What is ErP directive and how it regulates hand dryer.
European Commission Regulation No. 1275/2008 came into force regulating requirements for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment. This regulation arises from the One Watt Initiative by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The regulations mandate "off mode" and standby power shall not exceed 0.5W. Equipment must where appropriate provide off mode and/or standby mode when the equipment is connected to the mains power source.
