Review of Scope

In order to capture further energy saving potential, a review of the scope of the MEELS had been conducted with a view to expanding the coverage of the scheme. Having considered comments received during a three-month consultation conducted in the second quarter of 2015 and other factors such as overseas practices, availability of test standards and testing laboratories, as well as energy consumption and energy saving potential of the products, it was proposed to extend the coverage to three additional types of electrical products, namely televisions, storage type electric water heaters and induction cookers, and to expand the existing scope of room air conditioners and washing machines in the third phase of MEELS.