ErP 2026 Regulation and industrial ventilation

Technical guide: Everything you need to know to plan orders

Starting July 24 2026, the rules for placing fans and energy-related products on the European market will change. The ErP 2026 regulation establishes new minimum efficiency standards, and products that do not comply will not be able to be sold in the European Union from that date. For those who use industrial extractors, air circulators, orwarehouse ventilation systems , this has a tangible impact on future purchasing decisions. Not only on the product that arrives, but above all on when to order. Those planning purchases for the second half of 2026 without taking this deadline into account risk finding themselves in a window where certain products are unavailable.

As official distributors of Termotecnica Pericoli products , we receive direct updates on the compliance roadmap. What follows is what we know, with the exact dates.

What does the ErP 2026 regulation provide?

ErP stands forEnergy Related Products, the European directive that regulates the energy efficiency requirements of products that consume energy or affect it during their life cycle. It’s not a new regulation, but each update cycle introduces more stringent thresholds and broader product categories. The 2026 update introduces stricter standards on three fronts:

• Energy consumption during operation
• Updated ecodesign criteria (recyclability, standby, materials)
• Greater attention to the durability and repairability of products

The stated goal is to reduce environmental impact throughout the entire life cycle, not just during use. The July 24 2026, deadline is approaching, and the ordering window is narrower than it seems.

Which products are affected

Termotecnica Pericoli has confirmed that its entire product range is already compliant or will be updated to meet the new standards within the expected deadlines. Series-specific lists, along with related compliance documentation, will be made available in the coming weeks.

The ErP 2026-compliant range will be commercially available starting 1 October 2026. The updated products will maintain the same performance and reliability as the current range, with improvements in energy consumption and ecodesign criteria. In some cases, according to the manufacturer, the updates will also lead to improved operational performance.

As soon as we have the complete list of affected models and any technical changes, we will update this article with the precise data.

The critical window for orders

August and September 2026 are a transition period with no easy alternatives. Non-compliant products will no longer be allowed to be placed on the EU market from 24 July 2026 , and the compliant range will not be available before 1 October 2026. Therefore, those who need a specific supply during that period have two viable options:

• The first is to bring forward the order before 23 July 2026. Products purchased and placed on the market before the regulation came into force can be sold and installed without restrictions.
• The second is to postpone the order until after 1 October 2026, when the ErP compliant range will be available and normal operations will resume.

For the various supplies you need to fulfill, there’s no need to worry because we have Termotecnica Pericoli products in stock. If you have an urgent need or a planned order for this period, contact us to quickly check availability.

What happens to the stock already in the warehouse?

If you already have Termotecnica Pericoli products in stock or installed in your system, you don’t need to do anything special. The ErP 2026 regulation concerns the placing of new products on the market, not the use of those already purchased or in operation.

Products already placed on the market before 24 July 2026, can be sold and used without restrictions. There is no recall obligation, no forced replacement, and no impact on existing systems.

For spare parts, the situation is even more stable. Spare parts for non-compliant products can be sold until 23 July 2037. Those with existing systems have eleven years of guaranteed maintenance continuity, with no pressure to replace existing ones.

How to organize yourself between now and 24 July 2026

If you have orders planned for the second half of 2026, now is the time to determine whether they fall within the critical window. There’s no need to review everything; simply check the expected delivery dates and compare them with the regulation timeline.

The first step is to determine when you actually need the products. If delivery is required between August and the end of September, the order should be brought forward by 23 July 2026, or postponed to October 2026, depending on your operating schedule.

If you’re unsure which products in your plant are affected by the regulation, or you have ongoing orders to manage, contact us . We have the latest information directly from Termotecnica Pericoli and can help you plan without interruptions.

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