Retailer training in Germany

13. 05. 2013

The German project partner has organised a retailer training, where representatives of a retailer chain received detailed information about the new energy labels and discussed the recent developments in energy labelling and its proper dispaly at the points of sales. Find the presentation, in German language, here.

Energy labelling related market surveillance activities evaluated in 13 countries

10. 05. 2013

Throughout the duration of the Come On Labels project, the consortium has worked together with market surveillance authorities in identifying and increasing the level of energy label compliance. Part of the project was also to conduct a monitoring of the practical level of surveillance activities conducted. Please, find HERE the document summarising the level of surveillance activities related to energy labelling.

New energy labels explained to JRC / ENEA Open Day visitors

09. 05. 2013

On May 4th, 2013, the Italian partner ENEA, in cooperation with the JRC in Ispra, organised an Open Day, where also the energy labels were introduced and explained to the event participants. Find illustration pictures here.

National Shop Visits Report III

08. 05. 2013

Within the Come On Labels project, some 900 shops have been visited to monitor the proper display on energy labels at the points of sale. Fine HERE a report on the third round of the shop visits, monitoring the presence of labels by the shopy and product type, and monitoring the increased presence of new energy labels.

Project Newsletter no.6

03. 05. 2013

The Come On Labels project organisers have issued the Newsletter no.6, briefly summarising the latest activities. Find it HERE in English and Greek.

New energy labels explained in Italian language

02. 05. 2013

Italian project partner, ENEA, has prepared a brochure, explaining the new enegry labels to consumers. Find the brochure, in Italian language, here.

Product testing and market surveillance - opportunities for an effective exchange system

30. 04. 2013

Energy labelling and ecodesign are a crucial driver for market transformation, orienting consumers’ choice towards more energy efficient appliances. Unfortunately, not all EU Member States apply effective actions for controlling the correct labelling implementation and product compliance. The Come On Labels project therefore has analysed the question of information and test results exchange among Member States and related bodies, in order to draw some recommendations to be shared. The main goal of this document is to collect available information and practices about the sharing of surveillance activities at EU and Member States level, and to describe the recently published Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package that includes new recommendations and obligations for market surveillance authorities. Find the document HERE.

UK´s final project event with a regional branch of the Market Surveillance Authority for retailers

29. 04. 2013

On APril 25, 2013, Severn Wye Energy Agency (the UK Come On Labels partner) held a joint event with the Welsh branch of Trading Standards (the UK Market Surveillance Authority for retailers). Under the Come On Labels project SWEA sponsored the AGM (Annual General Meeting) and presented both the outcomes of the project and tailored advice/training for Trading Standards Officers. Find more ifnormation about the event HERE.

Results of the project shop visits published in Germany

26. 04. 2013

Results of the project shop visits, organised in early 2013 in Germany by Öko Institute, have been published in a form of a press release. Several media have published the results and highlighted the situation related to product labelling in shops. Find the links to relevant articles HERE.

Retailer Training in vocational schools in Austria

25. 04. 2013

The Come On Labels Training in a vocational schools took place on 23rd of April 2013, in Hartberg (Styria, Austria). It was organized as a part of the “Energy Saving Master” training in vocational schools, in cooperation with topprodukte.at (programme of the Austrian climate protection initiative klima:aktiv, from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management). Find the presentation delivered HERE.

Product replacement schemes evaluated

24. 04. 2013

Energy labels are considered as an effective tool to promote energy efficient appliances, but other programmes are also being organised to further support the replacement of appliances - to take place quicker or choosing more efficient models. Find HERE a document summarising and evaluating product replacement schemes being organised within the duration of the project and in the countries covered by the project consortium.

Leaflets and posters on new energy labels and their proper display in the UK

23. 04. 2013

The UK partner of the Come On Labels project has produced new leaflets and posters, informing the consumers, retailers and suppliers on the proper display and usage of energy labels. Find the documents (in one file) HERE.

New brochures explaing energy labels made for Czech and Slovak consumers

22. 04. 2013

The project partner for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, SEVEn, has cooperated with DATART, retailer chain active in both countries, in preparing and publishing a brochure specifically explaining energy labels for all respective product categories. Brochures, available both in Czech and Slovak language, explain the content of the labels and give advice for choosing energy efficient appliances. Find the documents HERE.

Project’s final national event taking place in Spain

21. 04. 2013

The Come On Labels National Event took place on 16th April in Madrid. Under the title “The new energy labeling of appliances, televisions and air conditioning”, a Conference for retailers, manufacturers, consumer associations, consumers and suppliers had been organized in cooperation with the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE). The Event was attended by more than 60 people. Several presentations were given by the sector experts and were very well received and led to lively discussions.

Speakers were from IDAE, Association of manufacturers of white appliances, Association of Air Conditioning manufacturers, Council of consumers and users, Federation of appliances retailers and Escan, s.l.

Find more information and the presentations HERE.

Round table discussion with key stakeholders in Austria

16. 04. 2013

On  4th  of April the project team of AEA have met representatives of the Austrian market surveillance authority from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth. Additionally the highest responsible person from the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, branch commerce, has attended this meeting. AEA has given an introduction into the ComeOnLabel project and its outcomes and the results of the shop visits have been presented in detail. Afterwards the stakeholder have given feedback and opportunities for improvements in Austria have been discussed . As a positive consequence of this dialogue a joint information campaign has been agreed between AEA and the Economic Chamber. Find more information and the presentation HERE.