Refrigeration for more sustainable shops: Epta takes care of it

With the pandemic the new trends look to a healthier lifestyle, starting from a healthier diet. In this scenario there are stores dedicated to organic and ‘healthy’ products, perceived by the buyer as healthy and respectful of the environment. Leader in the field of commercial refrigeration, Epta proposes a complete range of refrigerator cabinets to store and display organic products.

Regarding the modifications made to the cabinets: if a new accessory is used to display goods in the cabinet (for instance extra podium of promotion stands), initiated by the end customer (supermarket), who is responsible for the new label?

To ensure the conformity and allow MSAs verifications, the manufacturer’s product documentation, EPREL declaration, Energy Label, CE declaration, sales order, and associated invoices, must relate to the specific product as it is placed on the market. This documentation shall include all the components/accessories influencing the EEI of the specific unit at the time of placing on the market.
The product modifications done after the placing on the market do not alter the energy label originally supplied by the manufacturer. 
 

Why don’t you make it mandatory to fit doors to all refrigeration cabinets?

The European Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations do not prescribe any technical solution or product feature. However, The Ecodesign sets the minimum energy efficiency requirements and creates a selection of products according to their energy performance and the energy labels will drive the market to privilege the most efficient products with the best energy class. This will be the main driver of innovation. 

What are the requirements for where the energy labeling should be placed on the refrigeration equipment? Is it a demand that customers in the stores should be able to see the energy labeling?

The energy label must be clearly displayed in any point of sale of the refrigerating appliance with direct sales function, such as showrooms, trade fairs, online sales, etc., i.e. wherever the potential cabinet buyer may consider purchasing the appliance itself. 
Regarding the position of the label, there is no precise requirement for the position but the fact that it shall be clearly visible at any time for the client.
There is no obligation for food retailers to display the energy label in their stores.
 

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