PNEE Energy Efficiency Label — Air-conditioners and Heat Pumps (ANRE Direction)?

Gap — Chinese energy efficiency labels are not directly usable in Morocco; PNEE-compliant labelling, EN-aligned efficiency metrics, and French/Arabic documentation must be prepared for market placement.

Grid Voltage Adaptation and ONEE Connection Requirements — 230 V 50 Hz?

Minor-to-moderate gap — 50 Hz frequency is identical to China; 230 V vs 220 V voltage nominal must be confirmed on the specific model datasheet before export, and PNEE energy label efficiency data must reflect 230 V test conditions.

IMANOR Conformity Certification — CE DoC Accepted under EU Advanced Status?

Major gap — CCC is not recognised in Morocco; CE DoC is the practical entry pathway under EU Advanced Status, but ANRT type-approval must be obtained separately for wireless-enabled units, and 230 V 50 Hz product suitability must be confirmed.

Refrigerant Environmental Controls — HCFC Phase-down and Low-GWP Transition (Montreal Protocol)?

Directional alignment exists (both Morocco and China are phasing down HCFC and promoting R-32/R-410A), but CN refrigerant documentation must be adapted to Morocco import declaration format; R-22 must not be used in new exports; and Kigali Amendment HFC reduction obligations should be monitored for future R-410A restrictions.

Electrical Safety — NM IEC 60335-2-40 for Heat Pumps and Air-conditioning Appliances?

Structural gap — both GB 4706.32 and NM IEC 60335-2-40 are IEC-derived, but CCC test evidence is not accepted in Morocco; a CE DoC to EN 60335-2-40 or an IMANOR conformity certificate is required, with 230 V 50 Hz nameplate marking and French/Arabic installation documentation.

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China-to-Morocco Air-source Heat Pump Compliance Gap Matrix

Name: China-to-Morocco Air-source Heat Pump Compliance Gap Matrix
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AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of China air-source heat pump documentation against Morocco's IMANOR conformity framework, NM IEC 60335-2-40 electrical safety standard, PNEE energy efficiency label direction under ANRE, ONEE grid voltage requirements (230 V / 50 Hz), and HCFC phasedown obligations under the Montreal Protocol. CE DoC is broadly accepted under Morocco's EU Advanced Status.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-17 5 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Morocco (IMANOR / ANRE / ONEE)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
PNEE Energy Efficiency Label — Air-conditioners and Heat Pumps (ANRE Direction)	China's China Energy Label (CEL) system and GB 21455 / GB 25454 set mandatory energy efficiency class declarations for room air-conditioners and heat pumps in the domestic market, using COP/SCOP metrics tested under GB/T 7725 test conditions. Chinese energy efficiency classes (Grade 1 to 5) and label format do not map directly to Morocco PNEE label classes or EU A-to-G notation. Chinese energy label documentation is domestic-market evidence and requires conversion and French/Arabic language adaptation for Moroccan sales documentation.China Energy Label (CEL) — mandatory domestic energy efficiency labelling GB 21455 — minimum energy efficiency standard for room air-conditioners GB 25454 — heat pump water heater energy efficiency GB/T 7725 — room air-conditioner performance test method (COP/SCOP)	Morocco's Autorité Nationale de Régulation de l'Electricité (ANRE) publishes energy efficiency labelling and minimum energy performance direction under the Plan National pour l'Efficacité Energétique (PNEE). Air-conditioners and heat pumps placed on the Moroccan market are expected to carry energy efficiency class markings aligned to the PNEE labelling format, which follows the EU energy label structure (A-to-G or A+++-to-D classes depending on the applicable PNEE notice). Declared efficiency metrics — primarily EER and COP, or SEER and SCOP for seasonal-rated products — must reflect test conditions applicable to the Moroccan climate context and be documented in French or Arabic in sales and import paperwork. ANRE periodically updates PNEE category coverage and label format; importers must confirm the current notice for room air-conditioners and heat pumps before placement on market.PNEE (Plan National pour l'Efficacité Energétique) — ANRE energy label direction for air-conditioners ANRE energy efficiency label notices for room AC and heat pumps NM standards aligned to EN 14511 / EN 14825 for seasonal efficiency testing Bulletin Officiel du Royaume du Maroc — relevant PNEE decrees	Chinese energy efficiency labels and grade descriptors cannot be reused directly for Moroccan PNEE-compliant sales documentation. The efficiency metric definitions, test reference conditions, and label grade notation differ between the Chinese CEL system and the PNEE/EU-aligned Moroccan label. Product technical files must be adapted to PNEE format, with efficiency values retested or recalculated to EN 14511 / EN 14825 conditions where required, and sales documentation produced in French or Arabic.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — Chinese energy efficiency labels are not directly usable in Morocco; PNEE-compliant labelling, EN-aligned efficiency metrics, and French/Arabic documentation must be prepared for market placement.	Autorité Nationale de Régulation de l'Electricité (ANRE), Morocco2026-06-17 · reference
Grid Voltage Adaptation and ONEE Connection Requirements — 230 V 50 Hz	China's domestic grid is 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz. Frequency is identical to Morocco at 50 Hz, which means no frequency conversion or derating is required for Chinese heat-pump products. However, the 220 V vs 230 V nominal voltage difference (approx. 4.5 %) requires product confirmation that the unit's rated voltage range covers 230 V ±10 %; most modern inverter-driven units are designed for 220–240 V and will comply, but this must be verified on the specific model. Chinese GB standards such as GB 25454 and GB/T 7725 use 220 V test reference conditions; efficiency figures may differ marginally at 230 V.China grid standard — 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz GB 25454 — heat pump energy efficiency (220 V test conditions) GB/T 7725 — room air-conditioner performance test (220 V reference)	Morocco's national grid, operated by ONEE (Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable), supplies 230 V single-phase and 400 V three-phase at 50 Hz for residential and commercial premises. Heat pumps and split air-conditioners imported for the Moroccan market must be rated and tested for operation at 230 V ±10 % and 50 Hz. ONEE connection requirements and wiring regulations govern installation of permanently connected appliances; installer qualifications and local earthing arrangements must comply with Moroccan electrical installation practice. Product nameplates and technical datasheets must state voltage and frequency in a form acceptable for Moroccan customs and safety inspection.ONEE grid supply standard — 230 V single-phase / 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz Moroccan electrical installation regulations (NM aligned to IEC 60364 series) NM IEC 60335-2-40 — voltage and frequency rating requirements for heat pumps	Frequency is aligned (50 Hz in both countries) — no frequency gap. The voltage nominal gap (220 V CN vs 230 V Morocco) is moderate; most modern inverter units rated 220–240 V will operate correctly, but suitability for 230 V ±10 % must be confirmed on the model datasheet and nameplate before export. Efficiency test data at 220 V may not exactly replicate at 230 V; where PNEE labelling requires 230 V test evidence, re-testing or documented voltage-adjustment analysis may be needed.[INFORMATIONAL] Minor-to-moderate gap — 50 Hz frequency is identical to China; 230 V vs 220 V voltage nominal must be confirmed on the specific model datasheet before export, and PNEE energy label efficiency data must reflect 230 V test conditions.	Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE), Morocco2026-06-17 · reference
IMANOR Conformity Certification — CE DoC Accepted under EU Advanced Status	China's CCC (China Compulsory Certification) mandatory scheme covers heat pumps and air-conditioners ≤40 kW for the domestic market, certified against GB 4706.32 and related GB safety standards. China also applies GB 25454 and GB/T 7725 for heat-pump efficiency rating (COP/SCOP), and GB 9237 provides the refrigerant safety baseline. CCC certificates and Chinese factory inspection records are domestic-market evidence only and are not recognised as conformity evidence in Morocco.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — mandatory for heat pumps and AC ≤40 kW in CN domestic market GB 4706.32 — safety of heat pumps and air-conditioners GB 25454 — heat pump water heater energy efficiency GB/T 7725 — room air conditioner COP/SCOP performance GB 9237 — refrigerant safety baseline	Morocco's Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR) administers conformity assessment for products placed on the Moroccan market. Under Morocco's EU Advanced Status association agreement, CE marking and a current EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) are broadly accepted by Moroccan customs and market-access authorities in lieu of an IMANOR-specific conformity certificate for most product categories, including heat pumps and split air-conditioners. The EU DoC and supporting technical file must cover the applicable NM standards (aligned to EN/IEC editions), be current, and be available for inspection on request. Units incorporating wireless communication modules (Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth, etc.) require ANRT (Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications) type-approval separately and independently of any CE DoC.IMANOR conformity assessment framework Morocco-EU Advanced Status Association Agreement (CE DoC acceptance) NM standards aligned to EN/IEC for heat pumps and air-conditioners ANRT type-approval — wireless and radio communication modules	CCC is not recognised in Morocco. CE DoC is the practical entry route under Morocco's EU Advanced Status. Chinese exporters without CE certification must either obtain CE marking (tested to EN 14511 / EN 14825 / EN 60335-2-40 / ErP Directive requirements as applicable) or pursue IMANOR-specific conformity assessment. ANRT type-approval is a separate and mandatory obligation for wireless-enabled units and is not covered by CE DoC. Voltage nominal differs: China 220 V vs Morocco 230 V single-phase — product suitability for 230 V 50 Hz must be confirmed.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — CCC is not recognised in Morocco; CE DoC is the practical entry pathway under EU Advanced Status, but ANRT type-approval must be obtained separately for wireless-enabled units, and 230 V 50 Hz product suitability must be confirmed.	Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR)2026-06-17 · reference
Refrigerant Environmental Controls — HCFC Phase-down and Low-GWP Transition (Montreal Protocol)	China implements HCFC phasedown under the Montreal Protocol and its domestic management plans. GB 9237 provides the refrigerant safety baseline for Chinese heat pumps and refrigeration equipment, covering permissible refrigerant types, charge limits, and safety classification. China is also transitioning away from R-22 and promotes R-32 and R-410A in new equipment, consistent with its Kigali Amendment commitments for HFC phasedown. Chinese product labels are required to state refrigerant type and charge under CCC and GB standards; however, Chinese domestic refrigerant labelling and reporting formats do not automatically satisfy Moroccan import documentation requirements.GB 9237 — refrigerant safety baseline for heat pumps and refrigeration equipment CCC and GB 4706.32 — refrigerant type and charge labelling requirements GB 25454 / GB/T 7725 — performance standards referencing permissible refrigerant types China Montreal Protocol / Kigali Amendment implementation commitments	Morocco is a Party to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and is implementing its HCFC phasedown schedule for Article 5 (developing) countries. R-22 (HCFC-22) is in active decline and its use in new equipment imported into Morocco is increasingly restricted; importers should not rely on R-22 for new heat-pump or split-AC equipment. R-32 (HFC-32, GWP 675) and R-410A (HFC blend, GWP 2088) are the predominant transition refrigerants currently accepted in the Moroccan market; R-32 is preferred in newer equipment due to lower GWP. Morocco has accepted the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which phases down HFCs; importers should anticipate future restrictions on high-GWP HFCs including R-410A. Product labels and import declarations must state the refrigerant type and charge quantity. End-of-life refrigerant recovery obligations apply to installers and service technicians.Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer — HCFC phasedown schedule for Article 5 Parties Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol — HFC phasedown Morocco national HCFC phaseout management plan (HPMP) NM IEC 60335-2-40 — refrigerant type and charge labelling requirements	Both Morocco and China are phasing down HCFC and transitioning to low-GWP HFC refrigerants, so the direction is aligned. However, Chinese domestic refrigerant declarations and labelling formats are not automatically accepted for Moroccan customs and import documentation. Importers must confirm: (1) the specific refrigerant used is not restricted in Morocco under current HCFC phasedown rules; (2) the product label states refrigerant type and charge quantity in a format meeting Moroccan requirements; (3) R-22 is not used in new equipment; (4) service and recovery obligations for the Moroccan market are understood. Future Kigali-driven HFC restrictions may affect R-410A products.[INFORMATIONAL] Directional alignment exists (both Morocco and China are phasing down HCFC and promoting R-32/R-410A), but CN refrigerant documentation must be adapted to Morocco import declaration format; R-22 must not be used in new exports; and Kigali Amendment HFC reduction obligations should be monitored for future R-410A restrictions.	UN Environment Programme (UNEP) — Ozone Secretariat, Montreal Protocol2026-06-17 · reference
Electrical Safety — NM IEC 60335-2-40 for Heat Pumps and Air-conditioning Appliances	China's mandatory CCC certification for heat pumps and air-conditioners (≤40 kW) references GB 4706.32 (particular requirements for heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers) and GB 4706.1 (general requirements), which are derived from IEC 60335-2-40 and IEC 60335-1 respectively but incorporate Chinese-specific adaptations including 220 V test conditions and Chinese-language marking requirements. GB 9237 provides the refrigerant safety baseline. CCC test reports and certificates are domestic-market evidence and are not accepted as equivalent to NM IEC 60335-2-40 compliance evidence in Morocco; the standards align in structure but differ in voltage reference, marking language, and accepted certification body.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — mandatory for heat pumps and AC ≤40 kW GB 4706.32 — particular requirements for heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers (derived from IEC 60335-2-40) GB 4706.1 — general safety requirements for household electrical appliances GB 9237 — refrigerant safety baseline GB 25454 / GB/T 7725 — COP/SCOP efficiency performance standards	Morocco's NM (Norme Marocaine) standards, issued by IMANOR, are aligned to EN and IEC editions. NM IEC 60335-2-40 (the Moroccan adoption of IEC 60335-2-40) specifies particular requirements for the safety of electric heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Products placed on the Moroccan market must satisfy the requirements of this standard, including insulation, earthing, overcurrent protection, temperature cut-out, refrigerant containment, and markings. Where CE marking is relied upon under Morocco's EU Advanced Status, the CE DoC must demonstrate conformity to the equivalent EN 60335-2-40 / EN IEC 60335-2-40 standard. Products must bear a nameplate stating rated voltage (230 V for single-phase residential), frequency (50 Hz), rated input power, and refrigerant type and charge; marking must be durable and legible. Installation instructions must be available in French or Arabic.NM IEC 60335-2-40 — Moroccan safety standard for heat pumps, air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers IEC 60335-2-40 (international edition) — particular requirements for heat pumps and AC EN 60335-2-40 / EN IEC 60335-2-40 — EU/EN safety standard (referenced in CE DoC for EU Advanced Status route) NM IEC 60335-1 — general safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances	GB 4706.32 and IEC 60335-2-40 share the same structural origin but are not identical: Chinese versions use 220 V test conditions, Chinese-language marking, and CNCA-recognised certification bodies, none of which satisfy Morocco NM IEC 60335-2-40 requirements directly. For the CE DoC route under EU Advanced Status, products must be tested to EN 60335-2-40 / EN IEC 60335-2-40 by an EU-notified or internationally recognised body; CCC test evidence alone is insufficient. Product nameplates must be updated to show 230 V 50 Hz, and installation documentation must be in French or Arabic. The safety standard alignment (IEC base) is a structural advantage, but a separate test report or DoC to the EN/NM edition is needed for Moroccan market entry.[INFORMATIONAL] Structural gap — both GB 4706.32 and NM IEC 60335-2-40 are IEC-derived, but CCC test evidence is not accepted in Morocco; a CE DoC to EN 60335-2-40 or an IMANOR conformity certificate is required, with 230 V 50 Hz nameplate marking and French/Arabic installation documentation.	Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR) — NM IEC 60335-2-402026-06-17 · reference

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AI-compiled, not human-verified. This comparison is generated and cross-checked by multiple AI models from public official sources; it has not been reviewed by a named human expert and may contain errors or out-of-date items. Confirm every requirement directly with the official regulator or standards body and a qualified professional before relying on it. Nothing here is legal, certification, customs, or market-access advice.

This page is an informational comparison aid, not a certification decision, legal opinion, conformity assessment body decision, IMANOR filing, customs determination, installation approval, or market-access approval. Exporters, importers, distributors, and installers should verify current IMANOR conformity scope, CE DoC acceptance conditions for the specific product category, applicable NM standard editions, PNEE label obligations, refrigerant regulations, ANRT type-approval requirements for wireless modules, and ONEE connection rules with qualified professionals before shipment, sale, or installation in Morocco.

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Autorité Nationale de Régulation de l'Electricité (ANRE), Morocco · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE), Morocco · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
UN Environment Programme (UNEP) — Ozone Secretariat, Montreal Protocol · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
Institut Marocain de Normalisation (IMANOR) — NM IEC 60335-2-40 · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows

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