TIRANA, 10 March 2026 – The Committee on Agriculture, Food and Rural Development reviewed and approved the draft law “On some amendments and additions to the law on energy product labeling,” proposed by MP Ceno Klosi.

Klosi said the amendments expand the law to include, for the first time, ecological design requirements for energy-related products. He added that the initiative has three strategic goals: align with European Union directives on ecological design, reduce environmental impact across product lifecycles, and increase product safety and competitiveness in the Albanian market.

He noted that the current law regulates detailed product labeling but does not address product design. The draft law introduces ecological design and lifecycle concepts and sets new obligations for economic operators, including mandatory technical documentation.

The law also strengthens customs supervision and grants the government authority to approve implementing acts. New sanctions for violations of ecological design requirements include fines up to 350,000 ALL.

According to Klosi, the law will boost competitiveness, encourage innovation, standardize the market, and help reduce environmental pollution and household energy costs. He said it will not create additional budgetary impact.

Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enkeleda Muça, expressed government support, highlighting that the draft aligns with EU standards and Albania’s accession process, particularly regarding Chapter 15 on energy. She added that it will strengthen regulatory frameworks for labeling and ecological design, improve energy efficiency, and protect the environment.

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