Government confirms extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations

The government has this week confirmed that CE marking recognition for energy-related products (ErPs) regulated under Ecodesign rules will extend to cover new EU regulations made under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).  For manufacturers, this means no new conformity process to plan for in the short term, and no changes to current HETAS certification processes. What this...

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What this year’s biggest solid fuel event told us about where the industry is heading

HETAS CEO Barry Cope, COO Serena Sumner, and Training and Development Manager Ben Harvey attended The Trade Stove & Fireplace Professional Show 2026 on 30–31 May at the historic Doncaster Racecourse.  Organised by the Stove Industry Association (SIA), Fireplace Specialist Magazine, and M.A.C. Metalcraft, the show brought together 79 exhibitors spanning appliances, flues and chimneys, fuels, and industry bodies under one roof for the first large-scale, industry-focused trade event in a...