Product certification
We aim to certify the most energy saving products in the categories we cover. Energy Saving Trust Recommended is the only certification scheme that routinely tests a percentage of products every year for compliance. If you are a certified company with the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme, you can apply for product certification with us.
If you would like to find out more about how you can apply for product certification and if your products meet our criteria, click on one of the product categories below.
How to apply for certification
Find out how to apply for company certification
How we set a standard
We work with industry and partners to set standards in a rigorous, peer-reviewed process.
The four steps to creating a product standard for Energy Saving Trust Recommended ensure it is as sound and credible as possible.
- Together with industry and partner organisations, we write a proposal document on the new standard and its requirements.
- We hold a consultative forum where manufacturers, retailers, testing and certificaton bodies discuss the proposal.
- The Energy Saving Trust Recommended Endorsement Panel reviews the proposal. This body comprises independent regulatory, certification, enforcement and environment experts.
- Once it has been reviewed and agreed or changed, we implement the new standard and communicate it to the industry.
Existing standards are similarly peer-reviewed when changes are needed.
How to apply for certification
Once you have been approved as a certified company of the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme, you can apply for product certification.
Just follow the easy steps below:
Step 1 – Product criteria and application forms
To see if your products meet our criteria and are eligible for certification, you will need to read the relevant product criteria, linked from the list below. You will also find the application form you need here.
Step 2 – Gather supporting documentation
Once you’ve completed the form, you will need to gather the supporting documentation it specifies. This will vary by product but may include test reports, product documentation, other labels, etc.
Step 3 – Submit your application
When you submit your completed form and supporting documentation, by post or electronically, you will receive confirmation that we have received your application. Once your application has been assessed you will receive confirmation of the certification decision. Products that are successfully certified are eligible to use the Energy Saving Trust Recommended label, will be listed on the online company and product search and able to enjoy the marketing support available.
Find out more about how to become a ceritified company
Appliances
This is the sector where the Energy Saving Trust Recommended label has achieved some of its greatest impact on consumer behaviour and choice. Products with the Energy Saving Trust Recommended label help consumers to find the products that will help them to save them the most energy in the home.
The criteria each product must reach to be certified under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full details on the criteria as well as the product application forms.
Kettles and instantaneous water heaters
Computing
As the need for home computing has grown in recent years , consumers are having to make more energy efficient choices to ensure their homes use less energy. The Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme creates a point of difference for consumers helping them make better choices, so they can do their bit for the environment and save money on their bills.
The criteria each product must reach to be eligible for certification under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full detail on the criteria.
Imaging equipment (inkjet and photo printers)
Glazing
Glazing has a vital role to play in energy efficiency. The Energy Saving Trust Recommended label helps consumers to find the best products.
Preventing heat loss through windows helps buildings to be more efficient over the long term. The Energy Saving Trust Recommended label helps consumers to find the best glazing products amongst the wide choice available to them.
The criteria each product must reach to be eligible for certification under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full detail on the criteria.
Heating
Our scheme covers a multitude of heating products including heating controls, hot water cylinders, boilers and passive flue gas heat recovery devices and systems. For most households, heating is the most significant consumer of energy. Heating products that use less energy and give householders the ability to control effectively can result in major energy savings.
The criteria each product must reach to be eligible for certification under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full detail on the criteria.
Passive flue gas heat recovery devices and systems
Home entertainment and electronics
The Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme covers a large number of the best performing energy efficient home entertainment and consumer electronics products
As home entertainment options multiply, so does the potential for higher energy costs. We certify products that use less energy while running and also have the most economical standby options.
The criteria each product must reach to be eligible for certification under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full detail on the criteria.
Home energy monitors and plugs
Simple terrestrial set top boxes
Energy saving plugs and sockets
Timer plugs and sockets
Insulation
The Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme recognises the major impact that insulating homes can have on householder’s energy bills. This is why we certify all of the most commonly used DIY and trade-installed forms of insulation.
The criteria each product must reach to be eligible for certification under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full detail on the criteria.
Lighting
Lighting is one of the simplest and most visible ways in which households can reduce how much energy they use.
Low-energy lighting is developing fast, with LED’s becoming viable for more lighting applications and a wider range of energy saving light fittings available.
The criteria each product must reach to to be eligible for certification under the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme are listed below. Follow the links for full detail on the criteria.
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