United States of America notified Energy Labeling Rule

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposes amending the Energy Labeling Rule ("Rule") to require Energy Guide labels for portable air conditioners and seeks comment on these proposed requirements, particularly the proposed effective date. The Commission also proposes conforming amendments to reflect upcoming Department of Energy ("DOE") changes to efficiency descriptors for central air conditioners. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on the labeling requirements in our regulations.

Products covered : Portable air conditioners; Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated, Environmental protection (ICS 13.020), Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners (ICS 23.120)

HS Code: 8415

Proposed date of adoption:To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force:To be determined

Final date for comments: 9 June 2020

If the Proposal/Notification/Regulation will affect your International Business please send us your representation with facts and figures , so that these can be taken up suitably.