Any regulatory system has to move with times. The scope and grading standards of MEELS are kept under regular reviews to ensure that the grading standards will lag behind technological advancement. The scope of MEELS is also regularly reviewed to cover more products and hence increase the penetration rate of products bearing energy labels.
Review of Scope and Grading Standards of MEELS
| Phase | Type of Products | Commencement Date | Fully Implementation Date | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Room Air Conditioners (Cooling Function) | 9 May 2008 | 9 November 2009 | Rated cooling capacity not exceeding 7.5 kW |
| Phase 1 | Refrigerating Appliances | 9 May 2008 | 9 November 2009 | Rated total storage volume not exceeding 500 L |
| Phase 1 | Compact Fluorescent Lamps | 9 May 2008 | 9 November 2009 | Rated lamp wattage up to 60 W |
| Phase 2 | Washing Machines | 19 March 2010 | 19 September 2011 | Rated washing capacity not exceeding 7 kg |
| Phase 2 | Dehumidifiers | 19 March 2010 | 19 September 2011 | Rated dehumidifying capacity not exceeding 35 L per day |
| Review of Grading Standards | Room Air Conditioners (Cooling Function) | 31 October 2014 | 25 November 2015 | Rated cooling capacity not exceeding 7.5 kW |
| Review of Grading Standards | Refrigerating Appliances | 31 October 2014 | 25 November 2015 | Rated total storage volume not exceeding 500 L |
| Review of Grading Standards | Washing Machines | 31 October 2014 | 25 November 2015 | Rated washing capacity not exceeding 7 kg |
| Phase 3 | Televisions | 1 June 2018 | 1 December 2019 | Rated visible diagonal screen size exceeding 50 cm but not exceeding 250 cm |
| Phase 3 | Storage Type Electric Water Heaters | 1 June 2018 | 1 December 2019 | Rated water storage capacity not exceeding 50 L |
| Phase 3 | Induction Cookers | 1 June 2018 | 1 December 2019 | Rated power not less than 700 W but not exceeding 3500 W for heating unit |
| Phase 3 | Room Air Conditioners (Cooling and Heating Function) | 1 June 2018 | 1 December 2019 | Extend the coverage from only cooling function to include heating function |
| Phase 3 | Washing Machines | 1 June 2018 | 1 December 2019 | Extend the rated washing capacity from not exceeding 7 kg to not exceeding 10 kg |
| Review of Grading Standards | Single Package Type Room Air Conditioners | 31 December 2020 | 31 December 2021 | Rated cooling capacity not exceeding 7.5 kW |
| Review of Grading Standards | Dehumidifiers | 31 December 2020 | 31 December 2021 | Rated dehumidifying capacity not exceeding 35 L per day |
| Review of Grading Standards | Compact Fluorescent Lamps | 31 December 2020 | 31 December 2021 | Rated lamp wattage up to 60 W |
| Phase 4 | LED Lamps | 1 September 2023 | 1 December 2024 | Rated lamp wattage up to 60 W |
| Phase 4 | Gas Cookers | 1 September 2023 | 1 December 2024 | Rated heat input not exceeding 7 kW for each burner |
| Phase 4 | Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters | 1 September 2023 | 1 December 2024 | Rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW |
| Review of Grading Standards | Refrigerating Appliances | 30 June 2024 | 30 September 2025 | Rated total storage volume not exceeding 500 L |
| Review of Grading Standards | Washing Machines | 30 June 2024 | 30 September 2025 | Rated washing capacity not exceeding 10 kg |
| Review of Grading Standards | Storage Type Electric Water Heaters | 30 June 2024 | 30 September 2025 | Rated water storage capacity not exceeding 50 L |