Methodology
CLASP regularly updates the CPRC with latest policy information to ensure accuracy and reliability.
CLASP conducts frequent and thorough research to maintain the CPRC. All policy information featured in the database is collected directly from official government websites or from policymakers and reliable partners. When available, policies in the CPRC database include a link to an official policy. In the absence of publicly available information, we may reference a partner’s presentation, a website, or specify the absence of such information in a note on the policy detail page.
All policies are categorized according to Policy Instrument, Policy Approach, and Product Type - with notes that detail any and all revisions.
Policy Instruments and Policy Approach
Expand AllDefinition of the category “Policy Instruments”
In the CPRC, Policy Instruments include four sub-categories: "Minimum Performance Standards," "Comparative Labels," "Endorsement Labels," and "Quality Standards."
Definition of the category “Policy Approach”
Under this category, the CPRC database specifies whether a standard or labeling requirement is "Mandatory" (legally binding) or "Voluntary" (not legally binding).
Adopted & Revised
Policies whose status is "Entered into Force" will be marked as "Adopted" with a corresponding adoption year. Policies that have been revised will be marked as "Revised" with a corresponding year of revision.
Expand AllAdopted
The "Adopted" field indicates the year when the policy was first adopted and entered into force.
Revised
The "Revised" field indicates the year when the policy was last revised. We only keep track of the latest revision. If the "Revised" field is blank, it means the adopted policy has not yet been revised.
Product Taxonomy
Our taxonomy includes policies for 132 products. We categorized Policy Instruments under 14 filterable high-level categories. The details of each category are presented below.
Expand All“Building Materials” category
This category includes policies for:
- Doors
- Envelopes
- Insulations
- Roof materials and coatings
- Windows
“Electronics” category
This category includes policies for:
- Audiovisual
- Information Technology
- Other-Electronics (includes general consumer products), e.g.,
- Hair Dryers
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Power Supply and Power Conversion
“Kitchen” category
This category includes policies that cover consumer appliances used for cooking and dishwashing.
“Laundry” category
This category includes policies for:
- Clothes Dryers
- Irons
- Combination Washer and Dryers
- Washing Machines (also referred to as “Clothes Washers” in some countries)
“Medical Equipment” category
This category includes policies for:
- Lab-grade Refrigerators and Freezers
- Medical Imaging Equipment
“Mobility” category
This new category is still in the works, and will cover policies on “EV Charging Stations” and “Tires.”
“Motors and Motor-Driven Equipment” category
Under “Motors,” policies are classified by “1-Phase Motors,” “3-Phase Motors,” and “Variable Speed Drives.” The motor technology is not monitored due to the differences in national products’ regulations. “Motor-Driven Equipment” includes “Air Compressors,” “Elevators,” and "Refrigerant Compressors."
“Pumps” category
This category includes policies for:
- Agricultural Pumps
- Building Circulator Pumps
- Pool Pumps
- Pumps Other
- Pump Systems
- Solar Water Pumps
Heat pumps are under the “Space Heating and Space Cooling” category.
“Refrigeration” category
Under this category, we include residential and commercial refrigeration policies for both on- and off-grid products.
“Renewable Energy Systems” category
This category currently includes “Solar Energy Kits” to cover pico-solar PV and solar home systems kits.
"Space Heating and Space Cooling” category
Under this category, we include products for on- and off-grid "Space Heating," such as “Boilers and Furnaces,” “Heat Pumps,” and "Portable Heaters." The "Air Conditioning" sub-category covers seven AC product types and the "Ventilation" sub-category covers nine types of fans.
"Water” category
This category includes policies for:
- Water Fixtures
- Showers or Showerheads
- Taps or Faucets
- Toilets
- Urinals
- Water Heating
“Other” category
Under this category, we include “Power Transformers.”