Open consultation

Improving standards for industrial fans

From:: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published:: 16 October 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We're seeking views on proposals to improve ecodesign standards for industrial fans.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 24 December 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to the ecodesign requirements for industrial fans in Great Britain. The aim is to update the current requirements (Commission Regulation (EU) 327/2011) with new standards aligned with the EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1834, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/2481, in order to:

increase minimum energy performance standards for industrial fans
revise the definitions of industrial fans in scope of the regulations
improve product information requirements to support informed consumer choice
update resource efficiency requirements to support a circular economy

The consultation is aimed at:

manufacturers and their authorised representatives
importers
retailers
trade bodies
consumer groups
environmental organisations
other civil society organisations

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