CROSS-STANDARD public interest · Air-source heat pump
China-to-Norway Air-source Heat Pump Compliance Gap Matrix
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 Norwegian CE marking (mandatory via EEA Agreement), Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281, F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (applicable via EEA), Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, DSB electrical product safety requirements, and Enova subsidy eligibility criteria. Norway has the world's highest heat-pump penetration rate; extreme cold-climate low-temperature performance (EN 14825 at -7°C / -15°C) is critical.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Norway (SN / Miljødirektoratet / DSB) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| CE Marking — Multi-Directive Framework for Air-source Heat Pumps in Norway (EEA) | CCC (China Compulsory Certification), administered by CNCA, covers safety and EMC for domestic appliances in China. CCC does not have an Ecodesign equivalent, an F-gas refrigerant restriction equivalent, or a pressure equipment category/Notified Body system equivalent to PED. The CCC mark is not recognised in Norway or any EEA country and cannot substitute CE marking.CCC (China Compulsory Certification — CNCA) GB 4706.32-2012 GB 4343.1-2018 |
Air-source heat pumps placed on the Norwegian market require CE marking. Norway is an EEA member and has incorporated all relevant New Approach directives into national law. The same multi-directive framework as for the EU applies: (1) Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for electrical safety; (2) EMC Directive 2014/30/EU for electromagnetic compatibility; (3) Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (not CE marking per se, but blocking market placement for non-compliant products); (4) Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU for refrigerant pressure circuits where thresholds are met; (5) F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (applicable via EEA, overseen by Miljødirektoratet). A single Declaration of Conformity must cover all applicable directives. Norwegian-language technical documentation is required for consumer products. DSB is the Norwegian competent authority for product safety and market surveillance.Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD — applicable via EEA) Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive — applicable via EEA) Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (Ecodesign — applicable via EEA) Directive 2014/68/EU (PED — applicable via EEA) Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (F-gas Regulation — applicable via EEA) |
CCC certification does not substitute CE marking for the Norwegian market. Separate conformity assessment under each applicable directive is required. The multi-directive nature of heat pump CE marking (LVD + EMC + Ecodesign + PED) means that a Chinese manufacturer must address each directive independently, compile a Technical File, and issue a Declaration of Conformity before the first unit is shipped to Norway. Norwegian-language documentation is additionally required for consumer products sold in Norway.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — CCC certification does not substitute CE marking for Norway; separate conformity assessment under each applicable directive (LVD, EMC, Ecodesign, PED) required; F-gas compliance also mandatory via EEA; Norwegian-language documentation additionally required. | DSB — Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap2026-06-15 · reference |
| Norwegian Market Surveillance — DSB and Post-market Obligations | For pressure vessels requiring registration in China, a designated special equipment inspection body (特种设备检验机构) issues an inspection certificate under the SAMR/SELO framework. The Chinese inspection certificate and SELO registration are not recognised as equivalent to EU/EEA Notified Body certification or EC Type Examination under PED. Post-market obligations in China differ in scope and enforcement mechanism from the DSB/EEA regime.TSG 21-2016 (SAMR/SELO) Special Equipment Safety Law of the PRC (2013) |
DSB (Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap — Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection) is the primary Norwegian authority responsible for market surveillance of electrical and pressure equipment, and for enforcement of CE marking requirements under EEA-incorporated directives. Importers and distributors placing CE-marked heat pumps on the Norwegian market bear post-market obligations: maintaining Technical Files for 10 years, cooperation with DSB on product recalls or corrections, and registering non-conforming products with DSB when identified. For PED Category II+ systems, the EU/EEA Notified Body identification number must appear on the CE marking declaration.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) Articles 14-17 (Notified Body requirements — applicable via EEA) Norwegian EEA implementation (produktforskriften / DSB enforcement mandate) NANDO database (Notified Body register — ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/) |
Chinese SELO inspection certificates are not recognised as equivalent to EU/EEA Notified Body involvement under PED. For PED Category II+ heat pump systems intended for Norway, a EU/EEA Notified Body must be engaged and its identification number included on the CE declaration. DSB's post-market surveillance regime in Norway imposes ongoing importer obligations not paralleled in the Chinese domestic market framework.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — Chinese SELO inspection certificates not recognised under PED as applicable in Norway via EEA; EU/EEA Notified Body required for PED Category II+ systems; DSB post-market surveillance imposes ongoing importer obligations. | DSB — Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap2026-06-15 · reference |
| Ecodesign Requirements — Space Heaters (EU 2016/2281 via EEA) and Cold-climate SCOP | GB 21454-2008 (Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for multi-connected air conditioning (heat pump) units) and GB 21455-2019 for room air conditioners specify COP at rated conditions. GB/T 25127-2010 series covers low-ambient-temperature heating performance but does not employ the SCOP methodology. No Chinese standard requires EN 14825 cold-climate test points at -7°C and -15°C ambient, nor are seasonal efficiency calculation methods equivalent to EU Ecodesign.GB 21454-2008 GB 21455-2019 GB/T 25127-2010 series |
Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (implementing Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC) sets minimum seasonal energy efficiency requirements for air-heating products including heat pumps, and applies in Norway via EEA. For heat pumps, efficiency is expressed via SCOP (seasonal coefficient of performance) tested to EN 14511 at rated conditions and EN 14825 for seasonal performance calculation. Norway's cold climate makes the EN 14825 cold-climate test points at -7°C and -15°C outdoor ambient temperature mandatory benchmarks: a heat pump that cannot sustain rated heating capacity at -15°C is unsuitable for most Norwegian installation sites. Enova subsidy eligibility also requires demonstrated SCOP compliance.Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (Ecodesign — air-heating products — applicable via EEA) Directive 2009/125/EC (Ecodesign Directive) EN 14511 (rated condition testing) EN 14825 (seasonal performance calculation including cold-climate test points at -7°C and -15°C) |
No SCOP methodology equivalent in Chinese standards. Chinese efficiency test data cannot be directly used to demonstrate compliance with Ecodesign seasonal efficiency thresholds as required in Norway via EEA. Full re-testing to EN 14511 and seasonal performance calculation to EN 14825 — including cold-climate test points at -7°C and -15°C — is required. Heat pumps without validated cold-climate performance data are unsuitable for the Norwegian market regardless of Ecodesign status.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — no SCOP equivalent in Chinese standards; re-testing to EN 14511 and EN 14825 required including cold-climate tests at -7°C and -15°C; cold-climate performance is a Norway-specific commercial imperative beyond the regulatory minimum. | Enova SF2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Labelling — Heat Pumps (Regulation (EU) No 811/2013 via EEA) and Enova Subsidy Criteria | China's energy efficiency labelling is governed by the GB 12021 series and the MIIT/SAMR energy label scheme. The Chinese label format, efficiency tier definitions, and rating methodology differ from the EU/EEA energy label. Chinese energy labels are not recognised in the Norwegian market and cannot substitute the required EU/EEA label.GB 12021 series (energy efficiency labelling) MIIT/SAMR energy label scheme |
Energy Labelling Regulation (EU) 811/2013 (delegated act under Regulation 2017/1369) applies in Norway via EEA. It requires an A+++ to G energy efficiency scale for space heaters. Heat pumps must display a seasonal efficiency class on a mandatory EU/EEA energy label. Enova SF, the Norwegian state enterprise for energy efficiency, provides subsidies for eligible heat pumps; current Enova programme conditions typically require demonstrated minimum SCOP compliance (verified via EU energy label data) and CE marking. Enova conditions should be verified at enova.no before purchase.Regulation (EU) 811/2013 (energy labelling — space heaters — applicable via EEA) Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (Energy Labelling Framework) Enova SF subsidy programme (enova.no) |
A new EU/EEA energy label complying with Regulation (EU) 811/2013 is required for the Norwegian market. Seasonal efficiency must be re-calculated using EN 14825 methodology (including cold-climate test points). Chinese energy label data cannot be directly transposed. Absence of a compliant EU energy label also blocks access to Enova subsidies, which are commercially significant in the Norwegian market.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — new EU/EEA energy label required; Chinese label not accepted; seasonal efficiency must be recalculated to EN 14825 including cold-climate test points; non-compliance also blocks Enova subsidy access in Norway. | Enova SF2026-06-15 · reference |
| EMC — Emissions (EN 55014-1) via EEA | GB 4343.1-2018 (Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission) is China's national adoption of CISPR 14-1. EMC emission testing is included under CCC certification for domestic appliances, conducted at CNAS/CMA accredited laboratories.GB 4343.1-2018 CISPR 14-1 (basis) CCC (EMC emission testing) |
Norway has incorporated EMC Directive 2014/30/EU into national law via the EEA Agreement. Heat pumps placed on the Norwegian market must comply with electromagnetic emission limits under this directive. Harmonised standard EN 55014-1:2021 (Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission) specifies conducted and radiated emission limits. Standards Norway (SN) publishes the Norwegian adoption of EN standards. Heat pump compressors, motors, and inverter drives are significant emission sources. Grid supply is 230/400 V 50 Hz.Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive — applicable via EEA) EN 55014-1:2021 Norwegian EEA implementation (produktforskriften / DSB) |
Although GB 4343.1-2018 and EN 55014-1:2021 share a common CISPR 14-1 lineage, Chinese CCC test reports under GB 4343.1 are not accepted as evidence of conformity with the EMC Directive as implemented in Norway via EEA. Re-testing to EN 55014-1:2021 at a recognised laboratory is required, along with a new EU/EEA Declaration of Conformity. Norwegian market surveillance is conducted by DSB.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — re-testing to EN 55014-1:2021 required for Norwegian/EEA market; GB 4343.1 CCC test reports not accepted as conformity evidence under EMC Directive as implemented in Norway. | DSB — Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap2026-06-15 · reference |
| EMC — Immunity and Power Quality for Variable-speed Heat Pumps (EN 55014-2 / EN 61000 Series) | GB/T 17625.1 (harmonic current emissions — national adoption of IEC 61000-3-2), GB/T 17625.2 (voltage fluctuations — national adoption of IEC 61000-3-3), and GB/T 4343.2-2020 (immunity — adoption of CISPR 14-2) are the Chinese equivalents. These share IEC/CISPR lineage with the EU harmonised standards but Chinese test reports are not accepted for EEA/Norwegian market conformity.GB/T 17625.1 (IEC 61000-3-2 adoption) GB/T 17625.2 (IEC 61000-3-3 adoption) GB/T 4343.2-2020 (CISPR 14-2 adoption) |
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, applicable in Norway via EEA, covers immunity as well as emissions. EN 55014-2:2021 specifies immunity requirements for household appliances. EN 61000-3-2 limits harmonic currents injected into the public supply network. EN 61000-3-3 limits voltage fluctuations and flicker. Variable-speed compressor drives in modern heat pumps are particularly relevant. Norway's 230/400 V 50 Hz grid applies. Conformity assessment is via manufacturer self-declaration with a Technical File; no mandatory third-party body, but test evidence must be retained.Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive — applicable via EEA) EN 55014-2:2021 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 |
Separate conformity assessment for Norway/EEA is required. Existing Chinese immunity and power-quality test reports do not substitute for Technical File evidence under the EMC Directive as implemented in Norway. A new Declaration of Conformity must be issued covering all applicable EMC requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — separate conformity assessment required for Norway/EEA; existing Chinese test reports do not substitute for EMC Directive Technical File evidence; DSB conducts market surveillance. | Standards Norway (Standard Norge / SN)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Pressure Equipment Directive — Refrigerant Circuit Classification (via EEA) | TSG 21-2016 (Special Equipment Safety Technical Supervision Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Vessels, administered by SAMR) and GB 150.1-150.4-2011 (Pressure vessels) govern pressure vessels in China. SELO (Special Equipment Licensing Office) registration is required for certain pressure vessels. The Chinese risk classification methodology differs from PED: different boundary conditions, different inspection body roles, and SELO registration is not a CE marking equivalent.TSG 21-2016 (SAMR/SELO pressure vessel supervision) GB 150.1-150.4-2011 (Pressure vessels) |
Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) applies in Norway via the EEA Agreement. Heat pump refrigerant circuits are classified as pressure equipment. Classification depends on fluid group (Group 1 = flammable or toxic refrigerants such as R290; Group 2 = non-flammable, non-toxic refrigerants such as R32 and R410A), maximum allowable pressure, and volume. Category I (lowest risk) allows manufacturer self-declaration; Categories II, III, and IV require involvement of a Notified Body. EN 378 also applies for system-level refrigerating system safety. DSB is the Norwegian market surveillance authority for pressure equipment placed on the market.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED — applicable via EEA) EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 (system safety, used with PED) Norwegian EEA implementation (DSB / produktforskriften) |
PED classification and Notified Body requirements, as applied in Norway via EEA, differ substantially from the Chinese SELO/TSG system. Chinese pressure vessel approvals (TSG/SELO certificates) are not recognised under PED. For heat pump circuits classified as PED Category II or higher, a Notified Body must be engaged. Refrigerant circuit re-design or re-certification to PED categories may be required before Norwegian market entry.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — PED classification and Notified Body requirements (applicable in Norway via EEA) differ substantially from Chinese SELO/TSG system; existing Chinese pressure vessel approvals not recognised under PED. | DSB — Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant Circuit Safety — EN 378 System Safety Requirements for Norwegian Market | GB 9237-2008 (Safety requirements for refrigerating systems) is China's national adoption of ISO 5149:1993. The current revision status of GB/T 9237 should be verified at time of compliance assessment. Charge limits for flammable refrigerants in indoor environments, room ventilation thresholds, and system documentation requirements differ from EN 378. China's test climate conditions (typically +7°C outdoor) do not cover Norwegian cold-climate operating scenarios at -7°C or -15°C.GB 9237-2008 (ISO 5149:1993 adoption) ISO 5149 (basis) GB/T 25127-2010 series (low-ambient heating performance) |
Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU is the mandatory legal framework for refrigerant circuits meeting its pressure, volume, and fluid-group thresholds, applicable in Norway via EEA. EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-2:2016+A1:2019, EN 378-3:2016, and EN 378-4:2016 are voluntary harmonised standards for refrigerating systems and heat pumps that may support a presumption of conformity. Given Norway's cold climate, EN 14825 testing at outdoor temperatures of -7°C and -15°C is also critical for system safety validation in realistic operating conditions.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED — applicable via EEA) EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 EN 378-2:2016+A1:2019 EN 378-3:2016 EN 378-4:2016 EN 14825 (cold-climate performance testing at -7°C / -15°C) |
EU/EEA legal compliance must be assessed against PED where the refrigerant circuit falls within PED scope. EN 378 documentation, leak detection, and flammable refrigerant charge-limit methods differ from GB 9237. Additionally, Chinese standard test conditions do not replicate Norwegian cold-climate operating temperatures (-7°C / -15°C), creating a safety and performance gap that EN 14825 cold-climate testing must address.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — PED applicability must be classified first; EN 378 is a voluntary harmonised route for presumption of conformity; cold-climate performance and safety at -7°C / -15°C must be validated for Norway; GB 9237 methods differ from EN 378. | Standards Norway (Standard Norge / SN)2026-06-15 · reference |
| F-gas Regulation — Refrigerant Restrictions and Phase-down (EEA / Miljødirektoratet) | GB/T 7725 covers refrigerant labelling requirements. China has no equivalent GWP-based phase-down quota system. R410A remains widely used in Chinese air-source heat pumps. GB/T 25127 series addresses low-ambient-temperature heating performance but does not restrict refrigerant GWP.GB/T 7725 GB/T 25127-2010 series |
F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (superseding 517/2014) applies in Norway via the EEA Agreement and is implemented through Norwegian product regulations overseen by Miljødirektoratet (Norwegian Environment Agency). It prohibits or restricts placing equipment containing certain HFCs on the market. Heat pumps using R410A (GWP ~2088) face restrictions from 2025 onwards; R32 (GWP 675) and R290 (propane, GWP 3) are preferred compliant refrigerant options. Technicians handling F-gas refrigerants must hold F-gas certificates recognised in Norway. Miljødirektoratet administers F-gas reporting and quota obligations for Norway.Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (F-gas Regulation — applicable via EEA) Regulation (EU) 517/2014 (superseded) Norwegian F-gas regulations (administered by Miljødirektoratet) |
R410A-charged heat pumps face Norwegian/EEA market restrictions from 2025 under the F-gas Regulation. Chinese manufacturers must switch to R32, R290, or other low-GWP refrigerants for Norwegian export. No Chinese national quota system aligns with the EEA F-gas bulk HFC quota. Norwegian importers must ensure F-gas quota compliance and that service technicians hold recognised F-gas certificates. Miljødirektoratet is the competent authority for F-gas reporting.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap for R410A units — Norwegian/EEA market placement restricted from 2025 under F-gas Regulation. Compliant if R32 or R290 (or other refrigerant below applicable GWP limit) is used and F-gas obligations to Miljødirektoratet are met. | Miljødirektoratet (Norwegian Environment Agency)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant Safety — Flammable Refrigerant Handling and Cold-climate Considerations | GB 9237-2008 (Safety requirements for refrigerating systems) is China's national adoption of ISO 5149:1993. The current status of GB/T 9237 revisions should be verified. Charge limits for flammable refrigerants, indoor ventilation thresholds, and system documentation requirements differ from EN 378. Chinese standard test conditions do not replicate Norwegian extreme cold-climate scenarios.GB 9237-2008 ISO 5149:1993 (basis) |
EU/EEA legal obligations for flammable refrigerant heat-pump circuits come from applicable legislation, including Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU where thresholds are met. EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 to EN 378-4 and EN 14276-1:2021/EN 14276-2:2021 are voluntary harmonised standards. Norway's extreme cold-climate operating conditions require that R290 (propane) and R32 refrigerant systems be validated for low-temperature performance and safety at ambient temperatures reaching -20°C or below in northern regions. Miljødirektoratet administers F-gas reporting; DSB oversees product safety.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED — applicable via EEA) EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 EN 378-2:2016+A1:2019 EN 378-3:2016 EN 378-4:2016 EN 14276-1:2021 EN 14276-2:2021 Norwegian F-gas regulations (Miljødirektoratet) |
PED classification must be checked for refrigerant circuits where pressure-equipment thresholds apply. EN 378 and EN 14276 methods differ from GB 9237/GB 150/TSG practice. Norway's cold-climate conditions (ambient temperatures to -20°C or below) impose additional safety validation requirements not covered by Chinese standard test conditions. Flammable refrigerants (R290) need specific cold-climate safety assessments.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — assess mandatory PED applicability first; EN 378 voluntary harmonised standards differ from Chinese equivalents; Norway's cold-climate operating conditions require additional safety validation not covered by Chinese test standards. | Miljødirektoratet (Norwegian Environment Agency)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Product Safety — Household Heat Pumps (LVD / EN 60335-2-40) via EEA and DSB | GB 4706.32-2012 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers) is China's national adoption of IEC 60335-2-40:2005. CCC (China Compulsory Certification) includes testing to GB 4706.32. The Chinese standard is based on an earlier IEC edition and Chinese test reports under GB 4706.32 are not accepted as equivalent to EU/EEA LVD conformity.GB 4706.32-2012 CCC (China Compulsory Certification) |
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU is applicable in Norway via the EEA Agreement. DSB (Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap) is the Norwegian competent authority for electrical product safety and market surveillance. Heat pumps operating within 50-1000 V AC must comply with LVD. Harmonised standard EN 60335-2-40 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers) covers insulation, overcurrent protection, earthing, and refrigerant-related electrical hazards. Norway's 230/400 V 50 Hz grid applies. Norwegian-language installation and safety instructions are required for consumer products.Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD — applicable via EEA) EN 60335-2-40 (harmonised standard — CENELEC adoption status to be verified) IEC 60335-2-40:2022 (Edition 4, current IEC) Norwegian EEA implementation (DSB / produktforskriften) |
GB 4706.32-2012 is based on IEC 60335-2-40:2005 (older edition); the EU/EEA harmonised standard references a later edition. CCC certification under GB 4706.32 is not accepted as LVD conformity evidence for the Norwegian market. Re-testing to the applicable EN 60335-2-40 edition at a recognised laboratory is required. Norwegian-language installation and safety instructions must also be provided for consumer products.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — re-testing to EN 60335-2-40 under LVD (applicable in Norway via EEA) required; GB 4706.32 certification not accepted as equivalent; Norwegian-language documentation additionally required for consumer products. | DSB — Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap2026-06-15 · reference |
| Cold-climate Low-temperature Performance Safety — EN 14825 at -7°C and -15°C | GB/T 25127-2010 series (Low ambient temperature air source heat pump (water chilling) packages) covers heating performance at low ambient temperatures but uses test points of +2°C and -15°C outdoor temperature (different test methodology from EN 14825). GB/T 7725 covers performance at standard rating conditions. Neither GB standard requires EN 14825 cold-climate SCOP methodology or the specific test points and calculation methods mandated for EU/EEA Ecodesign compliance.GB/T 25127-2010 series (low-ambient heating performance) GB/T 7725 (rated condition performance) |
Norway has the world's highest residential heat-pump penetration rate and operates in one of the most demanding cold-climate environments for heat pump systems. EN 14825:2022 (Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with electrically driven compressors, for space heating and cooling — Testing and rating at part load conditions and calculation of seasonal performance) mandates test points at outdoor ambient temperatures of -7°C and -15°C for cold-climate SCOP calculation. These test points are critical for Norway: a heat pump that fails to maintain rated heating capacity at -15°C is unsuitable for most Norwegian homes. For northern Norway (above the Arctic Circle), even lower ambient temperatures must be considered. Proper cold-climate performance labelling is a consumer protection requirement and affects Enova subsidy eligibility.EN 14825:2022 (seasonal performance — cold-climate test points at -7°C and -15°C) Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (Ecodesign — applicable via EEA) Enova SF subsidy programme eligibility criteria (enova.no) |
Chinese standard test methods for low-ambient performance (GB/T 25127) differ in test points, methodology, and SCOP calculation from EN 14825. Cold-climate SCOP test data at -7°C and -15°C per EN 14825 is not interchangeable with GB/T 25127 data. Full re-testing to EN 14825 cold-climate test points is required. Heat pumps unable to demonstrate adequate performance at -15°C are not suitable for the Norwegian market irrespective of other certifications held.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — EN 14825 cold-climate test methodology at -7°C and -15°C is not equivalent to GB/T 25127; full re-testing required; heat pumps without validated cold-climate performance data are unsuitable for Norway regardless of other certifications. | Standards Norway (Standard Norge / SN)2026-06-15 · reference |
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