What is the Australian MEPS logo?

MEPS is the Australian Energy Efficiency Rating system. In the mid-1970s, the two largest states in Australia, New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, jointly proposed the implementation of energy labelling system, but it was not until 1986 that the mandatory labelling system was implemented.

I. Introduction of MEPS energy efficiency Label:

The Energy Rating label of Australia is a comparison label. The label graph (as shown below) contains a rectangular base and a semicircle at the top of the base. The semicircle is in the shape of a "dial" to indicate the star rating. The dial's semicircle is marked with six stars, arranged in a clockwise direction along the dial, with more stars indicating higher energy efficiency and lower operating costs. The unit's annual (or hourly) estimated power consumption (washing machine water consumption) under "normal" service conditions is marked with a number in the middle of the base, i.e. CEC.

Two, MEPS energy efficiency label features:

(1) The star rating gives an intuitive description of the energy efficiency level of the model. The higher the star rating, the higher the efficiency;

(2) Energy consumption value gives the estimate of the annual power consumption of this type of appliance based on the energy consumption test and the typical usage information of household appliances;

(3) The energy quota label of different products is slightly different.

Iii. Use of MEPS energy efficiency label:

(1) Position: the label is posted on the front of the product or hung, and the label of the air conditioner can be hung on the outer surface of the package;

(2) Label material and shape: self-adhesive, hanging labels with durable cards, shape and size of various product standards are different, to be made according to the provisions of the standard;

(3) Color: A variety of color standards on the label are clearly specified.

Iv. Instructions for MEPS Energy Efficiency Certification:

Australia's Energy Rating Label system also uses a self-declaration similar to the EU CE mark, but companies are required to register the energy efficiency information of their products with the Australian Greenhouse Gas Office. To ensure the accuracy of energy efficiency claims made by manufacturers, the Australian government operates a government (national) testing program where electrical appliances are purchased from retail outlets and sent to approved third-party laboratories for testing. If the test results show that the manufacturer has made false claims, it will be subject to a series of sanctions and cancellation of the product registration (cancellation of the right to sell the product) under the laws of each state. So the cost of the initial test is borne by the government, and any subsequent costs to confirm or overturn the initial test results are borne by the supplier.

V. Application Process:

1. Apply in writing to the registration authority and pay the registration fee

2. Evaluate the energy efficiency level

3. Manufacturers who manufacture/import electrical products must submit their products to

4. Put energy efficiency grade label on the Australian market

5. Register and mark products by category

Product Category:

It is mandatory for all electronic products sold in Australia to include an energy consumption label:

* Refrigerators and ice makers

* Washing machine

* Clothes dryer

* Dishwasher

* Air conditioning (single-phase mandatory, three-phase voluntary)

The following products also need to be regulated on the basis of minimum Energy consumption Standards (MEPS) - which specify their minimum energy consumption levels:

* Refrigerators and ice makers (effective from 1 October 1999, revised from 1 January 2005)

* Main Pressure Storage Electric Water heater (with effect from 1 October 1999)

* Small main pressure storage electric water heater (<80L) and low pressure Heat Exchange (effective 1 October 2005) (refer to the limits and test methods in AGO)

* Three-phase motors (0.73 kW to<185 kW) (effective from 1 October 2001, revised in April 2006)

* Single-phase air conditioning (implemented on 1 October 2004, revised on 1 April 2008 and 2006 respectively)

* Three-phase air conditioners with cooling power up to 65 kW (effective from 1 October 2001, revised from 1 October 2007)

Rectilinear fluorescent lamp ballasts (from 1 March 2003). Note that in addition to MEPS, ballasts should also be labeled with an Efficiency index (EEI).

* Straight fluorescent lamps - containing 550 mm to 1500 mm and with lighting power greater than 16 watts (effective from 1 October 2004)

* Distribution transformers - 11 kV and 22 kV grades 10 kV to 2.5 MW (with effect from 1 October 2004)

* Commercial refrigerators (Self-contained and remote control system) (with effect from 1 October 2004)

The following products have not yet been included in the mandatory management list, but in the near future will also have to meet the energy standards and obtain certification, some of which have been set implementation dates.

* External power supply (effective from 1 October 2008);

* Set-top box (with effect from 1 October 2008);

* Television;

* Home entertainment Equipment: (audio and video equipment) (effective from 1 October 2008);

* Hot and cold water dispenser;

* Vending machines;

* Commercial ice makers;

* Lamp series;

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