In order to improve the energy efficiency of electrical equipment and various industries, and to enhance significant economic and environmental benefits, Australia and New Zealand issued the Greenhouse and Energy Low Standards Regulations (GEMS) and will take effect on October 1, 2012, the new GEMS. The regulations not only cover the main policy work in the past, but also mandatory
Minimum performance standard (MEPS for short). In terms of MEPS registration, in comparison with the past, applicants cannot choose to register in any state on the Australian official website. Instead, they must register with the Australian Regulator, and at the same time, in the states and jurisdictions of Australia. For all product types, the GEMS regulations no longer set a single registration fee, the product types will be divided into four categories, registration fees range from 440 Australian dollars to 780 Australian dollars, the registration period is 5 years
GEMS certification is a mandatory performance-based certification officially implemented by the Australian and New Zealand governments on October 1, 2012 to replace MEPS certification. Since the GEMS certification requirements must be registered by an Australian or New Zealand local applicant, there are certain trade barriers to Chinese products to a certain extent.
Certified product range
Currently GEMS certified products are:
Compact fluorescent lamps, extra low voltage converters, double-ended fluorescent lamps, fluorescent ballasts, incandescent lamps, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, external power supplies, televisions, digital set-top boxes, electric water heaters, air conditioners and heat pumps, three-phase motors, Household refrigeration appliances, refrigeration towers / precision air conditioners, commercial refrigerators, showcases, distribution transformers, etc.
Certification process
The first is to select the product for testing. The standard based on the test is consistent with the original MEPS certification. Generally, the test report provided by the ISO 17025 accredited laboratory can be approved.
The second is to submit the test report and other materials for GEMS registration. After the data review, the GEMS certification will be obtained. The new GEMS regulations have new requirements for registration. Applicants cannot select a single state for registration, but instead register with the Australian Authority for registration, and the registration period is 5 years depending on the product category.
Certification data provided
1. Application form and authorization letter
2. Product label (with corresponding certification mark)
3. Product photos (required in countries where factory inspections are required, but usually CIG 023 factory inspection reports are available)
Certification period
Test report issued by NTEK, 1 week, registration takes 2 weeks
NTEK Advantage
NTEK is a professional agent for GEMS certification, the National CNAS Authorized Laboratory (L5516). NTEK has a team of experienced GEMS certified experts who can provide GEMS certification solutions one-on-one. It has the strength to provide comprehensive one-stop testing and certification services for customers' products to obtain national certification, and help your products sell well all over the country.
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