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Draft:

Revision of previous policy?:

Draft Year:

2014

Effective Start Year:

2014

Scope:

National

Document Type:

Standard, Other

Economic Sector:

Power

Energy Types:

Power, Other

Issued by:

Ministry of Works, Transport and Public Utilties

File:

Public Notice on Enforcement of MEPSL for Freezers and Refrigerators

Overall Summary:

This is a Public Notice to inform that all refrigerating appliances imported into Fiji must comply with the Fiji/Australia/New Zealand Standards FS/AS/NZS 4474.1 and FS/AS/NZS 4474.2. All importers shall now register their imports and seek approval from Department of Energy prior to importing any household freezer and refrigerator into Fiji.

Efficiency

EE standards for appliances:

[A]ll refrigerating appliances imported into Fiji must comply with the Fiji/Australia/New Zealand Standards FS/AS/NZS 4474.1 and FS/AS/NZS 4474.2 and consequently be affixed with appropriate labels [...]. It is therefore now mandatory for all importers to register their imports and seek approval from Department of Energy prior to importing any household freezer and refrigerator into Fiji. [...]

EE labeling:

Full Document Text

MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT & PUBLIC UTILITIES

PUBLIC NOTICE

ENFORCEMENT OF MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND LABELLING FOR FREEZERS & REFRIGERATORS

The Department of Energy (DoE) wishes to inform the general public that in accordance with Section 2 of the Trade Standards (Household Electric Refrigerating Appliances) Order 2007, all refrigerating appliances imported into Fiji must comply with the Fiji/Australia/New Zealand Standards FS/AS/NZS 4474.1 and FS/AS/NZS 4474.2 and consequently be affixed with appropriate labels as outlined below.

It is therefore now mandatory for all importers to register their imports and seek approval from Department of Energy prior to importing any household freezer and refrigerator into Fiji. Hence, only compliant appliance(s) will be approved for import. For all non-compliant appliance(s), relevant provisions within the Customs Act will be applicable and the importer will be required to send the non-compliant appliance back to the country of origin or any other country of their choice at their own costs.

For enquiries and information contact: [email protected]or [email protected]or [email protected] or Phone: (679) 3384111, Fax: (679) 3383198.

Value Energy to Protect Your Future.

DIRECTOR OF ENERGY