#1 Why are the labels being changed again?
These changes were made to make the energy label easier to read.
The changes have brought about stricter requirements for the various energy classes and other calculation methods. As a result, products from high classes such as A +++, A ++ etc. have switched to the old label in lower classes. Whether a product changes energy class depends on several factors such as the type of product and its properties.
Due to the change in the class boundaries and the calculation methods, no direct comparisons can be made between the old and the new labels. The new labels can only be compared with other new labels for the same product category. These provide information on the energy consumption during the usage phase so that the consumer can make a selection at the point of sale.
