Qatar notifies energy labeling and minimum energy performance for storage type water heaters

The standard mainly specifies requirements for energy efficiency labeling of storage type electric water heater up to capacity of 500 liters. This standard does not apply to safety requirements of water heaters. This standard does not apply to instantaneous water heaters and water heaters that use gas, solid or liquid fuels, solar water heaters and water heaters designed for making hot drinks only freezers.

The objective of this standard is to: a) Provide detailed information on the performance and energy labeling requirements which an storage type water heater has to meet in order to carry a valid energy efficiency label; and b) Provide detailed information on the performance requirements which a storage type water heater has to meet in order to meet minimum energy performance standard requirements.

Product Covered: energy efficiency labeling of electric water heater

HS Code: 8516

Proposed date of adoption: Within two months

Proposed date of entry into force: Not determined

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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