GEMS ACT COMPLIANCE:
CHECK TESTING RESULTS JULY TO DECEMBER 2014
1. Purpose
This report presents the results of check tests of models of GEMS products finalised between 1 July and 31 December 2014.
2. Background
Check testing refers to activities undertaken to ensure that models of GEMS products meet the relevant determination’s GEMS level requirements, often referred to as minimum energy performance standards or MEPS; and the energy efficiency claims of manufacturers and suppliers. Check tests are conducted on behalf of the GEMS Regulator by National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited or affiliated laboratories either in Australia or overseas. Further information is available from the GEMS Check Testing Policy.
3. GEMS Products Check Tested
The GEMS Regulator finalised the check tests of 59 models of the following nine GEMS products:
GEMS Product / No. of Models / % of Total No. of ModelsLinear fluorescent lamps / 12 / 20%
Televisions / 11 / 19%
Household refrigerators and freezers / 9 / 15%
Clothes dryers / 8 / 13%
Computers / 5 / 9%
Dishwashers / 5 / 9%
Three phase cage induction motors / 4 / 7%
Clothes washing machines / 3 / 5%
Air conditioners / 2 / 3%
Total / 59 / 100%
4. Check Test Results
Fifty two of the 59 models (88%) met the relevant determination’s GEMS level requirements and energy efficiency claims of manufacturers and suppliers at the completion of Stage (1) check testing. Seven models (12%) did not.
GEMS Product / Stage (1) Pass / Stage (1) FailLinear fluorescent lamps / 11 / 92% / 1 / 8%
Televisions / 10 / 91% / 1 / 9%
Household refrigerators/freezers / 8 / 89% / 1 / 11%
Clothes dryers / 6 / 75% / 2 / 25%
Computers / 5 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Dishwashers / 5 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Three phase cage induction motors / 4 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Clothes washing machines / 2 / 67% / 1 / 33%
Air conditioners / 1 / 50% / 1 / 50%
Totals / 52 / 88% / 7 / 12%
In accordance with the GEMS Check Testing Policy, registrants of the seven models failing the Stage (1) check test were given the choice to arrange for Stage (2) check testing or elect to cancel the registration of the models.
The registrants of two models: one clothes dryer and one clothes washing machine, chose to arrange Stage (2) check testing that subsequently found those models met the relevant requirements and claims of manufacturers and suppliers. No further action was required.
Fifty four models[1] (92%) in total therefore met the relevant GEMS level requirements and energy efficiency claims of manufacturers and suppliers at the completion of Stage (1) and Stage (2) check testing. Five models (8%) did not. The following graph depicts the percentages for each GEMS product.
5. GEMS Regulator Responses
In relation to the five models that did not meet requirements or claims, the GEMS Regulator responded as follows:
5.1. Cancel registrations
(a) The registrations of the following models were cancelled as a result of registrants failing to respond to GEMS Regulator communications:
Brand / Cell-SunModel number / GDZ60-09E
GEMS product / Clothes dryer
Registrant / Hefei Cell-Sun Electronic Appliance Co.Ltd.
GEMS Registration number / QCD1009
Registration cancelled / 10 November 2014
As this model was registered with a family of models on a single registration, the following models were also cancelled:
· GDZ60-09EF
· GDZ60-08E
· GDZ60-08EF
Brand / WintalModel number / 32LED14HD
GEMS product / Television
Registrant / Radio Parts Group
GEMS Registration number / ATV0674
Registration cancelled / 14 November 2014
(b) The registrants of the following models elected to cancel their registrations:
Brand / HuskyModel number / HUS-RETRO130RED
GEMS product / Household refrigerator/freezer
Registrant / Arisit Pty Ltd
GEMS Registration number / ARF0085
Registration cancelled / 19 August 2014
As this model was registered with a family of models on a single registration, the following models were also cancelled:
· HUS-RETRO130WHT
· HUS-RETRO130BLK
· HUS-RETRO130GRN
· HUS-RETRO130BLU
· HUS-RETRO130PNK
Brand / CromptonModel number / F36W830
GEMS product / Linear fluorescent lamps
Registrant / Gerard Trade Supplies Pty Ltd
GEMS Registration number / ALA0033
Registration cancelled / 17 September 2014
As this model was registered with a family of models on a single registration, the following models were also cancelled:
· F36W840
· F36W860
Brand / Olimpia SplendidModel number / Unico 9hp AUNZ N
GEMS product / Air conditioner
Registrant / Noirot Australia Pty Ltd
GEMS Registration number / QAC2405
Registration cancelled / 17 October 2014
6. Registration Issues
A number of models of GEMS products were unregistered at the time of check testing. The GEMS Regulator worked with manufacturers and suppliers of these models to ensure GEMS registration requirements were met.
7. Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance
The GEMS Regulator reminds all suppliers of GEMS products of their obligations under the GEMS Act 2012. The GEMS Regulator, assisted by GEMS inspectors, monitors compliance with the GEMS Act via a GEMS Compliance Monitoring Program of check testing and market surveillance. Further information is available at energyrating.gov.au.
Table 1. The 54 models that passed Stage (1) or Stage (2) check testing.
GEMS Product / Brand / Model NumberAir conditioner / Daikin / FTXS35L
Clothes dryer / Beko / DPU 7360 GX
Clothes dryer / Electrolux / EDC2086PDW
Clothes dryer / Euro / EWD85KFW
Clothes dryer / Omega / OCD4W
Clothes dryer / Panasonic / NH-P70G2WAU
Clothes dryer / Samsung / DV80F5E5HGW
Clothes dryer / Siemens / WT486780WU
Clothes washing machine / Daewoo / DWC-LD1412 (Washer)
Clothes washing machine / Euro / EWD85KFW
Clothes washing machine / Simpson / SWT554
Computer / ASUS / ET2020AGTK-B003Q all-in-one
Computer / Lenovo / ThinkCentre M73-0001AU
Computer / MSI / AE203 MS-AA8A all-in one
Computer / Toshiba / Satellite Pro L50-A
Computer / Toshiba / Satellite Pro C50-A
Dishwasher / ASKO / D5434
Dishwasher / Bosch / SMV63M00AU
Dishwasher / ILVE / IVFIX2
Dishwasher / Siemens / SN26M892AU
Dishwasher / Smeg / DWA314W
Household refrigerator/freezer / Fisher & Paykel / H510X
Household refrigerator/freezer / LG / GN422FW
Household refrigerator/freezer / LG / GR-W600GSL
Household refrigerator/freezer / Mitsubishi / MR-260C-W-A
Household refrigerator/freezer / Samsung / SRS636SCLS
Household refrigerator/freezer / Westinghouse / WFM1800WC
Household refrigerator/freezer / Westinghouse / WTM4200WB
Household refrigerator/freezer / Whirlpool / WRIBT29WB
Linear fluorescent lamp / CLA / T5 28w
Linear fluorescent lamp / CLA / T8 36w
Linear fluorescent lamp / Deluxlite / T5 28w
Linear fluorescent lamp / GE Lighting / T5 28W
Linear fluorescent lamp / Hitachi / F40T9/EX-L 37W Triphosphor
Linear fluorescent lamp / NEC / T8 18w
Linear fluorescent lamp / Osram / T8 18w
Linear fluorescent lamp / Philips / TLD 36W/865 COOL DAYLIGHT
Linear fluorescent lamp / Philips / T8 Cool Daylight 18w
Linear fluorescent lamp / Radium / T5 Daylight 35w
Linear fluorescent lamp / Xenico / T5 21w
Television / Changhong / 3D42B4500i
Television / JVC / LT-32N330A
Television / KOGAN / KALED423DSMTZB
Television / Neoniq / N3218CDVD
Television / Onix / ON4000DV
Television / Palsonic / TFTV4227FL
Television / Polaroid / I0317
Television / TCL / L39B2610
Television / TEAC / LEV29G75HD
Television / TEAC / LEV3292HD
Three phase cage induction motor / Monarch / D90s .75kW x 6 Pole
Three phase cage induction motor / Monarch / 4kW x 6 Pole
Three phase cage induction motor / Teco / D90s .75kW x 6 Pole
Three phase cage induction motor / Wonder / WE 112M-4 4kW
GEMS Check Testing Results July to December 2014
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[1] Please refer to Table 1. “The 54 models that passed Stage (1) or Stage (2) check testing”.