China Amends Washing Machine Efficiency Standard
Country : China | Date : 2026-04-23
OverviewChina has issued Amendment No.1 to its national standard GB 12021.4-2013, which specifies the maximum allowable values of energy, water consumption, and grades for household electric washing machines. Notified through the WTO TBT Committee, this amendment primarily updates the normative references and associated test methods, reinforcing China's commitment to robust technical standards for product efficiency.
Key Details- Country / Notifying Member: China
- Document Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/941/Add.1
- Notification Date: 2026-04-23
- Comment Deadline: Not specified. (The document is identified as a "Draft for Comments" but no specific deadline date is provided.)
- Expected Entry into Force: Not specified.
- Objective: To ensure current and accurate methodologies for assessing the energy and water efficiency of household electric washing machines, aligning with updated testing standards for consumer and environmental protection.
This amendment specifically targets household electric washing machines, updating the foundational technical standards used for evaluating their energy and water efficiency performance. The primary regulatory reference being amended is GB 12021.4-2013. The document does not specify any HS codes or broader product categories beyond household electric washing machines, nor does it reference any services.
Key Requirements & Technical Changes- The amendment updates the normative reference in Chapter 2 of GB 12021.4-2013 from "GB/T 4288 Household and similar electrical washing machines" to "GB/T 4288-2018 Household and similar electrical washing machines".
- Chapter 5 "Test Methods" is consequently revised to reflect this change. Specifically, section 5.1 "Test conditions and test equipment" and section 5.2.2 (general test methods) will now refer to the relevant provisions of "Chapter 6 of GB/T 4288-2018" for conducting tests, replacing previous references to GB/T 4288.
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