CROSS-STANDARD public interest · Refrigerator / cold appliance
China-to-Bangladesh Household Refrigerator 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 Chinese household refrigerator compliance (CCC, GB 4706.13, GB 12021.2) against Bangladesh BSTI mandatory certification, BDS/IEC 60335-2-24 safety, SREDA energy labelling, and refrigerant (R-600a) requirements for import via Chattogram and Mongla.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
7 rows
GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Bangladesh (BSTI) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC / Radio — Household Refrigerating Appliances (BSTI EMC + BTRC for wireless) | China's EMC requirements for household appliances (including refrigerators) are governed by GB 4343.1-2018 (Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics — Part 1: Emission; mandatory, equivalent to CISPR 14-1) and GB/T 4343.2-2020 (Part 2: Immunity; recommended, equivalent to CISPR 14-2), with GB 17625.1 for harmonic emissions. These are enforced under the CCC mandatory certification regime administered by SAMR/CNCA. China and Bangladesh both ultimately reference the CISPR 14 family, so the underlying emission/immunity technical basis is comparable; however, a Chinese CCC EMC test report (GB 4343.1) is not automatically accepted by BSTI, and any wireless module separately certified under China's SRRC radio-type approval is not recognised by BTRC.GB 4343.1-2018 — Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household appliances — Part 1: Emission (mandatory; equivalent to CISPR 14-1; enforced under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB/T 4343.2-2020 — Part 2: Immunity (recommended; equivalent to CISPR 14-2) SRRC radio type approval — applicable in China to any wireless module (not recognised by Bangladesh BTRC) |
Bangladesh does not operate a single EU-style horizontal EMC Directive for all electrical products. Electromagnetic-compatibility expectations for household appliances are addressed mainly through the Bangladesh Standard (BDS) adopting the relevant IEC/CISPR series where BSTI references them within the product safety/EMC scope — for refrigerators this corresponds to the CISPR 14 family (emission and immunity for household appliances), the IEC equivalents of which BSTI may require within its testing. There is no standalone mandatory CE-equivalent EMC self-declaration regime; EMC is treated as part of BSTI conformity assessment where applicable rather than a separate horizontal mark. Separately, if a refrigerator incorporates wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for smart-home features), the radio module must be type-approved/accepted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) before import and use, under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act, 2001. Plain (non-connected) refrigerators on 220 V / 50 Hz supply do not trigger BTRC radio approval.BSTI Act, 2018 — basis for BSTI conformity assessment, including EMC aspects where referenced within the relevant BDS BDS adoption of CISPR 14 series (IEC) — Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus (emission / immunity), where applied by BSTI Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act, 2001 — BTRC type-approval/acceptance for radio modules (only if Wi-Fi / Bluetooth connectivity is present) |
Unlike the EU, Bangladesh has no standalone horizontal EMC mark, so the EMC gap is narrower but two points remain: (1) EMC is folded into BSTI conformity assessment where the relevant BDS references the CISPR 14 family — Chinese CCC GB 4343.1 reports are not automatically accepted and BSTI may require its own testing or a BSTI-acceptable IEC/CISPR test report. (2) Wireless models — if the refrigerator has Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, a separate BTRC type-approval/acceptance for the radio module is mandatory before import; Chinese SRRC approval does not transfer. For plain refrigerators with no radio, no BTRC step applies and the EMC obligation is limited to whatever the BSTI safety/EMC assessment requires. Bangladesh does not impose an EU-style separate EMC Declaration of Conformity.[INFORMATIONAL] Bangladesh has no EU-style horizontal EMC Directive; EMC is addressed within BSTI conformity assessment via the CISPR 14 family where referenced, and Chinese CCC GB 4343.1 data is not automatically accepted. A separate BTRC type-approval is mandatory only if the refrigerator includes Wi-Fi or Bluetooth — plain 220 V / 50 Hz refrigerators do not trigger a radio approval step. Verify BSTI's specific EMC test expectations and any BTRC requirement for connected models before shipment. | Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Efficiency — SREDA Star-Rating Label for Refrigerators (Bangladesh) | China's mandatory energy-efficiency standard for household refrigerators is GB 12021.2-2015 (Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators), which assigns a 1-to-5 grade scale (Grade 1 most efficient, Grade 5 minimum threshold) and minimum annual energy-consumption limits. It is mandatory (GB), enforced by SAMR, with the China Energy Label (CEL) administered by NDRC/SAMR and the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS). The CEL must be displayed before sale in China. China's GB 12021.2 grades use a different test methodology and threshold basis than Bangladesh's SREDA star programme; a Chinese energy grade does not map directly to a SREDA star rating and is not accepted by SREDA without testing to the Bangladesh (IEC 62552-based) methodology.GB 12021.2-2015 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (mandatory; enforced by SAMR/NDRC under the China Energy Label system) GB/T 8059-2016 — Household and similar refrigerating appliances (test method standard, aligned with IEC 62552 series) |
Bangladesh operates an energy-efficiency labelling programme administered by the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) under the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act, 2012, working with BSTI on the underlying test standards. Refrigerators are among the appliances covered by the national Star Labelling Programme, which assigns a star rating (typically a 1-to-5 star scale) based on measured energy performance. The energy-performance test methodology is based on the Bangladesh Standard adopting the IEC 62552 series (household refrigerating appliances — characteristics and test methods). Suppliers/importers must have the model tested, obtain the applicable star rating, and display the SREDA star label on the product before market placement where the programme makes labelling mandatory for the category. The rating thresholds, scope, and mandatory-vs-voluntary status by appliance type are set out in SREDA's labelling rules and schedules, which should be confirmed for the current period.Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act, 2012 — legal basis for SREDA and the national energy-efficiency labelling/Star Labelling Programme SREDA Star Labelling Programme — star-rating energy label for refrigerators (rating scale, thresholds and mandatory scope per SREDA schedules) BDS adoption of IEC 62552 series — Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods (energy-performance measurement basis) |
Although both China (GB 12021.2) and Bangladesh (SREDA) ultimately reference IEC 62552-based test methods, the rating systems and thresholds differ: (1) Re-rating to SREDA — a Chinese Grade 1 or Grade 2 rating does not convert to a SREDA star rating; the model must be tested to the Bangladesh (IEC 62552) methodology and assigned a star value under SREDA's scale. (2) SREDA star label — where labelling is mandatory for refrigerators, the SREDA star label must be displayed; the Chinese CEL cannot serve as the Bangladesh label. (3) Scope/period confirmation — exporters must confirm whether the SREDA Star Labelling Programme currently makes labelling mandatory for the specific refrigerator category and what minimum star/MEPS threshold applies, since the schedules evolve. Unlike the EU, Bangladesh has no EPREL-style centralized pre-registration database obligation, but model registration with SREDA/BSTI for the star label is required where the programme applies.[INFORMATIONAL] Bangladesh runs a SREDA star-rating energy label for refrigerators on an IEC 62552 test basis, distinct from China's GB 12021.2 grades. A Chinese energy grade does not convert to a SREDA star rating; the model must be tested to the Bangladesh methodology and labelled under SREDA where mandatory. Confirm the current SREDA schedule scope and minimum star/MEPS threshold for refrigerators before market placement. | Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), Bangladesh2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Interface & Markings — 220 V / 50 Hz Supply, Plug Type and Labelling (Bangladesh) | China's domestic supply is 220 V, 50 Hz single-phase for household appliances (three-phase distribution is 380 V), so the mains frequency (50 Hz) and single-phase nominal voltage match Bangladesh closely — a Chinese refrigerator's motor/compressor and electrical design are generally directly compatible with the Bangladesh supply without frequency conversion. The principal differences are at the plug/socket and marking level: China uses GB 2099/GB 1002 plug types (type A/I-style flat and angled pins), whereas Bangladesh uses British-derived/round-pin outlets (type D/G/K-style). Chinese rating plates and manuals are prepared for the domestic market and must be adapted for BSTI acceptance and the local market. The electrical compatibility is favourable; the adaptation is mainly the plug/cord and markings.China domestic supply — 220 V, 50 Hz single-phase for household appliances; 380 V three-phase distribution GB 2099 / GB 1002 — Chinese plug and socket-outlet standards (type A/I-style) |
Bangladesh's domestic electricity supply is 220 V, 50 Hz, single-phase for household use. This is the same mains frequency as China (50 Hz) and a similar single-phase nominal voltage (China is 220 V single-phase; China's three-phase is 380 V). Refrigerators sold in Bangladesh must be rated for and safely operate on the 220 V / 50 Hz supply, with appliance ratings, markings, and protective measures suited to local conditions (including tolerance to voltage fluctuation common on the grid). Plugs and socket-outlets in Bangladesh commonly follow British-derived and round-pin patterns (type D, G and K-style), so the supplied cord/plug must match local outlets or the importer must fit a compliant plug. Product markings, the rating plate, safety instructions and the user manual must be acceptable to BSTI under the Certification Mark scheme and intelligible to the local market. This row captures the practical electrical-interface and marking adaptation rather than a separate certification regime.Bangladesh domestic supply — 220 V, 50 Hz single-phase (national grid nominal for household use) BSTI Act, 2018 — rating-plate, marking and labelling acceptability under the Certification Mark scheme Plug/socket types D, G and K-style commonly used in Bangladesh — cord/plug compatibility for the supplied appliance |
The electrical-interface gap is small and favourable because the 50 Hz frequency and single-phase 220 V nominal are effectively the same as China — no frequency conversion or major redesign of the compressor is needed. The remaining adaptations are practical: (1) Plug/cord — the supplied plug must match Bangladesh outlets (type D/G/K-style) or the importer must fit a compliant plug; a Chinese type A/I plug is not directly usable. (2) Rating plate and markings — the appliance rating plate, model markings, and warnings must be acceptable under the BSTI Certification Mark scheme and reference the 220 V / 50 Hz rating. (3) User documentation — operating and safety instructions must be intelligible to the local market. (4) Voltage robustness — appliances should tolerate local grid voltage fluctuation. There is no separate Bangladesh certification distinct from the BSTI safety/CM route for these interface items; they are handled within the BSTI assessment and importer preparation.[INFORMATIONAL] Bangladesh's 220 V / 50 Hz single-phase supply matches China's household supply closely (same 50 Hz; China three-phase is 380 V), so no frequency conversion is needed. Adaptation is mainly the plug/cord (type D/G/K-style outlets) and rating-plate/markings acceptable to BSTI. These interface items are handled within the BSTI Certification Mark assessment and importer preparation, not a separate certification. | Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)2026-06-15 · reference |
| BSTI Certification Mark (CM) Licence — Pre-Import Mandatory Certification (Bangladesh) | In China, household refrigerators require China Compulsory Certification (CCC) covering safety (GB 4706.13) and EMC (GB 4343.1) before sale, plus the separate China Energy Label (based on GB 12021.2). CCC is a mandatory third-party certification administered by CNCA-designated certification bodies; it is the structural analogue of a mandatory product mark but is China-specific. There is no single CE-equivalent mark in China either — CCC covers safety/EMC and the China Energy Label covers energy. A Chinese CCC certificate is recognised only within China and is not accepted by BSTI as the basis for a CM licence; the BSTI CM scheme is a wholly separate certification with its own application, testing and marking requirements.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — safety (GB 4706.13) + EMC (GB 4343.1); mandatory; administered by CNCA/SAMR China Energy Label — Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR); based on GB 12021.2-2015 |
Household refrigerators on Bangladesh's compulsory-certification list require a BSTI Certification Mark (CM) licence before they may be lawfully imported and sold, under the BSTI Act, 2018. There is no single CE-equivalent multi-directive mark in Bangladesh; the BSTI CM mark is the principal product-certification gate and is assessed against the applicable Bangladesh Standard (BDS), which for refrigerators adopts IEC 60335-2-24 (safety) and references IEC 62552 (energy/performance test methods) alongside the SREDA star label. The CM-licence process typically involves: application to BSTI by the manufacturer or in-country importer; submission and testing of product samples at a BSTI or BSTI-recognised laboratory against the relevant BDS; factory/quality documentation review; and grant of a CM licence authorising use of the BSTI mark. The CM mark must be displayed on the product before market placement. For imported consignments, BSTI clearance/registration is generally required as part of import documentation at the port of entry (Chattogram or Mongla).BSTI Act, 2018 — legal basis for the BSTI Certification Mark (CM) scheme and compulsory-certification list BDS IEC 60335-2-24 — safety standard against which refrigerators are assessed for the CM licence BDS adoption of IEC 62552 series — energy/performance test methods referenced for the appliance BSTI import clearance/registration — required for certified products at the port of entry (Chattogram / Mongla) |
Chinese manufacturers must obtain a BSTI CM licence from scratch — CCC and the China Energy Label do not substitute: (1) CM application and testing — apply to BSTI (usually via the in-country importer) and have product samples tested at a BSTI or BSTI-recognised laboratory against BDS IEC 60335-2-24; CCC certificates/CNAS reports are not accepted in lieu, though a BSTI-acceptable IECEE CB Scheme report may reduce re-testing at BSTI's discretion. (2) SREDA star label — separately obtain the SREDA energy star rating where mandatory (see energy rows). (3) Marking — apply the BSTI CM mark and 220 V / 50 Hz-appropriate rating plate. (4) Import documentation — BSTI clearance/registration is part of the import process at Chattogram/Mongla, alongside the standard import permit and Letter of Credit chain handled through the in-country importer (see frigbd-market-002). Confirm the current compulsory-certification list scope for refrigerators, as BSTI's mandatory list is periodically updated.[INFORMATIONAL] A BSTI Certification Mark (CM) licence is the mandatory product-certification gate for refrigerators entering Bangladesh, assessed against BDS IEC 60335-2-24 with the SREDA star label handled separately. Chinese CCC and the China Energy Label do not substitute — the manufacturer/importer must apply to BSTI, test samples, and display the CM mark. An IECEE CB Scheme report may reduce re-testing at BSTI's discretion. Confirm the current compulsory-list scope for refrigerators. | Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)2026-06-15 · reference |
| In-Country Importer, Import Permit and Letter of Credit Chain (Bangladesh) | China has no direct regulatory equivalent requiring an export manufacturer to designate a foreign-country resident responsible economic operator for product compliance and market surveillance. Chinese export manufacturers appoint overseas distributors/importers on a commercial basis. On the export side, Chinese exporters operate through their own export/customs registration and typically transact via L/C or other agreed terms; but the obligation to hold a Bangladesh IRC, open the L/C, and serve as the responsible party for BSTI compliance and customs falls on the Bangladeshi importer, not the Chinese manufacturer. Under the CCC domestic regime the certificate holder is responsible only for domestic-market compliance — this role does not extend to or satisfy Bangladesh import/market-access requirements.N/A — no direct Chinese regulatory equivalent obliging an exporter to appoint a Bangladesh responsible importer/economic operator | Goods imported into Bangladesh must move through a registered in-country importer holding a valid Import Registration Certificate (IRC) issued by the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E), and the import is processed under the Import Policy Order and the Customs Act. Commercial imports of refrigerators are typically settled by a Letter of Credit (L/C) opened by the Bangladeshi importer through an authorised dealer bank, with the L/C and import documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and the BSTI clearance/CM evidence) presented for customs clearance at the port of entry — principally Chattogram (Chittagong) seaport or Mongla seaport. There is no mechanism for a foreign manufacturer to place product on the Bangladesh market without a Bangladesh-established importer/economic operator: the importer is the responsible party for customs, BSTI compliance evidence, and any subsequent market issues. Applicable customs duty, VAT, supplementary duty and other levies are assessed at import.Import Policy Order (Ministry of Commerce) — framework for imports into Bangladesh Import Registration Certificate (IRC) — issued by the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E); required for the in-country importer Customs Act and customs procedures — clearance at Chattogram (Chittagong) and Mongla seaports; duty/VAT/supplementary duty assessment Letter of Credit (L/C) via an authorised dealer bank — standard settlement and import-documentation route |
This is a structural market-access gap with no Chinese regulatory analogue. A Chinese refrigerator manufacturer cannot place product on the Bangladesh market directly: (1) In-country importer — a Bangladesh-established importer holding a valid IRC must import the goods and act as the responsible party for customs and BSTI compliance evidence. (2) L/C and documentation — the importer opens an L/C through an authorised dealer bank and presents the full import-documentation set (invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, BSTI CM/clearance evidence) for clearance at Chattogram or Mongla. (3) Duties/taxes — customs duty, VAT and supplementary duty are assessed at import and must be factored into landed cost. (4) Coordination — the manufacturer must coordinate with the importer so that BSTI CM licensing and the SREDA star label are in place before the consignment arrives, otherwise the goods may be held at port. Unlike the EU's mandated Authorised Representative, Bangladesh routes responsibility through the commercial importer rather than a separately appointed compliance representative.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese refrigerator manufacturers must sell into Bangladesh through a Bangladesh-registered importer holding a valid IRC, with the L/C and full import-documentation chain (including BSTI CM/clearance evidence) handled by that importer for customs clearance at Chattogram or Mongla. Duties, VAT and supplementary duty apply at import. Unlike the EU Authorised Representative, responsibility runs through the commercial importer; the manufacturer must coordinate so BSTI and SREDA requirements are met before the consignment arrives. | Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E), Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant — R-600a Flammable Refrigerant Handling and Charge (BDS IEC 60335-2-24, Montreal/Kigali) | China addresses flammable-refrigerant charge limits for household appliances within GB 4706.13-2014 (incorporating R-600a provisions derived from IEC 60335-2-24), with GB 9237 for refrigerating-system safety (aligned with ISO 5149). China has no EU-style F-Gas quota regulation for refrigeration products; it runs its HFC phase-down under the Kigali Amendment (ratified June 2021), administered by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE). Chinese household refrigerators have overwhelmingly transitioned to R-600a, so for the refrigerant aspect Chinese export units are generally well-positioned for Bangladesh — both regimes accept R-600a and both anchor flammable-charge limits in the same IEC 60335-2-24 base.GB 4706.13-2014 — flammable-refrigerant (R-600a) charge provisions for household refrigerating appliances (derived from IEC 60335-2-24) GB 9237 — Safety requirements for refrigerating systems and heat pumps (aligned with ISO 5149) Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol — China HFC phase-down (ratified June 2021, administered by MEE) |
Bangladesh does not operate an EU-style F-Gas Regulation with quota-based HFC phase-down or product prohibition annexes. Refrigerant control for household refrigerators is addressed two ways: (1) Safety — flammable-refrigerant charge limits, ventilation, and ignition-source requirements are governed by the safety standard BDS IEC 60335-2-24 (and its Annex equivalent to IEC 60335-2-24 Annex AA) as part of the BSTI Certification Mark assessment; R-600a (isobutane, GWP approximately 3, ISO 817 class A3 lower flammability) is the dominant household refrigerant and is accepted provided charge limits and documentation are met. (2) Ozone/climate — Bangladesh is a party to the Montreal Protocol and has ratified the Kigali Amendment; its HFC phase-down and any HCFC/HFC import controls are administered nationally (Ozone Cell, Department of Environment) rather than through a product-marketing prohibition list. For an R-600a refrigerator, the practical obligation is to declare the refrigerant designation and charge weight (grams) and to confirm the charge is within IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant limits.BDS IEC 60335-2-24 — flammable-refrigerant (R-600a) charge limits, ventilation and ignition-source requirements within the BSTI safety assessment (Bangladesh adoption of IEC 60335-2-24, equivalent to its Annex AA) ISO 817 — Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification (R-600a classified A3: lower flammability) Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment — Bangladesh HFC phase-down administered nationally by the Ozone Cell, Department of Environment (no EU-style product prohibition annex) |
The refrigerant gap is small because both China and Bangladesh anchor flammable-charge limits in IEC 60335-2-24 and both accept R-600a; there is no EU-style F-Gas prohibition list in Bangladesh to manage. The remaining points are documentary and procedural: (1) the BSTI safety submission must confirm the R-600a charge is within the IEC 60335-2-24 limits for the specific appliance configuration, and product documentation must state the refrigerant designation (R-600a / isobutane) and charge weight in grams; (2) Chinese CCC charge data should be re-confirmed against the BSTI test sample configuration; (3) for any model still using an HFC (e.g., R-134a), there is no Bangladesh product-prohibition annex, but national HFC/HCFC import controls under the Ozone Cell should be checked. Bangladesh has no separate refrigerant-handling technician-certification gate equivalent to the EU F-Gas certificate at the household-appliance charge level.[INFORMATIONAL] R-600a is accepted in Bangladesh and is not subject to any EU-style F-Gas product prohibition. Both China and Bangladesh anchor flammable-charge limits in IEC 60335-2-24, so the refrigerant gap is mainly documentary: confirm R-600a charge against IEC 60335-2-24 limits in the BSTI sample configuration and declare refrigerant type and charge weight. National HFC/HCFC import controls under the Ozone Cell apply at a country, not product-marketing, level. | Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — Household Refrigerating Appliances (BSTI / BDS IEC 60335-2-24) | China's mandatory safety standard for household refrigerating appliances is GB 4706.13-2014 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers), technically derived from IEC 60335-2-24:2010 but incorporating Chinese national deviations, read with the general standard GB 4706.1. GB 4706.13-2014 is mandatory (GB) and enforced by SAMR under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) regime; products must be CCC-certified by a CNCA-designated certification body before sale in China. Because both China (GB 4706.13) and Bangladesh (BDS IEC 60335-2-24) trace to the same IEC 60335-2-24 base, the underlying technical content is largely aligned, but the conformity-assessment route differs: a Chinese CCC certificate is not accepted by BSTI as evidence for a CM licence.GB 4706.13-2014 — Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (mandatory; derived from IEC 60335-2-24:2010 with national deviations; enforced under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB 4706.1-2005 — General requirements (read in conjunction with GB 4706.13) |
Household refrigerating appliances imported into and sold in Bangladesh must meet the electrical-safety requirements administered by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) under the BSTI Act, 2018. The applicable product safety standard is the Bangladesh Standard (BDS) that adopts the IEC 60335 series, principally IEC 60335-1 (general requirements) together with IEC 60335-2-24 (particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers). BSTI generally adopts IEC standards as BDS IEC equivalents. Conformity is established through BSTI testing and the issue of a Certification Mark (CM) licence following sample testing at a BSTI or BSTI-recognised laboratory; the CM mark must be displayed before the product is placed on the Bangladesh market. Key requirements mirror IEC 60335-2-24: protection against electric shock, insulation resistance and dielectric strength, thermal cut-outs, creepage and clearance distances, mechanical strength, earthing continuity, and appliance markings appropriate to 220 V / 50 Hz single-phase supply.BSTI Act, 2018 — legal basis for BSTI standards and the Certification Mark (CM) scheme administered by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution BDS IEC 60335-2-24 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (Bangladesh adoption of IEC 60335-2-24) BDS IEC 60335-1 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — General requirements (read in conjunction with Part 2-24) |
Although both standards descend from IEC 60335-2-24, exporters cannot rely on Chinese CCC test data for BSTI: (1) BSTI CM licence — the manufacturer/importer must apply for a BSTI Certification Mark licence and submit samples for testing at a BSTI or BSTI-recognised laboratory against the relevant BDS IEC 60335 standard; CCC certificates and CNAS reports are not accepted in lieu of BSTI testing. (2) Test-report acceptance — an IECEE CB Scheme report (IEC 60335-2-24 basis) with a BSTI-acceptable CB test certificate may reduce re-testing scope, but acceptance is at BSTI's discretion and must be confirmed case by case. (3) Markings and language — appliance markings and the user manual must suit the 220 V / 50 Hz Bangladesh supply and BSTI marking rules; the CM mark must be applied. (4) Plug/cord — products must be supplied with a Bangladesh-appropriate plug (type D/G/K-style) or be clearly intended for fitting by the importer.[INFORMATIONAL] A BSTI Certification Mark (CM) licence to BDS IEC 60335-2-24 is the mandatory electrical-safety gate for household refrigerators in Bangladesh. Because both Chinese GB 4706.13 and BDS IEC 60335-2-24 derive from IEC 60335-2-24, technical content is largely aligned, but Chinese CCC certification does not satisfy the BSTI route; BSTI sample testing and a CM licence are required. An IECEE CB Scheme report may reduce re-testing scope subject to BSTI acceptance. | Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)2026-06-15 · reference |
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