
Energy Verified Mark
UL is now able to review air conditioners for registration in Bahrain and issue the Energy Efficiency Rating Label.
June 3, 2021
UL is increasing its global presence with a key new service in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Bahrain Testing and Metrology Directorate of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (BTMD), in cooperation with the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), launched a new online platform and procedure for the registration of energy-efficient products, integrated with the Gulf Conformity Tracking system.
Manufacturers must register all air conditioners falling under the Bahrain Energy Efficiency Regulation (Ministerial Decree 70/2015), already in force. This process requires approval from an appointed Notified Body before products may enter Bahrain.
The new procedure is in force as of April 1, 2021. UL Demko is accredited by Bahrain authorities as a Notified Body authorized to operate in the registration platform and perform reviews.
The Energy Efficiency Rating Label (EE) to be applied on household and commercial air conditioners includes a QR code that is specific to each model. After completion of registration, the Notified Body delivers the label to the manufacturer.
Reference Regulation | Ministerial Decree No 70/2015 "On the approval of the Energy Efficiency Energy Regulations for air conditioners" |
Products involved | Air conditioners with capacity up to and including 70000 Btu/h (20kW). |
Test Options | EE Test Reports issued by EE Test Reports issued by a laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by an ILAC MRA Signatory or EE Test Reports issued by a laboratory operating under a Notified Body. Test method is based on ISO 5151 and ISO 13253. |
Energy Verified Mark
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