The European Commission published a corrigendum on 23 April 2026 to Regulation (EU) 2024/1834, which sets eco-design requirements for motor-driven fans with electric input power between 125 W and 500 kW. The correction amends Annex II of the regulation, specifically altering language related to verification by market surveillance authorities. The new text clarifies that compliance with the specified requirements 'should be capable of verification' rather than 'have been verified,' adjusting the obligation for verifying fan conformity with ecological design standards when placed on the market.
Background and Scope of the Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2024/1834, adopted on 3 July 2024 and published in the Official Journal on 4 July 2024, implements Directive 2009/125/EC (the Eco-design Directive) for motor-driven fans. It repeals the previous Regulation (EU) No 327/2011, updating energy efficiency and environmental performance standards. The regulation covers fans with electric input power from 125 W to 500 kW, a wide range used in industrial ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling systems.
Impact on Stakeholders
The corrigendum primarily affects manufacturers and market surveillance authorities. For manufacturers, the clarification reduces the burden of proof: they must demonstrate that their fans are designed to be verifiable, rather than having already undergone verification. This could lower compliance costs and speed up market access. For market surveillance authorities, the change may require adjustments to their testing protocols, as they now bear more responsibility for conducting verification checks. Consumers and industrial users benefit from continued assurance of energy-efficient products, though the impact is minor. Environmental NGOs may see the change as a slight weakening of enforcement, but the overall regulatory framework remains intact.
Institutional Follow-Up
As a corrigendum to an existing regulation, this document does not require further approval from the European Parliament or the Council. It enters into force upon publication in the Official Journal. The Commission's Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) is responsible for implementation. Market surveillance authorities in EU member states will need to update their verification procedures accordingly.