UK Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling

Closed 25 Nov 2022

Opened 2 Sep 2022

Contact

Water Efficiency and Demand Management

water.resources@defra.gov.uk

Overview

We want to hear your views on our plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We propose to label water using products (e.g. taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines). This consultation sets out our proposed approach, products covered by the label, label design/ features, label display and standards to support the label. The benefits of labelling for reducing impacts on the natural environment and the environmental, social and economic costs of the proposals are presented. 

Why your views matter

Your responses will shape the development of processes, guidance and secondary legislation.  

Audiences

  • Water/water Industry sector
  • Business/Private Sector
  • Consumer Groups
  • Energy sector
  • Energy suppliers
  • Households
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Non-Government Organisation
  • Non-Household Customers
  • Professional and Membership Organisations/Agencies
  • Retail Industry
  • SME businesses
  • Stakeholders
  • Trading Standards Officers
  • Water suppliers

Interests

  • Climate change
  • DEFRA Policy
  • House Building and Planning
  • National Adaptation Programme
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Water Abstraction
  • Water conservation