China’s New Energy Efficiency Labeling Catalog (2025) and Implementation Rules Calls for Comments

On July 1, 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have jointly issued the Notice on Issuing the “China Energy Label Product Catalogue (2025 Edition)” and Relevant Implementation Rules (Draft for Public Comments) (hereinafter referred as the Draft). The Draft is released for public consultation running from July 1, 2025 to August 1, 2025. These revisions aim to align the implementation rules with updates to the corresponding mandatory standards for product categories.

The updates of the corresponding standards and their effective dates include as follows:

Based on the updated standards, newly added or revised products include high-voltage three-phase cage induction motors, commercial refrigeration appliances, household and similar kitchen appliances, permanent magnet synchronous motors, air purifiers, microcomputers, and gas cooking appliances. Hence, the catalogue (2025 Edition) covers 38 product categories, including household appliances, electric motors, lighting equipment, commercial equipment, among others, with each category annotated with corresponding energy efficiency standards, implementation timelines, and regulatory basis. In addition, the implementation rules specify detailed requirements for the scope, label design, energy efficiency testing, information determination, labeling procedures, filing, and public announcements.

In the draft, the implementation rules for the newly added or revised products are set on clear timelines, including Implementation Effective Date, Validity Period and Transition Period, to ensure smooth compliance for manufacturers and importers. Here are detailed explanations of the key terms. Implementation Effective Date refers to the mandatory date when the new energy efficiency labeling rules must be applied to all newly manufactured or imported products. From this date, manufacturers must use the new labeling format, products must meet updated testing requirements, and market supervision begins. Transition Period refers to a grace period allowing products manufactured/imported before the Effective Date to continue using old labels and be sold without meeting new requirements. Notably, it applies only to products physically existing before the Effective Date.

More details are listed as below:

In conclusion, the proposed updates to China’s energy efficiency labeling regime, currently under public consultation, introduce significant revisions affecting seven major product categories. As this remains a draft for public comment, stakeholders should review the proposed changes in detail, submit technical or implementation feedback during the consultation period, prepare for potential adjustments to final requirements and monitor for official publication of finalized rules.

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The full product catalogue is provided below.