278/2009 - Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 of 6 April 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for no-load condition electric power consumption and average active efficiency of external power supplies (Text with EEA relevance) Harmonized Directive
Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 implements Directive 2005/32/EC by setting ecodesign requirements for external power supplies (EPS) regarding their no-load electric power consumption and average active efficiency. The regulation targets EPS commonly used with office equipment and consumer electronics, aiming to reduce their significant environmental impact and energy use without imposing excessive costs. It excludes specific devices like voltage converters, uninterruptible power supplies, and medical device power supplies. The regulation introduces a two-stage implementation timeline to allow manufacturers sufficient time for compliance, ensuring no negative impact on product functionality, health, or safety. Measurement standards are based on the state of the art, allowing the use of harmonised standards. Expected benefits include lifecycle energy savings of 118 PJ and electricity savings of 9 TWh by 2020, reducing CO2 emissions. The regulation mandates conformity assessments and requires technical documentation to facilitate market surveillance. It also amends Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 to exempt electrical and electronic equipment with low voltage external power supplies from certain off-mode power consumption requirements.
Purpose
Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 implements Directive 2005/32/EC, establishing ecodesign requirements aimed at reducing the environmental impact of external power supplies (EPS). These power supplies are widely used with household and office electrical and electronic equipment, and their energy consumption-especially in no-load condition and during active use-represents significant electricity usage and associated CO2 emissions. This Regulation seeks to harmonize ecodesign standards to improve energy efficiency of EPS, thereby reducing lifecycle energy consumption and environmental impact across the European Community, without adversely affecting product functionality, health, or safety.
Key Obligations
Ecodesign Requirements: External power supplies placed on the market must meet prescribed limits for electric power consumption in no-load condition and achieve minimum average active efficiency levels. These requirements are detailed in Annex I of the Regulation.
Conformity Assessment: Manufacturers must ensure compliance through internal design control or a management system as specified by Directive 2005/32/EC (Annexes IV and V).
Verification for Market Surveillance: Market surveillance authorities are equipped with procedures (Annex II) for verifying conformity of EPS to the ecodesign requirements.
Technical Documentation: Manufacturers are obliged to provide information on average active efficiency and no-load electric power consumption in their technical documentation.
Benchmarks: Indicative benchmarks of best available technology are identified (Annex III) to assist manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, in implementing energy-efficient designs.
Exclusions: The Regulation does not apply to certain products including voltage converters, uninterruptible power supplies, battery chargers, halogen lighting converters, medical device power supplies, or specific spare/service parts meeting defined conditions.
Harmonization: This Regulation supersedes overlapping requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 regarding off-mode power consumption for equipment with low voltage EPS by applying stricter no-load requirements directly to EPS.
Review: The Commission will review the Regulation no later than four years after entry into force to consider technological progress.
Affected Products and Actors
Products:
- External power supplies defined as devices converting mains AC input to a lower voltage AC or DC output intended to power separate primary load devices.
- Power supplies with a nameplate output power up to 250 Watts targeting household and office electrical and electronic equipment under Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008.
Excluded Products:
- Voltage converters converting 230 V to 110 V
- Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
- Battery chargers with direct battery interface
- Halogen lighting converters
- External power supplies for medical devices
- Spare/service parts placed on market under specified conditions
Actors:
- Manufacturers placing EPS on the EU market
- Market surveillance authorities responsible for compliance checks
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who benefit from benchmark information to achieve compliance
Implementation Timeline
The Regulation entered into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal (published on 6 April 2009).
No-load power consumption limits (point 1(a) of Annex I) became applicable 1 year after entry into force.
Average active efficiency requirements (point 1(b) of Annex I) became applicable 2 years after entry into force.
This staged approach allows manufacturers sufficient time to redesign and adapt products while avoiding disruption in the internal market.
This directive applies to external power supplies (EPS) designed to convert AC mains power into lower voltage DC or AC output, intended for use with separate primary load devices such as electrical and electronic household and office equipment. It covers external power supplies with a nameplate output power not exceeding 250 watts. The directive exempts voltage converters, uninterruptible power supplies, battery chargers, halogen lighting converters, external power supplies for medical devices, and spare parts marketed under certain conditions. It specifically targets low voltage external power supplies, with output voltage under 6 volts and output current of at least 550 milliamperes. The directive addresses energy consumption during no-load conditions and average active efficiency, aiming to improve environmental performance and harmonize ecodesign requirements across the EU market for these products.
Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 278/2009 legt Ökodesign-Anforderungen für externe Netzteile fest, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Leistungsaufnahme im Nulllastbetrieb und der durchschnittlichen Effizienz im Betrieb. Ziel ist es, den Energieverbrauch und die Umweltauswirkungen dieser weit verbreiteten Produkte zu reduzieren. Die Regelungen gelten für externe Netzteile mit einer Ausgangsleistung von bis zu 250 Watt, ausgenommen sind unter anderem Batterieladegeräte, medizinische Netzteile und Ersatzteile. Die Verordnung sieht ein zweistufiges Inkrafttreten vor, um Herstellern ausreichend Zeit zur Anpassung zu geben. Die Anforderungen harmonisieren den europäischen Binnenmarkt und fördern die Nutzung kostengünstiger und effizienter Technologien. Die Konformitätsbewertung erfolgt über interne Entwurfskontrollen oder Managementsysteme. Zudem werden unverbindliche Referenzwerte bereitgestellt, um insbesondere kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen die Integration effizienter Technologien zu erleichtern. Die Verordnung trägt maßgeblich zur Senkung des Energieverbrauchs und der CO2-Emissionen bei und ersetzt in Teilbereichen frühere Regelungen, etwa durch Änderungen der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1275/2008.
Zweck
Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 278/2009 dient der Festlegung von Ökodesign-Anforderungen für externe Netzteile (EN) bezüglich ihrer Leistungsaufnahme im Nulllastzustand sowie ihrer durchschnittlichen Effizienz im Betrieb. Ziel ist es, den Energieverbrauch dieser weit verbreiteten Gerätegruppe zu reduzieren und dadurch die Umweltauswirkungen, insbesondere den CO2-Ausstoß, zu verringern. Dies geschieht im Rahmen der Umsetzung der Richtlinie 2005/32/EG, die einen einheitlichen Rechtsrahmen für umweltgerechte Gestaltung energiebetriebener Produkte schafft.
Vorbereitende Studien zeigten ein großes Einsparpotenzial: Der jährliche Stromverbrauch externer Netzteile betrug zum Zeitpunkt der Verordnungserlassung rund 17 TWh und hätte bis 2020 ohne Maßnahmen auf 31 TWh steigen können. Mit der Verordnung sollen unter anderem die Energieeffizienz verbessert sowie die Verfügbarkeit kostengünstiger und erprobter Technologien gefördert werden, um bis 2020 erhebliche Energie- und CO2-Einsparungen zu erzielen.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
- Leistungsaufnahme bei Nulllast: Externe Netzteile müssen eine definierte maximale Leistungsaufnahme bei Nulllast (wenn das Netzteil am Stromnetz angeschlossen, aber nicht mit dem Verbraucher verbunden ist) einhalten.
- Durchschnittliche Effizienz im Betrieb: Die Verordnung legt Mindestanforderungen an die durchschnittliche Effizienz im Betrieb bei definierten Laststufen (25 %, 50 %, 75 % und 100 % der Ausgangsleistung) fest.
- Konformitätsbewertung: Hersteller sind verpflichtet, den Konformitätsbewertungsprozess durch interne Entwurfskontrolle oder Managementsysteme gemäß der Richtlinie 2005/32/EG durchzuführen und entsprechende technische Dokumentationen zu führen.
- Marktüberwachung: Zur Kontrolle der Einhaltung werden Prüfverfahren angewandt, die auch für die Marktüberwachung genutzt werden.
- Information und Transparenz: Hersteller müssen Angaben zur durchschnittlichen Effizienz und zur Leistungsaufnahme bei Nulllast in ihren technischen Unterlagen bereitstellen.
- Regelmäßige Überprüfung: Die Kommission überprüft die Verordnung spätestens vier Jahre nach Inkrafttreten unter Berücksichtigung neuer technischer Entwicklungen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Externe Netzteile: Geräte, die Wechselstrom aus dem öffentlichen Versorgungsnetz in Niederspannungs-Wechsel- oder Gleichstrom für elektrische Haushalts- und Bürogeräte umwandeln. Diese Netzteile sind physisch getrennt vom Hauptgerät.
- Ausnahmen: Spannungswandler, unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgungen, Batterieladegeräte, Konverter für Halogenlampen, externe Stromversorgungsgeräte für medizinische Geräte sowie bestimmte Zubehör- oder Ersatzteile sind von der Verordnung ausgenommen.
- Hersteller und Inverkehrbringer: Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der Ökodesign-Anforderungen und die Bereitstellung entsprechender Konformitätsnachweise.
- Marktüberwachungsbehörden: Zuständig für die Kontrolle der Einhaltung und Anwendung der Prüfverfahren.
Umsetzungszeitplan
- Inkrafttreten: Die Verordnung trat am 26. April 2009, 20 Tage nach der Veröffentlichung im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union, in Kraft.
- Erste Anforderungen (Anhang I Nummer 1 Buchstabe a): Wirksam ab einem Jahr nach Inkrafttreten, also ab dem 26. April 2010.
- Zweite Anforderungen (Anhang I Nummer 1 Buchstabe b): Wirksam ab zwei Jahren nach Inkrafttreten, also ab dem 26. April 2011.
- Überprüfung: Die Kommission muss die Verordnung spätestens vier Jahre nach Inkrafttreten, also bis April 2013, evaluieren und gegebenenfalls Anpassungen vorschlagen.
Diese gestaffelte Einführung erlaubt Herstellern, ihre Produkte rechtzeitig anzupassen, ohne die Produktfunktionalität oder die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit unverhältnismäßig einzuschränken. Die Verordnung gilt unmittelbar und verbindlich in allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten.
Die Verordnung legt Ökodesign-Anforderungen für die Leistungsaufnahme externer Netzteile bei Nulllast sowie deren durchschnittliche Effizienz im Betrieb fest. Sie gilt für externe Netzteile mit einer Ausgangsleistung bis zu 250 Watt, die Wechselstrom aus dem öffentlichen Versorgungsnetz in niedrigere Wechsel- oder Gleichspannungen umwandeln und zum Betrieb mit separaten elektronischen Haushalts- und Bürogeräten bestimmt sind. Ausgenommen sind Spannungswandler, unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgungen, Batterieladegeräte, Konverter für Halogenlampen, externe Stromversorgungsgeräte für medizinische Geräte sowie bestimmte Ersatzteile und Zubehörteile. Ziel ist es, den Energieverbrauch im Lebenszyklus dieser weit verbreiteten Produkte zu reduzieren, um Umweltbelastungen und Kosten zu senken, ohne die Funktionalität der Geräte zu beeinträchtigen. Die Verordnung harmonisiert Anforderungen im Binnenmarkt.
Le règlement (CE) n° 278/2009 établit des exigences d'écoconception pour les sources d'alimentation externes (SAE) utilisées principalement dans les équipements de bureau et l’électronique grand public. Il vise à réduire la consommation électrique hors charge et à améliorer le rendement moyen en mode actif, afin de diminuer l'impact environnemental, en particulier les émissions de CO2 liées à leur utilisation. Le texte fixe des critères précis de performance énergétique applicables dans l'ensemble de l'Union européenne, favorisant l'harmonisation du marché intérieur et la diffusion de technologies accessibles et rentables. Certaines catégories de sources d’alimentation, comme les convertisseurs de tension ou les chargeurs de piles, en sont exclues. Le règlement prévoit une mise en œuvre progressive des exigences pour permettre aux fabricants d'adapter leurs produits. Il intègre des procédures d'évaluation de conformité et de contrôle du marché, ainsi que des critères de référence pour les meilleures technologies disponibles. Ce dispositif contribue à atteindre des économies d'énergie significatives d'ici 2020, tout en assurant que les produits restent sécuritaires, fonctionnels et respectueux de l'environnement.
Objet
Le règlement (CE) n° 278/2009 établit des exigences d’écoconception pour les sources d’alimentation externes (SAE), en particulier concernant leur consommation d’électricité en état hors charge et leur rendement moyen en mode actif. Il contribue à réduire l’impact environnemental de ces produits, qui sont largement utilisés pour alimenter des équipements de bureau et d’électronique grand public.
Principales obligations
- Consommation hors charge : Limiter la consommation d’électricité lorsque la source d’alimentation est branchée au secteur mais non connectée à un appareil.
- Rendement moyen en mode actif : Améliorer l’efficacité énergétique lors de la conversion de courant lorsque l’appareil est en fonctionnement, en tenant compte de différentes charges (25 %, 50 %, 75 %, 100 % de la puissance nominale).
- Procédures d’évaluation de la conformité : Les fabricants doivent appliquer soit un contrôle interne de conception, soit un système de management conforme à la directive 2005/32/CE.
- Informations techniques : Obligation de fournir dans la documentation technique des données sur le rendement moyen en mode actif et la consommation hors charge.
- Respect des critères de référence : Les performances attendues sont précisées dans l’annexe I, avec des critères indicatifs des meilleures technologies disponibles figurant à l’annexe III.
- Réexamen : La Commission doit réexaminer la réglementation au plus tard quatre ans après son entrée en vigueur pour intégrer les progrès techniques.
Produits et acteurs concernés
- Sources d’alimentation externes : Dispositifs convertissant le courant alternatif secteur en courant continu ou alternatif de tension inférieure, séparés physiquement du produit alimenté, avec une puissance nominale maximale de 250 W, destinés aux équipements ménagers et de bureau.
- Exclusions : Convertisseurs de tension, sources non interruptibles, chargeurs de piles, convertisseurs pour éclairage halogène, sources utilisées dans des appareils médicaux, et pièces de rechange mises sur le marché avant des dates spécifiques.
- Fabricants et importateurs : Responsables de la conformité des produits mis sur le marché communautaire et de la fourniture des informations techniques permettant les contrôles.
- Autorités de surveillance du marché : Chargées d’effectuer les vérifications selon la procédure définie à l’annexe II.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- Entrée en vigueur : Le règlement est applicable à partir du 26 avril 2009 (vingtième jour suivant la publication).
- Première étape : Exigences applicables un an après la date d’entrée en vigueur.
- Deuxième étape : Exigences plus strictes applicables au bout de deux ans.
- Réexamen : À effectuer avant avril 2013 pour adapter les exigences aux nouvelles technologies.
Ce cadre réglementaire harmonise les exigences en matière d’écoconception à l’échelle de l’Union européenne, favorisant la réduction de la consommation d’énergie et des émissions de CO2 générées par les sources d’alimentation externes, tout en garantissant la sécurité et la fonctionnalité des produits.
Le règlement (CE) n° 278/2009 établit des exigences d’écoconception relatives à la consommation d’électricité hors charge et au rendement moyen en mode actif des sources d’alimentation externes (SAE). Il s’applique aux sources d’alimentation externes conçues pour convertir le courant alternatif du secteur en une tension inférieure, destinées à alimenter des équipements ménagers et de bureau. Ce règlement concerne notamment les protections à basse tension dont la puissance ne dépasse pas 250 W, à l’exception des convertisseurs de tension, des sources d’alimentation non interruptibles, des chargeurs de piles, des convertisseurs pour éclairage halogène, des sources pour appareils médicaux, ainsi que des pièces de rechange mises sur le marché dans des conditions spécifiques. L’objectif est de réduire la consommation d’électricité et l’impact environnemental des sources d’alimentation externes, en harmonisant les exigences sur l’ensemble du marché européen.
Uredba Komisije (ES) št. 278/2009 uvaja zahteve za okoljsko primerno zasnovo zunanjih napajalnikov glede njihove porabe električne energije v stanju brez obremenitve ter povprečnega izkoristka pod obremenitvijo. Namen uredbe je zmanjšati okoljski vpliv zunanjih napajalnikov, ki so ključni za pisarniško opremo in potrošno elektroniko, z zniževanjem izgub pri pretvorbi električne energije. Pri pripravi uredbe so upoštevali tehnične, ekonomske in okoljske vidike ter dosegljive tehnologije, ki omogočajo zmanjšanje porabe energije brez dodatnih stroškov. Uredba določa merila za ocenjevanje skladnosti, uporabo usklajenih standardov in okvirna merila uspešnosti za tehnologije z visokim izkoristkom. Nekatere naprave, kot so napajalniki za neprekinjeno napajanje, polnilci baterij in napetostni pretvorniki, so izvzete. Uredba prispeva k učinkovitemu delovanju notranjega trga EU in varstvu okolja z znižanjem porabe energije in emisij CO2. Začetek veljavnosti je pogojen s postopnim uvajanjem zahtev, proizvajalcem pa je zagotovljen čas za prilagoditve.
Namen
Uredba Komisije (ES) št. 278/2009 določa zahteve glede okoljsko primerne zasnove zunanjih napajalnikov, s posebnim poudarkom na njihovi porabi električne energije v stanju brez obremenitve in povprečnem izkoristku pod obremenitvijo. Cilj je zmanjšati energetsko porabo in okoljski vpliv teh izdelkov v Evropski uniji, izboljšati energetsko učinkovitost ter zagotoviti uskladitev zahtev po vsej Skupnosti. Zunanji napajalniki so namreč pomemben del pisarniške in potrošne elektronike, ki imajo velik vpliv na porabo električne energije in emisije CO₂.
Ključne obveznosti
- Določitev mejnih vrednosti za porabo energije v stanju brez obremenitve in minimalni povprečni izkoristek pod obremenitvijo (glede na izhodno moč).
- Zahteve se postopoma uveljavljajo v dveh fazah:
- Prva faza (1 leto po začetku veljavnosti uredbe) uvaja začetne energetske zahteve.
- Druga faza (2 leti po začetku veljavnosti) zaostruje zahteve in pripomore k nadaljnjemu izboljšanju energetske učinkovitosti.
- Proizvajalci morajo v tehnični dokumentaciji dokazati skladnost, pri čemer se uporablja notranji nadzor snovanja ali sistem upravljanja skladnosti v skladu z Direktivo 2005/32/ES.
- Tržni nadzor temelji na postopkih preverjanja skladnosti, določenih v prilogah uredbe.
- Komisija bo uredbo revidirala najkasneje štiri leta po začetku njene veljavnosti glede na tehnološki razvoj ter predlagala morebitne spremembe.
- Okvirna merila uspešnosti za najboljše razpoložljive tehnologije na trgu so določena in proizvajalcem omogočajo poenostavljeno vključevanje energetsko učinkovitih rešitev.
- Spremembe Uredbe (ES) št. 1275/2008 za uskladitev uredb in obravnavo nizkonapetostnih zunanjih napajalnikov, ki so strožji parametri glede porabe v stanju brez obremenitve.
Vplivani izdelki in akterji
- Glavni cilj so zunanji napajalniki, ki izmenični tok iz električnega omrežja pretvarjajo v enosmerni ali nižjo izmenično napetost za napajanje pisarniške opreme in potrošne elektronike.
- Iz uredbe so izvzeti nekateri izdelki, kot so napetostni pretvorniki, neprekinjeni napajalniki, polnilci baterij, pretvorniki za halogenske svetilke, zunanji napajalniki za medicinske naprave in rezervni deli, ki so na trgu pred določenim datumom.
- Proizvajalci, uvozniki in distributerji zunanjih napajalnikov morajo zagotoviti skladnost izdelkov z novimi zahtevami in imeti pripravljeno tehnično dokumentacijo za tržni nadzor.
- Male in srednje velike družbe imajo določena obdobja prilagoditve, da se obvladujejo stroški prehoda.
- Regulacija vpliva na proizvajalce pisarniške in potrošne elektronike, saj se ti izdelki pogosto napajajo z zunanjimi napajalniki.
Časovnica izvajanja
- Uredba je začela veljati 20. dan po objavi v Uradnem listu Evropske unije (6. april 2009).
- Prva faza uveljavitve zahtev za porabo električne energije v stanju brez obremenitve in povprečni izkoristek pod obremenitvijo je začela veljati eno leto po začetku veljavnosti uredbe.
- Druga, strožja faza zahtev je začela veljati dve leti po začetku veljavnosti uredbe.
- Komisija bo najkasneje štiri leta po začetku veljavnosti uredbe izvedla revizijo na podlagi tehnološkega napredka in posredovala rezultate Posvetovalnemu forumu za okoljsko primerno zasnovo.
- Določeni izjemi glede uporabe uredbe za nekatere zunanje napajalnike veljajo do 30. junija 2015.
Uredba omogoča pomembno zmanjšanje porabe električne energije zunanjih napajalnikov ter s tem prispeva k varstvu okolja in učinkovitejši rabi energije v Evropski uniji. Proizvajalci so dolžni upoštevati tehnične in okoljske standarde ter zagotoviti skladnost svojih izdelkov s temi zahtevami.
Uredba se nanaša na zunanjo napajalsko opremo, ki pretvarja električno napetost iz omrežja v nižjo enosmerno ali izmenično napetost za uporabo z ločenimi primarnimi porabniki, predvsem električnimi in elektronskimi gospodinjskimi aparati ter pisarniško opremo. Omejena je na zunanje napajalnike z izhodno močjo do 250 W. Izjeme vključujejo napetostne pretvornike, napajalnike za neprekinjeno napajanje, polnilce baterij, pretvornike za halogenske svetilke, zunanje napajalnike za medicinske naprave ter zunanje napajalnike, dane v promet kot rezervni deli ob določenih pogojih. Namen uredbe je zmanjšati porabo električne energije v stanju brez obremenitve in izboljšati povprečni izkoristek pod obremenitvijo zunanjih napajalnikov, kar pomembno prispeva k energetski učinkovitosti in zmanjševanju okoljskega vpliva teh izdelkov v celotnem življenjskem ciklu.
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This European Standard specifies a procedure for obtaining a migration water to determine odour and flavour for products made from organic materials intended to come in contact with water for human consumption (drinking water) and used in piping systems. Such products include pipes, fittings, ancillaries and coatings.
This standard is applicable to products to be used under various conditions for the transport, storage and distribution of water intended for human consumption and raw water used for the manufacture of water intended for human consumption.
This standard specifies a test method comprising of a set of procedures. The use may be dependent on the relevant national regulations and/or the system or product standards.
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This European Standard specifies a procedure for obtaining a migration water to determine odour and flavour for products made from organic materials intended to come in contact with water for human consumption (drinking water) and used in piping systems. Such products include pipes, fittings, ancillaries and coatings.
This standard is applicable to products to be used under various conditions for the transport, storage and distribution of water intended for human consumption and raw water used for the manufacture of water intended for human consumption.
This standard specifies a test method comprising of a set of procedures. The use may be dependent on the relevant national regulations and/or the system or product standards.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature in the range of approximately 0 °C to + 1 100 °C.
Expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products can be used below 0 °C but special tests regarding the suitability of the product in the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturer’s advice should be heeded in all cases.
The products are manufactured in the form of boards, pipe sections, segments, prefabricated ware and special ware.
This European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling.
Products covered by this European Standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels; the structural performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered.
This European Standard does not specify the required level of a given property that is achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender.
Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,6 W/(mK) at 10 °C are not covered by this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover products intended to be used for the insulation of the building structure.
The European Standard does not cover the following acoustical aspects: direct airborne sound insulation and impact transmission noise index.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature in the range of approximately 0 °C to + 1 100 °C.
Expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite products can be used below 0 °C but special tests regarding the suitability of the product in the intended application are advised (e.g. liquefaction of oxygen). Manufacturer’s advice should be heeded in all cases.
The products are manufactured in the form of boards, pipe sections, segments, prefabricated ware and special ware.
This European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling.
Products covered by this European Standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels; the structural performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered.
This European Standard does not specify the required level of a given property that is achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender.
Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,6 W/(mK) at 10 °C are not covered by this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover products intended to be used for the insulation of the building structure.
The European Standard does not cover the following acoustical aspects: direct airborne sound insulation and impact transmission noise index.
- Standard43 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard49 pagesGerman languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies methods of measurement of electrical power consumption, and the reporting of results, for external power supplies. This standard is applicable to external power supplies with a rated input voltage within the range 100 V ac to 250 V ac having a single output with a rated output power not exceeding 250 W and a rated output voltage not exceeding 230 V a.c. or 325 V d.c. The output voltage may be either at a fixed voltage, or at a voltage which is user selectable, or at a voltage that is automatically selectable by the external power supply so as to be compatible with one or more product-loads.
- Amendment3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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- Amendment3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies methods of measurement of electrical power consumption, and the reporting of results, for external power supplies. This standard is applicable to external power supplies with a rated input voltage within the range 100 V ac to 250 V ac having a single output with a rated output power not exceeding 250 W and a rated output voltage not exceeding 230 V a.c. or 325 V d.c. The output voltage may be either at a fixed voltage, or at a voltage which is user selectable, or at a voltage that is automatically selectable by the external power supply so as to be compatible with one or more product-loads.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies methods of measurement of electrical power consumption, and the reporting of results, for external power supplies. This standard is applicable to external power supplies with a rated input voltage within the range 100 V ac to 250 V ac having a single output with a rated output power not exceeding 250 W and a rated output voltage not exceeding 230 V a.c. or 325 V d.c. The output voltage may be either at a fixed voltage, or at a voltage which is user selectable, or at a voltage that is automatically selectable by the external power supply so as to be compatible with one or more product-loads.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard provides a framework for specifying a range of properties and relevant test methods for bitumens, which are suitable for use in the construction and maintenance of roads, airfields and other paved areas, together with requirements for assessment and verification of constancy of performance.
This European Standard does not directly address ‘cohesion, adhesion and setting ability’ (see Introduction).
NOTE Although industrial bitumens are specified according to EN 13305, it is underlined that paving grade bitumens, specified according to this European Standard, can also be used for industrial applications.
- Draft33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard provides a framework for specifying a range of properties and relevant test methods for bitumens, which are suitable for use in the construction and maintenance of roads, airfields and other paved areas, together with requirements for assessment and verification of constancy of performance.
This European Standard does not directly address ‘cohesion, adhesion and setting ability’ (see Introduction).
NOTE Although industrial bitumens are specified according to EN 13305, it is underlined that paving grade bitumens, specified according to this European Standard, can also be used for industrial applications.
- Draft33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Regulation is a binding legislative act that must be applied in its entirety across the European Union. Unlike directives, regulations do not need to be transposed into national law and are directly applicable in all member states. Regulations are used when uniform application across all EU countries is essential.
Regulation 278/2009 covers "Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 of 6 April 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for no-load condition electric power consumption and average active efficiency of external power supplies (Text with EEA relevance)". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 10 standards associated with this regulation.
Harmonized standards under 278/2009 are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 278/2009, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.