Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme

To further facilitate the public in choosing energy efficient appliances and raise public awareness on energy saving, the Government has introduced a mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS) through the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance. Here you can learn more about the scheme, the types of products it covers, and about the record of listed models.

The Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance

The Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598, (hereinafter cited as the "Ordinance") was published in the Gazette on 9 May 2008. Under the Ordinance, a prescribed product being supplied by a manufacturer or importer shall be a listed model having a reference number assigned in his name by the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department and bears an energy label that complies with the specified requirement. A person who is not a manufacturer or importer of a prescribed product, for example a retailer or wholesaler, shall ensure that a prescribed product being supplied by him/her is a listed model with a reference number and bears an energy label. 

The MEELS has been implementing in phases. The initial phase of MEELS, covering three types of products, namely room air conditioners, refrigerating appliances and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), has been fully implemented since 9 November 2009. The second phase of MEELS, extending the coverage to two more electrical products, namely washing machines and dehumidifiers, has been fully implemented since 19 September 2011. The third phase of MEELS further extends the coverage to three additional types of electrical products, namely televisions, storage type electric water heaters and induction cookers, and expands the scope of room air conditioners and washing machines. The third phase has been fully implemented since 1 December 2019.

The fourth phase of the MEELS, covering three types of products, namely LED Lamps, Gas Cookers and Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters commenced on 1 September 2023, with a 15-month transitional period and to be fully implemented on 1 December 2024.

Energy Label

Energy efficient products not only consume less energy, they save you money in the long run and help protect the environment. The energy label classifies the energy performance of a product type into five grades to help consumers in choosing energy efficient products. A product with Grade 1 energy label is among the most energy efficient in the market while a product with Grade 5 is least efficient.

For details of the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme, please refer to the following publications:
 

General:

Code of Practice:

Record of Listed Models

To assist you in ascertaining whether a product model has been assigned with reference number, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) maintains a record of listed models as listed below. The record contains detailed energy efficiency and performance information of different product models such as reference number, brand, energy efficiency grade, annual energy consumption, etc.

How to Apply

Please refer to the following forms and guidelines for product information submission.

Forms:

Guidelines:

Submission of Specified Information and Specified Documents through the Internet is accepted. You may visit EMSD website and complete the application according to the instructions given.

Enquiries about the product information submission can be made to Electrical and Mechanical Services Department at 2808 3465 or eepublic@emsd.gov.hk.