Preparatory Study and Impact Assessment support study on professional dishwashers

Aim of the preparatory study on ‘professional dishwashers`is to assess the feasibility of proposing ESPR requirements (e.g., Ecodesign and/or (Energy) Labelling or mandatory public procurement criteria) for these product groups. The study will also investigate the potential environmental improvements that can be introduced to the product, including relevant aspects to the circular economy (upgradability, durability, reparability...). This study will provide the necessary information for the identification of the policy options to be analysed in the subsequent impact assessment.

Overall objectives of the study could be summarised as follows:

• Conduct an ecodesign preparatory study analysing the technical, economic, environmental, market and societal aspects of professional dishwashers following the MEErP methodology Tasks 1-7;
• Carry out an Impact Assessment support study to support the potential adoption of the regulatory measure(s);
• Based on the findings of the Preparatory and Impact Assessment studies, where appropriate, provide input and support to the development of draft proposal of ESPR Delegated Act(s) and/or Energy Labelling Delegated Act(s) for professional dishwashers.
• Provide ad-hoc technical expertise and technical support to the Commission.