Two departments issued the "Catalog of Products with Energy Efficiency Labels Implemented in the People's Republic of China" and related implementation rules.

Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labels for Household and Similar Use Kitchen Appliances will be implemented starting from November 1, 2025, with a validity period of 5 years. Products manufactured or imported before November 1, 2025, may delay the addition of energy efficiency labels until November 1, 2027, according to the implementation rules. Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labels for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors and Air Purifiers will be implemented starting from January 1, 2026, with a validity period of 5 years. Products manufactured or imported before January 1, 2026, may delay the addition of energy efficiency labels until January 1, 2028, in accordance with the implementation rules. Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labels for Microcomputers will be implemented starting from February 1, 2026, with a validity period of 5 years. Products manufactured or imported before February 1, 2026, may delay the addition of energy efficiency labels until February 1, 2028, as per the implementation rules. Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labels for Gas Stoves will be implemented starting from March 1, 2026.