South Africa Market Access for Energy Efficiency

Safety and Energy Efficiency Requirements

All imported products must comply with the compulsory specifications (VC) as enforced by the National Regulator for Compulsory Certification (NRCS). There are two main Compulsory specifications for the electrical and electronic products:

• VC 8055 Compulsory Specification (VC) for the electrical and electronic apparatus. This compulsory specification establishes the mandatory safety requirements for the EEE products.

• VC 9008 Compulsory specification for energy efficiency and labeling of electrical and electronic apparatus. The following products: electric ovens, air conditioners, dishwashers, audio and video equipment, refrigerators, washing machines, washer-dryer combinations, tumble dryers are subject to LOA on energy efficiency.

The Letter of Authority (LOA) is required from manufacturers of regulated products upon conformity assessment. The document confirms the product meets safety requirements  set by the NRCS. The LoA validity period is 3 years.

REGULATORY AGENCY

National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

REGULATIONS

• VC 9008 was published by the South African government on 7 February 2014. This compulsory specification covers energy efficiency requirements and energy efficiency labelling of some electrical and electronic apparatus.

GUIDELINES

• Test reports in IEC/EN format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognised body which is a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS’s conformity assessment policy.

APPLICABLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES

Product categories that require mandatory energy efficiency labelling include:

• Air conditioners
• Audio and video equipment
• Dishwashers
• Electric ovens
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Tumble dryers
• Washer-dryer combinations

• Washing machines

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