Auditors examine EU ecodesign and energy labels

The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of EU measures for ecodesign and energy labelling of products, including household appliances. In particular, the auditors will assess these measures’ contribution to the EU’s energy efficiency and environmental objectives.

As part of its fight against climate change, the EU is committed to improving its energy efficiency by 20% by 2020 and by 32.5% by 2030. To help achieve these goals, the Commission has taken measures focusing on greener product design and consumer information. About €0.8 billion have been allocated for the 2007-2020 period.

The auditors have today published an Audit Preview on EU policy for ecodesign and energy labelling. Audit Previews provide information on an ongoing audit task. They are designed to be a source of information for those interested in the policy or programmes being audited.