NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT(Act 5 of 2008)
COMPULSORYSPECIFICATIONFORENERGYEFFICIENCYANDLABELING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (VC 9008)I, Dr Rob Davies, the Minister of Trade and Industry, hereby under section 13 (1)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, (Act 5 of 2008),and ,on the recommendation of the NRCS, declare the compulsory specificationset out in the attached schedule, to be a compulsory specification for energyefficiency and labeling of electrical and electronic apparatus. The compulsoryspecification shall be effective in accordance with the following phases:Phase 1:Six (6) months after the publication of this notice for audio, video and
related equipment.Products that are already in the market and approved by the NRCS forsafety requirements are to comply with this compulsory specificationtwelve (12) months after the publication of this notice.Phase 2:Nine (9) months after the publication of this notice for electric ovens,refrigerators,freezers,dishwashers,tumbledryers,washer-dryercombinations and washing machines.Products that are already in the market and approved by the NRCS forsafety requirements are to comply with this compulsory specification
twelve (12) months after the publication of this notice.Phase 3:Eighteen (18) months after the publication of this notice for air conditionersand heat pumps.
Dr Rob Davies, MPMinister of Trade and Industry28 No. 38232 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 NOVEMBER 2014
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
DEPARTEMENT VAN HANDEL EN NYWERHEID
No. 944 28 November 2014
Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 SCHEDULECOMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LABELING OFELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (VC 9008)
1. SCOPE
1.1 This compulsory specification covers energy efficiency requirements and energyefficiency labeling of the following electrical and electronic apparatus:a) air conditioners not exceeding 7.1 kW (24 000 btu/h) cooling capacity, of the wallmounted split, window and portable types, and heat pumps for space heating andcooling;b) audio and video equipment, including television sets, video recording equipment,simple set top boxes (SSTBs), audio equipment and multi-function equipment forconsumer use; television sets include, but are not limited to, those with cathode raytube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display panel (PDP), or projectiontechnologies;c) dishwashers;d) electric ovens;e) refrigerators and freezers;f) tumble dryers;g) washer-dryer combinations; andh) washing machines.STAATSKOERANT, 28 NOVEMBER 2014 No. 38232 29
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 2. DEFINITIONS2.1 For the purposes of this document, the definitions in SANS 50229, SANS 50242,SANS 50285, SANS 50304, SANS 54511-3, SANS 60081, SANS 60456, SANS61121, SANS 62087, SANS 62301 and SANS 62552 apply.2.2 In addition, the following definitions shall apply:2.2.1 applicant: The manufacturer or importer seeking approval of Electrical andElectronic apparatus. The applicant shall be an existing legal entity within theRepublic of South Africa.
2.2.2 approval: Confirmation by the NRCS that a particular electrical/electronicapparatus type satisfies the requirements of this compulsory specification.
2.2.3 conformity of production: Proof that electrical/electronic apparatus offeredfor sale have been manufactured to the approved design and continue tocomply with the requirements of this compulsory specification.
2.2.4 declaration report: A report that is issued by an accredited conformityassessment body, indicating the equivalence of products and/or standards.
2.2.5 NRCS: The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications as establishedby the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5of 2008).
2.2.6 proof of conformity: Documented evidence of conformity with therequirements of this compulsory specification.
2.2.7 valid test report: An original certificate or a certified copy of an original testreport.2.2.8 valid certificate of conformity: An original certificate or a certified copy of anoriginal certificate of conformity.
2.2.9 small electrical oven: Is an electrical oven with a volume = 12 L (litres) andvolume < 35 L (litres).
2.2.10 medium electrical volume: Is an electrical oven with a volume = 35 L andvolume < 65 L (litres) ;
2.2.11 large electrical oven: is an oven with a volume =65 L (litres).30 No. 38232 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 NOVEMBER 2014
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 3.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1The applicant shall ensure that each type of apparatus has been approved bythe NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of
Annex A.3.2The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials
affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification.In the event of such change(s) the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand that theapplicant submit a new application for approval.3.3The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days,with satisfactory proof of approval in respect of any type of Electrical/Electronicapparatus included in the scope of this compulsory specification.3.4The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days,with satisfactory proof of conformity of production.3.5Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicionof non-compliance with the requirements of this compulsory specification.
4.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
4.1Air Conditioners and Heat PumpsAir conditioners shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energyefficiency rating of Class B.4.2Audio and Video EquipmentAudio and Video Equipment shall comply with SANS 941.4.3Large Electric OvensLarge Electric Ovens shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimumenergy efficiency rating of Class B.4.4Small/ Medium Electric OvensElectric Ovens shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energyefficiency rating of Class A.STAATSKOERANT, 28 NOVEMBER 2014 No. 38232 31
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 4.5RefrigeratorsRefrigerators shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energyefficiency rating of Class B.4.6FreezersFreezers shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energyefficiency rating of Class C.4.7DishwashersDishwashers shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energyefficiency rating of Class A.4.8Washing MachinesWashing Machines shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimumenergy efficiency rating of Class A.4.9Washer-dryer combinationsWasher-dryer combination machines shall comply with SANS 941, and shallhave a minimum energy efficiency rating of Class A.4.10Tumble -dryersTumble-dryers shall comply with SANS 941, and shall have a minimum energyefficiency rating of Class D.
5.EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDSStandards issued by different standardization bodies such as ISO, IEC and EN,will only be accepted if it is proven, in the form of a declaration report from anaccredited conformity assessment body, that they are technically equivalent tothe relevant South African National Standard. The applicant shall be responsiblefor obtaining such a declaration report. Proof of conformity with such a standardshall be accepted as conformity with the corresponding South African National
Standard.32 No. 38232 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 NOVEMBER 2014
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6.1For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referencedstandard shall become effective twelve (12) months from the date of publicationas a South African National Standard.6.2New products, or products resubmitted for approval because of a change indesign or materials, shall in all cases be evaluated against the requirements ofthe latest edition of any referenced standard.6.3When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, products originally
approved in accordance with the previous edition of that standard may havetheir approval extended for up to five years from the effective date of the new
standard, subject to the requirements of Annex A, unless declared otherwise bythe Minister.
7.EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITYThe following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof ofconformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
7.1Test reports in IEC/EN format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCSand issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized bodybeinga member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE mutual recognition schemeinaccordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy.7.2The test reports shall prove conformity with allthe applicable mandatoryrequirements.7.3Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific apparatus.STAATSKOERANT, 28 NOVEMBER 2014 No. 38232 33
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Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyri ght Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICAPPARATUS
A.1APPLICATION FOR APPROVALAn application for approval of each type of Electrical/Electronic apparatus intended forsale shall include:A.1.1 Details of the type of Electrical/Electronic apparatus for which approval is soughtand the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the Electrical/Electronic apparatustype is produced;A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of thiscompulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission tothe NRCS;A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted,provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof ofcompliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issuedless than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be required;A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; andA.1.6 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may berequested by the NRCS.34 No. 38232 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 NOVEMBER 2014
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A.2.1 The NRCS shall assess the evidence of conformity supplied by the applicant andshall decide to grant approval or not, at its sole discretion.A.2.2 The NRCS shall assign a unique number to each approval.A.2.3 The NRCS shall issue a letter of authority certificate (LOA) for each successfulapplication, to the applicant, when all the requirements have been met. The validityperiod of an LOA shall be three years and two years for an extension.A.2.4 The approval granted with respect to each type of Electrical/Electronic Apparatusthat is pursuant to this compulsory specification may be withdrawn at any time, after themanufacturer has been notified in writing, if the requirements have not been met ormaintained.STAATSKOERANT, 28 NOVEMBER 2014 No. 38232 35
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