MANU/POWR/0062/2023

Ministry : Ministry of Power

Notification No. : SO4675(E)

Date of Notification : 26.10.2023

Date of Publication : 26.10.2023

Central Government specifies, the following Energy Performance Standards for star labeled Washing Machine (with or without heating devices utilizing cold or hot water supply) for household and similar use, with effect from 1st January, 2024

S.O.4675(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001), the Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, hereby specifies, the following Energy Performance Standards for star labeled Washing Machine (with or without heating devices utilizing cold or hot water supply) for household and similar use, with effect from 1st January, 2024, namely :-

1. Every washing machine being manufactured, imported, or sold in India shall,-

(a) meet the compliance standards as specified under the scope of IEC 60456:2010 (as amended from time to time);

(b) meet the minimum requirement for, if any,-

(i) Wash performance;

(ii) Rinse performance ;

(iii) Energy Consumption;

(iv) Water consumption ; and

(v) Water extraction performance (residual water content).

(c) Meet the compliance with safety requirements from clauses 8 to 32 as specified under IS 302-2-7 (as amended from time to time) and compliance with the safety requirement listed in clauses 14, 17, 18,19, 22, 24, 30,31 and 32 of IS 302-2-7 may be submitted within a period of six months from date of commencement of notification .

2. This energy consumption standard does not apply to.-

(a) appliance intended exclusively for industrial purposes;

(b) washing machines for commercial laundries; and

(c) appliance intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

3. The star rating shall be based on per-cycle energy consumption per kg (kilowatt hour per cycle per kilogram), with energy consumption measured as per methodology specified in IEC 60456:2010 as amended from time to time if any.

4. Definitions.--

For the purposes of this notification, the expressions,-

(a) Automatic washing machine means where the load is fully treated by the machine without the need for user intervention at any point during the programme prior to its completion.

NOTE: Examples of user intervention could include manual fill (non- automatic water level), transfer of the load between a washing drum and a spin extractor drum or manual draining.

(b) Cycle means a complete washing process, as defined by the programme selected, consisting of a series of operations (wash, rinse, spin, etc.) and including any operations that occur after the completion of the programme.

(c) "Family of models" means the range of models of a particular brand, to which a single set of test reports is applicable and where each of the models has the........