CROSS-STANDARD public interest · Refrigerator / cold appliance
China-to-Ghana 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 Ghana's GSA mandatory conformity assessment (G-Mark / destination inspection), GS/IEC 60335-2-24 safety standards, and the Energy Commission's mandatory refrigerator energy-label and MEPS regime.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Ghana (GSA) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| Electromagnetic compatibility — Household refrigerating appliances entering Ghana (GSA conformity assessment + GS/IEC CISPR 14 series) | China's EMC requirements for household appliances (including refrigerators) are primarily governed by GB 4343.1-2018 (Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission limits and measurement methods; mandatory, equivalent to CISPR 14-1:2016) and GB/T 4343.2-2020 (Part 2: Immunity; recommended, equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015). For harmonic emissions, GB 17625.1-2022 applies. These are enforced under the CCC mandatory certification regime administered by SAMR/CNCA. Because both China （GB 4343.1） and Ghana （GS/CISPR 14-1） descend from the same CISPR 14-1 base, the underlying technical limits are closely aligned; the practical difference is the conformity-assessment route, not the disturbance limits.GB 4343.1-2018 — Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household appliances — Part 1: Emission (mandatory; equivalent to CISPR 14-1:2016; enforced under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB/T 4343.2-2020 — Part 2: Immunity — product family standard (recommended; equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015) GB 17625.1-2022 — Limits for harmonic current emissions ≤ 16 A/phase (mandatory; IDT IEC 61000-3-2:2020) |
Ghana does not operate a standalone, EU-style EMC Directive. EMC characteristics of household appliances are addressed through Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) standards, which generally adopt the IEC/CISPR framework (Ghana adopts IEC standards as GS standards). The applicable emission standard family is the GS adoption of CISPR 14-1 (electromagnetic disturbance — household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission) and immunity per CISPR 14-2. EMC verification for refrigerators is handled within GSA's mandatory conformity assessment programme for regulated/high-volume consumer products, typically via a Certificate of Conformity issued against test reports and destination/pre-shipment inspection at the ports of Tema or Takoradi, rather than via a self-declaration regime. There is no Ghana-specific EMC mark separate from the overall GSA conformity decision; EMC is one element of the product safety and quality assessment. Where a refrigerator contains a radio/wireless module, radio-spectrum EMC aspects also fall to the National Communications Authority （NCA） type-approval.Ghana Standards Authority Act, 2022 (Act 1078) — basis for GSA standards adoption and mandatory conformity assessment GS adoption of CISPR 14-1 (IEC) — Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission GS adoption of CISPR 14-2 (IEC) — Part 2: Immunity — product family standard GSA Conformity Assessment Programme / G-Mark and destination inspection (Tema, Takoradi) |
Because both regimes adopt CISPR 14-1, the EMC emission limits a Chinese refrigerator already meets under GB 4343.1-2018 are technically close to what Ghana's GS/CISPR 14-1 standard requires. The gap is procedural rather than technical: (1) Conformity route — Ghana does not accept a manufacturer self-declaration in lieu of GSA's conformity assessment; a GSA Certificate of Conformity and/or destination inspection is required, and CCC certificates are not automatically recognised. (2) Test-report acceptance — GSA accepts IEC/CISPR-format test reports (often via accepted international labs), but the report must reference the GS/CISPR designation and be presented through the conformity-assessment programme with the in-country importer. (3) Radio modules — a smart/Wi-Fi refrigerator additionally requires NCA type-approval, which a China-market unit will not hold.[INFORMATIONAL] Ghana has no separate EMC Directive; refrigerator EMC is covered by GSA's adoption of CISPR 14-1/14-2 within mandatory conformity assessment. Because China's GB 4343.1 and Ghana's GS standard share the CISPR 14-1 base, emission limits are closely aligned, but a Chinese CCC certificate is not auto-recognised — a GSA Certificate of Conformity and/or destination inspection (Tema/Takoradi) via a registered importer is required. Smart/Wi-Fi models additionally need NCA type-approval. | Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Mandatory minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for household refrigerators — Ghana Energy Commission | China sets refrigerator energy efficiency through GB 12021.2 (Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators), the mandatory standard underpinning the China Energy Label （CEL） grading （Grade 1 most efficient to the minimum allowable grade）. The CEL filing is administered by CNIS/the China Energy Label scheme. GB 12021.2 uses a Chinese adjusted-volume / energy-consumption methodology that, while conceptually similar to the IEC 62552 framework, is calculated and graded under Chinese rules. A China energy grade does not map one-to-one to Ghana's MEPS pass/fail threshold and is not accepted by the Energy Commission as evidence of MEPS compliance.GB 12021.2 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (mandatory) China Energy Label (CEL) scheme — administered by CNIS / China Energy Label Center GB/T compliance test methods underpinning GB 12021.2 grading |
Ghana operates one of the more stringent refrigerator MEPS regimes in West Africa, administered by the Energy Commission under the Energy Efficiency Regulations (the appliance/refrigerator regulations made under the Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541)). Household refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers imported into or sold in Ghana must meet a minimum energy efficiency level; units below the floor are prohibited from import and from sale. Ghana historically tightened this regime specifically to block the dumping of inefficient and used （second-hand） refrigerators, and used refrigerators are banned outright. Energy performance is determined by an adjusted-volume energy-consumption test based on the IEC 62552 / ISO 15502 measurement framework as adopted in the Ghana standard, not by China's GB 12021.2 energy-grade method. Compliance with MEPS is a precondition for the mandatory energy label （see friggh-energy-002） and for GSA/Energy Commission import clearance.Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) — enabling legislation for the Energy Commission Energy Efficiency (Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers) Regulations — MEPS and import prohibition for sub-standard and used refrigerators (Energy Commission of Ghana) GS adoption of IEC 62552 / ISO 15502 — Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods (basis for MEPS energy-consumption measurement) Ghana ban on imported used (second-hand) refrigerators |
This is the highest-risk gap for a Chinese refrigerator entering Ghana. (1) Pass/fail floor — Ghana's MEPS is an absolute import gate, not a label grade: a unit that is, say, an acceptable mid-grade under GB 12021.2 may fall below Ghana's minimum efficiency level and be refused at the border. Manufacturers must verify the specific model's adjusted-volume energy consumption against the current Ghana MEPS threshold before shipment. (2) Test method — energy consumption must be (re)determined under the IEC 62552/ISO 15502 method as adopted in Ghana; China GB 12021.2 figures are not transferable without recalculation/verification. (3) Used-unit ban — second-hand refrigerators are prohibited entirely. (4) Documentation — the Energy Commission requires model registration and the mandatory label before sale; CEL data does not satisfy this.[INFORMATIONAL] Ghana's refrigerator MEPS is among the strictest in the region and acts as an absolute import gate: a model below the Energy Commission's minimum efficiency level is refused entry, and used refrigerators are banned outright. China's GB 12021.2 grade does not map to Ghana's pass/fail threshold, and energy consumption must be (re)determined under the GS-adopted IEC 62552/ISO 15502 method. Verify the specific model against the current Ghana MEPS floor and complete Energy Commission registration before shipment. | Energy Commission of Ghana2026-06-15 · reference |
| Mandatory comparative energy label (star rating) for household refrigerators — Ghana Energy Commission | China's comparative label is the China Energy Label （CEL, 中国能效标识）, mandatory for household refrigerators and based on the grading in GB 12021.2. The CEL shows an energy-efficiency grade （Grade 1 best）, rated energy consumption, and adjusted volume, and is registered/filed with the China Energy Label Center under the Administrative Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labelling. It is a self-declaration-with-filing scheme backed by GB test reports. The CEL communicates the same consumer information （relative efficiency） but in a Chinese grade format, with Chinese registration, and is not interchangeable with the Ghanaian star label.Administrative Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labelling (能源效率标识管理办法) — mandatory China Energy Label filing GB 12021.2 — grading basis for the China Energy Label China Energy Label Center (CNIS) registration |
In addition to MEPS, Ghana requires a mandatory comparative energy efficiency label on household refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers offered for sale. The Ghanaian label is a star-rating scheme （more stars = more efficient） issued/registered through the Energy Commission, which differs in design and rating arithmetic from the China Energy Label （A-G / grade-number style）. The label must be physically affixed to each unit at point of sale, must reflect the model's energy consumption as determined under the GS-adopted IEC 62552/ISO 15502 test, and must correspond to a model registered with the Energy Commission. The label is enforced jointly with GSA market surveillance; non-labelled or falsely-labelled units are subject to seizure and penalties. The label is distinct from any safety mark and from the GSA conformity decision — it specifically communicates running-cost/efficiency information to the consumer.Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) — enabling legislation Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Regulations / Refrigerator labelling regulations — mandatory star-rating energy label (Energy Commission of Ghana) GS adoption of IEC 62552 / ISO 15502 — test basis for the label's energy-consumption figure Energy Commission appliance model registration requirement |
The China Energy Label cannot be reused in Ghana. (1) Different scheme — Ghana uses a star rating registered with the Ghana Energy Commission; the China A/grade label is not recognised. (2) Separate registration — the model must be registered with the Energy Commission and a Ghana-format label printed and affixed; CEL filing does not carry over. (3) Underlying figure — the label's energy-consumption value must come from a GS-adopted IEC 62552/ISO 15502 test, not the GB 12021.2 measurement, so the rated consumption may need re-determination. (4) Enforcement — Ghana enforces the label at retail jointly with GSA; an imported unit bearing only a Chinese CEL (or no Ghana label) is non-compliant and liable to seizure. Practically, the exporter must obtain the correct star rating and a Ghana-registered label per model variant before market placement.[INFORMATIONAL] Ghana mandates a star-rating energy label registered with the Energy Commission for every household refrigerator at retail; the China Energy Label (grade format) is not recognised. The model must be registered with the Energy Commission, the rated energy-consumption value must derive from a GS-adopted IEC 62552/ISO 15502 test, and a Ghana-format label must be affixed before sale. Plan a separate Ghana labelling/registration step per model variant; CEL data and labels do not carry over. | Energy Commission of Ghana2026-06-15 · reference |
| GSA mandatory conformity assessment — Certificate of Conformity, G-Mark and destination/pre-shipment inspection | China's domestic equivalent is the China Compulsory Certification （CCC / 3C） regime administered by SAMR/CNCA, under which household refrigerators are a listed product requiring CCC certification before domestic sale. CCC certification bundles factory inspection, type testing to GB 4706.1/GB 4706.13 （safety） and GB 4343.1 （EMC）, and ongoing surveillance. The CCC mark is the domestic conformity mark. While CCC and GSA conformity assessment serve analogous gate-keeping functions, they are independent national schemes: a CCC certificate certifies conformity to GB standards for the China market and carries no legal standing in Ghana's GSA programme.China Compulsory Certification (CCC / 3C) regime — administered by SAMR/CNCA; household refrigerators are a listed product GB 4706.1 / GB 4706.13 (safety) and GB 4343.1 (EMC) — type-test basis for CCC CCC factory inspection and surveillance procedures |
Regulated consumer products imported into Ghana, including household refrigerators, fall under the Ghana Standards Authority （GSA） mandatory conformity assessment programme established under the Ghana Standards Authority Act, 2022 (Act 1078) and the Standards Authority's import-inspection mandate. In practice a refrigerator consignment must be supported by a GSA Certificate of Conformity （or pass GSA destination inspection） demonstrating that the product meets the applicable Ghana Standards （GS adoptions of IEC 60335-2-24 for safety, CISPR 14 for EMC, and IEC 62552 for energy） before it can be cleared. Depending on the route, conformity is evidenced through accepted international test reports plus inspection, and a conformity mark （referred to in some materials as a G-Mark） may be applied. Physical inspection occurs at the ports of Tema and Takoradi. The conformity assessment is bundled at clearance with the Energy Commission MEPS/label check and Ghana Revenue Authority （GRA） Customs procedures. There is no acceptance of a foreign certificate （e.g. China CCC） as a substitute for the GSA decision.Ghana Standards Authority Act, 2022 (Act 1078) — GSA mandate for standards, certification and import conformity assessment GSA Conformity Assessment Programme / Certificate of Conformity and destination inspection GS adoptions of IEC 60335-2-24, CISPR 14 series, IEC 62552 (applicable refrigerator standards) Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division — import clearance at Tema and Takoradi |
A Chinese refrigerator cannot rely on its CCC certificate to enter Ghana. (1) Foreign certificate not recognised — GSA does not accept CCC as a substitute; a GSA Certificate of Conformity or successful destination inspection is required. (2) Test-report packaging — GSA generally accepts test reports against the GS/IEC standards from accepted laboratories, but they must be submitted through the conformity-assessment programme, referencing GS designations, and paired with inspection. (3) Port inspection — physical destination inspection at Tema/Takoradi means non-conforming or mis-declared consignments can be detained, re-exported, or destroyed at the importer's cost. (4) Bundled checks — clearance simultaneously enforces the Energy Commission MEPS/label gate and GRA customs, so a single failure (e.g. below-MEPS efficiency or missing label) blocks the whole consignment.[INFORMATIONAL] Refrigerator import into Ghana requires a GSA Certificate of Conformity and/or successful destination inspection at Tema or Takoradi; a Chinese CCC certificate is not accepted as a substitute. Test reports against GS adoptions of IEC 60335-2-24, CISPR 14 and IEC 62552 must be submitted through the GSA conformity-assessment programme, and clearance simultaneously enforces the Energy Commission MEPS/label gate and GRA customs. Plan the GSA route and a registered importer before shipment. | Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Registered in-country importer and economic-operator obligations for refrigerators in Ghana | In China's domestic market, the manufacturer or its domestic sales entity holds the CCC certificate and is the responsible party; there is no foreign-importer construct because the goods are domestically produced and sold. The closest analogue when comparing export obligations is that a Chinese exporter must, for nearly every destination, route goods through a destination-country importer of record. China imposes its own exporter/customs declaration obligations （e.g. customs registration, export declaration via China Customs/GACC）, but these govern departure from China, not entry into Ghana, and confer no Ghanaian regulatory standing.China Customs / GACC exporter registration and export declaration obligations CCC certificate held by domestic manufacturer/sales entity (domestic responsible party) No domestic foreign-importer construct (goods domestically produced and sold) |
Ghana's import-control framework requires a locally registered importer to act as the regulatory counterparty for a refrigerator consignment. The importer must be a registered Ghanaian business with a Tax Identification Number / Ghana Revenue Authority registration, and is the party that lodges the import declaration, holds/presents the GSA conformity documentation, completes Energy Commission appliance registration and labelling, and is liable for non-conforming goods. A foreign manufacturer cannot self-clear goods into Ghana without this in-country economic operator. Unlike the EU （which provides for an Authorised Representative as a formal legal stand-in for the manufacturer）, Ghana relies on the registered importer/local representative model: the importer is the accountable entity for conformity, labelling, market surveillance follow-up, and any recall. This makes importer due diligence and a clear contractual allocation of compliance responsibilities essential for the Chinese exporter.Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs / importer registration and Tax Identification Number requirements Ghana Standards Authority Act, 2022 (Act 1078) — importer obligations under conformity assessment Energy Commission appliance registration — importer/dealer as registrant Ghana import declaration / ICUMS single-window procedures |
The Chinese exporter must secure a Ghanaian importer of record before shipment. (1) No self-clearance — without a registered Ghanaian importer (TIN/GRA-registered) the consignment cannot be declared or cleared. (2) Responsibility allocation — the importer is legally accountable for GSA conformity, Energy Commission registration/labelling, and market-surveillance follow-up; the exporter should contractually define who funds testing, registration, label printing, and any recall. (3) No EU-style Authorised Representative — Ghana does not provide a formal manufacturer stand-in role; reliance is on the importer/local representative, so importer selection and reliability directly determine compliance outcomes. (4) Documentation chain — the importer must present the GSA conformity evidence and energy registration at clearance, so the exporter must transmit complete, GS-referenced documentation in advance.[INFORMATIONAL] A China-based refrigerator exporter cannot self-clear into Ghana: a locally registered importer of record (TIN/GRA-registered) must lodge the declaration, hold GSA conformity documentation, complete Energy Commission registration/labelling, and bear liability for non-conforming goods. Ghana has no EU-style Authorised Representative, so importer due diligence and a clear contractual split of testing, registration, labelling and recall responsibilities are essential before shipment. | Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) — Customs Division2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant (R-600a / isobutane) flammable-charge safety and environmental controls for Ghana | China controls flammable-refrigerant safety for refrigerators through GB 4706.13 （particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, the GB equivalent/adoption of IEC 60335-2-24）, which sets the R-600a charge limits and flammable-refrigerant construction/marking rules verified under CCC. On the environmental side, China is also a Party to the Montreal Protocol/Kigali Amendment, with HCFC/HFC controls administered domestically （MEE/quota and phase-down management）. R-600a is the dominant refrigerant in Chinese-built domestic refrigerators, so a typical CCC-certified Chinese fridge is already engineered around the IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-charge approach — the technical safety basis is closely aligned with what Ghana's GS standard requires.GB 4706.13 — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances (GB equivalent/adoption of IEC 60335-2-24; flammable R-600a charge limits and marking; verified under CCC) Montreal Protocol + Kigali Amendment — China as a Party; HCFC/HFC controls administered by MEE R-600a as the dominant refrigerant in Chinese domestic refrigerators |
Ghana does not run an EU-style F-Gas quota/phase-down regime, but refrigerant use in refrigerators is governed on two tracks. （1） Safety: R-600a （isobutane） is a flammable （A3） hydrocarbon refrigerant; its charge and appliance construction are controlled through the GS adoption of IEC 60335-2-24 （particular requirements for refrigerating appliances）, which sets the refrigerant-charge limits, marking, and flammable-refrigerant construction requirements assessed within GSA conformity assessment. This is the primary, mandatory control point for R-600a in Ghana. （2） Environment/ozone: Ghana is a Party to the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment, implemented through the Environmental Protection Authority （EPA） ozone/HFC controls and import licensing for controlled substances; these target HCFC/HFC （e.g. R-134a） rather than hydrocarbon R-600a, so a hydrocarbon-charged fridge is favourably positioned. There is no Ghana equivalent of the EU F-Gas Regulation's GWP-based quota for placing equipment on the market.GS adoption of IEC 60335-2-24 — Household refrigerating appliances — Annex addressing flammable refrigerant (R-600a) charge limits, marking and construction Montreal Protocol + Kigali Amendment — Ghana as a Party (HCFC/HFC phase-down) Ghana Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) — ozone-depleting/HFC substance controls and import licensing No Ghana equivalent of the EU F-Gas Regulation (EU) 517/2014 GWP quota for equipment placement |
The refrigerant position is favourable but not automatic. (1) Standard alignment — because both GB 4706.13 and Ghana's GS standard derive from IEC 60335-2-24, the R-600a charge limits, marking and flammable-refrigerant construction are technically the same basis; the work is to re-evidence this within GSA conformity assessment, not to re-engineer. (2) Charge documentation — the specific charge mass, marking and the flammable-refrigerant Annex compliance must be documented against the GS-adopted IEC 60335-2-24 edition and presented to GSA; CCC test data must be re-packaged, not relied on directly. (3) No F-Gas quota — unlike the EU, Ghana does not impose a GWP quota on equipment placement, so an R-600a fridge faces no phase-down barrier; an R-134a unit would instead engage EPA HFC import controls. (4) Environmental licensing — confirm whether the EPA import-licensing regime touches the consignment (mainly relevant if any controlled HFC/HCFC is involved).[INFORMATIONAL] An R-600a refrigerator is well-positioned for Ghana: Ghana has no EU-style F-Gas GWP quota, and EPA Montreal/Kigali import controls bite mainly on HCFC/HFC (e.g. R-134a), not hydrocarbon R-600a. Because both China's GB 4706.13 and Ghana's GS standard derive from IEC 60335-2-24, the flammable-charge safety basis is aligned, but the specific charge mass, marking and flammable-refrigerant Annex compliance must be re-documented and presented within GSA conformity assessment rather than relying on CCC data directly. | Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Ghana2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical safety of household refrigerating appliances — GS adoption of IEC 60335-1 / IEC 60335-2-24 under GSA conformity assessment | China assesses refrigerator electrical safety under GB 4706.1 （general requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, equivalent to IEC 60335-1） and GB 4706.13 （particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, equivalent to IEC 60335-2-24）, mandatory and verified within the CCC （3C） regime by SAMR/CNCA. Chinese domestic appliances are rated for 220 V, 50 Hz single-phase supply （380 V three-phase where applicable）. Because GB 4706.1/4706.13 are GB adoptions of the same IEC 60335 base standards, the underlying safety construction requirements are closely aligned with Ghana's GS/IEC requirements; the principal substantive difference is the supply voltage （220 V China vs 230 V Ghana） and the conformity-assessment route.GB 4706.1 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 1: General requirements (mandatory; equivalent to IEC 60335-1; CCC) GB 4706.13 — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances (mandatory; equivalent to IEC 60335-2-24; CCC) CCC (3C) regime administered by SAMR/CNCA; Chinese supply rated 220 V / 380 V, 50 Hz |
Electrical safety of household refrigerators sold in Ghana is assessed against the Ghana Standards （GS） adoptions of IEC 60335-1 （general requirements for household and similar electrical appliances） and IEC 60335-2-24 （particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers）, within GSA's mandatory conformity assessment. Ghana adopts IEC standards as national GS standards, so the technical safety requirements track the IEC 60335 series directly. A critical market-specific parameter is the electrical supply: Ghana's grid is 230 V, 50 Hz. The 50 Hz frequency matches China, but the nominal voltage differs from China's 220 V （single-phase） / 380 V （three-phase） system — appliances must be rated and safety-verified at 230 V, and rating-plate, motor/compressor and protective-device suitability at 230 V must be confirmed. Conformity is evidenced through accepted IEC 60335-format test reports plus GSA certification/inspection; there is no acceptance of the CCC mark as a substitute for the GSA safety decision.GS adoption of IEC 60335-1 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 1: General requirements GS adoption of IEC 60335-2-24 — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers Ghana Standards Authority Act, 2022 (Act 1078) — mandatory conformity assessment for electrical safety Ghana grid supply parameters: 230 V, 50 Hz (nominal) |
Safety standards are technically close, but a Chinese refrigerator still requires re-evidencing and a voltage check. (1) Conformity route — Ghana requires a GSA safety decision (Certificate of Conformity and/or destination inspection); the CCC mark is not recognised, and GB 4706.13 test reports must be re-packaged against the GS/IEC 60335-2-24 designation through the GSA programme. (2) Voltage rating — China-market units are rated 220 V, whereas Ghana is 230 V; while 230 V is within the typical IEC tolerance band, the rating plate, compressor/motor, thermostat and protective devices must be confirmed suitable and marked for 230 V, 50 Hz operation. (3) Plug/socket and marking — Ghana uses the UK-style Type G 13 A plug; a China Type A/I plug requires change to a compliant Type G plug or cordset, and warning/rating markings must be in English to Ghana's requirements. (4) Edition currency — confirm the GS-adopted IEC 60335-2-24 edition matches the test-report edition.[INFORMATIONAL] Refrigerator electrical safety in Ghana is assessed against GS adoptions of IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-24 within GSA conformity assessment; the China CCC mark and GB 4706.13 reports are not accepted directly and must be re-packaged against the GS/IEC designation. Critically, Ghana's grid is 230 V, 50 Hz — the 50 Hz matches China but the 220 V China rating must be confirmed/marked for 230 V, and the plug must be changed to the Ghana-compliant Type G. Verify the GS-adopted IEC 60335-2-24 edition before submission. | Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)2026-06-15 · reference |
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