India amends test requirements, etc. applicable to BS-VI for category M and N vehicles over 3500kg manufactured after April 1, 2020
17 January 2023 
India
India
Posts of Product Designs
Philippines Significantly Expands Product Categories Subject to Energy Label Program
17 January 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, products subject to energy labeling regulations have been significantly expanded, forcing many manufacturers or importers to comply with it.
India amends regulations on energy efficiency labeling for stationary storage type electric water heaters
16 January 2023
India
India
On December 14, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Stationary Storage Type Electric …
China publishes circular on energy efficiency levels of key energy-using products
13 January 2023 
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s National Development and Reform Commission issued a circular on energy efficiency levels of 20 types of key energy-using products and equipment, including air conditioners, refrigerators, …
India issues notification for new energy efficiency standard for storage type electric water heaters
to be applied from 2023
13 January 2023
India
India
On December 9, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Power issued a notification (S.O. 5772 (E).) setting a new energy efficiency standard for storage type electric water heaters.
Thailand promulgates notification on labeling requirements for UV-C emitting products
5 January 2023 
Thailand
Thailand
On September 8, 2022, the Notification of the Committee on Labels Re: Determination of Ultraviolet Radiation in the C Range of Wavelengths (Ultraviolet C or UV-C) Goods as a Label-Controlled …
Korea revises inspection standards for large diesel vehicles
Revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act
26 December 2022 
South Korea
South Korea
On November 30, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced that the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act (published on November 14, 2022, Ministry of Environment Decree No. …
India to bring 16 product categories under QCO in 2023-24
26 December 2022
India
India
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a notice on December 20, 2022, to bring 50 products under 16 categories under mandatory quality control order (QCOs) …
Taiwan revises the MEPS standard of electric kettles
23 December 2022 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
Indian Parliament approves Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
20 December 2022
India
India
The Indian Parliament on December 12, passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 laying the legal framework for establishing a carbon credit market, mandatory use of non-fossil fuel including green …
China issues national standard for green product assessment of kitchen, bath products
16 December 2022
China
China
On Oct. 12, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a national standard called “Green product assessment—Kitchen and sanitary ware fittings” (GB/T 42065-2022), which will come into effect May …
China revises implementation rules for energy efficiency labeling of multi-connected air conditioners and electric fans
14 December 2022
China
China
On October 17, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission of China released the “Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labeling of Multi-Connected Air Conditioners” (Revised version) and “Implementation Rules for …
Taiwan to revise the inspection standards for electric storage water heater products
14 December 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On October 20, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, released a draft amendment to the “Relevant Inspection Regulations for General Household …
China revises national standard for air cleaners with new requirement for virus removal performance
6 December 2022
China
China
On Oct. 12, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a national recommended standard called “Air Cleaner” (GB/T 18801-2022), which will come into effect May 1, 2023. This is …
Hong Kong EPD adds LED lights, gas stoves, and gas water heaters to energy efficiency labels scheme
6 December 2022 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department promulgated the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2022, which adds LED lights, gas stoves, …
China publishes draft standard for recycled plastic applications in EEE
2 December 2022
China
China
On October 31, 2022, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) published a draft of the group standard “Recycled Plastic Applications Technology Code for Electrical and Electronic Equipment” of the China …
Korea introduces safety inspection system to ensure reuse of EV batteries in energy storage systems
29 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea published the amended version of the “Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act”, and announced …
Vietnam proposes draft circular on energy labeling of electric vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds
28 November 2022 
Vietnam
Vietnam
NOTE: On Dec. 30, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport published the Circular on Energy Efficiency Labeling Rules for Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles (48/2022/TT-BGTVT). See more details below: Vietnam to start …
China announces Action Plan to improve product quality for 2022–2025
24 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other government bodies and organizations announced an Action Plan to Improve the Quality of Products, Construction Work and Services …
India amends emission standards for new engines used for generator sets with 800kW or less
24 November 2022
India
India
On November 4, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2022” to revise the emission standards for fixed-speed or …
Indonesia releases draft MEPS regulations for electric motor and water pump
18 November 2022 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia notified WTO/TBT of two draft decrees on the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for electric motor and …
India announces proposed regulation mandating energy saving labeling for chillers
18 November 2022
India
India
On October 29, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a draft regulation “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Chillers) …
India postpones implementation date of Quality Control Order for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
To enter into force on 10 May 2023
15 November 2022
India
India
On November 1, 2022, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India promulgated an order to postpone the effective date of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order 2020, which defines the …
India to make electric vehicle testing mandatory from 2023
11 November 2022
India
India
On November 02, 2022, Ministry of Heavy Industries of India issued a notice making testing of electric vehicles mandatory for enhanced human safety with effect from April 01, 2023. The …
Indonesia releases draft MEPS regulations for six types of home appliances
11 November 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia notified WTO/TBT of six draft decrees of the minister on the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for …
Taiwan raises the MEPS for fluorescent lamps by revising the relevant regulations
3 November 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revised regulations of the MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) for various fluorescent lamp …
India applies new energy standards to refrigerators from 2023
25 October 2022
India
India
On September 27, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification amending energy conservation standards for direct cooled and frost-free household and similar refrigerating appliances.
China issues “opinions” on advancing reform of regulatory systems for EEE
Lithium-ion batteries will be added to the mandatory certification scheme
21 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 23, 2022, China’s State Council issued “opinions” on advancing the reform of regulatory systems for electrical and electronic equipment. The opinions set out measures such as adding lithium-ion …
Indonesia establishes MEPS and energy saving labelling regulation for LED lighting
20 October 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On July 5, 2022, the Decision of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 135 of 2022 concerning Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Saving Label for LED Lighting …
India extends deadline for implementing new EV battery standards, testing norms
14 October 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended implementation deadline for mandatory standards and testing norms for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The mandatory EV battery standards and testing norms …
Taiwan adds automatic shut-off faucets as products subject to Water Efficiency Labeling
13 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 13, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released a notice of the amendment to the “Products such as water-using equipment, sanitary equipment or other equipment subject …
Singapore to simplify product registration under GHG regulations and discontinue Climate-Friendly Label
5 October 2022 
Singapore
Singapore
On September 1, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore announced that it would introduce an exemption from mandatory product registration and a grace period for non-compliant goods in …
Taiwan releases quality standard for water purifiers
Standard values for a total of 24 metals and volatile organic compounds are specified
30 September 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 8, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released the “Technical specifications for testing the quality of drinking water generated from water purifiers”. And the standard came …
623 consumer chemical products in Korea violate safety & labeling standards under K-BPR
29 September 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On August 11, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced that during the period from January to June 2022, it had uncovered 623 products that violated safety and labeling standards …
China releases industrial standard for service life of tableware disinfection cabinets
28 September 2022
China
China
On Sept. 5, 2022, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association released a standard called “Safe service life for household electrical appliances Part 8：Tableware disinfection cabinet” (association standard T/CHEAA 0011.8-2022), which …
Brunei notifies WTO/TBT of legislation designating air conditioners as products subject to energy labeling
23 September 2022 
Brunei
Brunei
On August 23, 2022, the Ministry of Energy of Brunei notified the WTO/TBT of the orders and regulations implementing the Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Order 2021. The above order …
Indonesia promulgates ecolabeling standard for compostable products and containers
21 September 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On April 4, 2022, the Indonesian National Standard SNI 7188-7:2022 on Ecolabeling Criteria for the Categories of Compostable Products, Product Packaging, and Bioplastic Containers (hereinafter “the Standard”) was promulgated in …
India proposes amendments on energy saving labeling for distribution transformers
9 September 2022
India
India
On August 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Distribution Transformer) Amendment …
Philippines: WTO/TBT notification of proposal to expand energy labeled items
10 new regulated items to be added – ICT equipment, small household appliances, multimedia appliances, etc.
8 September 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On December 1, 2022, the DOE of the Philippines officially published a regulation to expand the products covered by the Philippine Energy Label Program (PELP), adding cooking and food …
India to mandate energy-saving labeling for Light Commercial Air Conditioners
8 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced proposed regulations “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Light Commercial …
India amends standards for electric vehicle batteries
Technical requirements for ‘rechargeable electric energy storage systems’
7 September 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on September 01, 2022 announced amendments to specific technical requirements for ‘rechargeable electric energy storage systems’ (REESS) or batteries for ‘M’ and ‘N” …
Malaysia to Consider Mandatory Labeling of Carbon Emissions for Road Vehicles
1 September 2022 
Malaysia
Malaysia
On July 27, 2022, Malaysia began to solicit opinions on proposed enhancements to CO2 emission regulations for road vehicles. The call for opinions concerns four new regulatory options for road …
India solicits opinions on amendment to display two or more main constituents, etc. on packaged goods
Mechanical and electrical products are not to be included
31 August 2022
India
India
On August 16, 2022, the Indian Department of Consumer Affairs launched a solicitation for opinions on an amendment to display two or more of the main constituents of a product …
India to regulate Energy Saving Labeling for UHD Televisions
To mandate labeling from 2023
29 August 2022
India
India
On August 3, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of UHD Television) Regulations, …
Taiwan revises the MEPS standard of ductless air conditioners, will be effective from January 1, 2025
17 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 22, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revision of the notice “Labelling items, measures and inspection methods for minimum energy performance standard and …
Taiwan to revise the inspection-related regulations for 18 commodities including audio equipment
17 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 19, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs (M.O.E.A.) of Taiwan released the draft revision of inspection-related regulations for 18 commodities including …
China releases draft national mandatory standard for energy efficiency of servers
Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) would be set for servers
15 August 2022
China
China
On July 14, 2022, the China National Institute of Standardization released the second draft version of a national mandatory standard for server energy efficiency to seek public comments, which will …
Malaysia Releases Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme Revision 8
11 August 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On April 12, 2022, Malaysia released the “Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme Revision 8.” This system (WEPLS) is a voluntary system aimed at the dissemination of water-saving …
India amends to allow information display on packaging of electronic products to be provided by QR code
Added to Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules
27 July 2022
India
India
On July 14, 2022, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of India published the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022, which amend Article 6 (Declarations …
India adds requirements for Tire Rolling Resistance and Noise Limit Values to Automotive Regulations
21 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) published the Central Motor Vehicles (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2022, which make mandatory the requirements for tire rolling …
India proposes amendments to emissions standards for two- and three-wheeled vehicles manufactured after April 2023
19 July 2022
India
India
On June 29, 2022, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India (MORTH) announced a draft regulation amending the emission standard BS-VI (Euro 6 equivalent) for vehicles manufactured after …
Hong Kong to revise the “Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products”
LED lamps, gas cookers and gas water heaters are added as the mandatory target products
15 July 2022
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
NOTE: On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department promulgated the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2022, which adds LED lights, gas stoves, …
India to amend energy efficiency labeling scheme for stationary storage type electric water heater
13 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published proposed amendments to its regulations governing the labeling of stationary storage type electric water heaters, which is …
India to move deep freezers to mandatory appliance under energy efficiency labeling scheme
12 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published the draft Regulations, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Deep …
China announces key areas of enterprise standards “Top Runner” for FY2022
Total of 240 industries are listed, including electronic equipment manufacturing industry and automotive manufacturing industry
4 July 2022
China
China
On June 1, 2022, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced key areas of enterprise standards “Top Runner” for FY2022. Key areas of this year have been further …
Korea issues draft amendment to Eco-label Target Products and Certification Criteria
To add laptop computers, monitors, detergents, shampoo, conditioner, and clothing as the target of premium certification system
28 June 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On May 31, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea published a draft amendment to Eco-label Target Products and Certification Criteria. The Ministry of Environment explained that it has …
Korea inspects compliance with safety standards for 1.77 million imported products including toys
27 June 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On May 30, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea and Korea Customs Service announced that as a result of an intensive inspection (from April 4 …
Taiwan publishes the draft of criteria for drinking water from water purifiers
Standard values for a total of 24 metals and volatile organic compounds are specified
27 June 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 15, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan published a draft of the “Technical specification for water quality testing of drinking water from water filters (purifiers) commodities” …
India announces new regulation on energy saving labeling for refrigerators
Need to attach QR Code
23 June 2022
India
India
On June 11, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced a new regulation (Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Refrigerators) …
India postpones enactment of Quality Control Order for Automotive Wheel Rim Parts
20 June 2022
India
India
On June 9, 2022, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India published an amendment (S.O. 2634 (E).) to postpone the date of entry into force of the Quality Control Order …
China announces the implementation of the selection work for the “top runner” in water use efficiency
20 June 2022
China
China
On May 31, 2022, the Ministry of Water Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission of China announced a notice for the implementation of the selection work for the …
India stipulates new energy saving standard for color televisions
Applies from July 2022
17 June 2022
India
India
On 24 May 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification (S.O. 2369 (E).) setting a new energy saving standard for color televisions, which are one of the …
China releases association standards for smart toilets
Performance grades, technical requirements, test methods, and labeling and packaging requirements of smart toilets are defined
9 June 2022
China
China
On May 20, the Chaozhou Building Sanitary Ceramics Industry Association released association standards for smart toilets called “Smart Water Closets” (T/CBCSIA 1-2022), which will come into effect on Aug. 1. …
Philippines Releases First Report on Implementation of Energy Labeling Program
27 May 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In April 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released its first report on the implementation of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP): PELP Registration and Energy Label Issuance as …
Korea proposes Regulations on Labeling and Advertising of Consumer Chemical Products
25 May 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea is in the process of providing administrative notice on the proposed enactment of the Regulations on Labeling and Advertising of Consumer Chemical Products …
Korea strengthens energy-saving standards for washing machines, chillers and heaters, monitors, etc.
24 May 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On April 27, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea published an amendment to the Operational Regulation on Equipment for Efficiency Management (Ministry of Trade, Industry …
India mandates energy labeling for electric ceiling type fans from July 2022
20 May 2022
India
India
On May 12, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India published a notification (S.O. 2210 (E).) setting out energy efficiency criteria to make energy-saving labeling of electric ceiling type fans …
China issues new sets of implementation rules for green product certification
Refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines are now covered
20 May 2022
China
China
On March 22, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration issued two new sets of green product certification implementation rules for refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines and for tires, respectively, as …
India applies new Energy-saving Criteria for Room Air Conditioners starting in July 2022
18 May 2022
India
India
On May 6, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification informing the public that the existing energy-saving criteria for room air conditioners, which are products …
India revises applicable date of Fuel Consumption Standards for Diesel Vehicles with 3.5 tons or more
12 May 2022
India
India
On March 29, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India published a notification (S.O. 1465 (E).) amending the application date of the fuel consumption standard for fixed-speed travel (40 km/h, …
Korea announces reorganization of management system for two-wheeled vehicles, including stricter exhaust noise standards
9 May 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On March 15, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced that the Ministry shall completely revamp the noise management system, from acceptable noise standards to the management of …
China Household Electrical Appliances Association releases standards for service life of household water purifiers
9 May 2022
China
China
The China Household Electrical Appliances Association on April 18 released association standards called “Safe service life for household electrical appliances Part 7: Household drinking water purifier”, which came into effect …
Australia announces “Equipment Energy Efficiency Prioritisation Plan 2021-2022”
28 April 2022 
Australia
Australia
On April 8, 2022, Energy Rating, the regulator of energy efficiency standards for products in Australia, released the “Equipment Energy Efficiency Prioritisation Plan 2021-2022.” This plan sets priorities in the …
New Zealand Ministry for the Environment announces position statement on compostable products
28 April 2022 
New Zealand
New Zealand
On March 24, 2022, the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment (MfE) released a position statement on compostable products as part of its National Plastics Action Plan. MfE states that …
India adds tires as a voluntary product under Standards & Labeling Programme
26 April 2022
India
India
On March 8, 2022, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) added tires as a voluntary product of the energy saving labeling system “Standards & Labeling Programme.” The target is C1, …
India adds lithium-ion traction battery packs for electrically propelled road vehicles as a voluntary product under Standards & Labeling Programme
26 April 2022
India
India
In March 2022, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) added high-energy lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems as a voluntary product of the energy saving labeling system “Standards & Labeling …
India amends emission limits for new engines used for power generating set applications with up to 800 kW gross mechanical power
25 April 2022
India
India
On February 18, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued the Environment (Protection) first Amendment Rules, 2022 to amend the emission limits for new engines …
Taiwan designates 2 products subject to mandatory QR code for Commodity Inspection Mark
22 April 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On March 15 and 19, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic and Affairs of Taiwan released two public notices to designate instantaneous electric water heaters …
Taiwan revises Green Mark standard “Products Made from Recycled Plastic or Rubber”
22 April 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On April 1, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the revised version of Green Mark standard “Products Made from Recycled Plastic or Rubber”. The name of …
Thailand to require labeling of UV-C disinfecting devices
20 April 2022
Thailand
Thailand
NOTE: On September 8, 2022, the Notification of the Committee on Labels Re: Determination of Ultraviolet Radiation in the C Range of Wavelengths (Ultraviolet C or UV-C) Goods as a Label-Controlled …
Singapore details GHG goods control with four Orders under EPMA
12 April 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On March 31, 2022, the National Environmental Agency (NEA) of Singapore promulgated four Orders to implement the Environmental Protection and Management Act, as amended (hereinafter “EPMA”). Under these Orders, the …
Saudi Arabia issues new regulations on Hydrogen Vehicles
11 April 2022 
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
On March 18th 2022, Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) issued a technical regulation that defines the requirements to be met by suppliers and conformity assessment procedures for Hydrogen …
Philippines Establishes New Technical Regulation on Mandatory Product Certification for Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, TVs, and Lighting Fixtures
11 April 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Administrative Order No. 1 of 2022 “The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Product Certification of Energy Consuming Products” was enacted in the …
Amended Noise Emission Standard for New and In-Use Vehicles in Singapore
11 April 2022
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore promulgated the “Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022” on March 31, 2022. The regulations came into effect on April 1. These Regulations amend the noise emission …
Singapore adds four products to minimum water efficiency rules
Including flushing toilets, commercial washing machines, dishwashers, and pressure washers
7 April 2022
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore promulgated the “Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2021” (“the Regulations”) on December 1, 2021. The Regulations expand the range of products covered by the Mandatory Water …
Australian publishes decision to revise MEPS for air conditioners of 65 kW or more
6 April 2022
Australia
Australia
On February 17, 2022, the Australian Official Gazette published a decision to revise the greenhouse effect and minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners of 65 kW or more. Minimum …
Korea mandates grade labeling for water saving equipment
Amends subordinate laws of Water Supply Act
5 April 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On February 17, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea published amended versions of the Presidential Decree and Enforcement Regulations of Water Supply Act and announced that water saving equipment …
China establishes Green Design Code and Quality Control Requirements for “Remanufactured Three-phase Permanent Magnet Motors”
29 March 2022
China
China
On February 11, 2022, the China Industrial Energy Conservation and Cleaner Production Association promulgated a organization standard that establishes the Green Design Product Evaluation Technical Code and Quality Control Requirements …
Technical association of China’s Shandong Province releases technical standards for naturally degradable plastics
20 March 2022
China
China
On Dec. 27, 2021, the Shandong Quality Inspection Association of China’s Shandong Province released a set of standards called the “Technical specification for eco-degradable plastic resins and products” (T/SDAQI 048-2021), …
Technical association of China’s Shandong Province releases evaluation standards for naturally degradable plastic products
20 March 2022
China
China
The standards’ product evaluation system uses two layers of attributes that are called “Class I indicators” and “Class II indicators”, respectively. The Class I indicators consists of the resources, energy, …
Vietnam’s new decree revises punishments rules in the fields of industry and trade
Including penalties for violating regulations on chemicals and energy conservation
16 March 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On January 31, 2022, the Government of Vietnam established the Decree No. 17/2022/17 Amending and Supplementing a Number of Decrees Stipulating Administrative Penalties in the Fields of Chemicals, Industrial Explosives, …
China releases GB/T “Evaluation of the energy performance of lighting systems”
25 February 2022
China
China
On December 31, 2021, The State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration of China jointly released a recommended national standard – “Evaluation of the energy performance of lighting systems …
China releases GB/T “Evaluation of energy performance of motor system”
25 February 2022
China
China
State Administration of Market Regulation of China released a recommended national standard- “Evaluation of energy performance of motor system (GB/T 41013-2021)” on December 31, 2021. The standard, which stipulates evaluation …
Taiwan announced 2022 annual inspection plan for MEPS regulations
11 February 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced the 2022 annual inspection plan for products of MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard), Energy Label program and Energy Efficiency Rating …
Brunei promulgates regulations on MEPS and energy labelling for electrical appliances
27 January 2022
Brunei
Brunei
NOTE: On August 23, 2022, the Ministry of Energy of Brunei notified the WTO/TBT of the orders and regulations implementing the Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Order 2021. See more …
China Paper Association issues the “Water-based Coated Paper Cups” standard
27 January 2022
China
China
On December 29, 2021, the China Paper Association issued the standard “Water-based Coated Paper Cups.” The standard came into effect on January 1, 2022. In recent years, the Chinese government …
Awards ceremony held for energy efficient activities and products in Vietnam
17 January 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 15, 2021, the Vietnam National Energy Efficiency Programme of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, together with the Viet Nam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association …
China revises water efficiency standard for water purifiers
14 January 2022
China
China
On December 1, 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China promulgated the revised GB 34914-2021 “Minimum allowable value of water efficiency and water efficiency …
