BEE Certification and Star Labelling

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Introduction of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

The Government of India (GoI) set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power 1st March 2002 in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, to develop policies and strategies to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy.  

BEE Star label: S&L (Standard and Labelling) Certification Scheme
To achieve the aim of bringing down the energy intensity of economy, BEE launched the S&L certification scheme to realize the benefits of energy efficiency through reduced energy consumption in household electrical appliances. The major objective of the regulation is to give the consumer an informed choice about the energy-saving (and thereby, cost-saving) potential of the marketed product.

Products regulated must be approved by BEE and have star label marked affixed on it in order to be manufactured/sold in the Indian market and thus, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer/ importer/ trader of the product to meet the energy performance standards laid out by the department.
Introduction of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Products covered under BEE Certification

Manufacturers (who is actually producing the goods) having their company outside India can apply for FMCS license. The company shall ensure below listed points before applying for said license:

Mandatory Products covered under BEE Certification

S. No.ProductsDate
1Frost Free RefrigeratorSince January 2006
2Tubular Fluorescent LampsSince January 2009
3Room Air Conditioners (Fixed and Variable Speed)Since January 2006
4Distribution TransformerSince January 2009
5Room Air Conditioner– Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner ACSince January 2006
6Direct Cool RefrigeratorSince May 2006
8Colour TVSince May 2014
9LED Lamps/BulbsSince January 2017
10Ceiling FanSince May 2019
11Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heater (Electric Geysers) Since December, 2015
12Light Commercial AC Fixed and Variable Speed Since September 2021
13Deep FreezersSince September 2021
14Ultra-High Definition (UHD) TelevisionSince December 2021
Products covered under BEE Certification
Products covered under BEE Certification

Voluntary Products covered under BEE Certification

S. No.ProductsDate
1Computer (Notebook /Laptops)Since July 2016
2Domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) StovesSince June 2019
3General Purpose Industrial MotorSince January 2016
4Submersible Pump Set

Agricultural Pump Sets
Since February 2020
5Ballast (Electronic/Magnetic)Since January 2016
6Solid State InverterSince December 2016
7Office equipment’s (Printer, Copier, Scanner, MFD’s)Since July 2014
8Diesel Engine Driven Monoset Pumps for Agricultural PurposesSince January 2016
9Diesel Generator SetSince January 2016
10ChillersSince September 2018
11Microwave OvenSince March 2018
12Solar Water HeaterSince December 2019
13Table/Wall FanSince March 2023
14Induction HobSince March 2023
15Side by Side/Multi Door RefrigeratorSince March 2023
16Air CompressorsSince May 2020
17Tyres/TiresSince December 2021
18High Energy Li-Battery

Li-ion traction batteries and Systems
Since December 2021
19Washing Machine (Semi/Top Load/Front Load)Since March 2018
20Pedestal FanSince March 2023

Energy Efficiency Parameters | Star labels and label period

Energy efficiency labels are informative/ enlightening labels affixed to products to describe their energy usage and performance. A star rating, ranging from 1 to 5 in the ascending order of energy efficiency is provided to the permittee and products registered with the Bureau.

A label period is the duration prescribed by BEE for which the star rating of a product is valid. When the department revises the label period for a specific product, sometimes the star rating calculation table and energy performance criteria for the product are also updated.
Energy Efficiency Parameters | Star labels and label period

Process of BEE Certification

The applicant/permittee to participate in the BEE star labelling regulation must be an Indian entity and could be the manufacturer/ importer/ trader of the product, who wishes to carry out the sales of the product under its name in the Indian market.

Company registration

Company registration
The applicants shall first register themselves on the Standards and Labelling (S&L) web portal by filling online form by submitting the requisite documents from the brand, factory and Indian entity
The approval is granted by BEE in form of a login account under which subsequent models of the product are registered.

TESTING
Performance Testing can be carried out parallelly along with the Company Registration process. Testing of the model must be done as per BEE’s prescribed standard
Once the testing is completed, performance test report and rating of the parameters to identified star rating are issued.

MODEL REGISTRATION
Once the applicant is registered with BEE and has procured a login account, the respective models are registered under this account.

Production data upload

Permittee/ applicants should submit sales statistics of a model in a financial year and pay the labelling fees to BEE. Refer the flowchart below for better understanding of the BEE registration process
Production data upload

Process of BEE Surveillance

BEE’s Check testing lays down the surveillance procedure to ensure that the permittee is complying with the EC Act (2001 and subsequent amendments) and regulations relating to the energy labeling of appliances and equipment. 

Samples are randomly picked up from the market by the Bureau or its designated agency and testing is conducted in third-party NABL accredited laboratories. The permittee can be directed to withdraw all the stocks from the market, in case the model fails the check testing procedure. Financial penalties can also be levied by the bureau, as well as the publication of name and model of the failed product in print media/newspapers.
Check Testing

Check Testing

Challenge Testing

Challenge Testing

BEE’s Challenge Testing is conducted if a written compliant is received against the details present in the star label of a model or regarding the requirement stated in the BEE notified Schedule of the product.

If the model against which the compliant is received has undergone Check Testing in the last one year from the date of receipt of compliant, the complainant is informed of the results of the check testing.​Challenge Testing is conducted in an independent third-party laboratory/BEE empaneled lab​.If the Challenge Testing results deem the compliant as incorrect, the complainant must bear the charges of all the expenses.

Documents required for BEE Certification

  • Brand/Trademark certificate
  • Quality Management System Certificate (ISO 9001) of the factory
  • List Of Authorised Retailers
  • MSME certificate (which varies as per the company’s turnover)
  • And mention Quality Management System Certificate (ISO 9001) of the factory and applicant firm.
Company Registration

Company Registration

BEE

Testing and Model Registration

  • Declaration letter
  • User manual and product specification sheet
  • Performance Test Report
  • Safety Test (which varies from product to product)
  • Sample label

How VINCULAR can help you with the BEE Certification?

VINCULAR is working with manufacturers across the globe to get the BEE certificate for their product since 2016.VINCULAR always aim to get the certification process completed in minimal possible timeline that can give our manufacturer a competitive edge in market
  • Dedicated team for enquiries and support​
  • Better understanding of standards/regulation and notifications
  • Long term association with test labs and government departments
  • Coordination with labs, preparing test samples and testing authorized labs
  • Preparing complete application set and submission
  • Handling technical and other queries from regulators/certification bodies
  • Helps in designing Energy Efficiency Label preparation
  • Guide the customer about the product label fee to be paid quarterly
BEE

Application Preparation

FAQs

Concept of BEE star rating is simple: the appliance is rated on a scale of 5 for their energy efficiency. Higher the rating more energy efficient it is which means it will consume lesser electricity 

BEE has bifurcated products under two categories namely Mandatory product and Voluntary Products. Presently, under BEE S&L program covers star rating for 34 appliances/equipment. 

There are two surveillance process in BEE namely Check Testing and Challenge Testing. 
Label Period: means the validity period of the electricity consumption under the energy labelling plan specified in the BEE schedule. 

Following are the entities that need to get BEE certifications

  • Manufacturers
  • Traders
  • Importers
BEE accepts the 3-year-old test report until there is any change in the standard.
The Production data upload can be done on quarterly basis

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