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GCC: GSO office will be closed in observance of Eid Al Fitr
2025-05-27
The GSO will remain closed from May 29 to June 17, 2025.
The Gulf Standardization Organization, GSO, informed all GSO Notified Bodies on May 26 that the GSO office will be closed in observance of Eid Al Fitr. The GSO will remain closed from May 29 to June 17, 2025.
During this period, the approval and review process for G Mark certificate applications will be temporarily suspended. Consequently, GSO will be unable to review any requests or respond to any emails.
GSO kindly requests GSO Notified Bodies to take this into consideration and plan accordingly.
For urgent matters related to G-Mark certificates that require immediate attention, GSO instructs to contact them before the office closure. They will make every effort to assist in a timely manner.
GSO apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and assure that they will prioritize the processing of pending matters related to G Mark certificates promptly upon their return.
For any other non-certificate related inquiries or concerns, they can be reached out via email or phone, and they will respond as soon as possible.
GSO thanks affected stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation.
Taiwan: Revision of Legal Inspection Requirements
2025-05-22
It entered into force on April 24, 2025. A total 84 product had the Legal Inspection Requirements revised by the Taiwanese Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI).
The Taiwanese Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) released an announcement on April 24, 2025 establishing 84 revised legal inspection requirements for specified commodities that are subject to mandatory inspection.
The 84 legal inspection requirements that are revised are
1. Legal Inspection Requirements for Drones
2. Legal Inspection Requirements for Petroleum Products
3. Legal Inspection Requirements for Household Electrical Appliances
4. Legal Inspection Requirements for Water Filters (Purifiers)
5. Legal Inspection Requirements for Power Distribution Products
6. Legal Inspection Requirements for Cement Products
7. Legal Inspection Requirements for Household Pressure Regulators for Liquefied Petroleum Gas
8. Legal Inspection Requirements for UV Disinfection (Sterilization) Appliances Products
9. Legal Inspection Requirements for Audio and Video Commodities
10. Legal Inspection Requirements for Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards, Full-body harnesses and Safety Belts (Fasten Type)
11. Legal Inspection Requirements for Fire-retardant Construction Materials
12. Legal Inspection Requirements for Information commodities
13. Legal Inspection Requirements for Valves for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders
14. Legal Inspection Requirements for Wireless Chargers Appliances
15. Legal Inspection Requirements for thermal paper
16. Legal Inspection Requirements for Polyvinyl Chloride Floor Coverings
17. Legal Inspection Requirements for Headphones
18. Legal Inspection Requirements for Printing or Copying Machines and 30 Other Commodities
19. Legal Inspection Requirements for Electric Pencil Sharpeners and 21 Other Commodities
20. Legal Inspection Requirements for Microwave Ovens Appliances
21. Legal Inspection Requirements for Air-cleaning Appliances
22. Legal Inspection Requirements for Fabric Steamers
23. Legal Inspection Requirements for Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes
24. Legal Inspection Requirements for Fans and 6 Other Electrical Appliances
25. Legal Inspection Requirements for Carry Cots and Stands
26. Legal Inspection Requirements for Safety Barriers
27. Legal Inspection Requirements for Table Mounted Chairs
28. Legal Inspection Requirements for Playpens for Domestic Use
29. Legal Inspection Requirements for Children’ Chairs and Stools
30. Legal Inspection Requirements for Cribs and Cradles for Domestic Use
31. Legal Inspection Requirements for Reclined Cradles
32. Legal Inspection Requirements for Textile Goods Including Babies’ Garments and Clothing Accessories, Bedding, Towels, Underwear, Swimwear, Hosiery, Garments and Sweaters
33. Legal Inspection Requirements for Hot-dip Galvanized Steel Conduits
34. Legal Inspection Requirements for Chair Mounted Seats
35. Legal Inspection Requirements for Eye Protector for Welding, Filter for Welding Face Shield, Welding Face Shield and Eye Protector of Ultraviolet Filtering, Infrared Filtering, Sunglare Filter for Industrial Use and Ocular Without Filtering Effect
36. Legal Inspection Requirements for Infant Bath Seats
37. Legal Inspection Requirements for Bedside Sleepers
38. Legal Inspection Requirements for Double-capped LED Lamps
39. Legal Inspection Requirements for Infant Bath Tubs for Child Use and Care
40. Legal Inspection Requirements for Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamps
41. Legal Inspection Requirements for Charging System Equipment and Battery Swapping System Equipment of Electric Motorcycles
42. Legal Inspection Requirements for a Child Restraint System for Vehicles
43. Legal Inspection Requirements for Automobile Light Alloy Disc Wheels
44. Legal Inspection Requirements for Static Converters and 11 Other Commodities
45. Legal Inspection Requirements for Baby Carriers
46. Legal Inspection Requirements for Children’s Cots and Folding Cots for Domestic Use
47. Legal Inspection Requirements for Self-Ballasted Led Lamps
48. Legal Inspection Requirements for Eye Protects for Pedal Cyclists and for Users of Skates, Skateboards and Roller Skates
49. Legal Inspection Requirements for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
50. Legal Inspection Requirements for Folding Tables
51. Legal Inspection Requirements for Electric Storage Tank Water Heater and Air Conditioner With Hermetic Type Compressor
52. Legal Inspection Requirements for Electric Cookers
53. Legal Inspection Requirements for Electronic Toilet Seats
54. Legal Inspection Requirements for Portable Laser Pointer
55. Legal Inspection Requirements for 63 Items of Electrical Appliances
56. Legal Inspection Requirements for Hot-Rolled H Beams
57. Legal Inspection Requirements for Metallic Flexible Hoses for Gas, Plastic Hoses for Fuel Gas as Well as Wire Reinforced Rubber Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Fuel Gas
58. Legal Inspection Requirements for Gas Grills
59. Legal Inspection Requirements for Industrial Protective Helmets
60. Legal Inspection Requirements for 5 Types of Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries
61. Legal Inspection Requirements for Power Supply Products for Automotive Cigar Lighters
62. Legal Inspection Requirements for Automotive Video Cameras
63. Legal Inspection Requirements for Lighters
64. Legal Inspection Requirements for Fire-Retardant Paint for Building
65. Legal Inspection Requirements for Steel Wire Ropes
66. Legal Inspection Requirements for 4 Items of Electrical Bicycles and Electrical Assisted Bicycles Products
67. Legal Inspection Requirements for Exhaust Pipes for Gas Water Heaters
68. Legal Inspection Requirements for Pressure Cookers for Domestic Use
69. Legal Inspection Requirements for Printers and Photo-Copying Machines
70. Legal Inspection Requirements for Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp and AC Supplied Ballasts
71. Legal Inspection Requirements for 8 Items of Electrical Appliances
72. Legal Inspection Requirements for 7 Items of Electrical and Electronic Products
73. Legal Inspection Requirements for 32 Items of Electrical Appliances
74. Legal Inspection Requirements for Self-Ballasted Fluorescent Lamps
75. Legal Inspection Requirements for Safety Footwear Commodities
76. Legal Inspection Requirements for Bicycles for Young Children
77. Legal Inspection Requirements for Gas Cylinders and the Fuel Thereof for Portable Gas Stoves, Blowtorches and Refillable Lighters
78. Legal Inspection Requirements for 92 Products, Including Radio Keyboards Etc
79. Legal Inspection Requirements for Plywood, Laminated Veneer Lumber, Wooden Floors, Glulam, Particleboard and Medium Density Fiberboard Commodities
80. Legal Inspection Requirements for Suitcase Commodities
81. Legal Inspection Requirements for Drinking Water Faucet Commodities
82. Legal Inspection Requirements for Plastic Box and Fix Plate for Low Voltage A.C. Power Meter
83. Legal Inspection Requirements for Network Media Player and Projector
84. Legal Inspection Requirements for Non-wood Walking Sticks
EU: Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies proposed
2025-05-23
It was published on May 21, 2025. It includes the postponement to 2027 of the obligations included in the battery due diligence policies.
To help the battery industry navigate the challenges of sourcing raw materials in uncertain times, the European Commission is giving companies more time to prepare for new due diligence rules.
According to this proposal, the deadline for complying with these rules will be pushed back by two years, from 2025 to 2027. This also offers more time for the setting up of third-party verification bodies.
In addition, the due diligence guidelines will be published one year before the obligations take effect. This will give timely guidance to businesses and help ensure a smoother implementation of the new rules.
Bahrain: Decision adopting Gulf Standards as National Standard Specifications published
2025-05-28
It entered into force on April 18, 2025.
On April 8, 2025, the Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce approved Decision No. 22 on the adoption of certain Gulf Standards relating to specifications for batteries and certain electrical devices.
The list of adopted standards includes, among others:
• GSO IEC 62485- 5:2020/COR1: 2024 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 5: Safe operation of stationary lithium-ion batteries
• GSO IEC 60884- 1:2022/COR1: 2024 Corrigendum 1 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• GSO IEC TS 61496- 5:2023/COR1: 2024 Safety of machinery – Electrosensitive protective equipment - Part 5: Particular requirements for radar-based protective devices
• GSO IEC 63052:2019/C OR1:2024 Power frequency overvoltage protective devices (POPs) for household and similar applications
• GSO IEC 60456:2010/C OR1:202 Clothes washing machines for household use - Methods for measuring the performance
• GSO ISO 15042:2017/A md 1:2024 Multiple split-system air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps — Testing and rating for performance
• GSO IEC 62885- 4:2020/AMD1: 2024 Amendment 1 - Surface cleaning appliances - Part 4: Cordless dry vacuum cleaners for household or similar use - Methods for measuring the performance
• GSO IEC 60335-2- 82:2017/AMD1: 2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2- 82: Particular requirements for amusement machines and personal service machines
• GSO IEC 60456:2010/A MD1: 2024 Clothes washing machines for household use - Methods for measuring the perform
• GSO IEC 60904- 5:2011/AMD1: 2023 Amendment 1 - Photovoltaic devices - Part 5: Determination of the equivalent cell temperature (ECT) of photovoltaic (PV) devices by the open-circuit voltage method
• GSO 2738:2024/Am d1:2024 Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and water performance requirements
• GSO IEC 60079 - 11:2023/COR1:2024 Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
Chile: Protocol PE No. 1/17 for Safety Certification of Refrigerators and Freezers amended
2025-05-22
It was published on April 24, 2025. The new date for mandatory implementation is January 1, 2026. The energy efficiency label E2.0 is now taken into consideration.
On April 24, 2025, the Chilean Superintendence of Electricity and Fuels (SEC) published Resolution No. 31,835, postponing the implementation date of Protocol PE No. 1/17 regarding the safety certification of refrigerators and freezers.
This Resolution grants an extension for the application of Protocol 1/38, providing companies with additional time to complete the certification process. It also aligns this requirement with the introduction of the new Energy Efficiency Label E2.0, as established under Protocol PE 1/17/2:2022.
Protocol 1/17 will now come into effect on January 1, 2026. From that date onward, manufacturers, importers, and distributors must obtain safety certification before placing their products on the Chilean market, in accordance with the protocol’s requirements.
Furthermore, the Resolution amends the text of Protocol 1/17 to clarify that in Chapter II, section 1.2.1.2, Table B, column 5, the reference to "2 units" is replaced with: "1 unit, meaning that the tests under Clauses 27.5 and 30 are conducted on a single unit and are not additional samples beyond those listed in the Table."
Luxembourg: New European Standards Released
2025-05-19
They entered into force on May 19, 2025. They impact the Telecommunications, Electrical and Non-Electrical fields.
On May 13, 2025, the Luxembourgish Standards Body released several Standards as mentioned below:
Standards applicable in the Telecommunication field:
- ILNAS-EN 301 489-28 V2.1.1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 28: Specific conditions for wireless digital video links; Harmonized Standard for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility;
- ILNAS-EN 301 489-52 V1.3.1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 52: Specific conditions for Cellular Communication User Equipment (UE) radio and ancillary equipment Harmonized Standard for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility;
- ILNAS-EN 301 893 V2.2.1 5GHz WAS/RLAN; Harmonized Standard for access to radio spectrum;
- ILNAS-EN 303 800-5 V1.1.1 Environmental Engineering (EE); Assessment of material efficiency of ICT network infrastructure goods (circular economy); Part 5: Server and data storage product disassembly and disassembly instruction;
European Standards in the Electrotechnical field:
- ILNAS-EN 50156-1:2024 Electrical boiler installation equipment - Part 1: Requirements for design, application and installation;
- ILNAS-EN 50570:2013/A2:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Special rules for tumble dryers for collective use;
- ILNAS-EN 50571:2013/A2:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Special requirements for washing machines for collective use;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-38:2003/A2:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-38: Particular requirements for electric griddles for commercial use;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-38:2003/A11:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-38: Particular requirements for electric griddles for commercial use;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-42:2003/A2:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-42: Particular requirements for commercial electric forced-air ovens, electric steam cookers and electric combined steam-convection ovens;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-42:2003/A12:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-42: Particular requirements for commercial electric forced-air ovens, electric steam cookers and electric combined steam-convection ovens;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-47:2003/A12:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-47: Particular requirements for electric cooking pots for commercial use;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-48:2003/A12:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-48: Particular requirements for electric grills and toasters for commercial use;
- ILNAS-EN 60335-2-49:2003/A12:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-49: Particular requirements for commercial electrical appliances intended to keep food and dishes warm;
European standards in the non-electrical field:
- ILNAS-EN 81-31:2024 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Lifts for the transport of objects only - Part 31: Accessible goods lifts
- ILNAS-EN 81-41:2024 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Special lifts for the transport of persons and goods - Part 41: Vertical lifting platforms for use by persons with reduced mobility
- ILNAS-EN 88-2:2022+A1:2024 Safety and control devices for gas burners and appliances using gaseous fuels - Part 2: Pressure regulators for upstream pressures between 50 kPa and 500 kPa
- ILNAS-EN 88-3:2022+A1:2024 Safety and control devices for gas burners and appliances using gaseous fuels - Part 3: Electronic pressure and/or flow regulators for upstream pressure less than or equal to 500 kPa
- ILNAS-EN 125:2022+A1:2024 Flame monitoring devices for gas appliances - Thermoelectric flame monitoring devices
- ILNAS-EN 556-2:2024 Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to obtain the label "STERILE" - Part 2: Requirements for medical devices subject to aseptic processing
- ILNAS-EN 1860-1:2024 Barbecue appliances, solid fuels and firelighters - Part 1: Barbecues using solid fuels - Requirements and test methods
- ILNAS-EN 12735-2:2024 Copper and copper alloys - Seamless round tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration - Part 2: Tubes for equipment
- ILNAS-EN 14071:2024 LPG equipment and accessories - Safety valves for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks - Auxiliary equipment
- ILNAS-EN 14129:2024 LPG equipment and accessories - Safety valves for pressurized LPG tanks
- ILNAS-EN 14499:2024 Textile floor coverings - Classification of carpet underlays
- ILNAS-EN 16214-1:2024 Sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria for biomass for energy applications - Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 1: Terminology
- ILNAS-EN 16214-3:2024 Sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria for biomass for energy applications - Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Sustainability criteria related to environmental aspects
- ILNAS-EN 16304:2022+A1:2024 Automatic vent valves for gas burners and gas appliances
- ILNAS-EN 17137:2024 Textiles and textile products - Determination of the content of compounds based on chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluenes
- LNAS-EN ISO 11979-2:2024 Ophthalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 2: Optical properties and test methods (ISO 11979-2:2024)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 14880-2:2024 Optics and photonics - Microlens arrays - Part 2: Test methods for wavefront aberrations (ISO 14880-2:2024)
- ILNAS-EN ISO 14880-3:2024 Optics and photonics - Microlens arrays - Part 3: Test methods for optical properties other than wavefront aberrations (ISO 14880-3:2024).
Saudi Arabia: DEKRA Wenzhou Low Voltage Laboratory listed as Approved International Testing Laboratory by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
2025-05-23
This achievement enables low-voltage switchgear and controlgear tested at DEKRA to seamlessly enter the Saudi market with SEC type approval reports and qualify directly for use in SEC's projects.
Saudi Arabia continues to expand its energy infrastructure, with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) playing a pivotal role. With this listing, DEKRA in China is now ready facilitate more manufacturers the delivery of their high-quality products to Saudi Arabia and success in this growing market.
Saudi Arabia: Decision approving (58) Saudi Standard Specifications and Adopting of (2) New Standard Specifications published
2025-05-28
It was published on May 23, 2025. I affects fields such as electronic, electrical, scaled, mechanical, metal, services and others.
On May 23, 2025, a decision regarding approval of 58 Saudi standard specification and the adoption of 2 standard specifications was published in the Saudi Arabia Official Gazette. The decision is based on previous decisions were made such as Cabinet Decision No. 216 31 May 31, 2010, which states that the Board is the competent authority for managing the Authority’s affairs and making necessary decisions, also Executive Decision No. (149) dated 23/03/2025, regarding the approval of 58 Saudi standards and the adoption of 2 international standards.
The 58 standards that were approved are in various fields such as electronic, electrical, scaled, mechanical, metal, services and others. Here are some of the approved standards:
SASO IEC 62932-2-2:2025 Flow battery energy systems for stationary applications- Part 2-2: Safety requirements
SASO ECE 14: 2025 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to safety-belt anchorages
SASO ECE 44: 2025 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles (Child Restraint Systems)
SASO ISO 31700-1:2025 Consumer protection - Privacy by design for consumer goods and services - Part 1: High-level requirements
SASO ISO/TR 31700-2:2025 Consumer protection - Privacy by design for consumer goods and services - Part 2: Use cases
SASO ISO 50001:2025 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
SASO ISO 20854:2025 Thermal containers - Safety standard for refrigerating systems using flammable refrigerants - Requirements for design and operation
SASO 2663:2021 SASO 2663:2021/AMD1:2023 Air Conditioners Minimum Energy Performance, Labelling and Testing Requirements for Low-Capacity Window and Single-Split Types
SASO 415:2007 Drinking water coolers
Also, there are 2 standards adopted as mandatory specifications:
SASO 2874:2025 (replacing SASO 2874:2025) - Large Capacity Air Conditioners - Performance Requirements and Methods of Testing
SASO 2663:2025 (replacing SASO 2663:2021/ SASO 2663:2021/AMO) - Air Conditioners Minimum Energy Performance, Labelling and Testing Requirements for Low-Capacity Window and Single-Split Types
South Korea: KC Safety Standards for Electrical Appliances revised
2025-05-28
The corresponding Notice entered into force on May 22, 2025. The existing safety standards will continue to apply concurrently until May 22, 2026. Some of the revised standards are KC 60335 series, KC 60745 series and KC 61347 series.
On May 22, 2025, the South Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued Notice No. 2025-088 revising 23 KC safety standards for electrical appliances.
Its purpose is to align these safety standards with international conventions on electrical product safety (e.g., WTO/TBT, IECEE). The revised standards are:
KC 60335 Series - Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances
- Part 2-4: Particular requirements for electric spin extractors
- Part 2-5: Particular requirements for electric dishwashers
- Part 2-9: Particular requirements for grills, toasters, and similar portable cooking appliances
- Part 2-14: Particular requirements for kitchen appliances
- Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers
- Part 2-51: Particular requirements for stationary circulation pumps for heating and water systems
- Part 2-56: Particular requirements for projectors and similar equipment
- Part 2-75: Particular requirements for commercial dispensing and vending machines
- Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and foot heating mats
- Part 2-90: Particular requirements for commercial microwave ovens
- Part 2-97: Particular requirements for electric drives for shutters, awnings, and blinds
- Part 2-101: Particular requirements for electric fumigators
- Part 2-103: Particular requirements for electric drives for gates, doors, and windows
KC 60745 Series - Safety of Portable Electric Tools
- Part 2-11: Particular requirements for electric reciprocating saws (jigsaws and sabre saws)
- Part 2-12: Particular requirements for electric concrete vibrators
KC 60799 – Electrical accessories — Cord sets and interconnection cord sets
KC 60884-1 – Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes — Part 1: General requirements
KC 60064 – Tungsten filament lamps for general lighting service — Performance requirements
KC 60901 – Single-capped fluorescent lamps — Performance
KC 60968 – Self-ballasted lamps — Safety requirements
KC 61199 – Single-capped fluorescent lamps — Safety
KC 61347 Series - Lamp Control Gear
- Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices (excluding glow starters)
- Part 2-2: Particular requirements for DC- and AC-supplied electronic step-down converters for filament lamps
South Korea: New Korean Industrial Standards for Electric Fans released
2025-05-19
They entered into force May 9, 2025.
On May 9, 2025, the South Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) released a notice on the establishment of Korean Industrial Standards (KS) for electric fans. The following standards are harmonized with international standards (ISO):
- KSBISO12759-3 Fans - Fan Efficiency Classification - Part 3: Fans Without Drives at Maximum Operating Speed
- KSBISO12759-2 Fans - Fan Efficiency Classification - Part 2: Standard Losses of Drive Components
Australia: Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 published
2025-05-23
It was published on March 3, 2025. The commencement date is March 3, 2026.
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 was published on March 3, 2025. Based on it, LED lamps are now subject to the GEMS (Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards) register in Australia.
Suppliers must register in scope LED lamps on or before the commencement date, 3 March 2026, to supply models on and after the commencement date. Manufacturers can choose to register models with the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS ) regulator using the Energy Rating Product Registration system at any time.
Bahrain: Technical Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Air-Conditioners entering into force
2025-05-22
Published in 2023, they entered into force on May 13, 2025. They cover MEPS and Testing Requirements for Commercial Air-Conditioners, and MEPS and Energy Labelling for Small Capacity Air-Conditioners.
The Technical Regulation on Energy Labelling and MEPS for Small Capacity Air-Conditioners ( Decision No. 80, 2023) and the Technical Regulation on MEPS and Testing Requirements for Commercial Air-Conditioners ( Decision No. 79, 2023) published by the Kingdom of Bahrain back in November 2023 entered into force on May 13, 2025.
Decision No. 79, 2023 - MEPS and Testing Requirements for Commercial Air-Conditioners
- It specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the energy labelling requirements for testing requirements for Air-Conditioners with nominal capacity more than 65,000 Btu/h of the following main product categories:
- - Electrically operated Air-Conditioners;Condensing units;
- - Chillers;
- - Absorption chillers;
- - Electrically operated variable refrigerant flow (VRF) Air-Conditioners;
- - Close control Air-Conditioners and condensing units serving computer rooms;
- - It applies to Air-Conditioners designed to operate in AC single-phase circuits and three-phase circuits;
- - Air-Conditioners having special voltages are not under the scope of this regulation in condition that they do not exceed 600 V.
- - Exclusion: It does not apply to Air-Conditioners that are covered under the scope of the Ministerial order no. 70 for 2015.
Decision No. 80, 2023 - Energy Labelling and MEPS for Small Capacity Air-Conditioners:
- It specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the energy labelling requirements for air conditioning units and heat pumps used in residential, commercial and industrial sectors with nominal capacities less than or equal to 65,000 Btu/h.
- The objective of this regulation is to:
- - Provide detailed information on the performance and energy labeling requirements which an air-conditioning appliance has to meet in order to carry a valid energy efficiency label; and
- - Provide detailed information on the performance requirements which an air conditioning appliance has to meet in order to meet minimum energy performance standard requirements.
- Types of air conditioning or heat pumps units included within the scope of this regulation:
- - Single-package units of window type;
- - Single split-system non-ducted units using air-cooled condensers
- - Single split-system ducted units using air-cooled condensers
- - Units using electric resistance heaters
- Exclusions:
- - Evaporative coolers;
- - Mobile (windowless) and portable units with exhaust air duct;
- - Individual assemblies not constituting a complete refrigeration system such as condensing units for separate use;;
- - Air conditioners that are not intended for human comfort;
- - 100% solar energy powered air conditioning systems;
Georgia: Energy Labelling requirements for Household Ventilation Units, Professional Refrigerated Storage Cabinets, Water Heaters, Hot Water Storage Tanks, Water Heater and Solar Panel Sets amended
2025-05-19
They entered into force on May 15, 2025. They affect the required fonts on the energy labels.
On May 14, 2025, the Government of Georgia adopting several resolutions amending several Technical Regulations as described below:
Resolution No. 147, 2025 -Amendment on Energy Labelling of Household Ventilation Units:
The amendment does not change any content on the energy labels or requirements for suppliers. It only modifies the required fonts for certain information to be presented on the energy labels:
- - Sound power level (L WA ) in decibels (dB): "dB" should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Maximum flow rate in m3/h: "m3/h" should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Energy: text should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Regulation number: text should be in Verdana instead of Calibri.
Resolution No. 152, 2025 - Amendment of Energy Labelling of Professional Refrigerated Storage Cabinets:
The amendment does not change any content on the energy labels or requirements for suppliers. It only modifies the required fonts for certain information to be presented on the energy labels:
- - Energy: text should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Annual energy consumption: text for second line should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Total volume of compartments that operate at a cooled operating temperature: value should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Total volume of compartments that operate at freezing operating temperatures: text for second line should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Regulation number: text should be in Verdana instead of Calibri.
Resolution No. 150, 2025 - Energy Labelling of Water Heaters, Hot Water Storage Tanks and Water Heater and Solar Panel Sets:
The amendment does not change any content on the energy labels or requirements for suppliers. It only modifies the required fonts for certain information to be presented on the energy labels:
- - Annual energy consumption in kWh/year or Gigajoule/year: "kWh/year" or "Gigajoule/year" should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Regulation number: text should be in Verdana instead of Calibri;
- - Sound power level in dB (inside or outside, if necessary): "dB" should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri;
- - Permanent loss on the label for hot water storage tanks: "W" should be in BPG Mrgvlovani Caps 2010 instead of Calibri.
Montenegro: Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Requirements for Smartphones and Tablets published
2025-05-22
They entered into force on May 15, 2025. The mandatory date of compliance is January 1, 2026.
On April 28, 2025, Montenegro's Ministry of Energy and Mining adopted the Ecodesign Requirements for Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Cordless Phones and Tablets (Pravilnik No. 566, 2025), based on Article 48(2) of the Law on Efficient Use of Energy, and the Rulebook on Energy Labelling of Smartphones and Tablets (Pravilnik No. 567, 2025), pursuant to Article 44(4) of the Law on the Efficient Use of Energy. They are based on Regulation (EU) 2023/1670 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 respectively.
Pravilnik No. 566, 2025 - Ecodesign Requirements for Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Cordless Phones and Tablets
Obligations for manufacturers and suppliers:
- - Demonstrate conformity with ecodesign requirements and provide technical documentation.
- - Include measurement methods and calculation details when using technical data from equivalent models.
- - Make specific spare parts available to professional repairers for at least 7 years after the last unit is placed on the market.
- - Provide repair and maintenance information to professional repairers and publish certain instructions on freely accessible websites.
- - Comply with delivery timeframes for spare parts and publish maximum pre-tax prices.
- - Ensure disassembly of certain components is possible using basic or commercially available tools, and by general repairers or laypersons depending on the part.
- - Implement secure data deletion functions and display battery data to users (applicable to smartphones).
- - Provide access to software tools for replacing serialized components.
- - Label plastic parts over 50 grams with polymer type, unless exempted.
- - Make disassembly instructions for recyclers available for 15 years.
- - Publish environmental information such as recyclability rate and the presence of cobalt, tantalum, neodymium and gold in specific mass ranges.
- - Include battery maintenance guidance in the user manual.
- - Include a specific statement in the user manual when the charger is not included in the package.
Pravilnik No. 567, 2025 - Energy Efficiency Labelling of Smartphones and Tablets
- It does not apply to mobile phones and tablets with flexible main screens or to high-security smartphones used exclusively by professional users.
- Suppliers must ensure that each smartphone or tablet is labelled with:
- Printed energy efficiency label, including a QR code, in accordance with Annex 1.
- - Provide the technical specification from Annex 2;
- - Make both the label and the technical specification available to distributors in electronic format.
- - Visual advertisements and technical promotional materials must include the energy efficiency class and the range of available classes, as described in Annexes 4 and 5.
- - Distributors must ensure that the label is displayed at the point of sale, including fairs, and that it is clearly visible and associated with the correct model.
- - In cases of distance selling, the label and technical specification must be provided in accordance with the requirements set out in Annexes 4 and 5.
- - Technical documentation requirements are outlined in Annex 3.
- - Energy efficiency classification is defined in Annex 6. Methods for measurement and calculation are included in Annex 7, and test methods are provided in Annex 9. Verification procedures are described in Annex 8.
Brazil: Grand opening of DEKRA new state-of-the-art Product Testing Laboratory and launch of new automotive services in Brazil
2025-05-28
The lab addresses key industries such as automotive, telecom, lighting, and consumer electronics. Among the new automotive services in Brazil, there are real-time assisted vehicle inspections (i2i) and next-gen component testing for ADAS, infotainment, and connectivity systems.
On May 8, 2025, DEKRA Brazil inaugurated the new Atibaia laboratory and offices and took the opportunity to celebrate the 100 years of DEKRA.
DEKRA template for Inspection Agreements updated and accessible through GlobAC
2025-05-06
The template for Inspection Agreements was created by the DEKRA Certification BV legal department, ensuring compliance with ISO 17065 requirements.
The template for Inspection Agreements created by the DEKRA Certification BV legal department, which ensures compliance with ISO 17065 requirements, was updated end of 2024. The latest version, together with the version indicating the changes, is available in the AM System (DEKRA NL Quality Management platform). Both documents can be accessed through the public link provided below. The link is also available in GlobAC (item 6 of the FAQ section).