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Environment

In support of reducing the impacts of particulate emissions on the UK's overall air quality targets, HETAS “Cleaner Choice” appliances have been independently verified as exceeding the current requirements for UK smoke control areas for particulate matter, including PM2.5's by 50% of that required by DEFRA;

Technical Data

The purpose of this HETAS Stove Approval Scheme is to help consumers, retailers, installers and others to identify stoves with lower particulate (PM) emissions. There are concerns that small particle emissions known as PM2.5 to PM10 can be harmful. For that reason, we are operating a scheme which only accepts appliances that are tested to emit lower emissions compared to the current legal requirements. We have chosen to set the bar for entry at 50% less emissions than required for exemption for use in smoke control areas in the UK. We also note that Ecodesign legislation has differing, but important limits for other emission and any appliances listed here must meet those requirements as well as exceeding the particulate emission values for exemption by at least 50%.

Additionally, the product certified has been assessed for its compliance against the legal requirements for emissions and efficiency stipulated within the Ecodesign regulations. The performance of the appliance has been verified as meeting the following environmental attributes;

Technical Downloads

Copies of the associated manufacturer technical literature, energy labels, instruction and operating manuals and supporting documentation on performance and safety can be found by following the links below.