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To make it easier to choose energy efficient products, EMSD
operates Mandatory and Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling
Schemes for appliances and equipment used both in the home and
office. The scheme aims to save energy by informing potential
customers of the product’s level of energy consumption and efficiency
rating, so that buyers can take these factors into consideration when
making their purchasing decision.
At the time of writing, the EMSD scheme now covers twenty types of
household appliances and office equipment. Twelve types are
electrical appliances including refrigerators, washing machines, non-
integrated type compact fluorescent lamps, dehumidifiers, electric
clothes dryers, room coolers, electric storage water heaters, television
sets, electric rice-cookers, electronic ballasts, LED lamps and
induction cookers.
There are seven types are office equipment include photocopiers, fax
machines, multifunction devices, laser printers, LCD monitors,
computers, and bottled water dispensers. There is also one type of
gas appliance for domestic gas instantaneous water heaters.
It is anticipated that this scheme with be extended to cover other
appliances in the future.
To further facilitate the public in choosing energy efficient appliances
and raise public awareness on energy saving, the Government has
introduced a Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme
(MEELS) through the Energy Efficiency Labelling (Labelling of
Products) Ordinance, Cap. 598. The MEELS covers 5 types of
products, namely room air conditioners, refrigerating appliances,
compact fluorescent lamps, washing machines and dehumidifiers.
The Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for room coolers,
household refrigeration appliances, washing machines and
dehumidifiers shall cover only the type of products not regulated
under the Ordinance.
Products in more than 40 categories are eligible for the Energy Star.
They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.