🧾 From Digital Docs to Eco Labels: DPP & Compliance Shifts in the EU, UK & US
- Charlene
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From household devices to telecom gear, three major regulatory updates are reshaping compliance expectations across key markets. Here's what manufacturers need to know — and how to prepare.
🇪🇺 33rd Meeting of the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) Working Party
The LVD WP aims to provide a platform for harmonization and cooperation to ensure the safety of low-voltage electrical products across the EU, eliminate technical barriers, and facilitate the free movement of goods within the single market.
The standards included in this work are: EN 60335-2-9 on particular requirements for grills, toasters, and similar portable cooking appliances, EN 60335-2-14 on particular requirements for kitchen machines, EN 60335-2-60 on particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas, EN 60335-1 on general requirements for household appliances, and EN 60335-2-27 on sunbeds.
It was decided to review the existing LVD guidance documents and publish updated versions by the end of 2025. It was announced that digital monitoring systems will be implemented to respond more quickly to industry feedback regarding the harmonized standards process.
The DPP issue was also on the agenda, and opinions were expressed, especially about the digitalization of the DOC document.
Status: In effect - Manufacturers, importers, and representatives complying with the LVD directive must follow the changes closely and be prepared to digitally transfer the documents supplied with the products.
🏭 What This Means for Manufacturers
Begin internal transition planning to accommodate digital transfer of Declaration of Conformity (DoC) documents.
Audit existing documentation workflows for household electrical products to align with updated EN standards.
Track upcoming LVD guidance changes — new versions are expected by end of 2025 and may affect labeling, instructions, or conformity processes.
🇬🇧 UK Consultation on New Eco-Standards for Tumble Dryers
The UK Government proposes to update existing eco-design and energy labeling regulations for domestic tumble dryers placed on the UK market. Consumer information, labeling.
The proposed measures would improve consumer information by revising the energy efficiency classes on UK energy labels from a scale of A+++ to D to a scale of A to G, and would also introduce classifications for noise emission, condensing efficiency, and repairability.
Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade. We propose to implement the new EU regulations in the UK, which will prevent unnecessary barriers to trade with the EU and Northern Ireland (where EU regulations automatically apply under the Windsor Framework).
Status: Active enforcement - Proposed date of adoption: Late Autumn 2025. Proposed date of entry into force: Spring 2026 (eco-design), Autumn 2026 (energy labelling).
🏭 What This Means for Manufacturers
Plan for relabeling products to align with the new A–G energy efficiency scale ahead of Autumn 2026 deadlines.
Consider design changes to improve repairability, noise levels, and condensation efficiency metrics.
Prepare for dual-market labeling requirements under the Windsor Framework if exporting to Northern Ireland or EU markets.
🇺🇸 FCC Proposes Stricter Telecom Equipment Certification Standards
On July 21, 2025, the United States published a technical regulatory announcement aimed at strengthening safety and integrity practices in the certification of telecommunications equipment.
The announcement includes more stringent monitoring and auditing procedures for certification bodies and measurement laboratories, additional requirements to ensure their competence, independence, and impartiality, and new methods to increase transparency and traceability in equipment authorization processes.
All manufacturers supplying equipment to the U.S. market should be aware that their products must be certified under these new, more stringent requirements.
Status: In effect - Mobile phones, landline modems, radios, wireless network devices (Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices), spectrum analyzers, test devices.
🏭 What This Means for Manufacturers
Reassess supplier and lab partnerships to ensure compliance with updated FCC certification body requirements.
Review technical documentation and certification timelines — increased auditing could delay market entry if gaps are found.
Prepare for stricter traceability expectations across the equipment authorization lifecycle.
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