South Korea South Korea to revise eco-label certification criteria for multi-split air conditioners

Target products to be expanded to include air-to-water heat pumps

South Korea to revise eco-label certification criteria for multi-split air conditioners

South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary administrative notice on June 26, 2026, regarding a proposed partial amendment to the Eco-label Target Products and Certification Criteria, inviting public comments through July 15. This proposed revision would revise the current certification criteria for multi-split air conditioners to promote sustainable production and consumption and align the criteria with national environmental policies, including

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji