AS NZS 4879.2:2010 – Performance of transformers and electronic step-down convertors for ELVlamps Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements
AS NZS 4879.2:2010 – Performance of transformers and electronic step-down convertors for ELVlamps Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements.
6.1.4 Declaration
The manufacturer or responsible vendor of the ELC shall declare compliance with Clause 5. The appropriate documents shall be made available to the relevant regulatory’ authority upon request.
6.1 .5 Records availab i/i/v
Records shall be retained for at least five years after the last date of manufacture or import, whichever is applicable.
6.1 .6 Duration of regisiralion
Registrations for energy labelling and MEPS may have a validity of up to five years. Registration expiry dates are reviewed annually and records may be extended (up to the five year limit in one year increments) where there is no forthcoming change to regulatory requirements.
More details on the duration of registration can be found in the National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efliciency Program Administrative Guideline. The most up-to-date version can be obtained from http://www.energyrating.gov.au.
6.2 Holding of records
6.2.1 New Zealand
In New Zealand. where registration is not required, Clauses 6.2.2 to 6.2.4 shall apply.
6.2.2 Pro vis ion of informal ion
The manufacturer or responsible vendor shall complete and submit the prescribed form to the relevant regulatory authority. The prescribed form is Appendix A.
NOTES:
I This can be done online at the http:/Iwww.enrgvratin.gov.au website. This is the preferred method. However, the form can be completed on paper and submitted to the regulatory authority Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA). Models registered in Australia are deemed to have complied with this requirement.
2 Full details of the regulatory requirements for manufacturers or responsible vendors in New Zealand are found in the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
6.2.3 Test reporl
6.2.3.1 General
A test report for each model of the ELC tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4879.1 shall be held by the manufacturer or responsible vendor and made available to the relevant regulatory authority upon request.
tinder New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency (Energy (Jsing Products) Regulations 2002, a test report shall be made available to the regulatory authority (EECA) upon request within five working days.
6.2.3.2 Records availab i/i/v
Records shall be retained for at least five years after the last date of manufacture or import, whichever is applicable.
6.3 MEPS transition
All products within the scope of MEPS manufactured or imported for sale in Australia or New Zealand on or after the relevant MEPS date shall meet the relevant MEPS requirements. Such units shall hold a valid registration at the time of sale, which shall indicate compliance with these MEPS requirements.
More details on the duration and validity of registrations can be found in the National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program Administrative Guideline. The most up-to-date version can be obtained from http://www.energyrating.gov.au.
7 DATE OF MANUFACTURE INFORMATION
The date of manufacture shall be visible on the product or on the packaging. Information shall be provided on the registration form (see Appendix A).
NOTE: Regulators will use the date of manufacture as a guide as to when a product may have been available for sale in Australia and New Zealand. It is therefore preferable to be able to determine at least the month and year of manufacture from information on the product. This does not, however, preclude the use of other markings, for example serial numbers, which indicate those products manufactured within a period of time, with such details given on the registration form.
Irrespective of the information marked on the product, local manufacturers or importers may he required to provide evidence of the actual manufacture or import date if requested by a regulator.