Defra launches a Consultation on the Implementation of the Market Surveillance and Enforcement Requirements of the Eco-design of Energy Using Products (EUP) and Energy Labelling Framework Directives

Posted on 11 June 2009

With numerous implementing measures under both EUP and Labelling recently agreed or planned for agreement over the coming years, Defra is now seeking stakeholders' views on enforcement options with a view to put in place an appropriate Market Surveillance Authority with adequate resources and powers to safeguard the significant benefits of these directives. For information on consultation on the compliance and enforcement regime of EuP and Labelling Click here This consultation welcomes your views on: Part 1 - Who should carry out the Market Surveillance and Enforcement activities moving forward Part 2 - Expansion of the enforcement options available to the enforcement body Part 3 - Draft Government guidance documents for the first 5 implementing measures recently agreed in Europe under the EUP Please note that the closing date for responses to this consultation is Friday 4th September.