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China Energy Label (CEL)
The China Energy Label (CEL) is an energy consumption label for products, similar to the EU Energy Label. Manufacturers of specified electronic devices are obligated to attach a CEL to their goods to inform China-based consumers about the product’s energy efficiency. The label includes the product’s energy efficiency class (1-5) as well as information regarding its energy consumption. The goal of the CEL is to encourage customers to buy energy-saving products and therefore support the sale of energy-saving electronic devices in China.

Currently, China has the highest energy demand in the world. Due to its high consumption rate, environmental pollution and emissions have drastically increased over the last two decades. In 2005 the Chinese government responded to the necessity of regulating the nation’s energy consumption by introducing energy efficiency standards along with the CEL.

Products that require CEL, as specified by the regulatory authority, can only be sold, traded or used for business activities in China after CEL permission has been granted. Chinese authorities do not differentiate between imported or locally manufactured goods; CEL is obligatory for all goods entering the Chinese market.

For each step of the labeling process certain forms must be prepared and the deadlines given must be respected. Unfortunately, while the most essential part of the CEL process is product testing, only a few laboratories have been authorized to perform these tests. Consequently, delays are almost inevitable.

The process for obtaining a CEL is as follows:

Application for CEL -> product tests -> allocation of the label -> registration of the label at CELC

Responsible authorities in China: The China Energy Label Center (CELC) is responsible for CEL classification. Founded in May 2006, it is part of the China Standard Certification Center (CSC). The CELC is under the control of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) and the Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA). The CELC is responsible for all matters concerning CEL certification.

Products Requiring CEL

Since its introduction in 2005, the CEL requirement includes more than 25 product groups with additional classes continually being added.

At present, products requiring CEL include:
 * Motors
 * Air conditioners
 * Refrigerators
 * Washing machines
 * Gas kettles
 * Photocopiers
 * Air compressors
 * Flat-screen televisions

CEL for Motors

As of 1st September 2012, specific low-voltage motors (small- and medium-sized three-phase asynchronous motors) require a CEL, according to the corresponding GB standard (GB stands for Guobiao, the Chinese word for “national standard”). In the future, only low-voltage motors with a power range between 0.75 kW and 375 kW and a CEL efficiency of Class 2 (high efficiency) will be allowed for sale or use in China.

The Chinese government also plans to establish compulsory CEL certification for other types of motors with a power range from 7.5 kW to 375 kW, and eventually for the power range of 0.75 kW to 375 kW, with the aim of further lowering the consumption of energy and carbon dioxide emissions in the country.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are unsure whether the motors you produce require a CEL label or if a specific efficiency minimum standard applies. The China Certification team can quickly clarify your issue and assist you with any additional questions or needs. We offer this check for free for all motor manufacturers.

In addition to CEL several motor types also need the CCC certification.

Weblinks

 * http://www.china-certification.com/en/what-is-cel
 * http://www.energylabel.gov.cn/
 * http://www.cecp.org.cn/
 * http://www.aqsiq.gov.cn/
 * http://www.cnca.gov.cn/cnca/

Category:Energy consumption