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Mainland China: First Batch of Implementation Rules (Trial) for Product Carbon Footprint Labelling and Certification issued
2025-09-18
They entered into force in September, 2025.
On September 9, 2025, the Secretariat of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) relesead an Announcement No. 29, 2025 on the issuance of the first batch of implementation rules (trial) for product carbon footprint labelling and certification.
Announcement No. 29, 2025:
The products covered include:
- Lithium-ion batteries, specifically consumer, small power, large power and energy storage variants;
- Photovoltaic Modules;
- Iron and steel products, including blast furnance-converter long process steel products, electric furnance short-process steel products, and ferroalloys;
- Textiles;
- Room air conditioners;
- Computers, including desktop microcomputers and portable computers;
- Small power motors;
- Tires;
- Electrolytic aluminum;
- Cement; and
- Wood-based panels and wooden floorings.
Implementation Rules No. CNCA-CFP-01:2025:
1. Introduction and Purpose:
- Objective: Establish a standardized system for carbon footprint labeling of consumer lithium-ion batteries.
- Scope: Applies to mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and wearable devices.
2. Certification Standards
- General Carbon Footprint Standard: GB/T 24067-2024 for greenhouse gas product footprint quantification.
- Specific Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries: T/CQAE 12002-2024 with detailed methods and requirements.
3. Certification Process Overview
- Initial Inspection: Review of documentation including product information, production processes, and carbon footprint data.
- Product Carbon Footprint Verification: Verification covers the entire product life cycle (raw materials to disposal).
- Ongoing Supervision: Annual follow-up to ensure consistency and monitor carbon reduction progress.
4. Unit and Scope Definition
- Certification Units: Defined by product type, specification, and manufacturing location.
- Separate Certification Required: Each unit of a product must undergo separate certification.
5. Data Collection Requirements
- Primary Data: Required for critical processes (e.g., cathode and anode production, battery manufacturing).
- Secondary Data: Allowed for supporting processes with justification.
- Data Quality: Strict rules for ensuring accuracy and traceability of carbon footprint data.
6. Verification and Evaluation Process
- Verification Scope: Full life cycle analysis, including extraction, production, distribution, use, and disposal.
- Verification Methods: On-site inspections, document reviews, and data verification of carbon footprint calculations.
7. Supervision and Compliance
- Annual Monitoring: Certification bodies conduct follow-up inspections, consistency checks, and reassessments.
- Carbon Reduction Plans: Evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of carbon reduction measures.
- Non-Compliance: Consequences include suspension or revocation of certification if results exceed certified carbon footprints or corrective actions are not effective.
8. Documentation and Templates
- Required Documents: Product information, carbon footprint data, and carbon reduction plans.
- Annexes: Provide templates for data collection, formal commitments, and carbon footprint plans.
9. Framework for Certification and Monitoring
- Comprehensive Approach: Structured system ensuring transparency, accuracy, and continual progress towards carbon reduction.
- Rigorous Framework: Includes strict verification, ongoing monitoring, and defined corrective actions to ensure environmental responsibility.
Implementation Rules No. CNCA-CFP-04:2025
1. Introduction and Purpose
- Issuing Authority: Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA).
- Date of Release: 3 September 2025.
- Purpose: To regulate and standardize carbon footprint labeling certification for energy storage lithium-ion batteries.
2. Applicable Standards
- GB/T 24067-2024: General guidelines for quantifying product carbon footprints.
- T/CQAE 12002-2024: Specific methods and requirements for lithium-ion battery carbon footprint quantification.
3. Certification Model
- Three Stages:
- Initial Inspection
- Carbon Footprint Verification
- Post-Certification Supervision
- Certification Units: Defined by product specifications, models, and manufacturing locations; each unit must be certified separately.
4. Application and Documentation
- Required Submissions:
- Company and product information.
- Production process details.
- Carbon footprint data collection sheets.
- Type test reports.
- Carbon reduction plan.
5. Verification and On-Site Inspection
- Document Review: Verification of submitted materials by certification body.
- On-Site Inspection:
- Assess company capabilities.
- Ensure consistency of product manufacturing.
- Carbon Footprint Verification:
- Based on full product lifecycle: raw materials → manufacturing → distribution → use → end-of-life.
- Primary Data: Required for core processes.
- Secondary Data: Acceptable for supporting processes when justified.
- Data Quality: Cross-verification and reliability standards defined.
6. Post-Certification Supervision
- Annual Supervision Includes:
- Re-checking company capability and product consistency.
- Re-verification of carbon footprint.
- Monitoring carbon footprint to ensure it doesn't exceed original certified value.
- Evaluation of progress on carbon reduction measures.
- Outcome:
- Pass: Certification reissued and remains valid.
- Fail: May lead to suspension or withdrawal of certification.
7. Annexes and Templates
- Standardized Forms for:
- Product and material information.
- Carbon footprint data collection.
- Carbon reduction plans.
- Applicant commitment statements.
Purpose: Ensure consistent reporting and lifecycle analysis across applicants.
8. Framework Overview
- Comprehensive System: Combines data accuracy, lifecycle verification, and sustainability accountability.
- Enforcement Mechanism: Ongoing monitoring and corrective actions ensure long-term compliance and carbon reduction progress.
Implementation Rules No. CNCA-CFP-03:2025
1. Introduction and Purpose
- Issuing Authority: Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA).
- Date of Release: 3 September 2025.
- Purpose: Establish a standardized framework for carbon footprint labeling certification of large power lithium-ion batteries, especially for automotive power battery applications.
2. Applicable Standards
- GB/T 24067-2024: General guidelines for quantifying greenhouse gas product carbon footprints.
- T/CSAE 411-2025: Specific methods and requirements for calculating carbon footprints of automotive power batteries.
3. Certification Model
- Three-Stage Process:
- Initial Inspection
- Carbon Footprint Verification
- Post-Certification Supervision
- Certification Units: Defined by product specifications and models. Differences in:
- Raw materials
- Design
- Assembly methods
- Voltage
- Manufacturing sites
→ result in separate certification units.
4. Application and Required Documentation
- Applicants Must Submit:
- Certification contract
- Organizational and company details
- Production processes and flow charts
- Lists of key materials and equipment
- Carbon footprint data collection sheets
- Carbon quantification reports
- Carbon reduction plans
- Evidence of compliance with applicable standards
5. Verification and On-Site Inspection
- Document Review: Conducted by certification bodies to assess completeness and compliance.
- On-Site Inspection:
- Evaluate enterprise guarantee capability
- Confirm product consistency
- Carbon Footprint Verification:
- Establish functional units and system boundaries
- Collect and validate primary and secondary data
- Analyze entire life cycle: raw materials → processing → manufacturing → transport → end-of-life
- • Apply strict criteria for:
- Data quality
- Allocation methods
- Conservatism principles
6. Post-Certification Supervision
- Frequency: At least once per year.
- Supervision Includes:
- Reassessment of enterprise capability and product consistency
- Re-verification of carbon footprint data
- Evaluation of progress on carbon reduction plans
- Review of corrective measures from previous inspections
- Outcomes:
- Certificate is maintained, updated, suspended, or revoked based on results.
7. Annexes and Templates
- Included Templates:
- Basic product and material information forms
- Carbon footprint data collection tables
- Carbon reduction planning templates
- Compliance commitment statements
- Purpose: Ensure standardization in data reporting, verification, and reduction planning.
8. Framework Summary
- Comprehensive System: Covers full life cycle of automotive power batteries.
- Rigorous Verification: Based on national standards and lifecycle methodologies.
- Ongoing Compliance: Ensures continuous improvement in carbon reduction and traceability.
Implementation Rules No. CNCA-CFP-02:2025:
1. Introduction and Purpose
- Issuing Authority: Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA).
- Date of Publication: 3 September 2025.
- Purpose: Establish a standardized certification system for small power lithium-ion batteries with rated energy ≤ 5kWh.
2. Applicable Standards
- GB/T 24067-2024: General guidelines for greenhouse gas product carbon footprint quantification.
- T/CQAE 12002-2024: Specific quantification methods and requirements for lithium-ion batteries.
3. Certification Model
- Three Main Stages:
- Initial Inspection
- Product Carbon Footprint Verification
- Ongoing Post-Certification Supervision
- • Certification Units: Defined by product type, specification, and manufacturing site.
- Separate units required when variations exist in:
- Raw materials
- Design
- Production locations
4. Application and Required Documentation
- Applicants Must Submit:
- Product information
- Production process flowcharts
- Organizational structure
- Relevant certificates
- Carbon footprint data collection sheets
- Carbon reduction plans
- Management system documentation
5. Review and Verification Process
- Document Review: Ensures legality, completeness, and rule compliance.
- On-Site Inspection:
- Assess enterprise management capabilities
- Verify product consistency
- Collect carbon footprint data from all life cycle stages:
- Raw material acquisition
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Use
- End-of-life disposal
6. Data Collection and Carbon Footprint Verification
- Primary Data: Required for core processes (e.g., electrode material production, battery manufacturing).
- Secondary Data: Permitted for non-core processes under conservative assumptions.
- Verification Focus:
- Data accuracy, reliability, and traceability
- Compliance with quantification standards
- • Additional Requirements:
- Clear rules on data allocation
- Cut-off principles
- Data quality specifications
7. Post-Certification Supervision
- Frequency: Typically conducted annually.
- Supervision Covers:
- Enterprise management capability
- Product consistency
- Re-verification of carbon footprint data
- Evaluation of carbon reduction plan implementation and effectiveness
- Outcomes:
- Certification is maintained, suspended, or revoked based on compliance.
8. Annexes and Templates
- Provided Templates:
- Product and material information forms
- Carbon footprint data collection sheets
- Carbon reduction planning documents
- Compliance commitment statements
- Purpose: Support standardized data submission and verification processes.
9. Framework Summary
- Comprehensive Certification System: Ensures rigorous life cycle carbon footprint quantification.
- Lifecycle-Based Verification: Covers all stages from materials to disposal.
- Emphasis on Continuous Improvement: Through annual review of carbon reduction efforts and compliance tracking.
Chile: Letter clarifying scope of Article 9 of Supreme Decree No. 298/2005 on the Certification of Electrical and Fuel Products published
2025-09-25
It entered into force on September 15, 2025. It includes the list of products that require special authorization from SEC for commercialization because they required a conformity assessment but cannot be certified under the normal system.
On September 10, 2025, the Chilean Superintendence of Electricity and Fuels (SEC) issued an Ordinary Letter No. 297381, which clarifies the scope of Article 9 of Supreme Decree No. 298/2005.
The SEC is responsible for the oversight of electrical products, fuels, and other energy-related items. This document was issued to clarify the process for marketing certain products that require a conformity assessment but cannot be certified under the normal system. This situation can occur if there is no authorized certification body or if there is no valid protocol in place.
In such cases, Article 9 of Supreme Decree No. 298/2005 allows interested parties to request a special authorization for commercialization from the SEC. The SEC can grant this authorization through a reasoned resolution, provided the applicant meets the specified requirements. The goal is to ensure that products deemed potentially hazardous to people or property can still be legally sold.
The document provides a list of products that need this prior authorization for commercialization. The products are categorized into two groups:
1.Products with a Ministerial Resolution but without a Valid Protocol
This list includes products that have a ministerial resolution but lack a current protocol for certification. These are divided into three areas:
• Liquid Fuels: This category includes items such as liquid fuel transfer pumps, boilers, air heaters, Kerosene stoves (type C), and various valves, sensors, and dispensers for liquid fuels.
• Gaseous Fuels: This section lists products like air conditioning units and electric generators that use gaseous fuels, along with various types of valves and gas vaporizers.
• Electrical: This includes a variety of pumps for aquariums, garden ponds, showers, and fixed-installation pools, as well as metallic junction boxes.
2. Products with Decrees and Technical Standards
This second list covers products that must comply with technical installation standards but may not have a ministerial resolution. The SEC will use the listed standards as a reference when evaluating the safety of these products. The list includes:
• Gaseous Fuels: Decorative gas appliances for outdoor use, various types of meters, and a range of valves for different gaseous fuel applications.
• Electrical: This category includes transient and permanent overvoltage protectors.
Evaluation Process and Implications
For products in the second list, the SEC will analyze their safety based on the suggested standards. If a product was designed or evaluated using a different international standard, the applicant is required to compare the different standards as part of their request.
This clarification is important for manufacturers, importers, and distributors who must identify if their products fall under these lists and obtain the necessary authorization from the SEC before commercializing them.
Costa Rica: General Requirements for a supplier's declaration of conformity for products published
2025-09-18
They entered into force on September 5, 2025.
On September 5, 2025, the Costa Rica Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Trade (MEIC) published Decree N° 45169-MEIC establishing the general requirements for a supplier's declaration of conformity for products sold in Costa Rica.
- The declaration is a sworn statement from a producer, manufacturer, or supplier that their product complies with relevant Costa Rican technical regulations;
- It is intended for low-risk products or those made uniquely to a consumer's order;
- The decree aims to provide a less costly and more efficient way for ministries to ensure products meet technical regulations;
- Applies to low-risk products or those manufactured uniquely for a consumer;
- The declaration can be used alone or with other conformity assessment procedures, with specific conditions outlined in each technical regulation;
- The provider of the declaration is responsible for its issuance and for ensuring the product's continued conformity;
- The declaration must be based on results from accredited laboratories;
- The documentation supporting the declaration must be kept for five years and be available to the regulatory authority upon request
- The person who reviews the assessment results within the organization must be different from the person who signs the final declaration.
- The declaration must include:
- A unique ID and the issuer's name and address.
- The product's identification (e.g., name, model number).
- A list of technical regulations and standards the product complies with.
- The date and place of issue.
- The signature of the authorized person.
- Any conditions that limit its validity.
- The declaration must also provide supporting information, such as references to relevant reports, involved laboratories, and accreditation details.
- The document can be in paper or electronic format and must follow the template provided in Annex A of the decree.
- Before a product is placed on the market, the declaration of conformity must be prepared.
- The declaration and its supporting documents must be available to authorities at the point of sale.
- After the product is on the market, competent authorities can randomly verify compliance and request supporting documentation.
Israel: New Standards Released
2025-09-18
They entered into force on September 2025. They affect, among other products, air conditioners, heat pumps and refrigerators.
On September, the Israeli Standards Institution published new standards replacing the previous versions. This Announcement is in accordance with Section 6(b) of the Standards Law of 1953 was published on 4 September 2025 in the Israeli Official Gazette:
- Standard SI 14825, Air conditioners, liquid chilling units and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling, commercial refrigeration and process refrigeration - Testing and rating under part load conditions and calculation of seasonal performance, replaces the previous version from December 2019.
- Standard SI 23953 Part 1, Refrigerated display cabinets: terms and definitions, replaces the previous version from March 2021.
- Standard SI 23953 Part 2, - Refrigerated display cabinets: Classification, requirements and test conditions, replaces the previous version from March 2021.
Notice September 2025: Israeli Standards for Room Heating Appliances and Appliances using Optical Radiation:
On September 3, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry published an announcement recommending the following two Israeli standards be officially recognized:
1. TI 900 Part 2.96: This standard includes special requirements for sheets with flexible heating elements used for room heating. The full standard from February 2021 will be official, with the exception of Section 203, which deals with noise levels.
2. TI 60335 Part 2.27: This standard covers safety requirements for appliances that expose skin to optical radiation. The entire standard from December 2023 will be made official.
- The official recognition of these standards is necessary to ensure public safety and health.
- The standards are identical to the corresponding IEC 60335 standards and include national modifications.
- The Ministry of Economy and Industry recommends a 90-day grace period for these standards.
- The Notice also provides details on how to view the standards and related documents:
- The standards can be ordered from the Standards Institution of Israel.
- They can also be viewed on the Standards Institution of Israel website.
- A table of the national modifications can be downloaded from the Ministry of Economy and Industry's website.
Luxembourg: New European Standards for Non-Electrical, Electrical and Telecommunications field published
2025-09-18
They entered into force on September 15, 2025.
On September 11, 2025, the Luxembourgish Standards Body published a List of European Standards:
List of Standards applicable in the Electrotechnical Field (September 2025):
- ILNAS-EN 50733:2025 Electric convection ovens, steam cookers and combination ovens for professional use - Test methods for measuring performance
- ILNAS-EN IEC 60086-4:2025 Electric Batteries - Part 4: Lithium Battery Safety
- ILNAS-EN IEC 60146-1-1:2024/AC:2025-03 Semiconductor converters - General requirements and mains-commutated converters - Part 1-1: Specification of basic requirements
- ILNAS-EN IEC 60704-2-4:2025 Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne noise - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for washing machines and centrifugal dryers
- ILNAS-EN IEC 60898-3:2025 Small electrical equipment - circuit breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations - Part 3: Circuit breakers for direct current operation
- ILNAS-EN IEC 61558-2-1:2025 Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - Part 2-1: Particular requirements and tests for separate-winding isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating separate-winding isolating transformers for general applications
- ILNAS-EN IEC 61558-2-6:2025 Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for supply voltages up to 1100 V - Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety transformers and power supply units incorporating safety transformers
- ILNAS-EN IEC 61558-2-7:2025 Safety of transformers, inductors, power supply units and combinations thereof – Part 2-7: Particular requirements and tests for transformers and power supply units for toys
- ILNAS-EN IEC 61846:2025 Ultrasound - Therapeutic Focused Short Pressure Pulse Sources - Field Characteristics
- ILNAS-EN IEC 62040-1:2019/A2:2025 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) - Part 1: Safety requirements
- ILNAS-EN IEC 63522-11:2025 Electrical relays - Tests and measurements - Part 11: Protection of enclosures and degree of protection
- ILNAS-EN IEC 63522-12:2025 Electrical relays - Tests and measurements - Part 12: Internal humidity
List of Standards applicable in the Non-electrical Field (September 2025):
- ILNAS-EN 415-8:2025 Safety of packaging machines - Part 8: Strapping machines
- ILNAS-EN 478:2025 Plastics - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profiles - Characterisation of appearance after conditioning at 150°C
- ILNAS-EN 1680:2025 Plastic piping systems - Valves for polyethylene (PE) piping systems - Test method for leaktightness under and after bending applied to the drive mechanism
- ILNAS-EN 3155-009:2025 Aerospace Series - Electrical Contacts Used in Connecting Elements - Part 009: Electrical Contacts, Female 009, Type A, Crimp, Class S - Product Standard
- ILNAS-EN 12900:2025 Compressors for refrigerants - Determination of characteristics, tolerances and presentation of performance data
- ILNAS-EN 12965:2019+A1:2025 Tractors and agricultural and forestry equipment - Power take-off cardan shafts and their protectors - Safety
- ILNAS-EN 12999:2020+A1:2025 Suspended load lifting devices - Loading cranes
- ILNAS-EN 13001-3-1:2025 Suspended load lifting appliances - General design - Part 3-1: Limit states and suitability verification of steel structures
- ILNAS-EN 13204:2025 Powered rescue tools for use by fire and rescue services - Safety and performance requirements
- ILNAS-EN 14960-4:2025 Inflatable play equipment - Part 4: Additional safety requirements and test methods for bungee running equipment
- ILNAS-EN 15180:2025 Machines for food products - Food dosing machines - Safety and hygiene requirements
- ILNAS-EN 15698-1:2025 District heating pipes - Pre-insulated twin-pipe blocked systems for directly buried hot water networks - Part 1: Manufactured twin-pipe assembly for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and polyethylene protection pipe
- ILNAS-EN 17249-5:2025 Intelligent Transport Systems - ESafety - Part 5: ECall for two-wheeled powered vehicles of UNECE categories L1 and L3
- ILNAS-EN 17823:2024/AC:2025 Acoustic properties of building elements and buildings - Laboratory measurement of impact sound insulation of stairs and stair insulating elements
- ILNAS-EN ISO 5840-1:2021/A1:2025 Cardiovascular implants - Valve prostheses - Part 1: General requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 5840-1:2021/Amd 1:2025)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 8871-5:2025 Elastomeric components for parenteral administration and devices for pharmaceutical use - Part 5: Functional requirements and testing (ISO 8871-5:2025)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 14119:2025 Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles of design and selection (ISO 14119:2024)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 15883-3:2025 Washer-disinfectors - Part 3: Requirements and tests for washer-disinfectors intended for thermal disinfection of human waste containers (ISO 15883-3:2024)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 16179:2025 Footwear - Critical substances potentially present in footwear and footwear components - Determination of organotin compounds in footwear materials (ISO 16179:2025)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 16321-1:2022/A1:2025 Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 1: General requirements - Amendment 1 (ISO 16321-1:2021/Amd 1:2024)
- ILNAS-EN ISO/IEC 27555:2025 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - Guidelines for the deletion of personal data (ISO/IEC 27555:2021)
List of Standards applicablein the Telecommunications Field (September 2025):
- ILNAS-EN 300 220-2 V3.3.1 Short Range Devices (SRD) operating in the frequency range 25 MHz to 1000 MHz with power levels ranging up to 500 mW erp; Part 2: Harmonized Standard for access to radio spectrum for non-specific radio equipment
Morocco: Standards related to road vehicles safety published
2025-09-26
It was published on June 21, 2025.
This Decision No. 1525-25 of August 21, 2025, issued by IMANOR, the Moroccan Institute of Standardisation, provides a list of recently approved standards that are largely derived from European and International standards. The list, presented in the Annex of the French version of the Decision, covers a wide range of products.
The relevant standards that were approved include the following, among many others:
• NM ISO 11983 Road vehicles - Safety glazing materials - Test methods for electro switchable glazing;
• NM ISO 5273 Passenger car tyres - Preparation method for an artificially worn state for wet grip testing;
• NM ISO 11451-1 Road vehicles - Vehicle test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband radiated electromagnetic energy - Part 1:
• General principles and terminology;
• NM ISO 11451-2 Road vehicles - Vehicle test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband radiated electromagnetic energy - Part 2:
• Off-vehicle radiation sources;
• NM ISO 11451-3 Road vehicles - Vehicle test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband radiated electromagnetic energy - Part 3: On-board transmitter simulation;
• NM ISO 26262-1 Road vehicles - Functional safety - Part 1: Vocabulary;
• NM ISO 26262-2 Road vehicles - Functional safety - Part 2: Management of functional safety;
• NM ISO 26262-3 Road vehicles - Functional safety - Part 3: Concept phase;
• NM ISO 6518-2 Road vehicles - Ignition systems - Part 2: Electrical performance and function test methods;
• NM EN 12252 LPG equipment and accessories - Equipping of LPG road tankers.
Spain: Lists of Standards Approved, Ratified or Cancelled published
2025-09-18
They entered into force on September 28, 2025. They cover, among other products, electrical appliances or luminaires.
On 8 September 2025, the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism released several resolutions with lists of standards approved, ratified or cancelled.
Resolution No. 17840, September 2025: The list of Standards includes, but is not limited to standards:
• On high-voltage switchgear,
• Apparatus for measuring radio disturbance,
• Household electrical appliances,
• Respiratory and anesthesia equipment,
• Injection systems,
• Industrial valves,
• Glass containers,
• Digital product passport,
• luminaires,
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and service, optical fiber cables, general EEE, batteries, emissions from stationary sources, and soil and water quality.
Resolution No. 17838, September 2025 - List of European Standards which have been Cancelled:
• UNE-EN 45544-1:2015. Workplace atmospheres. Electrical equipment used for the direct detection and direct measurement of the concentration of toxic gases and vapors. Part 1: General Requirements and Test Methods.
• UNE-EN 45544-2:2015. Workplace atmospheres. Electrical equipment used for the direct detection and direct measurement of the concentration of toxic gases and vapors. Part 2: Performance requirements for apparatus used for exposure management
• UNE-EN 45544-3:2015. Workplace atmospheres. Electrical equipment used for the direct detection and direct measurement of toxic gases and vapor concentrations. Part 3: Performance requirements for apparatus used for general gas detection.
• UNE-EN 50399:2012. Common test methods for cables subjected to fire conditions. Measurement of heat emission and smoke production in cables during flame spread testing. Test equipment, procedures, results.
• UNE-EN 50399:2012/A1:2016. Common test methods for cables subjected to fire conditions. Measurement of heat emission and smoke production in cables during flame spread testing. Test equipment, procedures, results.
• UNE-EN 50642:2019. Cable conduit systems. Test method for determining halogen content.
• UNE-EN 60335-2-7:2010. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines.
• UNE-EN 60335-2-7:2010/A11:2014. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines.
• UNE-EN 60335-2-7:2010/A1:2013. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines.
• UNE-EN 60335-2-7:2010/A2:2020. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines.
• UNE-EN 60335-2-77:2011. Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-77: Particular requirements for electric walk-behind lawnmowers.
• UNE-EN 60384-19:2015. Fixed connectors for use on electronic equipment - Part 19: Intermediate specification - Fixed DC capacitors with polyethylene terephthalate dielectric film for surface mounting.
• UNE-EN 61726:2016. Microwave cables, connectors, and passive components. Shielding attenuation measurement using the reverberation chamber method.
• UNE-EN 61753-051-3:2013. Optical fiber interconnection devices, passive components. Performance standard. Part 051-3: Category U plug-in style optical attenuator for single-mode fibers. Uncontrolled environments.
• UNE-EN 62271-4:2014. High-voltage switchgear. Part 4: Procedures for handling sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) and its mixtures.
• UNE-EN 62271-212:2017. High-voltage switchgear. Part 212: Compact assembly of equipment for transformer substations (CEADS).
• UNE-EN 62759-1:2016. Photovoltaic (PV) Module Transport Test. Part 1: Transport and Shipping of Photovoltaic Module Stacks.
• UNE-EN IEC 63355:2023. Cable conduit systems. Test method for determining halogen content.
Resolution No. 17837, September 2025 - List of European Standards which have been Ratified:
• UNE-EN 17353:2020+A1:2025. Protective clothing. Enhanced visibility equipment for medium-risk situations. Requirements and test methods
• UNE-EN 50173-10:2025. Information technology. Generic cabling systems. Part 10: Single-pair cabling.
• UNE-EN 50604-1:2016/A2:2025. Lithium secondary batteries for light electric vehicle applications - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods.
• UNE-EN 60061-1:1993/A64:2025. Lamp sockets and lampholders, together with gauges for checking interchangeability and safety. Part 1: Lamp sockets
• UNE-EN 60061-2:1996/A60:2025. Lamp sockets and lampholders, together with the sizes for checking interchangeability and safety. Part 2: Lampholders.
• UNE-EN 301126-1 V2.1.1. Fixed radio systems. Conformity testing. Part 1: Point-to-point equipment. Definitions, general requirements, and test procedures
• UNE-EN 302065-4-4 V2.1.1. Short-range devices (SRD) using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Harmonised standard for access to radio spectrum. Part 4: Material-sensing devices. Subpart 4: Material-Sensing Outdoor Applications for Land Vehicles Below 10.6 GHz.
• UNE-EN 302217-1 V3.4.1. Fixed Radio Systems. Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas. Part 1: General description, common characteristics, and requirements not related to access to radio spectrum
• UNE-EN 302217-2 V3.4.1. Fixed Radio Systems. Characteristics and requirements of point-to-point equipment and antennas. Part 2: Digital systems operating in the 1 GHz to 86 GHz frequency bands. Harmonised standard for access to the radio spectrum.
• UNE-EN 302217-4 V2.2.1. Fixed Radio Systems. Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas. Part 4: Antennas
• UNE-EN 302372 V3.1.1. Short Range Devices (SRD) using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Harmonised standard for access to radio spectrum. Tank Level Sounding Radar (TLPR) equipment operating in the frequency ranges 4.5 GHz to 7 GHz, 8.5 GHz to 10.6 GHz, 24.05 GHz to 27 GHz, 57 GHz to 64 GHz, and 75 GHz to 85 GHz
• UNE-EN 305550-5 V1.1.1. Short Range Devices (SRD) for use in the 40 GHz to 260 GHz frequency range. Harmonised standard for access to the radio spectrum. Part 5: Ultra Short Range Communications (USRC) equipment operating between 57 GHz and 64 GHz.
• UNE-EN IEC 55011:2025. Industrial, scientific, and medical equipment. Characteristics of radio interference. Limits and measurement method.
• UNE-EN IEC 61131-3:2025. Programmable logic controllers.Part 3: Programming languages
• UNE-EN IEC 60730-2-8:2025 Automatic electrical controls for domestic and similar use. Part 2-8: Particular requirements for hydraulic solenoid valves, including mechanical requirements.
• UNE-EN IEC 61754-13:2024/AC:2025-06. Optical fibre interconnection devices and passive components - Interfaces for optical fibre connectors - Part 13: FC-PC type connector family.
• UNE-EN IEC 61847:2025. Ultrasound. Surgical systems. Measurement and declaration of basic output characteristics.
• UNE-EN IEC 62841-2-7:2024/AC:2025-07. Portable and semi-stationary tools, gardening machinery, and lawnmowers, powered by an electric motor. Safety. Part 2-7: Specific Requirements for Portable Spray Guns.
• UNE-EN IEC 62868-2-1:2021/A1:2025. Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for general lighting - Safety. Part 2-1: Specific Requirements for Semi-Integrated OLED Modules.
• UNE-EN IEC 62868-2-2:2021/A1:2025. Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for general lighting - Safety. Part 2-2: Particular requirements for integrated OLED modules.
• UNE-EN IEC 63378-3:2025. Thermal normalisation in semiconductor packages. Part 3: Thermal Circuit Simulation Models for Discrete Semiconductor Packages in Transient Analysis.
• UNE-EN IEC 63522-5:2025. Electrical relays. Testing and measurements. Part 5: Insulation resistance
• UNE-EN IEC 63522-18:2025. Electrical relays. Tests and measurements. Part 7-18: Coil thermal resistance.
Costa Rica: Equivalence of AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 to RTCA 23.01.78:20 Energy Efficiency Specifications for Inverter Split Type Air Conditioners granted
2025-09-30
It entered into force on September 18, 2025.
On September 18, 2025, the Costa Rica Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) issued Resolution No. 0028-2025-DE, granting regulatory equivalence to the technical document AHRI Standard 210-240-2017 (AHRI Certificate 214025277) with RTCA 23.01.78:20 “Electrical Products. Split-Type Inverter Air Conditioners with Variable Refrigerant Flow, Free Discharge, and Duct-Free Systems. Energy Efficiency Specifications”.
It is established as a general condition that the approved certificates’ technical requirements must be fully met, in accordance with the equipment model, the terms under which approval was granted, the information provided in the application, and the applicable regulations. Products marketed under the equivalence granted by this resolution must comply with the regulatory documents on which it is based, as well as the labelling requirements set forth in the applicable regulations and national standards.
Any trader using this equivalence must ensure that no modifications are made to the technical provisions of the referenced standard. Any repeals or annulments of the original standard will invalidate this equivalence, making it unusable for purposes of demonstrating compliance.
The Resolution entered into force on the date of its publication. Upon the publication of the resolution, any interested party may use the recognized equivalence for the purposes of the Declaration of Conformity referred to in Section 5.5 of Executive Decree No. 44037-MINAE, without requiring authorization from any of the parties that originated the equivalence.
Costa Rica: Equivalence of Canadian Standard CAN/CSA-C358-03 to Costa Rica's Technical Regulation RTCR 503: 2021 Energy Efficiency for Electrical Products, Stoves, Induction Cooktops, Countertops, and Electric Ovens for Domestic Use granted
2025-09-30
It entered into force on September 5, 2025.
On September 5, 2025, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica issued a resolution granting equivalence of the Canadian standard “CAN/CSA-C358-03”, which covers energy consumption test methods for household electric ranges, with Costa Rica's "RTCR 503:2021" regulation. The approval also covers the evaluation of conformity models.
The request was submitted by Whirlpool Costa Rica Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada.
The approval is based on several Costa Rican laws and decrees, including the Law on the National Quality System and the Decree for Demonstrating Equivalency with a Costa Rican or Central American Technical Regulation.
The process involved two main stages:
• Stage 1 (INTECO): The National Institute of Technical Standards of Costa Rica (INTECO) evaluated the Canadian standard and concluded that its requirements for energy efficiency, labeling, and test methods are equivalent to those in the RTCR 503:2021 regulation. This was documented in the EQ 54-2025 report.
• Stage 2 (MINAE): MINAE's Energy Directorate analyzed the Canadian certification model and found that the conformity assessment used by UL Verification Services Inc. for the CAN/CSA-C358-03 standard is equivalent to Model 4 of the RTCR 503:2021 regulation
The resolution specifically details four electric range models from Whirlpool that are covered by this equivalency and listed in an appendix, which also includes their certificate numbers, energy consumption limits, and efficiency ratings.
The equivalency is valid indefinitely, but it will be invalidated if:
• The values on the analyzed certificates are updated, expire, or are modified.
• The regulatory documents themselves (RTCR 503:2021, CAN/CSA-C358-03, or the national INTE E17 series standards) are updated.
The merchant must ensure the products comply with the technical requirements of the approved standards and use the national energy efficiency labels. The equivalency can be revoked if the products fail to comply with these standards.
Hong Kong: New Grading Standards under Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme already effective
2025-09-30
The 15 month transition period ended on September 29, 2025. Refrigerating appliances, washing machines and storage type electric water heaters must bear energy labels in compliance with the new energy efficiency grading standards.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department announced that the new energy efficiency grading standards for refrigerating appliances, washing machines and storage type electric water heaters under the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS) are fully implemented since September 30. From that date, refrigerating appliances, washing machines and storage type electric water heaters must bear energy labels in compliance with the new energy efficiency grading standards before they are supplied to the local market. The reference number of the new energy label will carry the prefix "U3".
The Code of Practice on Energy Labelling of Products was revised last year (2024), resulting in the energy efficiency grading standards for the aforementioned three products being raised by about 30 per cent.
USA: Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards, Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment, Final Rule, 10 CFR Parts 429 and 431 published
2025-09-25
It entered into force on September 9, 2025. It amends and rescinds various certification provisions, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for a range of consumer and commercial products, such as central air conditioners and heat pumps, dishwashers or residential clothes washers.
On September 9, 2025, the US Department of Energy (DOE) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register to amend and rescind various certification provisions, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for a range of consumer and commercial products.
It affects a wide variety of products by removing or reinstating specific reporting and certification requirements.
• Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (CAC/HPs): The rule removes new reporting requirements for variable-speed coil-only ratings and whether the system varies blower speeds. It also reinstates the use of Appendix D for Student's t-Distribution Values, whereas the October 2024 rule had corrected this to Appendix A.
• Dishwashers (DWs): The rule reinstates the reference to the ANSI/AHAM Standard DW-1-2010. It removes new reporting requirements for the cycle selected for energy tests, cleaning index, and details for water re-use or built-in reservoir systems.
• Residential Clothes Washers (RCWs): The rule removes new reporting requirements for test cloth lot numbers and other details for units tested with Appendix J. It also reinstates the use of the term "capacity" instead of "clothes container capacity".
• External Power Supplies (EPSs): The rule removes the new requirement to report output cord specifications and output voltage. It also removes the new requirement for reporting the year for which the sales numbers represent for exempt EPSs.
• Walk-in Coolers and Freezers: The rule rescinds new reporting requirements for compressor break-in duration, anti-sweat heater controls, and thermal conduction load through the door. It also removes the requirement for the panel's nameplate to include the date of manufacture.
• Pumps: The rule amends the variable P_in back to a non-subscripted version and removes the reporting requirement for whether PEI is calculated or tested.
Portable Air Conditioners (ACs): The rule removes the option "ability to operate in both configurations" for duct configuration and removes the requirement to report full-load seasonally adjusted cooling capacity for variable-speed models.
Uruguay: Sanctions for Non-compliance with Energy Efficiency Labelling Regulations and Renewal of certificates
2025-09-18
They entered into force September 10, 2025.
On September 11, 2025, the Uruguayan Energy and Water Regulator URSEA released Resolution N° 396/025 establishing new criteria for applying sanctions for non-compliance with regulations on Energy Efficiency, Electrical Product Safety, and Gas Appliances. The new criteria apply to infractions detected after the resolution's effective date, September 11, 2025.
Resolution N° 396/025: The products are categorized into three groups, with any regulated product not specifically listed falling under Category 3.
Category 1 Products
- Electrical extension cords
- Compact, circular, and tubular fluorescent lamps
- Flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubes for low-pressure liquefied petroleum gas connections
- Elastomer flexible tubes for gas connections
- LED lamps
- Incandescent lamps
Category 2 Products
- Plugs and sockets
- Adapters
- UNIT2474 cables
- Automatic circuit breakers with overcurrent protection
- Automatic differential circuit breakers with protection against overcurrents
- Automatic differential circuit breakers without protection against overcurrents
- Edison lampholders
- FTP lampholders
- Installation conduits
- Device enclosures
- Cables ANEXO V RSPEBT
- Switches
- Power supply systems for electric vehicles (SAVE)
- Shut-off valves for containers for commercial propane, butane, or their mixtures
- Valves for micro-bottles and bottles for LPG (supergas), commercial propane, and/or commercial butane
- Manually operated valves for steel cylinders for LPG (supergas), commercial propane, commercial butane, or their mixtures
- Fixed-setting regulators for output pressures less than or equal to 200 mbar, with a flow rate less than or equal to 4 kg/h (for 13kg bottles)
- Pressure regulators, automatic inverters, with a maximum output pressure of 4 bar, with a maximum flow of 150 kg/h, associated safety devices, and adapters for butane, propane, and their mixtures
- Refillable portable welded steel containers for LPG (supergas), micro-bottles, bottles, and cylinders
- Gas cylinders: Refillable composite cylinders and tubes, up to 450 liters, fully wrapped and fiber-reinforced, with metallic or non-metallic liners that do not share the load
Category 3 Products
- Electric storage water heaters
- Domestic electric refrigeration appliances
- Instantaneous water heaters
- Air conditioners and heat pumps
- Domestic instantaneous water heaters that use gas as fuel
- Automobiles in categories M1 and N1
- Any product covered by the regulations that does not require authorization/registration
- Any other products covered by the regulations on Energy Efficiency, Electrical Safety, and Gas Appliances, Containers, and their Accessories that are not explicitly detailed in the annex
The types of sanctions that can be imposed include:
- Warning.
- Fine.
- Confiscation of the goods or elements used in the infraction.
- Suspension of the regulated activity for up to 90 days.
- Revocation of the authorization or concession.
- Publication of a list of offenders and their sanctions on the URSEA website.
- Publication of the sanctioning resolution in two national newspapers at the offender's expense in cases of repeat offenses, proven intent, or risk to public health or safety.
- Temporary closure of the establishment or company.
Fines are calculated per specific product (by brand/model), not by the number of units. Fines for a single product with multiple violations are cumulative. The base fine depends on the product's category:
Category 1: 2,500 UI.
Category 2: 4,000 UI.
Category 3: 5,500 UI.
The final fine amount is determined by the formula: Monto Sanción = Monto Base x F1 x F2 x F3 x FR. The factors account for the company type (F1), area of activity (F2), severity of the infraction (F3), and repeat offenses (FR).
Key points for applying the criteria:
- First-time offenders who are retailers will receive a warning, with a fine only applied for subsequent offenses. Fines are applied to first-time importers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors.
- Infractions during importation have a final fine amount that cannot be less than 20% of the invoiced amount for the product.
- For advertising violations, contractors will initially receive a warning, with a fine applied for re-offense.
- Re-offense is judged based on a company's history over the last five years.
- Fines can be reduced by 20% if the company fully corrects the infraction within 90 days of notification and before the URSEA board's resolution.
- Lack of cooperation or preventing an inspection will result in a 5,500 UI fine.
Resolution No. 351/025: Procedure for the Renewal of Energy Efficiency Conformity CertificatesThis resolution modifies the procedure for renewing energy efficiency conformity certificates when there are changes to a product's technical data or a change in the product certification body.
- The URSEA (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Energía y Agua) will cancel the previous authorization or registration for using an energy efficiency label. This prevents the import and sale of new products under that old authorization.
- Commercialization Period for Existing Stock:
- Importers and wholesalers are granted 12 months from the date the authorization is canceled to sell any remaining stock.
- Retailers have no time limit and can sell their remaining stock indefinitely.
- Certificate Renewal and Changes:
- The new procedure, detailed in Annex I, applies when a product's energy efficiency conformity certificate is renewed and has changes in technical values or a different certification body.
- This applies only to changes that are a result of product variations, not from irregularities found in energy efficiency labeling.
- Authorization Cancellation:
- URSEA will cancel the original authorization or registration for using the energy efficiency label, which prevents the importation and sale of new products under that old authorization.
- Extension Requests:
- After the 12-month period expires, importers or manufacturers can request an extension to sell any remaining stock. The request must include the reasons for the extension and identify the remaining stock by a serial number or other unique identifier. The URSEA will decide whether to approve the extension and determine the length of the extension if granted.
- Excluded Cases:
- The new procedure does not apply to corrections or modifications to certificates that result from verified irregularities in energy efficiency labeling.
Viet Nam: List of Products required to have Energy Labels under the Management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade drafted
Viet Nam: List of Products required to have Energy Labels under the Management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade drafted
Hong Kong: Technical and Evaluation Requirements for New Radio (NR) User Equipment (UE)
2025-09-18
It was published on August 29, 2025.
On August 29, 2025, the Hong Kong Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) released Performance Specification for New Radio (NR) User Equipment.
The specification sets out the technical and evaluation requirements for New Radio (NR) User Equipment (UE). The operating frequencies in scope are laid out in clause 1.2.
The technical standards that the equipment in scope shall comply with include:
• ETSI EN 301 908-1;
• ETSI EN 301 908-25;
• 3GPP TS 38.521-1;
• 3GPP TS 38.521-2;
• 3GPP TS 38.521-3.
Marshall Islands: Telecommunications (Reform) Act, 2025
2025-09-18
It entered into force on July 20, 2025.
On 12 May 2025, the Marshall Islands Parliament released the Telecommunications (Reform) Act 2025.
The purpose of the regulation is to:
• Promote an open and competitive market for authorized telecommunications networks and services, in the long-term interests of consumers and subject to the limitations set out in the regulation;
• Ensure the efficient and economical use of the radio frequency spectrum;
• Establish clear consumer service standards;
• Strengthen oversight of telecommunications service providers through the creation of a Telecommunication Regulator.
It does not apply to or in relation to:
• Telecommunications networks and services operated for the needs of the defence and public safety and related equipment used solely for these purposes;
• Broadcast radio and television services using radio frequency spectrum to transmit signals intended for receipt by the public, regardless of the technical means of transmission and whether in encoded or unencoded form;
• Telecommunications services provided to and for the benefit of a foreign government pursuant to international agreements with the Government.
New Zealand: Radiocommunications Regulations updated
2025-09-18
The corresponding Notice entered into force on September 1, 2025. It updates the applicable version of certain standards to each class of radio products in scope, outlines required levels of conformity and specifies exemptions for declaration of conformity or labelling.
The Radiocommunications Regulations Notice 2025-go-4751 took effect on September 1, 2025. It defines the categories of radio products that are subject to regulation, sets the applicable technical standards for each category, outlines the required conformity levels, and specifies which products are exempt from the declaration of conformity or labelling requirements. It operates under the Radiocommunications Act 1989 and Regulation 32 of the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001.
- Scope of the Notice:
- Applies to all radio transmitters except those operating under a spectrum license issued under section 48(1) of the Radiocommunications Act.
- Covers products requiring compliance with general user radio licenses, radio licenses, or approved exemptions.
- Exemptions from Conformity Declaration and Labelling:
- Certain categories of products are exempt from conformity declaration and labelling, including:
- Short-range devices pre-installed in vehicles.
- Military radio transmitters used by the New Zealand Defence Force or allied foreign forces.
- Technical Standards Compliance:
- Products must comply with relevant technical standards outlined in Table 1 of the Notice.
- Standards include:
- AS/NZS joint standards.
- ACMA Radiocommunications Standards (Australia).
- European ETSI harmonized standards (EN).
- US CFR, ANSI/TIA, and IEC standards.
- A one-year grace period is provided for products to comply with updates to these standards.
- Conformity Assessment Requirements:
- Conformity is determined by the product class.
- If no standard from Table 1 applies, products must meet the conditions and conformity levels set in Table 2.
- Suppliers must also comply with the Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2020 and PIB 38 (for Land Mobile and Fixed Services).
- Emission Limit Requirements:
- The Notice specifies detailed emission limit requirements found in Table 2 and Table 3.
- Revocation of Previous Version:
- The Notice revokes the 2023 version but includes a transitional provision.
- Products compliant with the 2023 notice as of the commencement date are considered compliant under the new Notice.
Honduras: Communication No. C-ARSA-013-V1, 2025 - List of medical devices exempted from sanitary registration published
2025-09-18
It entered into force on August 12, 2025.
On August 12, 2025, Honduran Health Regulatory Agency released updated list of Medical Devices exempted from sanitary registration, issued in accordance with Article 53 of the Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Medical Devices (Agreement No. 0631-ARSA-2023).
Categories and examples of products exempt from health registration include but are not limited to:
• A. Orthopedic and traumatology medical products - orthopedic boots, posture correctors, body immobilizers, soft line products, plaster bandage
• B. Physical Therapy Products - traction equipment, compresses, mechanical massagers
• C. Furniture products - drying cabinets, stretchers, mechanical lifts, surgical towers
• D. Ophthalmology products and optometry - prescription lenses, lens blockers, trial opthalmic frames, lens drill
• E. Products for Hospital and outpatient use - non-sterile rolled cotton, tongue depressors, and swabs; sphygmomanometer cuffs; instrument sterilizing container; sharps containers; irrigation syringes; x-ray plate developers; adhesive paper tape
• F. Clinical laboratory and pathology products - lab shakers or mixers, vacuum filtration pump, cryogenic sample chamber, clot catchers, cryotubes, lab glassware, pathology tissue processors, pipettes, syringe filters
• G. Dental products - lip retractor, dental articulator, rubber dams, dental floss, occlusion marker or spray, dike drill, syringe dispensing tips, dental plaster
• H. Radiological protection - syringe shielding, PPE such as gowns, neck brace, cap, and glasses
• I. Other medical devices - nasal aspirators, reusable ECG/EEG patient cables, menstrual cups, medical grade compression devices, limb positioners, DR/CR printers.
These two categories stipulate different categories from the previous:
• J. Devices that are returning to the Sanitary Requirement registration list - sterile tongue depressors, prosthetic teeth, conductometer for water and food quality control, osometers
• K. Devices that do not require ARSA authorization - safety glasses, instrument sharpeners, batteries, biological waste bags, lab carts and dispensers, non-prescription lenses, instrument lubricants, microscope prisms, patient database software.
The complete list of products can be found in the Communication on the link below.