Article 8 ReviewF1

The Commission shall review this Regulation in the light of technological progress and shall present the results of this review, including, if appropriate, a draft revision proposal, to the Consultation Forum by 25 December 2025.

The review shall in particular focus on the following:

1. (a)

   the improvement potential with regard to energy and environmental performance of household washing machines and household washer-dryers;

2. (b)

   the evolution of consumer behaviour and the feasibility of a mandatory feedback mechanism on the loading of the appliance and the energy consumption of the selected programme;

3. (c)

   the effectiveness of existing requirements on resource efficiency;

4. (d)

   the appropriateness of setting additional resource efficiency requirements for products in accordance with the objectives of the circular economy, including whether more spare parts should be included;

5. (e)

   the feasibility and appropriateness of new requirements on the automatic dosage of detergents and other additives;

6. (f)

   the feasibility and appropriateness of new requirements for reducing microplastics in the water outlet, such as filters.