Mexico's Draft standard NOM for Microwave Energy Efficiency PROY-NOM-038-ENER-2025
Country: Mexico
Notification Date: 2026-04-02
Mexico has notified a draft Official Mexican Standard (PROY-NOM-038-ENER-2025) to the WTO TBT Committee. This proposed regulation aims to establish new energy efficiency requirements for microwave ovens, including limits, test methods, and labeling.
Key Details- Country: Mexico
- Notification: G/TBT/N/MEX/561
- Notification Date: 2026-04-02
- Comment Deadline: 2026-06-01
- Effective Date: To be determined
The draft NOM will regulate energy efficiency for domestic microwave ovens, including models with grills and combined functions, operating at up to 130V AC. It sets limits for electrical power and consumption, particularly standby power (not exceeding 1W/hour). The standard details applicable test methods and mandatory energy efficiency labeling requirements. Excluded are ovens with only convection, steam, or hot steam functions.
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