China Solicits Comments on Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labeling

From March 3 to 12, 2025, the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) is soliciting public comments on revised implementation rules for energy efficiency labeling of the following products: microcomputers, high-voltage three-phase cage induction motors, air purifiers, and permanent magnet synchronous motors.

These revisions aim to align the implementation rules with updates to the corresponding mandatory standards for each product category. The updates are as follows:

The new version of GB 28380-2025 Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Microcomputers, was released on January 24, 2025, and will take effect on February 1, 2026.
The new version of GB 30254-2024 Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Cage Three-Phase High-Voltage Induction Motors, was released on August 23, 2024, and will take effect on September 1, 2025.
The new version of GB 36893-2024 Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Air Cleaner, was released on September 29, 2024, and will take effect on October 1, 2025.
The new version of GB 30253-2024 Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors was released on September 29, 2024, and will take effect on October 1, 2025.

Energy efficiency labeling is one of China’s mandatory product access schemes. Products falling under this scheme must comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the relevant mandatory standards and, in accordance with the implementation rules, undergo testing, labeling, and filing before they can be placed on the Chinese market. Therefore, European stakeholders are advised to review the changes in the updated implementation rules to prepare for proper labeling and ensure compliance.

Download links (in Chinese) for the implementation rules: