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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) - Star Labelling Approval
The Standards & Labelling (S&L) Programme of BEE is one of the major thrust areas of BEE. It aims at providing the consumer with an informed choice about the energy saving and thereby the cost saving potential of the relevant marketed product. The scheme was launched by the Hon'ble Minister of Power in May,2006. The scheme targets display of energy performance labels on high-energy end use equipment & appliances and lays down minimum energy performance standards.
The Scheme cover star labelling program for many appliances and out of which some are now under mandatory regime where Star labelling on them is now mandated by law. S&L in India works on a model in which the applicant provides information related to energy efficiency of the product on the label. A star rating, ranging from 1 to 5 in the ascending order of energy efficiency is provided to products registered with the Bureau. An endorsement label is also provided for some products.
The BEE Schedules for each notified product prescribe limits on the energy consumption (or minimum levels of the energy efficiency) of manufactured products and well-defined test protocols whereas the label describes energy performance (in the form of energy use, efficiency or energy cost) to give consumers the necessary information to make informed purchase. Higher star rating means higher energy saving. The energy efficiency requirements for each product are periodically ratchet up to enhance efficiency levels of products available in the market. Those who cannot meet the elevated standards are required to downgrade their product labels
Typical Products: Ceiling Fan, Computer, Colour Television, Office Automation, Led Lamps, Refrigerators, Washing Machine, Air Conditioners, Pump Sets, Microwave Oven, Water Heater, Industrial Motor, Domestic Gas Stove, Inverter and DG Set etc. For complete list one can refer to the website of the BEE.
Basic Rules
Applicant is first registered with its Legal Entity details and application fee
Applicant has to get Products tested at 17025 Accredited Laboratories
Applicant applies for Star Label for the product by submitting information from the test report about claimed performance
Copy of test report is to be submitted as evidence of claim. Star Label is also proposed.
Applicant Information along with test report is scrutinised by BEE
Supplement information is provided by Applicant to resolve queries, if any
Label is granted
Products from different manufacturing locations need to be applied for independently.
Products registered with BIS under different R Numbers could not be covered under one label of BEE
Family of Products from the same manufacturer qualifying the Series guidelines issued by BEE could be covered under the same label
Documents Required for Registration
- Document authenticating name and address of the premises (Incorporation Certificate, License, Sale/Lease deed, etc.)
- Valid SSI (Small Scale Industries) certificate in case of small-scale industries.
- Valid Quality Management System Certificate as per IS/ISO 9001.
- Duly stamped authorization letter for the authorized signatory.
- Valid BIS License for the same model wherever applicable.
- Valid Trade Mark certificate in the name of the brand/company.
- Declaration stating that the information provided is correct and verifiable.
- Agreement on INR 100 non-judicial stamp paper (for voluntary labelling programs).
- Certificate of Incorporation and filled application form.
- Copy of Test Report from an accredited Test Lab.
Testing of a Product for BEE by an Accredited Lab may need:
- Submission of the samples of the product to test lab.
- Documentary Inputs for testing like User Manual, Schematic Diagram.
Applicant Registration
~7 days
Product Testing
3 to 10 days
BEE Approval
7 to 15 days
*The timings given are typical only and are subject to change based on circumstances.
