Turkey Updates Household Tumble Dryers Ecodesign and Energy Labeling Rules

Turkey has introduced updated ecodesign and energy labeling requirements for household tumble dryers to align with EU standards.

Compliance Overview: Updated Ecodesign and Energy Labeling Requirements for Household Tumble Dryers in Türkiye

Türkiye has introduced two draft communiqués to align its ecodesign and energy labeling requirements for household tumble dryers with EU Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 (ecodesign) and EU Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 (energy labeling). These updates establish mandatory technical and informational standards for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of household tumble dryers in Türkiye. The regulations aim to improve energy efficiency, consumer transparency, and market harmonization with the EU.

Regulation Analysis

1. Scope and Applicability

The draft communiqués apply to household tumble dryers, including:

• Electric mains-operated tumble dryers,
• Gas-fired tumble dryers,
• Built-in tumble dryers,
• Multi-drum tumble dryers, and
• Tumble dryers that can be powered by batteries (via a separately purchased AC/DC converter)^{1, 2}.

Exclusions

The following products are not covered by these regulations:

• Household washer-dryers and spin-extractors^{1, 2},
• Tumble dryers falling under the Machinery Safety Regulation (2006/42/AT), published in the Official Gazette No. 27158 on 3 March 2009^{1, 2}, and
• Household tumble dryers with a rated capacity for the eco programme of 3 kg or less (exempt from specific ecodesign requirements in Sections 2, 3, and Annex II(6)(1)(a)-(b) of the ecodesign communiqué)¹.

2. Key Requirements

A. Ecodesign Requirements (Draft Communiqué DGI-2024/3)

The Draft Communiqué on Amending the Communiqué Regarding Ecodesign Requirements for Household Tumble Dryers introduces technical standards to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. Key provisions include:

• Energy Efficiency Standards:
  • Tumble dryers must meet minimum energy efficiency thresholds (specific values not detailed in the draft but aligned with EU Regulation (EU) 2023/2533)¹.
  • The eco programme must be the default setting for energy performance measurements¹.

• Exemptions for Small-Capacity Dryers:
  • Tumble dryers with a rated eco programme capacity of ≤3 kg are exempt from certain ecodesign requirements (Sections 2, 3, and Annex II(6)(1)(a)-(b))¹.

• Material Efficiency and Durability:
  • Requirements for repairability, recyclability, and product lifespan (aligned with EU ecodesign principles)¹.

• Compliance Timeline:
  • The communiqué is proposed to enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette¹.

B. Energy Labeling Requirements (Draft Communiqué DGI-2024/4)

The Draft Communiqué on Amending the Communiqué on Energy Labeling of Household Tumble Dryers mandates standardized energy labels to inform consumers. Key provisions include:

• Labeling Format and Content:
  • Tumble dryers must display an energy label with:
  • Energy efficiency class (A to G, with A being the most efficient),
  • Annual energy consumption (kWh/year),
  • Drying capacity (kg),
  • Noise level (dB), and
  • Other performance indicators (e.g., condensation efficiency)².
  • The label must comply with the format specified in EU Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534².

• Product Information Sheet (PIS):
  • Manufacturers must provide a product information sheet containing technical details (e.g., energy consumption, programme duration)².

• Rescaled Energy Classes:
  • The labeling system is updated to reflect stricter efficiency criteria, replacing the previous A+++ to D scale².

• Compliance Timeline:
  • The communiqué is proposed to enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette².

3. Regulatory Authorities and Enforcement

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Comment Period

• Both draft communiqués are open for public comments until 28 August 2026 (60 days from notification)^{1, 2}.
• Comments may be submitted to:
  • Ministry of Trade (for both communiqués):
  • Email: `tbt@ticaret.gov.tr`
  • Website:¹(https://teknikengel.ticaret.gov.tr/)^{1, 2}.
  • Ministry of Industry and Technology (for coordination):
  • Emails: `busra.tufan@sanayi.gov.tr`, `aysenur.gokturk@sanayi.gov.tr`^{1, 2}.

Summary Answer

Türkiye’s updated ecodesign and energy labeling requirements for household tumble dryers, introduced via two draft communiqués (¹ and²), align with EU Regulations (EU) 2023/2533 (ecodesign) and (EU) 2023/2534 (energy labeling). The regulations apply to most household tumble dryers, excluding washer-dryers, spin-extractors, and machines under the Machinery Safety Regulation (2006/42/AT)^{1, 2}. Key obligations include:

• Ecodesign: Minimum energy efficiency standards, eco programme defaults, and exemptions for dryers with ≤3 kg capacity¹.
• Energy Labeling: Mandatory A-G energy labels and product information sheets².

Both communiqués are proposed to enter into force upon publication and are open for public comments until 28 August 2026^{1, 2}. Enforcement falls under the Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Industry and Technology.

Sources

1. ↩ DRAFT COMMUNIQUÉ ON AMENDING THE COMMUNIQUÉ (2023/2533/EU) (DGI-2024/3) REGARDING ECODESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD TUMBLE DRYERS (DGI-2026/…) https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/TBTN26/TUR236.docx
2. ↩ DRAFT COMMUNIQUÉ (DGI-2026/…) ON AMENDING THE COMMUNİQUÉ ON ENERGY LABELING OF HOUSEHOLD TUMBLE DRYERS (2023/2534/EU) (DGI-2024/4) https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/TBTN26/TUR237.docx