Ecodesign 2022 vs DEFRA

DEFRA approved and Ecodesign 2022 what do they mean?. When installing a new wood burning stove it is important to remember that if you live in a smoke controlled area you will still need a DEFRA approved stove.

Ecodesign 2022 is a new European regulation that is concentrating on lowering emissions from wood-burning stoves.

Confirmed by HETAS

HETAS confirmed that an ecodesign 2022 stove will not solely be suitable for use in a smoke controlled area. You will still need to install a DEFRA approved stove. For the ultimate in efficiency, we recommend installing a DEFRA and Ecodesign ready model.

Ecodesign is a Stove industry alliance initiative. With the criteria of five fundamental requirements to obtain approval.

The five measures covered but are not limited to are;

• Seasonal Efficiency
• NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
• CO (Carbon Monoxide)
• PM (Particulate Matter)
• OGC’s (Organic Gaseous Compounds)

Confirming if a stove is Eco design ready is easy when visiting https://www.hetas.co.uk/ecodesign-ready/

I live in a smoke controlled area do I need Ecodesign or DEFRA Stove?

You will still need to install a stove approved by DEFRA. Ecodesign relates more to efficiency, so if you can find one you like an Ecodesign DEFRA stove would be perfect.

I want to read more about the regulation (EU) 2015/1185 24/5/2015

The full regulation requirement; https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/c6ccf626-2f6d-11e5-9f85-01aa75ed71a1/language-en

What to look for when buying a stove?

If you live in a smoke controlled area you need a DEFRA approved stove.