some exceptions apply to certain types of tyres, including:

• retreaded tyres
• professional off road tyres
• racing tyres
• studded tyres
• temporary use spare tyres
• tyres designed to be fitted on vehicles registered for the first time before the 1st of October 1990

If a tyre label is not supplied

Suppliers must provide retailers with an appropriate, printed tyre label for each applicable product upon request within 5 working days.

If a manufacturer or importer continually fails to meet this obligation, you can contact SEAI to report the non-compliant behaviour.

Finding tyre labels online

If you are not able to get a label from your supplier, you can download a product label from the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). EPREL has been set up by the European Commission to support EU labelling requirements. Manufacturers and importers must register any products requiring that require an energy label on this platform.

To find the tyre label and product information sheet for a specific product:

1. Visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/
2. Search the model using its EPREL ID or its model identifier

Once on the product page, you can download both the label and the product information sheet for printing or online display.

Legal information

Tyre labelling is on the Irish statue books under:

• S.I. No. 670/2022 - European Union (Tyre Labelling) (Energy Efficiency) Regulations 2022