Act on the Rational Use of Energy
Japan
Electronics, Information Technology, Computers, Audio-Visual, Televisions, Lighting, Space Heating and Space Cooling, Air Conditioning, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Water, Water Heating
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1979
2018
October 2022
Electricity
AS/NZS 3823.2:2013 Performance of electrical appliances—Air conditioners and heat pumps—Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) requirements
New Zealand
Heat Pumps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1998
2017
August 2018
Electricity
AS/NZS 4776.2:2008: Liquid-chilling packages using the vapour compression cycle—Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) and compliance requirements
New Zealand
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2008
2011
November 2019
Electricity
AS/NZS 4965.2:2008: Performance of close control air conditioners—Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements
New Zealand
Climate Controls
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2008
February 2021
Electricity
BDS 1852:2012 Performance of air conditioners and heat pumps — energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements
Bangladesh
Heat Pumps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2012
2016
December 2020
Electricity
BDS 1853:2012 Performance of close control air conditioners — minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements
Bangladesh
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2012
December 2020
Electricity
CEL - Ducted Air Conditioners
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
May 2021
Electricity
CEL - Lithium Bromide Absorption Chillers
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2013
June 2021
Electricity
CEL - Water Chillers
China
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2008
May 2021
Electricity
CEL-004. Unitary Air Conditioners
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2005
2019
November 2021
Electricity
CEL-011. Multi-Connected -Heat Pump- Air Conditioner
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2009
August 2018
Electricity
CEL-023. Room Air Conditioners
China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2005
2010
May 2021
Electricity
CEL-031. Electric Clothes Washers
China
Washing Machines
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2007
2013
May 2021
Electricity
Consumer Protection -Approved Standards for Restricted Electrical Products- Regulations 2016
Solomon Islands
Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2016
November 2020
Electricity
Department Circular DC2020-06-0015
Philippines
Televisions, Washing Machines, Ceiling Fans, Window Fans, Portable Fans
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
January 2024
Electricity
Department Circular No. DC 2020-06-0016
Philippines
Lighting, Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
January 2024
Electricity
Efficiency Policy for Chillers
India
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Adopted
2023
October 2023
Electricity
Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations 2017
Singapore*
Televisions, Clothes Dryers, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, 3-Phase Motors, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Grade Label - Air Conditioners
Republic of Korea
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1993
2009
November 2019
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Grade Label - Electric washing machines
Republic of Korea
Washing Machines
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2000
2009
January 2016
Electricity