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China-to-Switzerland 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 Swiss product safety law (PrSG), electrical safety ordinance (NIV), ChemRRV refrigerant regulations, Ecodesign/energy labelling requirements adopted nationally by BFE, pressure equipment requirements via EU MRA, and related SNV standards.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Switzerland (SNV / BAFU / BFE) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| CE Marking and PrSG — Swiss Market Product Safety Framework | 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/ChemRRV refrigerant restriction equivalent, or a pressure equipment category/Notified Body system equivalent to PED. The CCC mark is not covered by the EU-Switzerland MRA and is not recognised as a market access credential in Switzerland.CCC (China Compulsory Certification — CNCA) GB 4706.32-2012 GB 4343.1-2018 |
Switzerland does not require CE marking for its domestic market; CE marking is an EU legal requirement. However, Switzerland accepts CE-marked products via the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA, SR 0.946.526.81), which covers sectors including electrical equipment, pressure equipment, and EMC. The legal basis for product safety in Switzerland is the Produktesicherheitsgesetz (PrSG, SR 930.11 — Product Safety Act), which requires products to be safe and to meet the essential safety requirements of applicable Swiss product regulations. In practice, for heat pumps: (1) CE marking under EU LVD, EMC, and PED is accepted via MRA; (2) PrSG compliance is the legally enforceable Swiss obligation; (3) products conforming to CE-marking requirements will generally satisfy PrSG via MRA, but Swiss market notification or documentation may be required. Chinese CCC certification is not recognised.PrSG (SR 930.11) — Produktesicherheitsgesetz (Swiss Product Safety Act) EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD, via MRA) Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive, via MRA) Directive 2014/68/EU (PED, via MRA) |
CCC certification does not substitute Swiss PrSG compliance. Chinese manufacturers targeting the Swiss market must: (1) obtain CE marking under applicable EU directives (LVD, EMC, PED) — this is the most practical route as CE marking is accepted via MRA; (2) ensure ChemRRV refrigerant compliance separately (ChemRRV is not covered by MRA); (3) ensure Ecodesign/energy-labelling compliance via BFE/EnV. A Technical File must be compiled and a Declaration of Conformity issued covering all applicable directives before Swiss market placement.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — CCC not recognised in Switzerland; CE marking under LVD/EMC/PED accepted via MRA and is the practical compliance route; ChemRRV and Ecodesign/BFE obligations apply separately outside MRA scope; PrSG is the enforceable Swiss legal basis. | SECO — State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Declaration of Conformity — Swiss Language and Documentation Requirements (PrSG) | Chinese CCC certification documentation and product manuals are typically provided in Simplified Chinese for the domestic market, with English as a secondary language for export variants. There is no Chinese regulatory requirement to provide product documentation in German, French, or Italian. CCC Declarations of Conformity are issued in Chinese and are not accepted for Swiss market compliance.CCC Declaration of Conformity (Chinese domestic format) GB product documentation standards |
Under PrSG (SR 930.11) and applicable Swiss product ordinances, the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and essential product documentation (safety instructions, installation manual, maintenance requirements) must be provided in at least one of Switzerland's official languages — German (Deutsch), French (Français), or Italian (Italiano). Where a product is placed on a specific regional market, the relevant official language of that canton or region is expected. EU Declarations of Conformity issued in German are accepted without translation for most of the Swiss market. English-only documentation is generally not sufficient for Swiss market compliance under PrSG.PrSG (SR 930.11) — Produktesicherheitsgesetz (Swiss Product Safety Act) Swiss Electrical Products Ordinance (NEV, SR 734.26) EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) |
A new Swiss-compliant Declaration of Conformity must be issued under the applicable EU directives (acceptable via MRA) or directly under PrSG. Safety instructions, installation manuals, and maintenance documentation must be translated into at least one Swiss official language (German for most of the market). Chinese and English-only documentation is not sufficient for Swiss market compliance.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — new Declaration of Conformity required under applicable EU directives (accepted via MRA) or PrSG; product documentation must be provided in at least one Swiss official language (German, French, or Italian); English-only and Chinese-only documentation not sufficient. | SECO — State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Product Safety (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Ecodesign — Seasonal COP Requirements (Swiss national adoption via EnV/BFE) | GB 25736-2012 (Energy efficiency and energy labelling of variable-speed electric heat pumps for space heating) and GB 21455-2019 (Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners) are China's closest equivalents. Neither employs the SCOP methodology mandated by Swiss-adopted Ecodesign requirements. GB 25736 uses Annual Performance Factor (APF) methodology that is not equivalent to EN 14825 SCOP. Chinese efficiency test data cannot be directly used to demonstrate compliance with Swiss Ecodesign ηs thresholds.GB 25736-2012 (energy efficiency for heat pumps — APF methodology) GB 21455-2019 (room air conditioners energy efficiency) |
Switzerland adopts EU Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (air-heating products including heat pumps) nationally through federal energy ordinances administered by BFE (Federal Office of Energy, bfe.admin.ch). Heat pumps sold in Switzerland must meet minimum Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) thresholds for the applicable climate reference zone. Performance testing uses EN 14511; seasonal performance calculation uses EN 14825. Switzerland applies EU reference climate zones; the cold Swiss alpine climate may require additional performance data at lower ambient temperatures. BFE enforces Ecodesign requirements; non-compliant products may not be placed on the Swiss market under the Energy Ordinance (EnV, SR 730.02).EnV (SR 730.02) — Swiss Energy Ordinance Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 (Ecodesign — air-heating products, adopted nationally) EN 14511 (rated condition testing) EN 14825 (seasonal performance calculation) |
No SCOP methodology equivalent in Chinese standards. Chinese APF efficiency test data (GB 25736) cannot be directly used to demonstrate compliance with Swiss-adopted Ecodesign ηs thresholds. Full re-testing to EN 14511 and seasonal performance calculation to EN 14825 is required. Additionally, Swiss alpine climate zones may require performance data at lower ambient temperatures than EU reference climate data alone — verify applicable climate reference with BFE at time of assessment.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — no SCOP equivalent in Chinese standards; re-testing to EN 14511 and EN 14825 required; Swiss alpine climate zones may require additional low-ambient performance data beyond EU reference climate. | BFE — Swiss Federal Office of Energy2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Labelling — Heat Pumps (Swiss national adoption via BFE/EnV) | China's energy efficiency labelling is governed by GB 12021 series standards and the MIIT/SAMR energy label scheme. Chinese label format, efficiency tier definitions (1–5 star rating), and rating methodology differ substantially from the Swiss-adopted EU energy label. Chinese energy labels use APF-based efficiency grades, which are not equivalent to SCOP-based EU/Swiss labels. Chinese energy labels are not recognised in Switzerland.GB 12021 series (energy efficiency labelling) MIIT/SAMR energy label scheme |
Switzerland adopts the EU energy labelling scheme for heat pumps nationally through BFE and the Energy Ordinance (EnV, SR 730.02). Heat pumps sold in Switzerland must carry an energy label using the EU A+++ to G (or current rescaled A to G) efficiency scale. BFE enforces the labelling requirement, which mirrors EU Regulation (EU) 811/2013 and successor delegated acts. The label must be in at least one of Switzerland's official languages (German, French, or Italian) where required by product documentation rules. Seasonal efficiency must be calculated using EN 14825.EnV (SR 730.02) — Swiss Energy Ordinance Regulation (EU) 811/2013 (energy labelling — space heaters, adopted nationally) EN 14825 (seasonal performance calculation) |
A new Swiss-compatible energy label (compliant with EU 811/2013 as nationally adopted by BFE) is required. Seasonal efficiency must be re-calculated using EN 14825 SCOP methodology. Chinese GB 12021 / APF-based labels are not accepted. Label language requirements (German, French, or Italian) must be met where mandatory for product documentation.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — new Swiss-compatible energy label required (EU 811/2013 as adopted by BFE); Chinese GB 12021 / APF labels not accepted; seasonal efficiency must be recalculated to EN 14825 SCOP; label in DE/FR/IT required. | BFE — Swiss Federal Office of Energy2026-06-15 · reference |
| EMC — Emissions (EN 55014-1 via EU-Switzerland MRA) | GB 4343.1-2018 (Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances — 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 and EN 55014-1 share a CISPR 14-1 lineage, but Chinese CCC test reports are not accepted as evidence of Swiss market conformity.GB 4343.1-2018 CISPR 14-1 (basis) CCC (EMC emission testing) |
Switzerland is not an EU member state but recognises CE-marked products via the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA, SR 0.946.526.81). For electromagnetic emissions, Switzerland applies the same technical requirements as EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU through the MRA framework. EN 55014-1:2021 (conducted and radiated emission limits for household appliances) is the applicable harmonised standard. Heat pump compressors, inverter drives, and motors are significant emission sources. Swiss market placement may require ESTI notification depending on product category.EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive, recognised via MRA) EN 55014-1:2021 |
Chinese CCC test reports under GB 4343.1 are not accepted as evidence of Swiss market EMC conformity. Re-testing to EN 55014-1:2021 at a recognised laboratory is required, together with an EU Declaration of Conformity (accepted in Switzerland via MRA) or a separate Swiss conformity declaration under PrSG. ESTI notification requirements should be verified for the specific product category.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — re-testing to EN 55014-1:2021 required; GB 4343.1 CCC test reports not accepted for Swiss market; ESTI notification requirements should be verified. | ESTI — Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| EMC — Radio Interference and Conducted Emissions (EN 55014-2 / EN 61000 Series) | GB/T 17625.1 (harmonic current emissions — IEC 61000-3-2 national adoption), GB/T 17625.2 (voltage fluctuations — IEC 61000-3-3 national adoption), and GB/T 4343.2-2020 (immunity — CISPR 14-2 national adoption) are the Chinese equivalents. These share IEC/CISPR lineage with the Swiss-recognised harmonised standards but Chinese test reports are not accepted for Swiss 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) |
Switzerland applies EU EMC immunity and power-quality requirements via the MRA. EN 55014-2:2021 specifies immunity requirements for household appliances including heat pumps. EN 61000-3-2 limits harmonic current injection into the Swiss public supply network (230/400 V, 50 Hz). EN 61000-3-3 limits voltage fluctuations and flicker. Self-declaration with a Technical File is the conformity route; no mandatory third-party body under EMC, but Swiss ESTI oversight applies for electrical equipment.EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive, recognised via MRA) EN 55014-2:2021 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 |
Separate Swiss conformity assessment is required. Existing Chinese immunity and power-quality test reports do not substitute for Technical File evidence required under the MRA/PrSG framework. A Declaration of Conformity must be issued covering all applicable EMC requirements. Swiss grid is 230/400 V 50 Hz — same as EU — so no grid parameter gap, but documentation must be Switzerland-specific.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — separate Swiss conformity assessment required; existing Chinese test reports do not substitute for Technical File evidence; Declaration of Conformity must cover all applicable EMC requirements under the MRA/PrSG framework. | BAKOM — Federal Office of Communications (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Pressure Equipment — Refrigerant Circuit Classification (PED via EU-Switzerland MRA) | TSG ZB002-2021 (Special Equipment Safety Technical Supervision Regulations — 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, inspection body roles, and registration system differ substantially from PED, and are not recognised under the Swiss MRA framework.TSG ZB002-2021 (SAMR/SELO pressure vessel supervision) GB 150.1-150.4-2011 (Pressure vessels) |
Switzerland adopts Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) requirements via the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA, SR 0.946.526.81). Heat pump refrigerant circuits that meet pressure, volume, and fluid-group thresholds are subject to PED-equivalent Swiss requirements. Classification depends on fluid group (Group 1 = flammable/toxic refrigerants such as R290; Group 2 = non-flammable, non-toxic such as R32, R410A), maximum allowable pressure, and volume. Category I allows manufacturer self-declaration; Categories II, III, and IV require Notified Body involvement. EN 378 applies for system-level refrigerating safety. Swiss conformity assessment recognised via MRA where EU procedures are followed.EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) Directive 2014/68/EU (PED, recognised via MRA) EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020 (system safety) |
Chinese SELO/TSG pressure vessel certificates are not recognised under the Swiss MRA/PED framework. PED classification and any required Notified Body involvement must be obtained separately. For heat pump circuits classified Category II or higher under PED, a EU Notified Body must be engaged — this obligation carries through to the Swiss market via the MRA. Refrigerant circuit re-certification to PED categories may be required before Swiss market placement.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — Chinese SELO/TSG certificates not recognised under Swiss MRA/PED framework; PED classification and, where applicable, Notified Body involvement required before Swiss market placement. | SECO — State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Safety Valve and Pressure Relief — EN 378 / PED Requirements | GB 9237-2008 (Safety requirements for refrigerating systems, adoption of ISO 5149:1993) includes provisions for safety devices and pressure relief in refrigerant circuits. TSG ZF001-2006 covers safety accessories for pressure vessels including safety valves. Chinese safety valve set-pressure methods, discharge capacity calculations, and documentation requirements differ from EN 378 methodology.GB 9237-2008 (ISO 5149:1993 adoption) TSG ZF001-2006 (safety accessories for pressure vessels) |
Under Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (applied in Switzerland via MRA), heat pump refrigerant circuits that meet scope thresholds must include appropriate pressure relief devices. EN 378-2:2016+A1:2019 specifies requirements for safety devices including relief valves, rupture discs, and high-pressure cut-outs. The standard is voluntary but applying it supports a presumption of conformity with PED essential safety requirements. Safety valve set pressure, discharge capacity, and installation position must be documented in the Technical File.Directive 2014/68/EU (PED, via MRA) EN 378-2:2016+A1:2019 EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) |
PED applicability must be classified first for the specific refrigerant circuit. Where PED applies (via Swiss MRA), EN 378-2 safety valve and pressure relief methods differ from GB 9237 and TSG ZF001 in set pressure specification, discharge capacity calculation, and documentation requirements. Existing Chinese safety valve certifications are not accepted as equivalent under the Swiss MRA/PED framework.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — PED applicability must be determined first; EN 378-2 pressure relief methods differ from GB 9237/TSG ZF001; Chinese safety valve certifications not recognised under Swiss MRA/PED framework. | SNV — Swiss Association for Standardization2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant Restrictions — ChemRRV / F-gas Phase-down (Swiss national HFC phase-down) | China has no national GWP-based HFC phase-down quota system equivalent to Swiss ChemRRV or EU F-gas. GB 9237 covers refrigerant safety in refrigerating systems. GB/T 7725 covers refrigerant labelling. R-410A remains widely used in Chinese air-source heat pumps. China has separate HCFC phase-out obligations under the Montreal Protocol, but no domestic GWP cap equivalent to ChemRRV for HFCs.GB 9237-2008 (refrigerant safety) GB/T 7725 (refrigerant labelling) |
Switzerland applies its own national HFC phase-down under the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV, SR 814.81), administered by BAFU (Federal Office for the Environment). ChemRRV parallels EU F-gas Regulation (EU) 517/2014 in restricting the placing on the market of equipment containing high-GWP HFCs, but operates on a separate Swiss national schedule rather than the EU quota system. Heat pumps using R-410A (GWP ~2088) face Swiss market placement restrictions; R-32 (GWP 675) and R-290 (propane, GWP 3) are preferred low-GWP alternatives. Technicians handling refrigerants covered by ChemRRV must hold Swiss F-gas equivalent certifications. Switzerland is not subject to EU F-gas quotas directly but maintains a functionally aligned phase-down timetable.ChemRRV (SR 814.81) — Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (Switzerland) Regulation (EU) 517/2014 (EU F-gas Regulation, for comparison) |
R-410A-charged heat pumps face Swiss market restrictions under ChemRRV. Chinese manufacturers must switch to R-32, R-290, or other low-GWP refrigerants for Swiss export. ChemRRV operates on a Swiss national phase-down timetable separate from EU F-gas quotas — importers must verify current Swiss restrictions at the time of shipment. No Chinese national quota system aligns with ChemRRV. Refrigerant-handling technician certification requirements under ChemRRV must also be met by Swiss installation contractors.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap for R-410A units — Swiss ChemRRV restricts high-GWP HFC heat pumps; phase-down timetable is Swiss-national and separate from EU F-gas quotas; verify current restrictions with BAFU at time of shipment. | BAFU — Federal Office for the Environment (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant Charge Labelling and Handling Certification (ChemRRV) | Chinese regulations do not mandate GWP-based refrigerant charge labelling on heat pump products for the domestic market. Refrigerant handling technician certification requirements exist under environmental regulations but are not equivalent to the Swiss Eignungsnachweis scheme. GB/T 7725 covers refrigerant identification labelling but does not require CO2-equivalent charge disclosure at the product level.GB/T 7725 (refrigerant labelling) Chinese environmental regulation (technician certification) |
ChemRRV (SR 814.81) requires heat pump refrigerant circuits to carry labels indicating the type and quantity (kg) of refrigerant, GWP value, and CO2-equivalent charge expressed in tonnes. This parallels EU F-gas Regulation labelling requirements. Persons installing, servicing, maintaining, or recovering refrigerants covered by ChemRRV must hold a Swiss qualification certificate (Eignungsnachweis) issued by BAFU-designated bodies. Documentation of refrigerant charge, recovery, and disposal must be maintained by the operator and installer.ChemRRV (SR 814.81) — Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (Switzerland) BAFU refrigerant certification scheme (Eignungsnachweis) |
Products exported to Switzerland must carry ChemRRV-compliant refrigerant labels including CO2-equivalent charge in tonnes. Chinese domestic labelling under GB/T 7725 is not sufficient. Swiss installation contractors handling the refrigerant must hold the Swiss Eignungsnachweis — Chinese F-gas certificates are not recognised. Documentation and record-keeping obligations also differ from Chinese practice.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — ChemRRV labelling (type, kg charge, GWP, CO2-eq tonnes) required on Swiss market products; Chinese GB/T 7725 labels not sufficient; Swiss Eignungsnachweis required for refrigerant-handling technicians; Chinese F-gas certificates not recognised. | BAFU — Federal Office for the Environment (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — NIV / ESTI (Swiss Low-voltage Electrical Installations) | GB 4706.32-2012 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers) is China's national adoption of IEC 60335-2-40:2005. CCC certification includes testing to GB 4706.32. The Chinese standard is based on an earlier IEC edition. Chinese CCC test reports under GB 4706.32 are not accepted as equivalent to Swiss NIV/EN 60335-2-40 compliance. Swiss grid voltage (230/400 V, 50 Hz) is the same as Chinese standard export configuration, so no voltage parameter gap exists, but product certification documentation differs.GB 4706.32-2012 (IEC 60335-2-40:2005 adoption) CCC (China Compulsory Certification) |
Switzerland governs low-voltage electrical installations under the NIV (Niederspannungs-Installationsverordnung, SR 734.27 — Low-voltage Electrical Installations Ordinance), administered and enforced by ESTI (Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations). Heat pumps connected to the Swiss grid (230/400 V, 50 Hz) must comply with NIV requirements, including product safety for electrical equipment. EN 60335-2-40 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers) is recognised as the applicable harmonised standard for heat pump product safety. ESTI approves installation inspectors and oversees compliance at the installation level. Heat pump installations must be inspected and documented by a qualified Swiss electrician holding appropriate accreditation.NIV (SR 734.27) — Niederspannungs-Installationsverordnung (Swiss Low-voltage Installations Ordinance) EN 60335-2-40 (safety of heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers) IEC 60335-2-40:2022 (Edition 4, current IEC) |
GB 4706.32-2012 is based on IEC 60335-2-40:2005 (older edition); Swiss-recognised standard EN 60335-2-40 references a later edition. CCC certification under GB 4706.32 is not accepted as Swiss NIV compliance evidence. Re-testing to EN 60335-2-40 at a recognised laboratory is required. Additionally, heat pump installation in Switzerland must be carried out by ESTI-accredited electricians under NIV — product compliance alone does not satisfy the installation-level NIV requirement.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — re-testing to EN 60335-2-40 required under Swiss NIV; GB 4706.32 CCC certification not accepted; installation must be performed by ESTI-accredited electricians under NIV regardless of product certification status. | ESTI — Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Low Voltage Directive Equivalent — General Electrical Safety (LVD via EU-Switzerland MRA) | GB 4706.1-2005 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — General requirements) is China's national adoption of IEC 60335-1:2001. GB 4706.32-2012 covers the particular requirements for heat pumps, adopting IEC 60335-2-40:2005. Both Chinese standards are based on earlier IEC editions than those recognised by Switzerland. Chinese CCC test reports and certificates are not accepted as evidence of Swiss LVD/NEV compliance.GB 4706.1-2005 (IEC 60335-1:2001 adoption) GB 4706.32-2012 (IEC 60335-2-40:2005 adoption) CCC (China Compulsory Certification) |
Switzerland applies Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) requirements via the EU-Switzerland MRA for electrical equipment operating within 50–1000 V AC or 75–1500 V DC. The general safety standard EN 60335-1 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — General requirements) and the particular standard EN 60335-2-40 (heat pumps) are recognised as harmonised standards for conformity assessment. IEC harmonised standards are recognised by SNV. CE-marked heat pumps under LVD are accepted for the Swiss market via MRA. Swiss NEV (Niederspannungserzeugnisverordnung, SR 734.26 — Low-voltage Products Ordinance) is the corresponding Swiss instrument, aligned with LVD via MRA.NEV (SR 734.26) — Swiss Low-voltage Products Ordinance EU-Switzerland MRA (SR 0.946.526.81) Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD, recognised via MRA) EN 60335-1 (general safety requirements) EN 60335-2-40 (heat pumps, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) |
Chinese CCC certification under GB 4706.1 and GB 4706.32 is not accepted as Swiss NEV/LVD compliance evidence. Re-testing to current EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-40 editions at a recognised laboratory is required. CE marking under LVD (with a compliant Declaration of Conformity and Technical File referencing applicable EN 60335 editions) is the recommended route to Swiss market acceptance via MRA. The Swiss NEV directly aligns with LVD requirements via MRA.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — Chinese CCC under GB 4706.1/GB 4706.32 not accepted for Swiss NEV/LVD compliance; re-testing to current EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-40 required; CE marking under LVD with compliant DoC and Technical File is the recommended path to Swiss market acceptance via MRA. | ESTI — Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (Switzerland)2026-06-15 · reference |
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- SECO — State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Switzerland) · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 2 rows
- SECO — State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Product Safety (Switzerland) · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 1 rows
- BFE — Swiss Federal Office of Energy · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 2 rows
- ESTI — Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (Switzerland) · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 2 rows
- BAKOM — Federal Office of Communications (Switzerland) · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 1 rows
- SNV — Swiss Association for Standardization · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 1 rows
- BAFU — Federal Office for the Environment (Switzerland) · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 2 rows
- ESTI — Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (Switzerland) · accessed 2026-06-15 · reference · used in 1 rows