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Energy using Products in DenmarkJune 15, 2008 Denmark - Design for EnvironmentDenmark has implemented the EU Directive on energy-using products (EuPs) through an Act on ecodesign of energy-using products entitled "Lov om miljøvenligt design af energiforbrugende produkter”. The law was adopted by the Danish Parliament on 3 April 2008 and entered into force on 2 May 2008. As the EuP Directive, the Danish Act on ecodesign establishes a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for such products. This Act will be further implemented through “executive orders” which will complete the regulatory framework. Energy-using products are not subject to eco-design or energy efficiency requirements until executive orders for specific types of EuPs have been issued. The Act on ecodesign itself does not create legal obligations for manufacturers. Under an executive order, manufacturers will be required to perform an assessment of the environmental aspects of their products throughout their life cycle. They will have to use this assessment to evaluate alternative design solutions, with the aim of improving the environmental performance of their products.
The Act on ecodesign has been adopted by the Danish Parliament. The executive orders will be adopted and enforced by the Minister of Climate and Energy. The Minister can delegate this authority to an institution under the Ministry such as the Danish Energy Authority. The procedure for the adoption of executive orders will be simple and will involve the consultation of stakeholders (including industry and trade) in the context of a public hearing. If a product subject to an executive order does not comply with the standards imposed by such a measure, fines may be imposed or confiscation may take place.
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