# The Energy Efficiency (Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 1997, Regulation 3: Application


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), these Regulations shall apply to household—
(a) refrigerators,
(b) frozen food storage cabinets,
(c) food freezers
and their combinations as defined in Schedule 1.
(2) These Regulations shall apply only to appliances which are—
(a) electric mains operated, and
(b) unable to use other energy sources, such as accumulators.
(3) These Regulations shall not apply to—
(a) second-hand appliances,
(b) appliances working on the absorption principle, or
(c) appliances manufactured on a one-off basis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1941/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-efficiency-refrigerators-and-freezers-regulations-1997/regulation-3
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