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What is CEL Certification for China?

The China Energy Label (CEL), similar to the EU Energy Label, is a label for the energy consumption of a product. Manufacturers of certain electrical appliances are obliged to affix it to their goods in order to additionally inform the end consumer in China about the energy efficiency of the product. The label contains information on energy efficiency class (1 to 5) and energy consumption. It is intended to encourage customers in China to opt for an energy-saving model when making purchasing decisions, thus promoting sales of energy-saving electrical appliances in China. As the country with the largest energy demand in the meantime, environmental pollution and emissions are growing in China. With the introduction of the China CEL in 2005, the Chinese government responded to the growing need to regulate national energy consumption and introduce legally established energy efficiency standards.

The CEL applies to both imported and Chinese products. Products subject to labelling may only be sold in China and used in business activities in China after the product has passed through a CEL classification.

CNCA is the main regulatory body responsible for China’s certification and accreditation system. It formulates certification rules and standards for energy efficiency labels and monitors the conformity of related products. SAMR is responsible for the implementation and management of energy efficiency labels. It monitors companies’ compliance with energy efficiency standards and whether energy efficiency labels are applied correctly.

CEL Certification Process

1

Application

2

Product test in China

3

Issuance of the labels

4

Registration of the labels with the authority

After completing the registration, the applicant can scan the QR code from China and print the CEL label themselves.

CEL Relevant Products

The CEL product catalog is continuously expanded. The latest CEL compliant products are as follows.

Household RefrigeratorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 12021.2-2015 Energy Consumption Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household Refrigerators
Room Air ConditionersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21455-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Room Air Conditioners
Electric Washing MachinesCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 12021.4-2013 Energy Consumption Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Electric Washing Machines
Unitary Air ConditionersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 19576-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Unitary Air Conditioners
Self-ballasted Fluorescent Lamps for General LightingCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 19044-2013 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Self-ballasted Fluorescent Lamps for General Lighting
High-pressure Sodium LampsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 19573-2004 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for High-pressure Sodium Lamps
ChillersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 19577-2015 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Chillers
Small and Medium-sized Three-phase Induction MotorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 18613-2020 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Motors
Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and Gas-fired Heating and Water BoilersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 20665-2015 Energy Efficiency Limits for Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and Gas-fired Heating and Water Boilers
Multi-split Air Conditioners (Heat Pump) UnitsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21454-2021 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Multi-split Air Conditioners (Heat Pump) Units
Storage Water HeatersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21519-2008 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Storage Water Heaters
Household Induction CookersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21456-2015 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household Induction Cookers
MonitorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21520-2023 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Monitors
Copiers, Printers, and Fax MachinesCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21521-2014 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Copiers, Printers, and Fax Machines
Electric Rice CookersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 12021.6-2017 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Electric Rice Cookers
Electric FansCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 12021.9-2021 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Electric Fans
AC ContactorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 21518-2022 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for AC Contactors
Volumetric Air CompressorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 19153-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Volumetric Air Compressors
Power TransformersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 20052-2020 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Power Transformers
VentilatorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 19761-2020 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Ventilators
Flat-panel TelevisionsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 24850-2020 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Flat-panel Televisions and Set-top Boxes
Household and Similar-use Microwave OvensCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 24849-2017 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household and Similar-use Microwave Ovens
Set-top BoxesCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 24850-2020 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Flat-panel Televisions and Set-top Boxes
Remote Condensing Commercial Refrigerated Display CabinetsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 26920.1-2011 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment: Part 1
Household Solar Water Heating SystemsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 26969-2011 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household Solar Water Heating Systems
MicrocomputersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 28380-2012 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Microcomputers
Range HoodsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 29539-2013 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Range Hoods
Heat Pump Water HeatersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 29541-2013 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Household Gas StovesCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 30720-2014 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household Gas Stoves
Commercial Gas StovesCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 30531-2014 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Commercial Gas Stoves
Water (Ground) Source Heat Pump UnitsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 30721-2014 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Water (Ground) Source Heat Pump Units
Lithium Bromide Absorption ChillersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 29540-2013 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Lithium Bromide Absorption Chillers
LED Products for Indoor LightingCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 30255-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for LED Products for Indoor Lighting
ProjectorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 32028-2015 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Projectors
Household and Similar-use Exhaust FansCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 32049-2015 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household and Similar-use Exhaust Fans
Self-contained Condensing Commercial RefrigeratorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 26920.2-2015 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment: Part 2
Permanent Magnet Synchronous MotorsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 30253-2013 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Air PurifiersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 36893-2018 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Air Purifiers
LED Lamps for Road and Tunnel LightingCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 37478-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for LED Lamps for Road and Tunnel Lighting
Ducted Air Conditioning UnitsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 37479-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Ducted Air Conditioning Units
Low Ambient Temperature Air Source Heat Pump (Chillers)Current Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 37480-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Low Ambient Temperature Air Source Heat Pump (Chillers)
Welding MachinesCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 28736-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Welding Machines
General Lighting LED Panel LightsCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 38450-2019 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for General Lighting LED Panel Lights
Commercial Induction CookersCurrent Energy Efficiency Standard Name: GB 40876-2021 Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Commercial Induction Cookers

CEL Certification Overview

Validity of the certificateThe Chinese energy efficiency label itself does not have a fixed period of validity. Once a product has completed CEL registration and affixed it correctly, the label can be used until the relevant energy efficiency standards are updated or the implementation rules are changed. When new energy efficiency standards or implementation rules are introduced, companies must re-test and register the products for CEL in accordance with the new requirements.
Certification DurationAfter receiving test samples: 1 month.
The entire process takes about 1.5 – 2 months.
MarkingAfter registration, the applicant must issue the CEL labels himself at a printing company and have them printed. We will provide the QR code, AI file, etc.
Tests required?Yes
Factory audit required?No
Representatives in the countryNot required
Follow-Up processNot relevant

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