S.L. 427.82 Art. 1Citation and scope. S.L. 427.24

(1) The title of these regulations is the Energy Labelling of

Household Washing Machines (Implementing Measures) Regulations.

(2) These regulations shall be interpreted in terms of the Indication by Labelling and Standard Product Information of the Consumption of Energy and other Resources by Energy Related Products Regulations, hereinafter referred to as "the Energy Labelling Regulations".

(3) These regulations implement the requirements of Commission Directive 95/12/EC of 23 May 1995 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines.

(4) These regulations constitute an implementing measure within the meaning of the Energy Labelling Regulations with regard to the energy labeling of washing machines.