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Singapore has included household water heaters and commercial storage refrigerators in its mandatory energy efficiency management system

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2025-10-14

Singapore has included household water heaters and commercial storage refrigerators in its mandatory energy efficiency management system. According to Regulation S 112/2025, the two newly regulated products must meet strict energy efficiency standards.

The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Environment of Singapore will officially implement the revised Energy Protection (Regulated Commodities) Order on August 1, 2025, which includes commercial storage refrigerators and household water heaters in the mandatory energy efficiency management system. According to Decree S 112/2025, the two newly regulated products are required to meet strict energy efficiency standards.

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01. Control requirements for household water heaters

The new regulations cover various types of household water heaters, including common product types such as storage water heaters, instant water heaters, and heat pump water heaters, but solar water heaters are not within the scope of this regulation.

The operating voltage of these water heaters is limited to 250 volts for single-phase and 480 volts for non single-phase. The unified energy efficiency factor (UEF) of household water heaters needs to reach 0.40 or above.

02. Control requirements for commercial storage refrigerators

Commercial storage refrigerators are defined as insulated equipment that uses a vapor compression cycle system to maintain food temperatures between minus 18 degrees Celsius and 5 degrees Celsius. They are primarily used for food storage in non household settings.

The energy efficiency index (EEI) of commercial storage refrigerators must not exceed 95.

03. Buffer period

To ensure a smooth transition in the market, the Singapore government has set a one-year buffer period. Products manufactured or imported before April 1, 2025 may continue to be sold until March 31, 2026, during which time they are exempt from compliance requirements such as registration, labeling, and testing. This pragmatic arrangement not only protects the existing inventory interests of the enterprise, but also provides sufficient time for suppliers to adjust their product lines.

04. Significance of Control

The National Environment Agency of Singapore stated that household water heaters are the third largest energy consuming device in households, accounting for approximately 10% of typical household energy consumption. By implementing the Mandatory Energy Labeling System (MELS) and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEPS), consumers can have a clear understanding of the energy consumption level of products when making purchases, make more informed purchasing decisions, and also reduce electricity bills by using high-efficiency products.

The expansion of energy efficiency regulations this time is part of the Singapore government's gradual promotion of energy management policies. Since the implementation of the Energy Conservation Act, Singapore has included various household appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and televisions in its mandatory energy efficiency management system. Currently, over 95% of Singapore's electricity production uses natural gas, and with limited space to further reduce carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency has become a key strategy to achieve climate goals.

Singapore has committed to controlling its carbon emissions to approximately 60 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030 and strives to achieve its long-term goal of net zero emissions. Singapore is making positive contributions to addressing climate change by continuously expanding the scope of energy efficiency regulated products and promoting the market's transformation towards high-efficiency products.

05. Compliance Services

For relevant enterprises, products need to adapt to new energy efficiency standards as soon as possible. Developing and promoting high-efficiency and energy-saving products is not only a compliance requirement, but also an important way to seize market opportunities and enhance competitiveness.

Jiayu Testing, as a professional third-party testing and certification service organization, has qualifications such as CMA, CNAS, CBTL, and has obtained laboratory accreditation from multiple authoritative certification agencies at home and abroad. It is equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, has a skilled professional technical team, rich industry service experience, and strong testing technology capabilities. It is proficient in various regulatory standards and specializes in commercial/household air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and other products. It provides 3C, GS, ETL certification, as well as multi country energy efficiency certification services such as China, the United States DOE/CEC, and the European Union ERP to ensure that products meet relevant regulatory requirements. If your product requires safety and energy efficiency certification, please feel free to contact us at 400-9269-886!