CEPMC calls for the exclusion of building and construction materials from the scope of the Eco-design Directive 

Let us imagine how confusing it would be for the consumer if, when buying a car, in addition to its CO₂ release labelling, he should also consider energy labels for the engine, gearbox, axle differential and air conditioning, an eco-label for the seats, the carpets and the steering wheel and, last but not least, a CE-mark for the various components based on two different legislations, one based on technical conformity and one based on eco-design. Then he would have to compare this information for various cars before taking a well-informed decision. Confused? Well fortunately this will not happen for cars as means of transport are exempted from the scope of the eco-design directive, but it may well happen for buildings.

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