The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy 
Efficiency Labelling Scheme for 
 
 
 Televisions 
 
 2011 (Draft)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electrical and Mechanical Services Electrical and Mechanical Services Electrical and Mechanical Services Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Department Department Department    
3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Homepage: http://www.emsd.gov.hk  
 
 
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Televisions CONTENTS 
Section Section Section Section    Title Title Title Title Page Page Page Page    
1.1. 1.1. PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE    11 11 
2.2. 2.2. BACKGROUND BACKGROUND BACKGROUND BACKGROUND    11 11 
3.3. 3.3. SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE    22 22 
4.4. 4.4. DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS    22 22 
5.5. 5.5. TECHNICAL STANDARDS TECHNICAL STANDARDS TECHNICAL STANDARDS TECHNICAL STANDARDS    44 44 
6.6. 6.6. TEST METHODS TEST METHODS TEST METHODS TEST METHODS    66 66 
7.7. 7.7. ENERGY LABEL ENERGY LABEL ENERGY LABEL ENERGY LABEL    88 88 
8.8. 8.8. TESTING FACILITIES, TESTING FACILITIES, TESTING FACILITIES, TESTING FACILITIES, LABORATORIES AND ACC LABORATORIES AND ACC LABORATORIES AND ACC LABORATORIES AND ACCREDITATION BODIES REDITATION BODIES REDITATION BODIES REDITATION BODIES    8 8 88 
9.9. 9.9. REGISTRATION AND PAR REGISTRATION AND PAR REGISTRATION AND PAR REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION TICIPATION TICIPATION TICIPATION    99 99 
10.10.10.10. LEGAL PROVISIONS LEGAL PROVISIONS LEGAL PROVISIONS LEGAL PROVISIONS    12 12 12 12 
11.11.11.11. COMPLIANCE MONITORIN COMPLIANCE MONITORIN COMPLIANCE MONITORIN COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND INSPECTION G AND INSPECTION G AND INSPECTION G AND INSPECTION    12 12 12 12 
12.12.12.12. COMPLAINTS AND APPEA COMPLAINTS AND APPEA COMPLAINTS AND APPEA COMPLAINTS AND APPEAL L LL    14 14 14 14 
13.13.13.13. MAINTENANCE OF SCHEM MAINTENANCE OF SCHEM MAINTENANCE OF SCHEM MAINTENANCE OF SCHEME E EE    15 15 15 15 
14.14.14.14. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT    15 15 15 15 
 
Annexes   
1 Energy Label Format 
2 Proforma Letter of Invitation 
3 Proforma Letter of Application 
4 Information to be submitted to Energy Efficiency Office 
5 Proforma Letter of Acceptance of Application 
6 Proforma Letter of Rejection 
7 Flow Chart for Registration 
 
Tables 
1 Maximum Allowable Standby Power 
2 Converting Energy Efficiency Indices to Energy Effi ciency Grades 
    
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1.  Purpose 
 
 This set of document is intended to give a general  description on the introduction of the 
Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Sch eme for Televisions. 
 
 
2.  Background 
 
2.1  The Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS) is an  energy conservation initiative that 
the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrat ive Region (HKSAR) has adopted. 
Under the scheme, some common types of appliances w ill incorporate an energy label 
that serves to inform consumers of the product's en ergy consumption and efficiency. 
Consumers should then be able to take those factors  into account and make their 
purchasing decision. 
 
2.2  The concept of EELS has been developed and implemen ted in several forms and in 
different stages of development. In some countries,  it is a compulsory requirement for 
certain kinds of appliances to be provided with ene rgy labels before they can be put on 
the market. The labelling requirements may apply to  equipment such as household 
refrigerators / freezers, washing machines, room co olers, clothes dryers, compact 
fluorescent lamps, storage water heaters, etc. The EELS generally aims to achieve the 
following: 
 
• greater public awareness of energy conservation an d environmental 
improvement needs; 
• provision of readily available, pre-purchase infor mation on energy consumption 
and efficiency data, where applicable, to enable or dinary consumers to select 
more energy efficient products; 
• stimulation to the manufacturers/market for phasin g out less energy efficient 
models; and 
• actual energy savings and environment improvement.  
 
2.3  Hong Kong also aims at achieving the above objectiv es and the Hong Kong Voluntary 
EELS now covers eighteen types of household applian ces and office equipment.  Ten 
types of which are electrical appliances and seven types of office equipment. There is 
also one type of gas appliance for domestic gas ins tantaneous water heaters. The scope 
of EELS has also been extended to cover petrol pass enger cars.  
    
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3.  Scope 
 
3.1  The scheme will only apply to the manufacturers and  importers who have participated 
in the voluntary scheme.  
 
3.2  The scheme commenced from 22 December 2003. The rev ision of the scheme has been 
implemented from XX XX XX XX    XX XX XX XX 20 20 20 2011 1111 11 and will expire on 31 December 20 31 December 20 31 December 20 31 December 201 1 1133 33 when 
re-registration is necessary.  
 
3.3  The scope of application covers all new registered appliances imported to or 
manufactured in Hong Kong with effect from the date  that is declared by the 
participants but does not cover second-hand product s, products already in existing use, 
under trans-shipment or manufactured for export, et c. 
 
3.4  The scheme will operate as a ‘Grading Type’ labelli ng system. All participating 
appliances will be registered under this scheme pro vided that they have met the 
performance requirement specified in the scheme. 
 
3.5  Televisions (TV) under this labelling scheme includ e analog and digital televisions, 
television monitors, TV combination units. 
 
3.6  Television products with computer connection capabi lity (e.g. computer input port) may 
qualify under this scheme as long as they are marke ted and sold to consumers as 
televisions (i.e. focusing on television as the pri mary function). However, products with 
computer connection capability that are marketed an d sold as (i) computer monitors or 
(ii) dual function televisions and computer monitor s are not included in this scheme. 
 
 
 
4.  Definitions 
Unless otherwise specified, the following definitio ns shall apply throughout this 
document:- 
 
On mode means the television is connected to a power source , produces sound 
and picture. The power requirement in this mode is typically greater 
than the power requirement in standby mode. 
  
analog units means units have an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM tuner and m ay have 
analog video inputs (e.g. 
 composite video, component video, S-video, RGB). 
  
Authority means the Electrical and Mechanical Services Depart ment, the 
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 
(HKSAR). 
     
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 3 of 15  component 
television unit  means television system composed of two or more sep arate 
components (e.g., display device, tuner, and power supply or display 
device and tuner/power supply) marketed and sold as  a television 
under one model or system designation. The system m ay have more 
than one power cord. For purposes of meeting the st andby power 
criteria, the total standby power for the system is  considered.  
  
digital units means units include at least one digital tuner (e.g ., DSS, VSB or QAM) 
or at least one digital video input (e.g., IEEE 139 4, DVI, iLink). Products 
with an analog tuner and both analog and digital in puts should be 
considered digital units. 
  
Director means the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Ser vices. 
  
disconnect means the product has been unplugged from the mains  and therefore 
is disconnected from all external power sources. 
  
Government means the Government of the Hong Kong Special Admin istrative 
Region.  
  
IEC means the International Electrotechnical Commission . 
  
inspecting 
officer means the officer authorized by the Director to car ry out inspection on 
appliances under this scheme. 
  
ISO means the International Organization for Standardiz ation 
  
label means the energy label as described in Section 7. 
  
model means the commercial description of the make, type,  and if available 
and appropriate, variant and version of a televisio n. 
  
Off mode means an operating condition where the product is s till plugged into 
the mains, but is not providing any “On mode” or “S tandby mode” 
function. This mode is usually engaged by the consu mer via a “hard 
off switch.”  
  
participants means the manufacturers, importers or the dealers o f televisions 
participating in the scheme. 
  
rated 
frequency means the frequency shown on the nameplate of the e quipment.  
  
rated voltage means the voltage shown on the nameplate of the equ ipment. 
  
recognized 
laboratory means a laboratory that complies with the requireme nts as stated in 
Section 8 and is acceptable to the Authority for ca rrying out tests and 
issuing test reports for televisions. 
  
scheme means the Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Lab elling Scheme 
for Televisions. 
     
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 4 of 15  Standby mode  means the product is connected to a power source, p roduces neither 
sound nor picture, does not transmit nor receive pr ogram information 
and/or data, and is waiting to be switched to “On m ode” by a direct 
or indirect signal from the consumer, e.g., with th e remote control. 
For the avoidance of doubt, “Off mode” cannot be co nsidered as 
“Standby” mode.  
  
standby 
power means the power being used when the product is in “ Standby mode”  
  
Television (TV)  means an electronic product consisting of a tuner /  receiver and a 
monitor encased in a single housing. The monitor us ually relies upon a 
cathode-ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD ), plasma display, 
Light Emitting Diode (LED) display or other display  device. The TV is 
designed to receive and display a television signal  delivered by antenna 
or signal cable.  
  
television 
monitor means an electronic product intended to display a v ideo signal from an 
external tuner or other video source such as a VCR or DVD Player on a 
CRT, LCD, plasma, LED display, or other display dev ice. 
  
TV 
combination 
unit means a system in which the TV and an additional au dio/video 
devices(s) (.e.g. VCD/DVD player, Video Recorder, e tc.) are combined 
into a single unit and which meets all of the follo wing criteria: the 
additional device(s) is included in the television casing; it is not possible 
to measure the power requirements of the two compon ents separately 
without removal of the television casing; and the s ystem is connected 
to the wall outlet through a single power cable. 
    
 
5.  Technical Standards  
 
Energy Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Pro ducts Energy Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Pro ducts Energy Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Pro ducts Energy Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Pro ducts    
5.1  The maximum allowable average standby power and ene rgy efficiency grading for 
televisions, television monitors, TV combination un its are as shown in Table 1 and Table 
2 respectively.  Those products listed in section 3  that meet the criteria below shall 
qualify for this scheme. 
 
Effective Date Effective Date Effective Date Effective Date    
5.2  Phase I: The first phase of this specification, Pha se I, commenced on 22 December 2003 
and terminated after 30 September 2007 .  Any formal application submitted within 
the Phase I period should meet the Phase I specific ation. 
 
5.3  Phase II: The second phase of this specification, P hase II, commenced on 1 October 
2007 and shall be terminated after XX XX XX XX    XX XX XX XX 2011 2011 2011 2011 .  Any formal application submitted 
within the Phase II period should meet the Phase II  specification. 
 
5.4  Illuminated Display Allowance: Under Phase II, manu facturers may add an additional 1 
watt allowable standby power to the 1-watt specific ation for TV/VCR Combination units,    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 5 of 15  TV/DVD Combination units and TV/VCR/DVD Combination  units with an illuminated or 
backlit display (e.g. clock) or other electronic st atus indicator. 
 
5.5  Illuminated Display Allowance: Under Phase II, whic h is mentioned in Clause 5.4, should 
not be applied to Phase III application. 
 
5.6  Phase III: The third phase of this specification, P hase III, shall commence on XX XX XX XX    XX XX XX XX 20 20 20 2011 11 11 11 .  
Any formal application submitted in the Phase III s hould meet the Phase III specification 
in order to qualify for this scheme. 
Table 1:Table 1:Table 1:Table 1:    Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Allowable Standby Allowable Standby Allowable Standby Allowable Standby Power Power Power Power    
Product Category Product Category Product Category Product Category    Standby Power Standby Power Standby Power Standby Power 
(Watts)(Watts)(Watts)(Watts)    
Phase IPhase IPhase IPhase I    
(effective from (effective from (effective from (effective from 
22 22 22 22/1 /1 /1 /122 22/200 /200 /200 /20033 33))))    Standby Power Standby Power Standby Power Standby Power 
(Watts)(Watts)(Watts)(Watts)    
Phase IIPhase IIPhase IIPhase II    
(effective from (effective from (effective from (effective from 
01/10/2007)01/10/2007)01/10/2007)01/10/2007)    Standby Power Standby Power Standby Power Standby Power    
(Watts)(Watts)(Watts)(Watts)    
Phase IIIPhase IIIPhase IIIPhase III    
(effective from (effective from (effective from (effective from 
XX XX XX XX/XX//XX//XX//XX/2011)2011)2011)2011)    
Televisions ≤ 3 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 
Television monitors Analog: ≤ 1 
 Digital: ≤ 3 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 
Component television units ≤ 3 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 
TV/VCR combination units ≤ 6 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 
TV/DVD, TV/VCD, TV/VCR/DVD 
combination units ≤ 4 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 
 
Appliance Appliance Appliance Appliance Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Gr Gr Gr Grad ad ad ading ing ing ing    
5.7  To make the concept of appliance energy efficiency more readily understood by 
ordinary consumers, appliance energy efficiency gra de is introduced by linking the 
energy efficiency index (percentage) to the five gr ades as shown in Table 2, with Grade 
1 being the most energy efficient and Grade 5 the l east. 
Table Table Table Table 22 22::::    Converting En Converting En Converting En Converting Energy Efficiency ergy Efficiency ergy Efficiency ergy Efficiency Indices to Indices to Indices to Indices to Energy Efficiency Grades Energy Efficiency Grades Energy Efficiency Grades Energy Efficiency Grades    
Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)* * ** Energy Efficiency Grade Energy Efficiency Grade Energy Efficiency Grade Energy Efficiency Grade 
EEI ≦ 0.4 1 
0.4 < EEI ≦ 0.64 2 
0.64 < EEI ≦ 1.0 3 
1.0 < EEI ≦ 1.44 4 
1.44  <  EEI 5 
*Remark: The Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) is calcu lated as EEI = P / P ref A, where:    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 6 of 15  – Pref  A = 20 Watts + (A ÷ 100) × 4.3224 Watts/ cm2; 
– A is the television visible screen area expressed  in cm2; 
– P is the on-mode power consumption of the televis ion in Watts measured in 
accordance with IEC 62087:2008 (Edition 2.0) Clause  11.6 “On (average).mode 
testing using dynamic broadcast-content video signa l”. 
 
Safety Safety Safety Safety Requirements  Requirements  Requirements  Requirements    
5.8  All materials and workmanship of the products are a lso needed to comply with IEC 
60065:2001 (Seventh Edition) “Audio, video and simi lar electronic apparatus – Safety” 
requirements and the Electrical Products (Safety) R egulation of the HKSAR. 
 
 
6.  Test Methods 
 
GeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral    
6.1  All test methods specified in this document are onl y related to checking compliance 
with the On mode and Standby mode power rating. It is not the intention of this 
document to detail out the test standards and requi rements for checking compliance 
with the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation of  the HKSAR.  The participant should 
conduct appropriate tests, where necessary, in addi tion to those specified in this 
document in order to comply with the requirements s tipulated in the aforesaid Electrical 
Products (Safety) Regulation.  
    
CC CCompliance with ompliance with ompliance with ompliance with Safety Requirements Safety Requirements Safety Requirements Safety Requirements    
6.2  The testing standards for checking compliance with the safety requirements are based 
on IEC 60065:2001 (Seventh Edition) “Audio, video a nd similar electronic apparatus – 
Safety” requirements. For detailed requirements and  procedural descriptions one should 
refer to the respective standard. 
 
6.3  To the extent that definitions in the IEC standard do not conflict with the definitions of 
this document, the definitions in the aforesaid sta ndard shall be included. 
 
Test Conditions Test Conditions Test Conditions Test Conditions    
6.4  For all televisions, the test conditions shall be a s follows: 
(a) Electrical supply     220Va.c. ± 2%;  
(b) Frequency      50Hz ± 2%; 
(c) Line impedance    < 0.25 ohm; 
(d) Total harmonic distortion   < 3% (voltage); and 
(e) Test room temperature    22 °C ± 4 °C.  
 
Test Equipment Test Equipment Test Equipment Test Equipment       
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 7 of 15  6.5  A wattmeter shall be used to measure the power cons umption of the television under 
test.  The wattmeter shall be capable of reading th e power drawn by the television 
without disrupting the electrical power supply.  
 
6.6  The wattmeter should have a frequency response of a t least 3 kHz and should provide 
resolution 0.01 Watt and accuracy ± 1%.  In addition, the meter should be capable of 
reading the current drawn by the television without  causing internal peak distortion (i.e. 
clipping off the top of the current wave).  The use  of a wattmeter with higher crest 
factors and more current range choices should be pr eferred. 
 
Measurement of Measurement of Measurement of Measurement of Power Power Power Power CC CConsumption onsumption onsumption onsumption    
6.7  The measurement procedures for the Standby mode ope ration are as follows:  
(a) Power on all test equipment, wait until they have s tabilised and properly adjust 
operation range. 
(b) Connect the test equipment and unit under test. 
(c) Check for normal operation of the test unit and lea ve all customer adjustment 
to factory default settings.  
(d) Bring the test unit into standby mode (not off mode ) using the remote control 
device or by operating a switch on the test unit. 
(e) Either verify that the wall outlet power is within specifications or adjust the AC 
power source output as described in 6.4. 
(f) Set the power meter current range. The full scale v alue selected multiplied by 
the crest factor rating (Ipeak/Irms) of the meter m ust be greater than the peak 
current reading from the oscilloscope. 
(g) After the unit under test reaches operating tempera ture and the readings on the 
power meter stabilize (approximately 60 minutes), t ake the true power reading 
in watts from the power meter. 
(h) Record the test conditions and test data. The measu rement time shall be 
sufficiently long to measure the correct average va lue to within a  + 1% - 0% 
error.  If the device has different standby modes t hat can be manually selected, 
the measurement should be taken with the device in the most energy 
consumptive mode. If the modes are cycled through a utomatically, the 
measurement time should be long enough to obtain a true average that 
includes all modes. 
 
6.8  The average power consumption of the television in Standby mode operation shall be 
determined by computing the average value of five ( 5) respective separate power 
consumption measurements. The standby power of the television should be measured 
in accordance with IEC 62301:2005 (First Edition) “ Household electrical appliances - 
Measurement of standby power” expressed in Watt rou nded up to two decimal places. 
 
6.9  The on-mode power consumption of the television sho uld be measured in accordance 
with IEC 62087:2008 (Edition 2.0) “Methods of Measu rement for the power 
consumption of audio, video and related equipment” Clause 11.6 “On (average).mode 
testing using dynamic broadcast-content video signa l”. 
    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 8 of 15  6.10  The measurements of On mode power consumption shall  be the average power 
consumed over ten consecutive minutes expressed in Watt rounded up to two decimal 
places. 
 
  
 
7.  Energy Label   
 
7.1  A self-adhesive label should be used. 
 
Label Location Label Location Label Location Label Location    
7.2  The label should be affixed to the appliance at a p rominent location and should be 
easily visible. The participant should ensure that the label appears on every registered 
appliance on display, sale or hire. 
 
Colo Colo Colo Colour Scheme ur Scheme ur Scheme ur Scheme and and and and Dimensions  Dimensions  Dimensions  Dimensions    
7.3  The energy labels should be printed on self-adhesiv e paper or material that is approved 
by the Director used with white-coloured background  and should have colour schemes 
and dimensions as shown in Annex 1. It should be pr inted in English and in Chinese.  
Soft copy of this label can be obtained from Energy  Efficiency Office, Electrical and 
Mechanical Services Department (EMSD). 
 
MaterialMaterialMaterialMaterial    Quality Quality Quality Quality    
7.4  The paper or material that is approved by the Direc tor used for the energy label should 
be durable and possess good wear and tear character istics. It should stick tightly on the 
appliance and can be removed easily when needed.  
 
Information on the LabelInformation on the LabelInformation on the LabelInformation on the Label    
7.5  The information that appears on the label should ac cord to the label format and 
meanings as indicated in the Annex 1. 
 
 
 
8.  Testing Facilities, Laboratories and Accreditation 
Bodies 
 
8.1  The testing is carried out either by independent te st institutes or by the manufacturers 
or importers themselves at their own test facilitie s. The Authority will accept the results 
and certificates issued by the test laboratory whic h fulfills one of the following criteria 
as specified in Clause 8.2 or 8.3. 
 
8.2  The laboratory is accredited to IEC 62087:2008 (Edi tion 2.0) “Methods of Measurement 
for the power consumption of audio, video and relat ed equipment”.  The laboratory is 
accredited by the Hong Kong Accreditation Service ( HKAS) for the relevant test under    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 9 of 15  the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKL AS) or a scheme with which 
HKAS has concluded a mutual recognition agreement#;  and the results are issued in a 
test report or certificate bearing the accreditatio n mark. 
_____________________ 
# HKAS has concluded mutual recognition arrangement with other  partners  for laboratory 
accreditation.     The list of mutual recognition arrangement partner s may change from time to time 
and the up-to-date list is available from the HKAS website of www.info.gov.hk/itc/hkas . Partners 
to these arrangements recognise the accreditations granted by one another as equivalent.  
 
 
8.3  The Authority will also consider the following arra ngement: 
(a) Self-declaration by original manufacturer that the operations of their in-house 
laboratory followed principally the requirements of  ISO/IEC 17025; and and and and  
(b) The manufacturer currently operating according to a  recognized international 
quality system (such as ISO 9001); and  and  and  and 
(c) The manufacturer’s in-house laboratory had been suc cessful in carrying out 
energy consumption tests on television in accordanc e with IEC 62087:2008 
(Edition 2.0) and where these tests had been evalua ted and certified by 
recognised independent certification body. 
 
Recognzied Recognzied Recognzied Recognzied Independent Independent Independent Independent Certificate Body  Certificate Body  Certificate Body  Certificate Body     
8.4  The recognised independent certification body menti oned in Clause 8.3 shall meet the 
following minimum requirements:  
(a) Being recognized internationally to be competent fo r certifying product energy 
efficiency performance tests; and 
(b) Having experience in assessing and certifying the r elevant energy efficiency 
performance tests; and  
(c) Having well established assessment procedures, incl uding staff training and 
assessment criteria, relating to assessment and cer tification of energy efficiency 
performance tests. 
 
 
 
9.  Registration and Participation 
 
Registration Procedures Registration Procedures Registration Procedures Registration Procedures    
9.1  All manufacturers, importers and the other parties involved in the appliance distribution 
network are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the scheme. For some known 
manufacturers and importers, invitation letters wil l be issued to them. However, any 
party may submit their applications for registratio n no matter whether they are invited 
or not.  
 
9.2  The proforma letter of invitation is shown in Annex  2.  
 
9.3  Applicant should submit formal application through mail, facsimile or electronic mail.     
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 10 of 15   
 Chief Engineer / Energy Efficiency A 
 Energy Efficiency Office 
 Electrical and Mechanical Services Department 
3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon 
Hong Kong 
 
 by means of an application letter. In order to ens ure effective implementation of the 
scheme, the applicant must be committed to fully co mply with the duties, 
responsibilities and obligations set out in this sc heme. The proforma letter of application 
as shown in Annex 3 details the aforesaid obligatio ns and should be used for 
application. To facilitate the application process,  the application form can be 
downloaded from EMSD website . 
 
Information/Documents to be Submitted f Information/Documents to be Submitted f Information/Documents to be Submitted f Information/Documents to be Submitted for Registrat ion or Registration or Registration or Registration    
9.4  Each make and model of an appliance participating i n the scheme should be provided 
with a test report issued by a recognized laborator y. The test report should contain 
power consumption test and performance test results . The details of the technical 
information to be submitted together with the appli cation are listed as follows: 
(a) Information on the company  
Name, Address, Telephone number, Fax, E-mail addres s, Contact person, 
Importer, Distributor, etc. 
(b) Products to apply for participating in the scheme  
Names of products, types, brand names, model refere nces, countries of origin, 
manufacturer declared screen sized diagonally dimen sion expressed in cm 
rounded up to nearest whole number. 
(c) Parties which will be responsible for making an d fixing the Energy Label 
(d) Commencement date to affix energy label on applianc e 
Year ______, Month _______ 
(e) Documentary proof that the appliance(s) comply with  IEC 60065, Audio, video 
and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requireme nts and the Electrical 
Products (Safety) Regulation of the HKSAR. 
(f) Detailed test reports and relevant photos shall  provide at least the following 
relevant technical and measured data for the applia nce: 
• Product Category (e.g. Plasma TV, LCD TV, etc.). 
• The average power rating of the television in Stand by mode operation 
expressed in Watt round up to two decimal places ; 
• On mode power consumption (measurements using dynam ic 
broadcast-content video signals) expressed in Watt round up to two 
decimal places; 
• Visible screen dimensions (Width  × Height) including diagonal 
dimension expressed in cm rounded up to one decimal  place. 
    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 11 of 15  9.5  Company's name and chop should be stamped on all th e documents provided. All 
photocopy test reports submitted to the Authority s hall be certified true copy by 
appropriate organization. 
    
Acceptance of Registration Acceptance of Registration Acceptance of Registration Acceptance of Registration    
9.6  On receipt of the application, the Authority will v erify whether the appliance meets the 
energy efficiency and performance requirements base d on the submitted data. The 
accuracy of the submitted data, their inconsistenci es and non-compliance will be dealt 
with in accordance with Section 11. 
 
9.7  If the application is accepted, the participant wil l be notified of the result within 17 
working days upon receipt of all necessary informat ion requested. The participant will 
then be allowed to affix the energy label onto the ‘registered’ appliance. Both 
manufacturer and importer of the registered applian ce should ensure that the energy 
label is correctly printed and affixed on the appli ance in accordance with Section 7. The 
proforma letter of acceptance is shown in Annex 5. 
 
9.8  If the application is rejected, the notification le tter as shown in Annex 6 will also be 
given within 17 working days upon receipt of all ne cessary information requested. 
 
9.9  The flow chart for registration is shown in Annex 7 . 
 
Particpant’s Duties, Responsibilities and Obligatio ns Particpant’s Duties, Responsibilities and Obligatio ns Particpant’s Duties, Responsibilities and Obligatio ns Particpant’s Duties, Responsibilities and Obligatio ns    
9.10  The participant is obliged to: 
(a) submit application and information including te st results in accordance with 
format and procedures set out in Section 9.3 – 9.5;  
(b) conduct tests via recognized laboratories and t o comply with the specified test 
methodology and classification scheme; 
(c) produce and affix labels at his own costs; 
(d) fully inform other sales agents in his distribu tion    network once the particular 
make and model of an appliance is registered under this scheme; 
(e) allow random/ad-hoc inspection to be conducted by persons authorized by the 
Authority on registered appliance at his premises; 
(f) conduct re-test(s) at his own costs at some rec ognized laboratories, if 
non-compliance is found on his appliance. The resul t of re-test(s) shall reach the 
Authority within the prescribed period of time spec ified by the Authority; 
(g) inform the Authority of any change in the techn ical information and data that 
were previously submitted to the Authority together  with the application letter; 
(h) accept the fact that if appliance fails to perf orm in accordance with the 
requirements as given in Sections 5 and 6 and this cannot be readily rectified, 
the Authority may order it be de-registered from th e scheme; and  
(i) remove all energy labels from appliances which had been de-registered 
immediately. 
    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 12 of 15  9.11  The details of appliances registered under this sch eme will be kept in a register 
maintained by the Authority. The registration recor ds will be regularly uploaded and 
maintained in the EMSD internet for public and inte rested parties for access and 
information.  
 
Termination Termination Termination Termination     
9.12  Under circumstances of poor performance such as:   
(a) (repeated) failure to fulfil obligations set out un der Section 9.10; or 
(b) in any other case where the Director is of the opinion that registration of an 
appliance is contrary to the public interest 
the Authority may de-register an appliance from the  scheme with immediate effect by 
giving the participant notice in writing. Once an a ppliance is de-registered, no one is 
allowed to fix an energy label on it. 
 
9.13  Participant who decides to discontinue participatin g in the scheme or to withdraw any 
registered model from the registered appliance list  shall give at least three months’ 
advance notice to the Authority. 
 
 
 
10.  Legal Provisions 
 
10.1  This scheme is a voluntary scheme. However, a parti cipant who abuses the scheme by 
giving false information on a label may contravene provisions of the Trade Descriptions 
Ordinance (Chapter 362). 
 
10.2  No one could take advantage of the scheme by using the label on his appliances 
without authorization of the Authority as that may constitute an infringement of 
copyright under the Copyright Ordinance (Chapter 52 8). 
 
 
 
11.  Compliance Monitoring and Inspection 
    
Purpose Purpose Purpose Purpose    
11.1  To uphold credibility of the scheme and to maintain  continuous confidence of the 
consumers, compliance check on energy labels on tho se appliances participating in the 
scheme are needed. Also to avoid the unsatisfactory  situation that the non-participating 
parties taking advantage of the scheme by using una uthorized labels, the Authority may 
also carry out suitable form of inspection on those  unregistered appliances which have 
not been registered under the scheme. 
    
Scope Scope Scope Scope    
11.2  The scope of inspection includes sample checking an d testing the following items:    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 13 of 15  (a) whether the energy label is positioned as requi red in clause 7.2;  
(b) whether the energy label being displayed is of correct format in accordance 
with Section 7; 
(c)  whether the data submitted by the participants  are correct by random re-testing 
and 
(d)  whether unregistered appliances display unauth orized energy label. 
 
11.3  The participants will be requested to take immediat e remedial action and report the 
follow-up action taken if non-compliance is found o n their appliances.  
 
11.4  For a registered appliance which is found giving in accurate data such as   
(a). On mode power consumption (measurements using dynamic broadcast-content 
video signals) test result should not be more than 10% of the registered data; or  
(b) Visible screen sized diagonally dimension discr epancy between the manufacturer 
declared value and test result is more than 1 cm.  
the Authority may request the participant to conduc t separate performance tests at his 
own costs, in accordance with the test methodology as stated in Section 6 in one of the 
test laboratories agreed by the Authority.  The tes t should be carried out further on at 
least three similar appliances.  The average test r esult of these three appliances should 
not exceed the tolerance that mentioned in Clause 1 1.4 (a) and (b).  Otherwise, the 
Authority will require the participant to take appr opriate remedial action including 
replacing a label with correct information for the registered appliance. 
 
11.5  If a registered appliance carrying correct informat ion energy label but found not 
meeting the performance specified in accordance wit h the requirements stipulated in 
Section 5 & 6, the participant will also be request ed to repeat the performance tests by 
an agreed testing laboratory. If significant sub-st andard performance is found on the 
appliance and this cannot be readily rectified, the  Authority may order it be 
de-registered from the scheme.  Failure to remove l abels from the de-registered 
appliances after the Director has withheld his auth orization for using such labels may 
contravene the relevant ordinances. 
 
Inspecting Officers Inspecting Officers Inspecting Officers Inspecting Officers    
11.6  The Authority will authorize inspecting officers to  carry out appliance compliance 
monitoring and inspection.  The officers will carry  proper identification cards which will 
be produced during their inspection operations.  Ho wever, the officers will not inform 
the participants in advance of their intended inspe ction operation. 
 
11.7  It is the participants' duty to allow the inspectin g officers to gain access to their 
premises to carry out inspection. 
    
Mode of Inspection Mode of Inspection Mode of Inspection Mode of Inspection    
11.8  Inspections will be carried out on registered appli ances under the scheme on random 
basis. Based on the record of the registration, ran dom inspection programmes will be 
developed.    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 14 of 15   
11.9  In addition to the random inspections, the inspecti ng officers will carry out ad-hoc 
inspections in response to complaints. The items to  be inspected in such a case will 
depend upon the nature of complaint and may include  all types of inspection as stated 
in Section 11.2. 
 
11.10  Inspections will normally be carried out at the ret ail outlets and appliance showrooms. 
Where necessary, inspection will also be done at wa rehouses. 
 
11.11  The inspection results will be properly recorded fo r future analysis as well as on 
evaluation of the effectiveness of the scheme. 
 
 
 
12.  Complaints and Appeal 
 
12.1  The Authority will be responsible for dealing with complaints from participants and 
other parties against matters related to the scheme . 
 
Complaints Handling Procedure Complaints Handling Procedure Complaints Handling Procedure Complaints Handling Procedure    
12.2  The Director shall ensure that complaints are prope rly recorded and handled without 
undue delay. 
 
12.3  The Authority shall carry out preliminary investiga tion on complaints and reply to the 
complainants within a reasonable time. For complain ts that require site inspection and 
laboratory test, the complainant shall be notified through an interim reply. 
 
12.4  The Authority shall inform the complainant of the r esults or decisions made on the 
complaint. 
 
Appeal Procedure Appeal Procedure Appeal Procedure Appeal Procedure    
12.5  A participant who is aggrieved by a decision or act ion taken by the Authority may 
appeal to the Director in writing stating the reaso n for the appeal. 
 
12.6  The Director may decide to suspend the decision or action given by the Authority from 
the day on which the appeal is made until such appe al is disposed of, withdrawn or 
abandoned unless such suspension would, in the opin ion of the Director, be contrary to 
public interest. 
 
12.7  The Director may by notice to the appellant require  that appellant to attend meeting 
with him or his representatives and provide documen ts and give evidence relevant to 
the appeal. 
    
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions Page 15 of 15  12.8  The Director shall notify the appellant of his deci sion and reasons for it. The decision 
will be final and binding. 
 
 
 
13.  Maintenance of Schem e 
 
13.1  To ensure that the scheme can continue to operate e ffectively and efficiently after its 
introduction, a proper system of maintenance is nee ded.  
 
13.2  The maintenance system consists essentially of: 
(a) Continuous updating of the lists of participant s in the scheme as follows: 
i) registered appliances with details such as regis tration number in the 
scheme, date of registration or de-registration if it occurs, energy 
efficiency data, performance data, make, model and other related 
information; and 
ii) registered importers, manufacturers, local agen ts etc. in the distribution 
network with details such as address, date of regis tration or 
de-registration if it occurs, etc. 
(b) Periodic review of the test methodology, and pr ocedures for application 
registration and compliance monitoring, etc., to br ing them in line with the 
latest needs of the manufacturers, importers and re tailers, etc.   
(c) Continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of t he scheme and assessment of 
what changes are necessary. 
 
  
 
14.  Future Development 
 
14.1 It is hoped that following the implementation of the scheme, the market will phase out 
appliances of low efficiency and public awareness o f using energy efficient products will 
be much improved.  
 
14.2 To further facilitate the public in choosing e nergy efficient appliances and raise public 
awareness on energy saving, the Government has intr oduced a mandatory Energy 
Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS) through the Ener gy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) 
Ordinance. 
 
14.3 Under the mandatory EELS, energy labels are re quired to be shown on prescribed 
products for supply in Hong Kong to inform consumer s of their energy efficiency 
performance.  Five types of prescribed products cov ered in the mandatory EELS are 
room air conditioners, refrigerating appliances and  compact fluorescent lamps, washing 
machines, dehumidifiers.     Annex 1 
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Scheme for  Televisions – Annex 1     
Energy Label Format  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 (Not to Scale)(Not to Scale)(Not to Scale)(Not to Scale)    
 
 
 
 
Soft copies of this label can be obtained from Ener gy Efficiency Office, Electrical and 
Mechanical Services Department.   
 10 0mm  
150mm     Annex 2     
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling  Scheme for Televisions – Annex 2  Proforma Letter of Invitation  
 
Our ref.  EEO/LB/25 
Your ref. 
       
Tel. 
Fax.      
  
Date 
    
Name and Address of  
Manufacturers/Importers/Agents  
    
Dear Sir/Madam, 
 
Invitation of Application for Registration to Parti cipate in 
Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Te levisions  
    
Having gone through the necessary consultations and  duly considered the views from various 
concerned parties, the government has decided to in troduce a voluntary energy efficiency 
labelling scheme for televisions to Hong Kong with effect from (___________________). The 
details of the scheme /onesansinv have been finalized and I enclose herewith a guide  of the scheme for 
your reference.  
 
Being one of the major television manufacturers / i mporters / agents /twosansinv in Hong Kong, you are 
invited to participate in the scheme so as to take part in promoting public awareness in energy 
conservation and environmental improvement to Hong Kong.  If you are interested to 
participate in the scheme, please apply in accordan ce with the proforma letter of application 
(Annex 3) and submit details including technical in formation in accordance with the attached 
Annex 4 to the ‘Chief Engineer / Energy Efficiency A’ at the following address. 
    
    Energy Efficiency Office 
 Electrical and Mechanical Services Department 
3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon 
Hong Kong 
 
Please be reminded to submit accurate test data to support your application. Under this Scheme, 
routine compliance monitoring and checking will be performed and if a registered television is 
found to be non-compliant, we may consider deregist ering the television from the Scheme. 
 
Should you need further clarification or informatio n, you are most welcome to contact the 
undersigned or Mr. ____________ , at the telephone number _________. 
 
Yours faithfully, 
 
 
for  Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services 
____ 
 (Note : /onesansinv 'scheme' means 'The Voluntary Energy Efficiency La belling Scheme for 
Televisions ’ 
/twosansinv   delete as appropriate)        Annex 3     
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling  Scheme for Televisions – Annex 3  Proforma Letter of Application  
Your ref. EEO/LB/25  
Our ref.  
         
Tel. 
 
Date 
    
Chief Engineer/Energy Efficiency A 
Electrical & Mechanical Services Department 
3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon 
Hong Kong 
 
Dear Sir/Madam, 
    
Application for Registration to Participate in 
Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Te levisions  
 
Our company is the (manufacturer/importer/agent*)  of___________________ in Hong Kong. 
We support the introduction of the labelling scheme  to Hong Kong and would like to be one 
of the participants in the scheme to promote energy  efficiency. 
 
I understand fully the obligations and duties state d in the scheme and will comply with all 
relevant requirements, in particular those specifie d below: 
 
i) conduct tests via recognized laboratories and to  comply with the specified test 
standards; 
ii) produce and affix specified labels at my own co sts;  
iii) allow random/ad-hoc inspection to be conducted  by persons authorized by the issuing 
Authority on registered appliance at my premises; 
iv) conduct re-test(s) at my own costs at some reco gnized laboratories, if the results of 
inspection suggest inaccurate energy label informat ion being displayed. The result of 
re-test(s) shall reach the Authority within the pre scribed period time specified by the 
Authority; 
v) inform the Authority of any change in the techni cal information and data that were 
previously submitted to the Authority together with  the application letter; and 
vi) accept the fact that if appliance fails to perf orm in accordance with the required energy 
efficiency standards and performance as given in Se ction 5 and this cannot be readily 
rectified, the Authority may order it be de-registe red from the scheme. 
 
The details of information of those appliances whic h we intend to register with the Authority 
are shown in the attached document, (Annex 4) and a re submitted herewith for your vetting. 
 
Yours faithfully, 
 
 
 
(Manufacturer/Importer/Agent 's Name and Company Ch op) 
______________ 
*         delete as appropriate   Annex 4 
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Televisions – Annex 4  
  
Information to be Submitted to Energy Efficiency Of fice  
 
 
1. Information on the company: 
  
Name, Address, Telephone number, Fax, E-mail addres s, Contact person, Importer, 
Distributor, etc. 
 
 
2. Product to apply for participating in the scheme : 
 
Name of products, types, make, model references, co untries of origin, manufacturer 
declared screen sized diagonally dimension expresse d in cm rounded up to nearest 
whole number. 
 
 
3. Parties which will be responsible for making and  fixing the Energy Label 
 
      
4. Commencement date to affix Energy Labels on appl iance 
 Year ______, Month ______ 
   
 
5. Detailed test reports together with relevant pho tos providing at least the following 
relevant technical and measured data for the applia nces: 
 
(a) Product Category (e.g. Plasma TV, LCD TV, etc.); 
(b) The average power rating of the television in Stand by mode operation expressed in 
Watt round up to two decimal places; 
(c) On mode power consumption (measurements using dynam ic broadcast-content 
video signals) expressed in Watt round up to two de cimal places; 
(d) Visible screen dimensions (Width × Height) including diagonal dimension 
expressed in cm rounded up to one decimal place. 
  
6. Documentary proof that the appliance(s) comply w ith the Electrical Products (Safety) 
Regulation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 
 
 
 
Note:  Company's name and chop should be stamped on  the all documents provided. 
All test reports submitted to the office should be certified true copy by appropriate 
organization.  Annex 5 
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling  Scheme for Televisions – Annex 5  Proforma Letter of Acceptance  
 
 
Your ref.    
Our ref. EEO/LB/25 
        
Tel: 
Fax: 
      
Date  
 
 
Manufacturers/Importers/Agents 
       
    
Dear Sir/Madam, 
 
Acceptance of Application for Registration to Parti cipate in 
Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Te levisions  
 
 
With reference to your letter of ref.______________ __dated ______________, I am pleased to 
inform you that your application to participate in the captioned scheme has been accepted. 
 
I enclose herewith the registration certificates of  televisions registered. The registered televisions  
are as follows : 
 
 Brand/Make/Model  Registration No.  Effective date  
 (________________) (_____________) (___________) 
 
 
You are allowed to affix a specified energy label o nto each and every appliance registered 
under the scheme. The contents of the energy label should be based on the information that 
you have provided in your application ref._________ _ and dated __________.   
Should you have any queries regarding the scheme, p lease contact this office.   
            
 
Yours faithfully, 
   
 
   
for Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services   Annex 6 
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling  Scheme for Televisions – Annex 6  Proforma letter of Rejection  
 
 
 
Your ref.   
Our ref. EEO/LB/25 
        
Tel. 
Fax.       
 
Date 
    
 
Manufacturers/Importers/Agents 
       
 
 
Dear Sir/Madam, 
    
Rejection of Application for Registration to Partic ipate in 
Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Te levisions  
    
With reference to your letter of application ref. _ _________________ dated ______________, I 
regret to inform you that your application for regi stration to participate in the scheme has not 
been accepted for the following reasons:- 
 
1. ________________________________________________ __etc. 
 
 
You are most welcome to submit new application agai n in future, when you have the necessary 
documents / information to support your application .    
                 
Yours faithfully, 
 
 
          
 
for Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services 
 
      Annex 7 
The Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling  Scheme for Televisions – Annex 7  Flow Chart for Registration  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Commencement  
of scheme 
Through  
other  
channel 
Manufacturers  
importers, 
agents 
Submit  application  
& information 
(see annex 3,4) 
 
 
Application 
accepted 
? 
Accepted  
(see annex 5)  
Register  
participant 
Record  Through  
invitation letter  
(see annex 2)  
Rejected  
(see annex 6)  
no 
yes  Process  
application