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29/05/2012
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Institute sets new items for energy efficiency and safety requirements
Inmetro has just published a review of the Ordinance 119/2007 that sets new levels of efficiency and safety for gas water heaters. The goal is to manufacture products more cost-effective and sustainable, and with minimum safety requirements. The label on the product allows conscious purchasing decisions by consumers.
From the review, as established by the Steering Committee and Level Indicators of Energy Efficiency (CGIEE), those products classified in the range 'A' will be even more economical. The same will happen with the other age rating to 'E', considered the least efficient.
"Currently, about 80% of products are evaluated by Inmetro classification 'A'. With the most stringent requirements, the models will have greater market differentiation and the consumer may exercise their right to choose based on that information, selecting products more economical and less energy consumption, "says Marcos Borges, coordinator of the Brazilian Labeling Program.
In addition, the Ordinance was published in Inmetro. 182/2012, amending the labeling mechanism for the certification of gas heaters, which makes the evaluation process more robust and reliable, since the production line of these products will also undergo audit. Companies will have to suit up as the manufacture and importation until the 13th of October 2013. For trade in heaters in accordance with changes in regulation, the term will be from April 13, 2014. From April 13, 2015, deadline for trade will only be allowed to commercialization of products that I meet the regulations, and become subject to supervision of the Brazilian Network of Legal Metrology and Quality Inmetro, delegates made up of bodies in the states. Manufacturers, importers and traders who submit irregular products will be subject to the penalties provided by law.
About the Stamps and Procel Conpet
The Brazilian Labeling Program, coordinated by Inmetro label products with a rating of "A" to "E". In addition, the most efficient in each category are awarded with the seals and Procel Conpet granted by Eletrobrás and Petrobras, respectively. The Procel is granted for the electrical equipment and the Seal Conpet for those who consume gas. Both programs are voluntary and serve to accelerate the improvement in technology, working seamlessly with the labeling of Inmetro.
Source: SP-IPEM
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