CE Marking — Multi-Directive Framework for Air-Source Heat Pumps in Poland?

Major gap — CCC certification does not substitute CE marking in Poland; separate EU conformity assessment under each applicable directive (LVD, EMC, Ecodesign, PED) required; F-gas compliance also mandatory and separate; EU Declaration of Conformity and product documentation must be in Polish.

Polish-Language Documentation and UDT Notified Body Requirements?

Major gap — all end-user documentation must be in Polish; EU-established authorised representative required for non-EU manufacturers; Chinese SELO certificates not recognised as PED Notified Body equivalent; UDT (NB 1433) available as Polish PED Notified Body; Technical Files must be retained 10 years for UOKiK access.

Ecodesign Requirements — Space Heaters and Combination Heaters (Regulation (EU) 2016/2281) — Poland?

Major gap — no SCOP equivalent in Chinese standards; re-testing to EN 14511 and EN 14825 required for Ecodesign compliance enforceable in Poland; EU energy label under Regulation (EU) 811/2013 also mandatory.

Czyste Powietrze (Clean Air Programme) and Mój Prąd — Polish Subsidy Eligibility for Heat Pumps?

Gap — Polish Czyste Powietrze subsidy eligibility requires CE marking, EU energy label with SCOP class, NFOŚiGW SCOP threshold compliance, F-gas-compliant refrigerant, and Polish-language product documentation; Chinese domestic approvals and ratings are not transferable.

EMC — Emissions (EN 55014-1) — Poland via EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU?

Gap — re-testing to PN-EN 55014-1:2021 required for Polish/EU market; GB 4343.1 CCC test reports not accepted as EMC Directive conformity evidence.

EMC — Immunity and Power Quality (EN 55014-2 / EN 61000 Series) — Poland via EU EMC Directive?

Gap — separate EU/Polish conformity assessment required; existing Chinese test reports do not substitute for EMC Directive Technical File evidence; grid voltage difference (220 V CN vs 230/400 V PL) means tests must be rerun at Polish grid conditions.

Pressure Equipment Directive — Refrigerant Circuit Classification and UDT Inspection (Poland)?

Major gap — PED classification and Notified Body requirements differ substantially from Chinese SELO/TSG system; Polish UDT in-service registration obligations may apply in addition to CE marking; existing Chinese pressure vessel approvals not recognised.

Refrigerant Circuit Safety — EN 378 System Safety and Polish Installation Rules?

Gap — PED applicability must be classified first; EN 378 is a voluntary harmonised route to presumption of conformity and differs from GB 9237; Polish building regulations impose additional installation requirements beyond CE marking scope.

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China-to-Poland 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 Polish and EU requirements: CE marking under LVD and EMC directives, Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281, F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 and Polish F-gas Act, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU enforced by UDT, PKN standards, and Polish subsidy programme (Czyste Powietrze / Mój Prąd) eligibility conditions.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-15 12 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Poland (PKN / URE / KOBiZE)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
CE Marking — Multi-Directive Framework for Air-Source Heat Pumps in Poland	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 Poland or any EU member state and cannot substitute CE marking under any circumstances.CCC (China Compulsory Certification — CNCA) GB 4706.32-2012 GB 4343.1-2018	Poland is an EU member state and CE marking is mandatory for air-source heat pumps placed on the Polish market under the same multi-directive framework as any EU member state. Applicable directives and regulations include: (1) Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (electrical safety); (2) EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility); (3) Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (minimum SCOP thresholds — not CE marking per se, but mandatory compliance blocking market placement); (4) Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (for refrigerant pressure circuits meeting pressure/volume thresholds — Category II+ requires Notified Body); (5) F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (refrigerant restrictions, independently mandatory). A single EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) must cover all applicable directives. CE marking must appear on the product, packaging, and accompanying documentation. In Poland, product documentation and the DoC must be available in Polish for market surveillance authorities.Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (Ecodesign — air heating products) Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (F-gas Regulation)	CCC certification does not substitute CE marking in Poland. Separate EU 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, issue an EU Declaration of Conformity in Polish, and affix CE marking before the first unit is shipped to Poland. For Czyste Powietrze subsidy eligibility, the DoC and product technical documentation must additionally be provided in Polish.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — CCC certification does not substitute CE marking in Poland; separate EU conformity assessment under each applicable directive (LVD, EMC, Ecodesign, PED) required; F-gas compliance also mandatory and separate; EU Declaration of Conformity and product documentation must be in Polish.	European Commission — Single Market (CE marking)2026-06-15 · reference
Polish-Language Documentation and UDT Notified Body Requirements	Chinese product documentation requirements for domestic sales are governed by Chinese consumer protection law and typically require Chinese-language manuals. There is no Chinese requirement for Polish-language documentation. Chinese SELO inspection certificates and designated special equipment inspection body certificates are not recognised as equivalent to EU PED Notified Body involvement. The Chinese manufacturer's authorised representative in the EU (required by EU product regulations) must be an entity established in the EU, not in China.TSG 21-2016 (SAMR/SELO — not equivalent to EU Notified Body) Special Equipment Safety Law of the PRC (2013)	Polish consumer protection law and EU product regulation require that end-user documentation for heat pumps sold to consumers in Poland — including installation manuals, user guides, safety instructions, and warranty terms — be provided in Polish. The EU Declaration of Conformity must be available in Polish to market surveillance authorities. For heat pump refrigerant circuits classified as PED Category II or higher, a Notified Body (NB) listed on the EU NANDO database must be involved in conformity assessment; UDT (Urząd Dozoru Technicznego) is itself a PED Notified Body designated by Poland (NB 1433) and is available for PED conformity assessment. Importers must retain Technical Files accessible to Polish market surveillance authorities (UOKiK — Office of Competition and Consumer Protection) for 10 years.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED), Articles 14-17 (conformity assessment procedures) NANDO database (Notified Body register — ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/) UDT NB 1433 (Polish PED Notified Body) UOKiK — Urząd Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentów (Polish market surveillance authority)	All end-user documentation (installation manual, safety instructions, user guide, warranty) must be translated into Polish for the Polish market — Chinese, English, or even German versions alone are not sufficient for Polish consumer sales. An EU-established authorised representative must be appointed if the manufacturer is based outside the EU. UDT (NB 1433) is available as a Notified Body for PED Category II+ heat pump circuits, but Chinese SELO certificates are not accepted. Technical Files must be retained for 10 years and made available to UOKiK upon request.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — all end-user documentation must be in Polish; EU-established authorised representative required for non-EU manufacturers; Chinese SELO certificates not recognised as PED Notified Body equivalent; UDT (NB 1433) available as Polish PED Notified Body; Technical Files must be retained 10 years for UOKiK access.	UDT — Urząd Dozoru Technicznego (Office of Technical Inspection, Poland — PED Notified Body NB 1433)2026-06-15 · reference
Ecodesign Requirements — Space Heaters and Combination Heaters (Regulation (EU) 2016/2281) — Poland	GB 21455-2019 is the mandatory energy efficiency standard for room air conditioners and multi-split systems in China, specifying COP at rated conditions. For dedicated space-heating air-source heat pumps, GB/T 25127-2010 series covers low-ambient-temperature heating performance. Neither standard employs the SCOP methodology required by EU Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281, and Chinese seasonal efficiency test data cannot be directly used to demonstrate compliance.GB 21455-2019 GB/T 25127-2010 series	Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (implementing Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, replacing Regulation 813/2013 for air-heating products above 70 kW) sets minimum seasonal space heating energy efficiency thresholds for air heating products including heat pumps. For heat pumps used in space heating, efficiency is expressed via SCOP (seasonal coefficient of performance). Performance testing at rated conditions uses EN 14511; seasonal performance calculation uses EN 14825. Poland applies Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 directly as an EU member state; no separate Polish transposition act is required for this regulation. Products failing to meet Ecodesign SCOP thresholds cannot be lawfully placed on the Polish market, regardless of CE marking status under other directives. The Polish energy regulatory authority URE (Urząd Regulacji Energetyki) and market surveillance authorities enforce Ecodesign compliance.Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (Ecodesign — air heating products) Directive 2009/125/EC (Ecodesign Directive) EN 14511 (rated condition testing) EN 14825 (seasonal performance calculation) URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki (Polish Energy Regulatory Office)	No SCOP methodology equivalent exists in Chinese standards. Chinese efficiency test data (COP at rated condition) cannot be directly used to demonstrate compliance with Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 SCOP thresholds enforceable in Poland. Full re-testing to EN 14511 and seasonal performance calculation to EN 14825 is required. Products must also meet the mandatory EU energy labelling requirements under Regulation (EU) 811/2013 before being placed on the Polish market.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — no SCOP equivalent in Chinese standards; re-testing to EN 14511 and EN 14825 required for Ecodesign compliance enforceable in Poland; EU energy label under Regulation (EU) 811/2013 also mandatory.	URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki (Polish Energy Regulatory Office)2026-06-15 · reference
Czyste Powietrze (Clean Air Programme) and Mój Prąd — Polish Subsidy Eligibility for Heat Pumps	China has separate domestic appliance subsidy programmes and energy efficiency incentive schemes (e.g. under the trade-in replacement programmes administered by MIIT/NDRC), but these are distinct from Polish subsidy programmes, have different eligibility criteria, and Chinese subsidy approval does not confer eligibility for Polish subsidies. Chinese manufacturers must separately apply to have their products listed on NFOŚiGW approved product lists if they wish their customers to access Czyste Powietrze funding.MIIT/NDRC domestic appliance subsidy programmes (China — not equivalent) GB 21455-2019 (energy efficiency rating — not equivalent to EU SCOP class)	Poland's Czyste Powietrze (Clean Air Programme), administered by NFOŚiGW (Narodowy Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej — National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management), provides subsidies for replacement of coal-fired heating with heat pumps and other clean heating sources in single-family dwellings. To qualify for Czyste Powietrze subsidy, air-source heat pumps must: (1) hold valid CE marking; (2) meet minimum seasonal efficiency thresholds defined in programme guidelines (typically SCOP ≥ 2.5 for air-to-water heat pumps in the Average climate zone, with updated thresholds published periodically); (3) appear on the programme's approved product list or meet eligibility criteria published by NFOŚiGW; (4) use a refrigerant that is lawful under EU F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573. The Mój Prąd programme additionally supports heat pumps combined with photovoltaic systems. Subsidy documentation must be in Polish.Czyste Powietrze Programme (NFOŚiGW guidelines — updated periodically) Mój Prąd Programme (NFOŚiGW) Regulation (EU) 811/2013 (energy labelling — SCOP class on label required) Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (F-gas Regulation — lawful refrigerant required)	Chinese domestic subsidy approval and Chinese energy efficiency ratings have no equivalence with Polish Czyste Powietrze or Mój Prąd eligibility criteria. To access the large Polish subsidy market (which drives significant heat pump sales volume), Chinese manufacturers must: obtain CE marking with a valid EU energy label showing SCOP class, meet NFOŚiGW SCOP threshold requirements, ensure the refrigerant is F-gas compliant, and ensure all product documentation (technical datasheets, installation manuals, warranty terms) is available in Polish.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — Polish Czyste Powietrze subsidy eligibility requires CE marking, EU energy label with SCOP class, NFOŚiGW SCOP threshold compliance, F-gas-compliant refrigerant, and Polish-language product documentation; Chinese domestic approvals and ratings are not transferable.	NFOŚiGW — Narodowy Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej (National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, Poland)2026-06-15 · reference
EMC — Emissions (EN 55014-1) — Poland via EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU	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. Chinese test reports under GB 4343.1 are not accepted as evidence of EU/Polish EMC Directive conformity.GB 4343.1-2018 CISPR 14-1 (basis) CCC (EMC emission testing)	Poland is an EU member state and fully implements EMC Directive 2014/30/EU through national transposition (Ustawa o kompatybilności elektromagnetycznej). Heat pumps placed on the Polish market must comply with electromagnetic emission limits under the harmonised standard EN 55014-1:2021 (conducted and radiated emission limits for household appliances, electric tools, and similar apparatus). PKN (Polish Committee for Standardization) adopts EN 55014-1 as PN-EN 55014-1 without modification. Testing must be performed at a ILAC/EA-accredited or otherwise EU-recognised laboratory. Grid reference: 230/400 V, 50 Hz.Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) — transposed to Polish law PN-EN 55014-1:2021 (PKN adoption of EN 55014-1:2021) EN 55014-1:2021	Although GB 4343.1-2018 and PN-EN 55014-1:2021 share a CISPR 14-1 lineage, Chinese CCC test reports under GB 4343.1 are not accepted as conformity evidence under the EU EMC Directive as transposed into Polish law. Re-testing to PN-EN 55014-1:2021 (identical to EN 55014-1:2021) at an EU-recognised laboratory is required, along with a new EU Declaration of Conformity naming the applicable directive and harmonised standard.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — re-testing to PN-EN 55014-1:2021 required for Polish/EU market; GB 4343.1 CCC test reports not accepted as EMC Directive conformity evidence.	PKN — Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny (Polish Committee for Standardization)2026-06-15 · reference
EMC — Immunity and Power Quality (EN 55014-2 / EN 61000 Series) — Poland via EU EMC Directive	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 Polish/EU harmonised standards but Chinese test reports are not accepted for Polish/EU 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, as transposed in Poland, covers immunity as well as emissions. PN-EN 55014-2:2021 specifies immunity requirements for household appliances including heat pumps. PN-EN 61000-3-2 limits harmonic currents injected into the 230/400 V, 50 Hz Polish public supply network. PN-EN 61000-3-3 limits voltage fluctuations and flicker. Conformity assessment under the EMC Directive may be performed via manufacturer self-declaration with a Technical File (Annex II); no third-party Notified Body is mandatory for EMC, but test evidence must be retained for 10 years.Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) — transposed to Polish law PN-EN 55014-2:2021 PN-EN 61000-3-2 PN-EN 61000-3-3	Separate EU/Polish conformity assessment is required. Chinese immunity and power-quality test reports do not substitute for EU Technical File evidence under the EMC Directive as transposed in Poland. A new EU Declaration of Conformity must be issued covering all applicable EMC Directive requirements. Note that the Polish grid operates at 230/400 V, 50 Hz — harmonic and flicker tests must be conducted under these conditions, not the 220 V, 50 Hz conditions common in Chinese testing.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — separate EU/Polish conformity assessment required; existing Chinese test reports do not substitute for EMC Directive Technical File evidence; grid voltage difference (220 V CN vs 230/400 V PL) means tests must be rerun at Polish grid conditions.	EUR-Lex / Official Journal of the European Union2026-06-15 · reference
Pressure Equipment Directive — Refrigerant Circuit Classification and UDT Inspection (Poland)	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 applicable pressure vessels. The Chinese risk classification methodology, inspection body structure, and regulatory basis differ fundamentally from PED; SELO registration and TSG certificates are not recognised by UDT or under PED.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 Poland as directly effective EU law. In Poland, market surveillance and in-service inspection of pressure equipment is additionally administered by UDT (Urząd Dozoru Technicznego — Office of Technical Inspection), which is the national designated body responsible for technical inspection of pressure and specialist equipment. Heat pump refrigerant circuits are classified by fluid group (Group 1 = flammable/toxic refrigerants such as R290; Group 2 = non-flammable, non-toxic refrigerants such as R32 and R410A), maximum allowable pressure, and vessel volume. Category I allows manufacturer self-declaration; Categories II, III, and IV require a PED-listed Notified Body. EN 378 is the voluntary harmonised standard for refrigerating system safety. UDT maintains its own register of pressure devices; importers placing equipment on the Polish market should verify UDT registration requirements for the specific product category.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) — directly applicable in Poland EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 (voluntary harmonised standard — refrigerating system safety) UDT (Urząd Dozoru Technicznego) — Polish technical inspection authority	PED classification and Notified Body requirements differ substantially from the Chinese SELO/TSG system. Chinese pressure vessel approvals are not recognised under PED or by UDT. For heat pump circuits classified as PED Category II or higher, an EU Notified Body must be engaged. Additionally, importers placing pressure equipment on the Polish market must verify UDT in-service registration obligations, which may apply in addition to the PED CE marking requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — PED classification and Notified Body requirements differ substantially from Chinese SELO/TSG system; Polish UDT in-service registration obligations may apply in addition to CE marking; existing Chinese pressure vessel approvals not recognised.	UDT — Urząd Dozoru Technicznego (Office of Technical Inspection, Poland)2026-06-15 · reference
Refrigerant Circuit Safety — EN 378 System Safety and Polish Installation Rules	GB 9237-2008 (Safety requirements for refrigerating systems — national adoption of ISO 5149:1993) covers refrigerant circuit safety in China. The current revision status of GB/T 9237 should be verified at time of compliance assessment. Charge limits for flammable refrigerants in indoor environments, ventilation thresholds, and documentation requirements differ from EN 378. Chinese installation certification requirements are not recognised in Poland.GB 9237-2008 (ISO 5149:1993 adoption) ISO 5149 (basis)	Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU is the mandatory legal framework for refrigerant circuits meeting its pressure, volume, and fluid-group thresholds in Poland. EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 through EN 378-4:2016 are voluntary harmonised standards for refrigerating systems and heat pumps; applying them supports a presumption of conformity. Polish building and installation regulations (Prawo Budowlane — Construction Law, and relevant ministerial regulations on technical conditions for buildings) impose additional requirements on the installation of heat pump systems: refrigerant charge limits in occupied spaces, ventilation of plant rooms, and safety valve discharge routes must comply with Polish technical construction conditions. Installers in Poland must hold appropriate F-gas qualifications and, for commercial systems, HVAC installation licences.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) — directly applicable in Poland EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 EN 378-2:2016+A1:2019 EN 378-3:2016 EN 378-4:2016 Prawo Budowlane (Polish Construction Law) and related technical condition regulations	EU/Polish 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, Polish building regulations impose installation-specific requirements (ventilation, charge limits, safety valve routing) that go beyond the product certification scope and must be addressed by the Polish importer and installer. Chinese installation certificates and qualifications are not transferable to Poland.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — PED applicability must be classified first; EN 378 is a voluntary harmonised route to presumption of conformity and differs from GB 9237; Polish building regulations impose additional installation requirements beyond CE marking scope.	EUR-Lex / Official Journal of the European Union2026-06-15 · reference
F-gas Regulation and Polish F-gas Act — Refrigerant Restrictions, Phase-down, and KOBiZE/CRO Registration	China has no GWP-based refrigerant phase-down quota system equivalent to the EU F-gas Regulation. R410A remains widely used in Chinese air-source heat pumps. GB/T 7725 covers refrigerant labelling. China is a Party to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and has committed to HFC phase-down, but the domestic schedule and timeline differ from the EU F-gas Regulation. There is no Chinese equivalent to the Polish KOBiZE/CRO operator registration system.GB/T 7725 (refrigerant labelling) GB/T 25127-2010 series (low-ambient heating performance, no GWP restriction)	F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (superseding 517/2014) is directly applicable in Poland and prohibits or restricts placing equipment containing certain HFCs on the market. Heat pumps using R410A (GWP approximately 2088) face market restrictions from 2025 onwards. R32 (GWP 675) and R290 (propane, GWP 3) are the preferred low-GWP compliant refrigerant options. Poland additionally enforces the Polish F-gas Act (Ustawa o fluorowanych gazach cieplarnianych) which transposes and supplements EU F-gas rules. Operators of stationary refrigeration and heat pump equipment using F-gas refrigerants must register in the CRO (Centralny Rejestr Operatorów — Central Operator Registry) administered by KOBiZE (Krajowy Ośrodek Bilansowania i Zarządzania Emisjami — National Centre for Emissions Management). F-gas technicians must hold Polish F-gas certificates issued by a certification body designated by the Polish Minister of Climate.Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (F-gas Regulation — directly applicable in Poland) Ustawa o fluorowanych gazach cieplarnianych (Polish F-gas Act) KOBiZE / CRO (Centralny Rejestr Operatorów — Central Operator Registry)	R410A-charged heat pumps face Polish and EU market placement restrictions from 2025 under the EU F-gas phase-down. Chinese manufacturers exporting to Poland must switch to R32, R290, or other refrigerants below the applicable GWP threshold. The Polish importer or operator must also register the equipment in CRO via KOBiZE, and all installation and servicing must be performed by technicians holding Polish F-gas certificates. No Chinese F-gas certificate is recognised in Poland.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap for R410A units — EU/Polish market placement restricted from 2025 under F-gas phase-down; KOBiZE/CRO operator registration mandatory in Poland; Polish F-gas technician certificates required; no Chinese F-gas credential recognised in Poland.	KOBiZE — Krajowy Ośrodek Bilansowania i Zarządzania Emisjami (National Centre for Emissions Management, Poland)2026-06-15 · reference
Flammable Refrigerant Handling (R290/R32) — EN 378 Safety Requirements and Polish Installation Law	GB 9237-2008 (Safety requirements for refrigerating systems — national adoption of ISO 5149:1993) covers flammable refrigerant safety in China. The current revision status of GB/T 9237 should be verified. Charge limits for flammable refrigerants in indoor environments, ventilation requirements, and system documentation requirements differ from EN 378. Chinese fire safety requirements (GB 50016 — Code for fire protection design of buildings) differ from Polish fire safety regulations and are not recognised in Poland.GB 9237-2008 (ISO 5149:1993 adoption) GB 50016 (Code for fire protection design of buildings)	As F-gas restrictions drive adoption of R290 (propane, A3 flammability) and R32 (A2L mildly flammable), Polish and EU legal obligations for flammable refrigerant circuits are governed by Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (where pressure/volume/fluid-group thresholds are met) and applicable health and safety regulations. EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 through EN 378-4:2016 and EN 14276-1:2021/EN 14276-2:2021 are voluntary harmonised standards supporting presumption of conformity. For R290 (Group 1 refrigerant under PED), Notified Body involvement is required at lower PED categories than for R32 or R410A (Group 2). Polish Prawo Budowlane and fire safety regulations (Rozporządzenie MSWiA w sprawie ochrony przeciwpożarowej budynków) impose additional installation constraints on flammable refrigerant charges in residential settings.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) — directly applicable in Poland 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 Rozporządzenie MSWiA w sprawie ochrony przeciwpożarowej budynków (Polish fire safety — buildings)	PED classification must be confirmed for the refrigerant circuit. R290 circuits trigger Notified Body requirements at lower PED category thresholds than R410A. EN 378 and EN 14276 methods for charge limits, ventilation, leak detection, and documentation differ from GB 9237. Polish fire safety regulations impose residential charge limits on top of EN 378 requirements. Chinese fire safety design documentation is not recognised in Poland and Polish-language installation and safety documentation must be provided for end users.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — PED mandatory applicability must be assessed first; R290 circuits trigger Notified Body at lower PED categories than R410A; EN 378 methods differ from GB 9237; Polish fire safety regulations impose additional residential charge limits; Polish-language end-user safety documentation required.	EUR-Lex / Official Journal of the European Union2026-06-15 · reference
Product Safety — Household Heat Pumps (LVD 2014/35/EU / EN 60335-2-40) — Poland	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 at CNAS/CMA accredited laboratories. The Chinese standard is based on an older IEC edition (2005 vs 2022 current); Chinese CCC test reports under GB 4706.32 are not accepted as evidence of conformity with LVD as applied in Poland.GB 4706.32-2012 (IEC 60335-2-40:2005 adoption) CCC (China Compulsory Certification)	Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU applies in Poland as directly effective EU law for electrical equipment operating between 50–1000 V AC or 75–1500 V DC. The Polish grid operates at 230/400 V, 50 Hz, and heat pump electrical safety testing must reflect these operating conditions. The 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. Note: IEC 60335-2-40:2022 (Edition 4) is the current IEC edition; the CENELEC adoption status as a harmonised standard under LVD should be verified at time of compliance assessment. PKN adopts EN 60335 standards as PN-EN standards. Testing must be conducted at an accredited laboratory recognised under the EU framework; laboratory accreditation by PCA (Polskie Centrum Akredytacji — Polish Accreditation Centre) is recognised within the EA MLA framework.Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) — directly applicable in Poland PN-EN 60335-2-40 (PKN adoption of EN 60335-2-40) IEC 60335-2-40:2022 (Edition 4, current IEC — CENELEC adoption status to be verified) PCA — Polskie Centrum Akredytacji (Polish Accreditation Centre — EA MLA signatory)	GB 4706.32-2012 is based on IEC 60335-2-40:2005 (older edition); the applicable EN 60335-2-40 version for EU LVD purposes references a later IEC edition. Chinese CCC certification under GB 4706.32 is not accepted as LVD conformity evidence in Poland. Re-testing to the applicable PN-EN 60335-2-40 edition at a PCA-accredited or otherwise EU-recognised laboratory is required, with tests conducted at 230/400 V, 50 Hz (Polish grid conditions, not 220 V Chinese conditions).[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — re-testing to PN-EN 60335-2-40 under EU LVD required in Poland; GB 4706.32 CCC certification not accepted; tests must be conducted at 230/400 V, 50 Hz Polish grid conditions.	EUR-Lex / Official Journal of the European Union2026-06-15 · reference
Commercial Heat Pump Safety — EN 14276 Pressure Accessories and UDT In-Service Inspection (Poland)	GB 150 series (Pressure vessels — design and manufacture) and TSG 21-2016 (Special Equipment Safety Technical Supervision Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Vessels, administered by SAMR/SELO) govern pressure vessels in China. Chinese classification methodology, inspection regime, and registration requirements differ substantially from EU PED and EN 14276. Chinese in-service inspection certificates issued by SAMR-designated inspection bodies are not recognised by UDT in Poland.GB 150.1-150.4-2011 (Pressure vessels) TSG 21-2016 (SAMR/SELO pressure vessel supervision)	For commercial and industrial air-source heat pumps in Poland, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU is the mandatory legal framework for vessels and piping meeting its pressure, volume, and fluid-group thresholds. EN 14276-1:2021 (vessels) and EN 14276-2:2021 (piping) are voluntary harmonised standards for refrigerating systems and heat pumps; applying them can support a presumption of conformity with relevant PED essential safety requirements. Beyond CE marking at the point of market placement, Poland requires that pressure equipment within UDT's competence be registered with UDT before being put into service. UDT conducts periodic in-service inspections of pressure devices registered under its supervision (Ustawa o dozorze technicznym — Technical Inspection Act). Importers and Polish operators of commercial heat pump systems must factor UDT registration and periodic inspection timelines into commissioning plans.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) — directly applicable in Poland EN 14276-1:2021 (voluntary harmonised standard — pressure vessels for refrigerating systems) EN 14276-2:2021 (voluntary harmonised standard — piping for refrigerating systems) Ustawa o dozorze technicznym (Polish Technical Inspection Act) UDT — Urząd Dozoru Technicznego (Office of Technical Inspection, Poland)	EU/Polish legal compliance for commercial heat pump pressure equipment must be assessed against PED. EN 14276 vessel and piping methods differ from Chinese GB 150/TSG 21 classification, inspection, and registration practice. In Poland, UDT in-service registration and periodic inspection requirements apply in addition to PED CE marking for pressure equipment within UDT's competence. Chinese SELO/TSG certificates and in-service inspection records are not recognised by UDT. Chinese manufacturers should advise Polish importers to obtain UDT registration before commissioning and to budget for periodic UDT inspection costs.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — PED classification and conformity assessment drive the mandatory obligation; EN 14276 is a voluntary harmonised route to presumption of conformity; Chinese SELO/TSG certificates not recognised in Poland; UDT in-service registration and periodic inspection are mandatory in Poland for pressure equipment within UDT competence, beyond CE marking scope.	UDT — Urząd Dozoru Technicznego (Office of Technical Inspection, Poland)2026-06-15 · reference

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