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Ecodesign Directive 2022

Does my stove or fireplace comply with the Ecodesign Directive 2022?

What is the Ecodesign Directive about?

On 1 January 2022, the new eco-design guidelines based on EU Regulation 2015/1185 came into force in all 27 EU countries. This also applies to Switzerland, as Switzerland's EnEV (Energy Efficiency Ordinance) and Construction Products Act are based on the EU regulations.

The aim of the Ecodesign Directive is to minimise the environmental impact of energy-related products, taking into account their entire life cycle. The EU regulations define the minimum requirements for solid fuel heating appliances that must be met in order for these appliances to be sold on the European market.

What does this mean for stoves or fireplaces that are already installed?

The Ecodesign Directive came into force on 1 January 2022. The directive therefore has no influence on stoves or fireplaces with wood combustion already installed with an installation date before 31 December 2021. However, older fireplaces already installed must comply with the country-specific and regional regulations for the use of heating appliances. Ask your local Attika dealer about this.

What do I need to consider when buying a stove or fireplace insert?

As of 1 January 2022, manufacturers were no longer permitted to produce or place on the market solid fuel fireplaces that do not comply with the Ecodesign Directive.

Models for wood combustion that were supplied by the manufacturer to the dealer before January 1, 2022 are available in exhibitions and warehouses of specialist dealers. Can these models still be purchased from and installed by dealers due to the Ecodesign Directive? Yes, if the fireplace meets the current country-specific requirements, such as BImSchV ll in Germany or LRV in Switzerland.

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