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CHINA: RULES NO. CEL 023-2025 ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABELLING OF MICROWAVE OVENS FOR HOUSEHOLDS AND SIMILAR USES

FEBRUARY 2025 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

On January 23, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued updated regulations for energy efficiency labelling applicable to household and similar-use microwave ovens. These rules, aligned with Standard GB 24849, establish minimum energy efficiency thresholds and grading criteria for qualifying products. 

Scope:  

The regulation covers household and analogous microwave ovens, including combination models, with a maximum input power of ≤2500W and operating at the 2450 MHz ISM frequency band. It excludes commercial/industrial units, models with integrated hoods, and those not using resistive heating elements to heat food or objects within the oven cavity. 

Key Requirements:  

• Label Design: Specifications for content, format, and display.
• Testing Protocols: Methods to assess energy efficiency.
• Labelling Process: Criteria for determining label information, application, and public disclosure.
• Compliance: Procedures for label printing, record-keeping, and filing.

Supporting Documents:  

• Annex 1: Sample energy efficiency label.
• Annex 2: Energy efficiency test report template.
• Annex 3: Label filing form.

The rules take effect on February 1, 2025, replacing the prior standard CEL 023-2017, and will remain valid until 2030.

Publication References: 

https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/zcfb/ghxwj/202501/P020250123335750401178.pdf

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