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Law on the labelling of energy-related products, motor vehicles and tyres with information on the consumption of energy and other important resources

Original Language Title: Gesetz zur Kennzeichnung von energieverbrauchsrelevanten Produkten, Kraftfahrzeugen und Reifen mit Angaben über den Verbrauch an Energie und an anderen wichtigen Ressourcen

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Law on the labelling of energy-related products, motor vehicles and tyres with information on the consumption of energy and other important resources (Energy Labelling Act-EnVKG)

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EnVKG

Date of completion: 10.05.2012

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" Energy Labelling Act of 10 May 2012 (BGBl. 1070), which is provided by Article 337 of the Regulation of 31 August 2015 (BGBl. I p. 1474).

Note: Amendment by Art. 337 V v. 31.8.2015 I 1474 (No 35) in a textual, documentary form not yet concludedly edited

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Footnote

(+ + + Text proof: 17.5.2012 + + +) 

The G was decided by the Bundestag as Article 1 of the G v. 10.5.2012 I 1070. It's gem. Art. 5 sentence 1 of this G entered into force on 17 May 2012. Unofficial table of contents

Content Summary

§ 1 Scope
§ 2 Definitions
§ 3 General requirements for consumption labelling, other product information and information in advertising and other advertising information
§ 4 Authorisation to enact legal orders
§ 5 Responsibility for market surveillance and cooperation; Regulation empowerment
§ 6 Market surveillance concept
§ 7 Presumption
§ 8 Spot checks and market surveillance measures
§ 9 Addressees of sample checks and market surveillance measures
§ 10 Subject rights, powers and duty to exercise
§ 11 Reporting procedure
§ 12 Reporting obligations
§ 13 Responsible body
§ 14 Duties of the responsible body
§ 15 Monetary provisions; Regulation authorisations
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§ 1 Scope

(1) This Act shall apply to the labelling of products containing information on energy consumption and other important resources, as well as CO2 emissions, by means of consumption labelling, other product information and information in advertising and in other advertising information. In addition to the information referred to in the first sentence, information on the impact of products on consumption of energy and on other important resources is also covered by the scope of this Act. (2) This Act does not apply to:
1.
used products,
2.
labels, labels, performance signs or other information and signs that are affixed to products for safety reasons; and
3.
Products intended solely for use for military purposes.
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§ 2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Act
1.
product is the generic term for
a)
energy-related products, including items whose use affects the consumption of energy and which is placed on the market or put into service, including product parts which:
aa)
are intended for incorporation into an energy-related product,
bb)
be placed on the market or put into service as individual parts for the final consumer; and
cc)
can be tested separately for their environmental impact;
b)
Motor vehicles within the meaning of Article 2 (1) of Directive 1999 /94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1999 on the provision of consumer information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in marketing for new passenger cars (OJ L 327, 22.7. 16), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1137/2008 (OJ L 378, 27.12.2008, p. OJ L 311, 21.11.2008, p.
c)
Tyres within the meaning of Articles 2 and 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (OJ L 327, 22.12.2009, p. 46), as last amended by Regulation (EU) No 228/2011 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2011, p. 1) has been amended;
2.
Regulation of the European Union
a)
a delegated act in the legal form of the Regulation within the meaning of Article 10 of Directive 2010 /30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the indication of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products by means of uniform labelling and product information (OJ C 327, 28.4.2002 OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p.1), or
b)
Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009;
3.
is consumption marking
the labelling of products containing information on the consumption of energy and other important resources, as well as on CO2 emissions and other additional information by means of uniform labels, stickers or indications;
4.
are other product information
materials, such as data sheets, hangings at the point of sale or guidance documents containing information on consumption of energy and other important resources, as well as CO2 emissions or additional information;
5.
Additional information
Further information on the performance and characteristics of a product relating to its consumption of energy, consumption of other important resources or CO2 emissions, or which are useful for the assessment of the consumer, and Measurable data;
6.
other advertising information
a)
technical advertising materials within the meaning of Article 3 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009;
b)
the technical advertising materials, advertising materials and advertising materials regulated in accordance with Article 4 of a regulation;
7.
is considered to be an economic operator
the supplier, the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, the authorised representative or authorised representative, the importer and the distributor of products;
8.
shall be deemed to be the supplier of the manufacturer or its authorised representative in the European Union or in the European Economic Area or the importer who shall be responsible for the energy-related product or tyre in the European Union or in the European Union. In the absence of such a supplier, any natural or legal person who places the energy-related product or the tyre on the market shall be deemed to be a supplier. or the energy-related product;
9.
is manufacturer of the motor vehicle
the manufacturer referred to in Part I of the registration certificate, or, if the manufacturer is not established in Germany, the authorised representative of the manufacturer;
10.
Representative or Plenipotentiary
any natural or legal person established in the European Union or by a Contracting State of the European Economic Area, who has written to the manufacturer, in writing, to carry out, on his behalf, certain tasks in order to: obligations under this law and the relevant legislation of the European Union;
11.
is importer
any natural or legal person established in the European Union or in a Contracting State of the European Economic Area who is a product of a State not belonging to the European Union or the European Economic Area, in Transport;
12.
Retailer
a)
any natural or legal person who offers or exposes an energy-related product to the final consumer for purchase, the conclusion of a tenancy agreement or similar charges for use;
b)
any natural or legal person in the supply chain who provides tyres within the meaning of Article 3 (9) of Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 on the market, with the exception of the supplier or importer;
c)
any natural or legal person issuing new motor vehicles within the meaning of point 1 (b) in Germany or offering them for purchase or leasing;
13.
is available on the market
any supply of a product for distribution, consumption or use on the market of the European Union or of a Contracting State of the Agreement on the European Economic Area in the context of a business activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge;
14.
Marketing authorisation
the provision, for the first time, of a product on the market of the European Union or in one of the Contracting States of the European Economic Area for the distribution or use of the product within the European Union, for the first time, in respect of the marketing or use Union, irrespective of the type of distribution;
15.
is offering
the offering of a product for purchase, the conclusion of a tenancy agreement or a similar release for use to the final consumer;
16.
is issue
the setting up or presentation of products for the final consumer at the point of sale for advertising purposes;
17.
is callback
any measure aimed at making the return of a product supplied to the final consumer;
18.
is withdrawal
any measure intended to prevent a product in the supply chain from being made available on the market;
19.
is market surveillance
any activity carried out by the competent authorities and measures taken by them to ensure that a product complies with the requirements of this Act;
20.
is market surveillance authority
any authority competent to carry out market surveillance;
21.
is an accredited conformity assessment body
a body carrying out conformity assessments, including calibrations, tests, certifications and inspections, and through an accreditation of a national accreditation body in accordance with Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 laying down the rules for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 327, 31.12.2008, p. 1 OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p.
22.
is notified body
a body carrying out conformity assessments and the European Commission by a Member State of the European Union or by another State Party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as a result of a European legislation has been notified;
23.
shall be publicly ordered and sworn experts
Experts within the meaning of § § 36 and 36a of the Industrial Code;
24.
are the authorities responsible for the control of external borders
the customs authorities in accordance with the second sentence of Article 17 (2) of the Customs Administration Act.
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§ 3 General requirements for consumption marking, other product information, as well as information in advertising and other advertising information

(1) A product may only be offered or issued if:
1.
the information required under a regulation pursuant to § 4 or a regulation of the European Union concerning the consumption of energy and other important resources, as well as CO2 emissions and, where appropriate, additional information to that effect, to the Consumers are brought to the attention of the consumer by means of consumer labelling when offering or putting out the product, by:
a)
the trader makes the point of consumption clearly visible in the place prescribed by a regulation in accordance with Article 4 or of a regulation of the European Union;
b)
the manufacturer of the motor vehicle or the supplier provides the consumption marking in accordance with a legal regulation in accordance with § 4 or a regulation of the European Union, provides the trader or provides the trader with the provide the necessary information;
2.
information on the consumption of energy and other important resources, as well as CO2 emissions and, where appropriate, additional information from the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, from the supplier or from the trader, in accordance with a Regulation of the European Union, in accordance with § 4 or a regulation of the European Union, by means of consumer labelling or otherwise provided in cases where the final consumer does not see the product issued; this includes in particular: Offer products via the mail order, in catalogues, over the Internet or Phone marketing.
(2) If requirements for other product information are laid down in a legal regulation according to § 4 or a regulation of the European Union, the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, the supplier or the distributor shall have them in the prescribed form. and at the time required by:
a)
the supplier provides product-related data sheets or receives them in product brochures,
b)
provide the supplier and the distributor with information within the meaning of Article 5 (3) and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009;
c)
the distributor will place an outlet at the place of sale and the manufacturer of the motor vehicle and the dealer will hand out a guide at the point of sale on request without delay and free of charge.
(3) Insofar as requirements for advertising are laid down in a legal regulation pursuant to § 4 or a regulation of the European Union, the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, the supplier and the trader shall provide the information referred to in this Regulation. This applies accordingly to other advertising information. Unofficial table of contents

§ 4 authorisation to enact legal regulations

(1) The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is authorized to lay down, in legal regulations with the consent of the Federal Council, the following:
1.
product-specific labelling requirements for products containing information on energy consumption and other important resources, as well as on CO2 emissions and additional information,
2.
requirements for the implementation, specification and implementation of the legislation adopted by the European Union in the field of consumer labelling;
to better inform consumers and thereby increase their consumption of energy and other important resources as well as the reduction of CO2 emissions. (2) By means of the legal regulation referred to in paragraph 1, it can be determined that:
1.
in the case of energy-related products and components of energy-related products, information on the consumption of energy and other important resources or information on the impact of these products on the consumption of energy and to other important resources, as well as additional information on energy-related products,
2.
in the case of motor vehicles, data on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, on the consumption of energy and on other important resources and additional information on motor vehicles must be provided;
3.
in the case of tyres, information on fuel efficiency and additional information.
(3) Legal orders referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 may, in particular, govern:
1.
the types of energy-related products, motor vehicles and tyres covered,
2.
for energy-related products
a)
the content and form of the consumption marking, the other product information, the additional information and any other evidence,
b)
Retention and notification requirements for technical documentation,
c)
the information to be provided in advertising and in technical promotional literature referred to in paragraph 2,
3.
in the case of motor vehicles, the content and form of the labelling, the other product information and the additional information such as
a)
Signs or screens on the motor vehicle or in the vicinity thereof at the place of supply or sales,
b)
compilation of information relating to different motor vehicles or groups of vehicles by means of curtains, display panels or on-screen displays at the place of supply or sales,
c)
compilation of information on motor vehicles on the market at regular intervals and their publication and distribution;
d)
the information to be provided in advertising and other advertising information in accordance with paragraph 2,
4.
for tyres
a)
the content and form of the consumption marking, the other product information, the additional information and any other evidence,
b)
Retention and notification of technical documentation,
c)
the information to be provided in technical promotional material referred to in paragraph 2,
5.
the measurement standards and procedures to be applied in order to establish and verify the conformity of the information given in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 (1) to (4) and the documents to be provided by the relevant economic operator concerned;
6.
the identification of competent bodies and authorities and their powers, in particular powers to prevent the misuse of names,
7.
the definition of the obligations of economic operators in connection with the placing on the market of products, the provision of products on the market or the putting into service of products, and the offering or delivery of products; must be respected.
(4) Legal regulations on consumption labelling
1.
in the case of energy-related products, in agreement with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure,
2.
in the case of motor vehicles, in agreement with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
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§ 5 Responsibility for market surveillance and cooperation; Regulation empowerment

(1) Market surveillance shall be carried out subject to the provisions of sentence 3 of the competent authorities of the country. In the field of application of the German Ordinance on Passenger Cars and Energy Labelling of 28 May 2004 (BGBl. 1037), as last amended by Article 1 of the Regulation of 22 August 2011 (BGBl I). 1756, 2095), the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt has to provide the competent market surveillance authorities with the information required for market surveillance on request. Powers of the Federal Power Station-Federal Office according to the Law on the Establishment of a Kraftfahrt-Federal Office in the revised version published in the Federal Law Gazette III, No. 9230-1, as last amended by Article 26 of the Law of 8 November 2011 (BGBl. 2) The market surveillance authorities referred to in paragraph 1 shall cooperate with the competent authorities responsible for the control of external borders in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. Within the framework of this cooperation, the authorities responsible for the control of external borders may, at the request of the market surveillance authorities, be able to obtain the information they have obtained on the release of products for free circulation. (3) The market surveillance authorities and the competent authorities responsible for the control of external borders shall be subject to commercial and commercial secrets and shall be subject to the following conditions: for the protection of personal data applicable to them. (4) The Market surveillance authorities may, in so far as the law of the country does not determine anything to the contrary, for tasks relating to the implementation of procedures for the determination of conformity with the requirements of this law, a legal regulation pursuant to § 4 or a Regulation of the European Union The following bodies and persons shall use or commission:
1.
accredited conformity assessment bodies,
2.
bodies notified under other legislation,
3.
other competent bodies in the same way,
4.
publicly-ordered and sworn experts, or
5.
other experts appropriate in the same way.
The second sentence of paragraph 1, as well as paragraphs 2 and 3, shall apply in respect of the bodies referred to in paragraph 4. (5) The State Governments shall be authorized by means of a regulation to the bodies referred to in paragraph 4 (1) to (5) with the partial or complete To monitor the requirements of this law, a legal regulation pursuant to § 4 or a regulation of the European Union. Unofficial table of contents

§ 6 Market monitoring concept

(1) The market surveillance authorities shall have the products referred to in Article 4 or of a Regulation of the European Union in respect of the requirements and requirements of this Law referred to in this Regulation. ensure effective market surveillance on the basis of a market surveillance approach. In particular, the market surveillance concept shall include:
1.
the collection and analysis of information on the identification of the points of gravity and the flow of goods,
2.
the establishment, regular adaptation and implementation of market surveillance programmes, on the basis of which the products can be reviewed; and
3.
the periodic review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the monitoring concept, at least every four years.
(2) The competent national authorities shall ensure the coordination of market surveillance and the development and updating of the market surveillance concept. (3) Countries shall establish the market surveillance programmes referred to in paragraph 1 (2) of the Public opinion in a non-personal form by electronic means and, where appropriate, in a different form. Unofficial table of contents

§ 7 Assumption of presumption

Where the consumption markings for products and other product information laid down in this Act, a regulation pursuant to Article 4 or a Regulation of the European Union are used, it shall be presumed, pending proof of the contrary, that the use of such marks shall be: that they comply with the requirements set out therein. Unofficial table of contents

§ 8 Sample checks and market surveillance measures

(1) The market surveillance authorities shall, on the basis of appropriate samples, check in an appropriate manner and to an appropriate extent whether the requirements of this Act, of a legal regulation pursuant to Section 4 or of a Regulation of the European Union, to be applied to the Consumption labelling, other product information and advertising and other advertising information are fulfilled. Where appropriate and necessary in individual cases, the market surveillance authorities shall verify the necessary documentation or carry out physical checks and laboratory tests. Further market surveillance measures in other legislation shall remain unaffected. (2) The market surveillance authorities shall take the necessary measures if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that the consumption marking or other Product information does not comply with the requirements of this law, a legal regulation according to § 4 or a regulation of the European Union. They shall in particular be entitled to:
1.
to order a product to be reviewed by one of the bodies or persons referred to in Article 5 (4) (1) to (5);
2.
to temporarily prohibit, for the period required for the examination, that a product is offered or issued, provided that such a product is reasonable in accordance with the nature of the product and the extent of the economic losses to be expected.
The market surveillance authority shall revoke or amend a measure in accordance with sentences 1 and 2 if the economic operator proves that it has taken effective action. (3) The market surveillance authorities shall be notified of the market surveillance authorities on the basis of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 or § 10 if it has been established that the consumption marking or other product information does not comply with the requirements of this Act, a regulation pursuant to paragraph 4 or a regulation of the European Union, they shall the measures required. They shall in particular be entitled to:
1.
provide for measures to ensure that incorrect or incomplete consumption labelling or other product information is corrected;
2.
to arrange for measures to ensure that a product is offered or issued only when the requirements laid down in a legal regulation pursuant to Article 4 or in a Regulation of the European Union are met.
The market surveillance authority shall revoke or amend a measure in accordance with the provisions of sentences 1 and 2 if the economic operator proves that it has taken effective action. (4) In the event of a continuation of the infringement established in accordance with paragraph 3, the Market surveillance authorities shall take the necessary measures. They shall in particular:
1.
to prohibit the offering or putting out of a product,
2.
prohibit the placing on the market of a product,
3.
order the withdrawal or recall of a product or to ensure that it is returned;
4.
To prohibit the use of an energy-related product within the meaning of Section 2 (4) of the Energy Labelling Regulation of 30 November 2011. October 1997 (BGBl. 2616), as last amended by Article 2 of the Law of 10 May 2012 (BGBl). 1070), which has been put into operation.
The market surveillance authority shall revoke or amend a measure in accordance with sentences 1 and 2 if the economic operator proves that it has taken effective action. (5) The market surveillance authority shall decide, a product which shall be in another Member State of the European Union or a State Party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area has been established to withdraw from the market, prohibit the placing on the market or the putting into service of the product, or to prohibit its offering or In such cases, it shall inform the economic operator concerned of the failure to issue such information in the (6) Market surveillance authorities shall inform and support each other in the event of market surveillance measures taken in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4. Unofficial table of contents

§ 9 Addressees of sample checks and market surveillance measures

(1) The spot checks and measures taken by the market surveillance authorities within the meaning of Article 8 (1) to (4) shall be directed against the economic operator concerned. (2) The economic operator concerned in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be subject to the adoption of a measure § 8 (2) to (4) in accordance with § 28 of the Administrative Procedure Act, with the proviso that the hearing period shall not be less than ten days. If a measure has been taken without the economic operator being heard, it will be given the opportunity to express its views as soon as possible. The measure will then be reviewed immediately. (3) For all market surveillance measures in accordance with § 8 (2) to (4), § 59 of the Administrative Court Rules shall apply accordingly. Unofficial table of contents

§ 10 Rights, powers and duty to exercise

(1) The market surveillance authorities and their agents shall be empowered, in so far as they are necessary to carry out their duties, to enter, in or on those premises, commercial premises or premises at the normal operating and commercial periods, in the Framework of a business activity Products within the scope of this Act
1.
are produced,
2.
are stored on the market for the purpose of providing them,
3.
be offered or
4.
are issued.
(2) The market surveillance authorities and their agents shall be empowered to inspect, examine or verify the products. If the examination has shown that the requirements for the use of the consumption marking or other product information within the meaning of this Act, a regulation pursuant to § 4 or a regulation of the European Union are not fulfilled, then the (3) The market surveillance authorities shall charge the costs of visits and inspections of the relevant economic operator who manufactures the product for the purpose of making available on the market. (3) Market surveillance authorities and their agents may take samples, request samples and documents and information required for the performance of their duties. The samples, samples, documents and information shall be made available free of charge. If the free release is not economically reasonable, reasonable compensation shall be provided upon request. (4) The economic operator concerned shall be entitled to the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and the market surveillance authorities as well as their agents. It shall be obliged to provide the market surveillance authorities with the information necessary for the performance of their duties, on request. He may refuse to provide information on questions the answer to which would expose him or any of his relatives referred to in paragraph 383 (1) (1) to (3) of the Code of Civil Procedure to the danger of being prosecuted for a criminal offence or offence. . (5) The provisions of paragraphs 1 to 4 shall apply in accordance with business premises or premises, in or on which energy-related products within the meaning of the § § 2 (4) of the Energy Labelling Regulation shall be put into operation. Unofficial table of contents

§ 11 Reporting procedure

(1) In accordance with Article 8 (4) of the Market Surveillance Authority, the Market Surveillance Authority shall adopt measures prohibiting the offering or issuing of a product, indicating the reasons for and where necessary including personal data.
1.
for the field of consumption labelling of energy-related products, the designated body within the meaning of § 13 and
2.
for the field of consumer labelling of motor vehicles and tyres, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
(2) For the area of the consumption marking of energy-related products, the commissioned body shall, within the meaning of § 13, re-examine the notification referred to in paragraph 1 (1) for completeness and conclusiveness and to the extent that: , including personal data, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy shall communicate the notification referred to in paragraph 1, point 1, and shall forward it to the European Parliament without delay, including personal data, Commission and the Member States of the European Union and the States Parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The responsible body shall inform the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the market surveillance authorities of any reports submitted by the Commission or any other Member State to the extent necessary, including personal data, to the extent necessary. European Union or a Contracting State of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. (3) The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy shall review the provisions of paragraph 1 in the field of fuel labelling of motor vehicles and tyres. Number 2 received notification of completeness and consistency and leads without delay, the European Commission and the Member States of the European Union and the States Parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as necessary, including personal data. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy shall, as far as necessary and including personal data, inform the market surveillance authorities of reports from the Commission or of another Member State of the European Union or of a Contracting State of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. (4) Electronic means of communication shall be used for the exchange of information as far as possible. Unofficial table of contents

§ 12 Reporting obligations

(1) The competent national supreme authorities shall report annually in a non-personal form on the measures taken and the activities undertaken to enforce the requirements laid down in this Act or under this Law. They shall forward these reports
1.
the responsible body within the meaning of § 13 for the field of consumption labelling of energy-related products,
2.
the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy for the field of consumer labelling of motor vehicles and tyres.
(2) The competent national authorities shall regularly check the functioning of the market surveillance activities and inform them in their non-personal form.
1.
the responsible body within the meaning of § 13 for the field of consumption labelling of energy-related products,
2.
the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy for the field of consumer labelling of motor vehicles and tyres.
(3) The delegated body within the meaning of § 13 shall draw up a report every four years in which it summarisies in a non-personal form the following:
1.
the information transmitted to it on the enforcement measures taken, and
2.
the review and evaluation of the functioning of the monitoring activities in the field of consumption labelling of energy-related products.
(4) The delegated body shall transmit the report to the European Commission and shall make it available to the public in a non-personal form by electronic means and, where appropriate, in any other form. The first report must be sent to the European Commission by 19 June 2014 at the latest. Unofficial table of contents

Section 13 Envoy

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung) is responsible for the consumption marking of energy-related products within the scope of the Energy Labelling Ordinance (Energy Consul-s). Unofficial table of contents

Section 14 Tasks of the responsible body

(1) The tasks of the responsible body shall include:
1.
the reporting procedure within the meaning of Article 11 (2),
2.
the reporting obligations within the meaning of § 12 (3) and (4).
(2) The representative body shall assist the market surveillance authorities in the development and implementation of the monitoring concept in accordance with Article 6 (1) as well as in the case of technical or scientific questions relating to the field of consumption labelling. of energy-related products. (3) The commissioned body provides a comprehensive range of information on the requirements for energy consumption labelling, together with the objective of the economy, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises as well as micro-enterprises, to assist (4) The Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy supports the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy in the process of adopting regulations of the European Union. Union on the basis of Article 10 of Directive 2010 /30/EU. Unofficial table of contents

§ 15 Rules of fines; Regulation empowerment

(1) Contrary to the law, those who intentionally or negligently act
1.
a legal regulation pursuant to § 4 or a enforceable order is contrary to such a decree, in so far as the regulation refers to this fine law for a certain amount of the offence,
2.
an enforceable arrangement in accordance with § 10 (3) sentence 1,
3.
does not tolerate a measure contrary to Article 10 (4) sentence 1,
4.
, contrary to § 10 (4) sentence 2, an information is not provided, not correct, not complete or not in time, or
5.
of a directly applicable provision in legal acts of the European Community or of the European Union which is in accordance with the content of a system to which the provisions referred to in paragraph 1 authorize, to the extent that: The legal regulation referred to in paragraph 3 refers to this fine for a certain amount of the offence.
(2) The administrative offence may be punishable by a fine of up to fifty thousand euros. (3) The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is authorized to do so in so far as this is necessary for the enforcement of the acts of the European Community or of the The European Union must, by means of a regulation with the consent of the Bundesrat, refer to the facts which can be punished as an administrative offence under paragraph 1 (5).