CROSS-STANDARD public interest · Refrigerator / cold appliance
China-to-Nepal 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 Nepal market-access requirements: NBSM (Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology) NS certification, NS/IEC 60335-2-24 electrical safety, energy programmes, R-600a refrigerant handling, NTA radio approval for connected models, and the in-country importer route via Indian ports.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
7 rows
GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Nepal (NBSM) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility & Radio — Refrigerators and Connected Models (NBSM NS / NS-IEC CISPR 14 + NTA radio approval) | In China, EMC for household appliances is mandatory and tested to GB 4343.1 (emission, equivalent to CISPR 14-1) and GB 4343.2 (immunity, equivalent to CISPR 14-2) within the CCC regime administered by SAMR/CNCA. Connected appliances with radio modules require China's SRRC (State Radio Regulation Committee) / radio type approval and, for network-access equipment, MIIT-related approvals. Because both China's GB 4343.x and Nepal's NS-CISPR 14 basis trace to the same CISPR 14 text, the underlying EMC test methodology is closely aligned. However, Chinese CCC EMC test data and SRRC radio approval are domestic and are not automatically accepted by NBSM (EMC) or NTA (radio) — Nepal-side acceptance, NS conformity, and separate NTA type approval are determined locally.GB 4343.1 — EMC emission for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus (equivalent to CISPR 14-1; mandatory under CCC) GB 4343.2 — EMC immunity for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus (equivalent to CISPR 14-2) SRRC radio type approval + MIIT network-access approval (for connected/radio variants) |
Nepal does not operate an EU-style standalone EMC Directive. Electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances is addressed, where applicable, through NBSM NS standards that adopt the IEC/CISPR family — for refrigerators and motor-operated household appliances the relevant basis is CISPR 14-1 (emission) and CISPR 14-2 (immunity), aligned with the IEC text adopted as NS. EMC requirements typically come into play as part of the NS conformity assessment for a regulated appliance rather than as a separate horizontal directive. Separately, any refrigerator that incorporates a radio module (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth smart connectivity) requires type approval from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) before import and sale; the NTA governs radio-frequency equipment and spectrum. A plain (non-connected) refrigerator does not need NTA approval. Exporters should confirm with NBSM whether EMC test evidence is required for the model and, for any connected variant, complete NTA type approval through the importer. Status: INFORMATIONAL.NBSM NS conformity — EMC handled within NS assessment where applicable (no standalone EMC directive) NS / IEC-CISPR 14-1 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Emission requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus NS / IEC-CISPR 14-2 — Immunity requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) — type approval for radio-frequency equipment (required only for connected/smart refrigerator variants) |
Two distinct items. (1) EMC: because both regimes descend from CISPR 14, the test content for a Chinese refrigerator largely matches what NS conformity would expect, but Chinese CCC EMC reports are not automatically recognised — IEC/CISPR-format reports are the most portable evidence for NBSM NS assessment, so exporters should ask NBSM/importer whether EMC evidence is required and in what form. (2) Radio: SRRC approval has no standing in Nepal; any smart/connected refrigerator must obtain NTA type approval before import, handled through the in-country importer. A non-connected refrigerator avoids the NTA step entirely. Plainly, Nepal has no EU-style standalone EMC Directive — EMC is folded into NS conformity rather than being a separate horizontal CE-style obligation. Verify current NBSM EMC requirements and NTA procedures locally.[INFORMATIONAL] Nepal has no EU-style standalone EMC Directive; EMC for refrigerators is handled within NBSM NS conformity using the CISPR 14 basis, which closely matches China's GB 4343.x. Chinese CCC EMC data is not automatically recognised — provide IEC/CISPR-format evidence if NBSM requires it. Only connected/smart refrigerators need NTA radio type approval, obtained through the Nepali importer; SRRC approval does not transfer. Confirm current NBSM EMC and NTA requirements with the importer and a qualified consultant. | Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) / Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Efficiency — Refrigerators (Nepal energy programmes vs China GB 12021.2) | China operates a mandatory minimum energy performance standard and energy label for household refrigerators: GB 12021.2 (the energy efficiency limit value and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators), with the China Energy Label (CEL) self-declaration and CNIS/registration regime. GB 12021.2 grades products on a national scale and the China Energy Label must be affixed before domestic sale. Test methods follow GB methods aligned with the IEC 62552 family. Because Nepal's energy programme is separate and may use a different label scale, metric, or MEPS threshold (or none for a given product), the China Energy Label grade does NOT map directly onto any Nepal label, and CEL registration has no standing with NBSM or Nepal energy authorities.GB 12021.2 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (mandatory) China Energy Label (CEL) — self-declaration + CNIS registration regime GB test methods aligned with IEC 62552 family |
Nepal addresses appliance energy performance through national energy efficiency programmes rather than an EU-style mandatory Ecodesign Regulation with a single binding minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) and an EPREL-type product database. Nepal's energy efficiency work for appliances has historically been programme-driven (supported by NBSM on the standards/metrology side and energy-sector bodies/programmes on the policy side), focusing on standards and labelling development for high-consumption appliances including refrigerators. Where an energy label or MEPS applies, the test method follows the IEC 62552 family (household refrigerating appliances — characteristics and test methods) adopted as NS, and the in-country importer typically handles any registration or declaration. Exporters should confirm with NBSM and the importer whether a mandatory energy label/MEPS currently applies to refrigerators, the applicable test standard edition, and the metric used. Status: INFORMATIONAL — Nepal has no EPREL-equivalent registry; programme scope must be verified.Nepal national energy efficiency programmes for appliances (standards & labelling development; programme-driven, not a single binding Ecodesign regulation) NS / IEC 62552 — Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods (test basis where an energy label/MEPS applies) NBSM — standards and metrology support for energy labelling No EPREL-equivalent product registry in Nepal |
The structural gap is that China imposes a single national MEPS plus a mandatory China Energy Label grade, whereas Nepal addresses refrigerator energy through programmes that may or may not currently impose a binding MEPS/label on a given model, and has no EPREL-style registry. Exporters should (a) ask NBSM and the importer whether a mandatory energy label/MEPS applies to the specific refrigerator now, and on what scale; (b) if it does, obtain or re-derive efficiency data to the Nepal-specified IEC 62552 method and metric — the China GB 12021.2 grade cannot simply be re-printed; and (c) prepare the local-language energy label artwork through the importer. Plainly, Nepal has no EU-style Ecodesign-plus-EPREL combined obligation, so there is no pre-shipment database registration step equivalent to the EU; the practical control is whatever Nepal's current energy programme mandates plus importer/customs requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] Nepal regulates refrigerator energy through national energy programmes (test basis IEC 62552), not an EU-style Ecodesign Regulation, and has no EPREL-equivalent registry. China's mandatory GB 12021.2 grade and China Energy Label do not transfer — confirm with NBSM and the importer whether a Nepal energy label/MEPS currently applies and on what scale, and re-derive efficiency data to the Nepal-specified method if so. Verify current programme scope locally. | Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) / Nepal energy efficiency programmes2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Labelling Format & Local-Language Marking (Nepal label vs China Energy Label) | China's domestic equivalent is the China Energy Label (CEL) — a standardised blue/coloured label showing the GB 12021.2 efficiency grade, annual energy consumption and volume, with Chinese-language text and a CNIS registration number, affixed under the mandatory energy-labelling regime before domestic sale. The CEL artwork, grade scale and registration reference are specific to the China market and to GB 12021.2. The label is in Chinese and rated to China's 220/380 V, 50 Hz supply. None of the CEL artwork, grade, or CNIS registration number is valid for Nepal; it must be replaced by the Nepal-prescribed label and local-language markings, and the rating must reflect Nepal's 230 V supply.China Energy Label (CEL) — mandatory standardised label with GB 12021.2 grade + CNIS registration number (Chinese-language) Rating to China 220/380 V, 50 Hz CEL artwork, grade and CNIS number have no validity in Nepal |
Where Nepal's energy programme requires a label on a refrigerator, the label artwork, scale, units and any mandatory text are Nepal-specific and are not the China Energy Label. Product markings, rating plate and user instructions accompanying the appliance should be presented in line with Nepal practice (English and/or Nepali as required by the importer and customs) and reflect the Nepal grid of 230 V, 50 Hz. The in-country importer is the practical owner of label generation, local-language artwork, and any declaration to NBSM or the energy authority. Because Nepal has no EPREL-style public registry, there is no separate online product-registration number to print on the label; the label content is whatever the current Nepal programme prescribes. Exporters should provide the importer with verified IEC 62552-based performance data so the correct Nepal label can be produced. Status: INFORMATIONAL.Nepal energy programme label format (Nepal-specific scale/units/text; not the China Energy Label) NS / IEC 62552 — performance data basis for label values Local-language marking practice (English and/or Nepali per importer/customs); rating to 230 V, 50 Hz No EPREL-equivalent registration number on label |
The China Energy Label cannot be reused for Nepal. If a Nepal energy label applies to the model, the importer must produce Nepal-specific label artwork using the Nepal scale/metric, in the required local language(s), and reflecting 230 V, 50 Hz supply rather than China's 220/380 V. Practical steps: (a) supply the importer with verified IEC 62552-based performance figures; (b) let the importer generate the Nepal label and any declaration to NBSM/energy authority; (c) update rating plate and instruction-manual electrical data to Nepal supply; (d) do not print any China CNIS number or CEL grade. Plainly, with no EPREL-equivalent registry in Nepal, there is no online product-registration identifier to add — label content is whatever the current Nepal programme prescribes, which should be verified with NBSM and the importer.[INFORMATIONAL] The China Energy Label and CNIS registration number have no validity in Nepal. Where a Nepal energy label applies, the importer must produce Nepal-specific label artwork in the required local language(s) from IEC 62552-based data, and ratings/markings must reflect Nepal's 230 V, 50 Hz supply. With no EPREL-equivalent registry, no online registration identifier is added to the label. Confirm current label requirements with NBSM and the importer. | Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) / Nepal energy efficiency programmes2026-06-15 · reference |
| Market-Access Route — NBSM NS Certification, In-Country Importer & Landlocked Logistics via Indian Ports | Domestically, a Chinese refrigerator reaches the China market through CCC certification (GB 4706.13 safety, GB 4343.x EMC, GB 12021.2 energy) administered by SAMR/CNCA, with the China Energy Label, and is distributed by the manufacturer or domestic distributors without any foreign-importer or cross-border transit step. There is no equivalent to the Nepal in-country importer requirement, the NBSM NS conformity step, or landlocked routing via a third country's ports. For export, the manufacturer typically ships FOB/CIF from a Chinese port; the China-side controls (CCC, CEL, SRRC) are domestic and do not satisfy Nepal market access. The Nepal route adds the importer, NS conformity, Nepal customs, and Indian transit logistics that have no counterpart in the purely domestic China model.CCC certification (GB 4706.13 / GB 4343.x / GB 12021.2) — administered by SAMR/CNCA for domestic sale China Energy Label (domestic) Domestic distribution — no foreign importer, NS conformity, or cross-border transit equivalent |
Market access to Nepal for household refrigerators is structured around three elements. (1) NBSM NS conformity: the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology operates NS certification/conformity for regulated products; where the refrigerator is within mandatory scope, an NS mark/certificate (technical basis NS/IEC 60335-2-24) is required, typically held by or arranged through the in-country importer. (2) In-country importer/representative: a Nepali importer is the practical counterparty that handles NS application, customs clearance, local-language marking, energy-label generation, and any NTA approval for connected variants — a foreign manufacturer generally cannot place goods on the Nepal market without one. (3) Logistics: Nepal is landlocked, so sea freight from China arrives at Indian ports — typically Kolkata or Visakhapatnam (Vizag) — and moves overland into Nepal under the Nepal-India transit arrangements, with Indian transit documentation in addition to Nepali import clearance. Exporters should align Incoterms, transit paperwork, and NS/customs responsibilities with the importer early. Status: INFORMATIONAL.NBSM NS certification/conformity — mandatory for regulated products (technical basis NS/IEC 60335-2-24 for refrigerators) In-country Nepali importer/representative — practical owner of NS application, customs clearance, marking, labelling and NTA approval Nepal-India transit arrangement — landlocked routing via Kolkata / Visakhapatnam (Vizag) ports with Indian transit documentation Nepal customs import clearance |
The Nepal route is fundamentally importer-led and logistics-constrained, with no shortcut from China's domestic certifications. Action items: (a) appoint a competent Nepali importer/representative before shipment and assign NS application, customs, marking, labelling and any NTA approval to them; (b) confirm with NBSM whether the model is in mandatory NS scope and assemble IEC-aligned test evidence (China CCC certificates are not accepted as-is); (c) plan landlocked logistics — sea leg to Kolkata or Vizag, Indian transit documentation, then overland clearance into Nepal under the Nepal-India transit framework; and (d) align Incoterms so transit-country (India) and destination (Nepal) duties/responsibilities are clear. The China-domestic model (direct CCC + distributor) has no equivalent to these steps, so they must be planned from scratch with the importer. Verify current NBSM scope and transit procedures locally.[INFORMATIONAL] Nepal market access for refrigerators is importer-led: appoint a Nepali importer to handle NBSM NS conformity (where the model is regulated), customs, marking, labelling and any NTA approval. China's CCC/CEL/SRRC are domestic and not accepted as-is. Plan landlocked logistics via Kolkata or Vizag with Indian transit documentation under the Nepal-India transit framework. Confirm current NBSM scope and transit procedures with the importer and a qualified consultant. | Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) / Department of Customs, Nepal2026-06-15 · reference |
| Horizontal Regimes Not Operated by Nepal — RoHS, Battery, Outdoor-Noise (EU-style obligations do not apply) | China operates its own horizontal regimes that partly parallel the EU but are distinct from both the EU and Nepal: China RoHS (the Administrative Measures for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products, GB/T 26572 limits, plus the SJ/T 11364 marking and conformity-assessment catalogue) requires hazardous-substance marking and, for catalogue products, conformity; battery handling falls under separate Chinese environmental rules; and noise is addressed through product GB standards rather than an outdoor-noise marking directive. None of these China-RoHS markings or Chinese battery/noise rules are required by Nepal, and equally they do not satisfy any Nepal obligation. For Nepal, the relevant point is simply that these EU-style horizontal layers are absent — the China-side equivalents are domestic and neither required nor recognised at the Nepal border for these specific horizontal topics.China RoHS — Administrative Measures for hazardous substances in EEE; GB/T 26572 limits; SJ/T 11364 marking + conformity catalogue Chinese environmental rules for batteries (domestic) Noise addressed via product GB standards (no outdoor-noise marking directive) |
Nepal does not operate EU-style horizontal product regimes for household refrigerators. Specifically: there is no Nepal equivalent of the EU RoHS Directive (restriction of hazardous substances in electrical/electronic equipment), no EU-style Batteries Regulation producer-responsibility/registration regime, and no EU-style Outdoor Noise Directive (environmental noise marking of outdoor equipment). A refrigerator entering Nepal is therefore governed by NBSM NS conformity (safety, and EMC where applicable), the energy programme where it applies, refrigerant handling at the appliance level, NTA approval for connected variants, and importer/customs requirements — but not by a separate RoHS/battery/noise marking obligation as exists in the EU. This must be stated plainly so exporters do not assume EU horizontal compliance is required or, conversely, that EU RoHS/CE artwork substitutes for NBSM NS conformity. Exporters should still meet any contractual or buyer-imposed material-restriction or environmental requirements, and verify there is no newly introduced Nepal rule. Status: INFORMATIONAL.No Nepal equivalent of EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (restriction of hazardous substances) No Nepal equivalent of EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 producer-responsibility/registration regime No Nepal equivalent of EU Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC Nepal controls = NBSM NS conformity + energy programme + appliance-level refrigerant handling + NTA (connected) + importer/customs |
Plainly: Nepal imposes no RoHS, battery-registration, or outdoor-noise marking obligation on refrigerators, so there is no Nepal-side action required on these specific horizontal topics — and EU RoHS/CE or China-RoHS marking neither helps nor substitutes for NBSM NS conformity. Practical guidance: (a) do not budget for a Nepal RoHS/battery/noise compliance step (none exists); (b) do not assume EU horizontal compliance carries weight at the Nepal border for market access — NBSM NS conformity is the operative control; (c) still honour any buyer/contractual material-restriction or environmental clauses, which are commercial rather than regulatory; and (d) re-verify before each campaign that Nepal has not introduced a new horizontal rule. The absence of these regimes simplifies the Nepal file relative to the EU but does not reduce the NBSM NS / importer / logistics obligations covered in the other rows.[INFORMATIONAL] Nepal does not operate EU-style RoHS, battery-registration, or outdoor-noise marking regimes for household refrigerators, so no Nepal-side action is required on these horizontal topics and EU/China RoHS marking does not substitute for NBSM NS conformity. Honour any buyer/contractual material or environmental clauses as commercial terms, and re-verify before each campaign that Nepal has introduced no new horizontal rule. NBSM NS conformity, importer and logistics remain the operative obligations. | Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant — R-600a (Isobutane) Handling & Charge Documentation (appliance-level via NS/IEC 60335-2-24; no EU-style F-Gas Regulation) | In China, R-600a use in household refrigerators is likewise governed at appliance level by GB 4706.13-2014 (derived from IEC 60335-2-24, including flammable-refrigerant charge limits and marking), and R-600a is the mainstream refrigerant for Chinese domestic refrigerators. China is also a Montreal Protocol / Kigali party with its own HFC phase-down schedule and controls on ozone-depleting and high-GWP substances administered by MEE. The technical charge-limit and marking requirements in GB 4706.13 trace to the same IEC 60335-2-24 basis as Nepal's NS, so the underlying flammable-refrigerant safety content is closely aligned. However, Chinese CCC/GB documentation is domestic; for Nepal the charge documentation and flammable-refrigerant markings must be verified against the NS/IEC 60335-2-24 edition Nepal applies, and any HFC import-policy considerations are Nepal's, not China's.GB 4706.13-2014 — flammable-refrigerant charge limits and marking (derived from IEC 60335-2-24); R-600a mainstream in China Montreal Protocol + Kigali Amendment — China HFC phase-down; MEE controls on ODS/high-GWP substances Chinese CCC/GB documentation is domestic (not accepted as-is by Nepal) |
For Nepal, refrigerant control of household refrigerators is handled at the appliance-safety level rather than through an EU-style standalone F-Gas Regulation with quota/registration. R-600a (isobutane) is a low-GWP hydrocarbon refrigerant widely used in modern refrigerators and is well-positioned for Nepal. Because R-600a is flammable (A3), the governing requirements sit within the adopted NS/IEC 60335-2-24 safety standard — in particular its flammable-refrigerant provisions (charge-quantity limits relative to room/cabinet volume, construction and marking requirements, and the warning/handling instructions in Annex AA of IEC 60335-2-24). The appliance must therefore carry the correct flammable-refrigerant markings, the charge mass must be within the standard's limits, and the documentation/instructions must reflect safe handling. Nepal, as a party to the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment, has HFC phase-down commitments at the national/import-policy level, which favours R-600a over HFCs like R-134a, but day-to-day product compliance is via NS/IEC 60335-2-24 plus importer/customs. Status: INFORMATIONAL.NS / IEC 60335-2-24 — flammable-refrigerant provisions (charge limits, construction, marking) incl. Annex AA handling/warning requirements for R-600a (A3) Montreal Protocol + Kigali Amendment — HFC phase-down at national/import-policy level (favours low-GWP R-600a over R-134a) Appliance flammable-refrigerant marking and safe-handling instructions No EU-style standalone F-Gas Regulation / quota / registration in Nepal |
R-600a is well-positioned for Nepal and the technical safety basis (IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant provisions) is essentially shared with China's GB 4706.13, so the engineering content overlaps. The practical gaps are documentation and policy-layer, not technology: (a) verify the R-600a charge mass and flammable-refrigerant markings against the specific NS/IEC 60335-2-24 edition Nepal applies (including Annex AA warnings), as part of NBSM NS conformity rather than a separate refrigerant filing; (b) ensure handling/warning instructions are present in the required local language(s); (c) treat HFC phase-down as a national/import-policy matter handled with the importer — R-600a generally aligns favourably with Nepal's Kigali commitments versus R-134a; and (d) note plainly that Nepal has no EU-style standalone F-Gas Regulation, so there is no F-Gas quota, leak-check, or operator-certification regime to satisfy at product level — the control is the appliance safety standard plus import policy. Verify current Nepal import policy and NS edition locally.[INFORMATIONAL] R-600a is well-positioned for Nepal. Refrigerant safety is controlled at appliance level via NS/IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant provisions (charge limits, marking, Annex AA handling) within NBSM NS conformity — the same IEC basis as China's GB 4706.13, so test content overlaps. Verify charge mass, markings and local-language warnings against the Nepal NS edition. HFC phase-down is an import-policy matter favouring R-600a over R-134a. Nepal has no EU-style standalone F-Gas Regulation. Confirm current NS edition and import policy with NBSM and the importer. | Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) / Montreal Protocol Ozone Secretariat2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — Household Refrigerating Appliances (NBSM NS certification + NS/IEC 60335-2-24) | China's mandatory safety standard for household refrigerating appliances is GB 4706.13-2014 (Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers), technically derived from IEC 60335-2-24:2010 with Chinese national deviations, read with GB 4706.1-2005 (general requirements). It is enforced under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) regime by SAMR/CNCA, and CCC certification by a designated body is required before sale in China. Because both the China GB and Nepal NS lines descend from the same IEC 60335-2-24 text, the underlying technical requirements are close. However, a Chinese CCC certificate or GB 4706.13 test report is NOT automatically accepted by NBSM as NS conformity evidence; acceptance, re-testing, or in-country verification is determined by NBSM and the importer. China's nominal voltage (220/380 V) also differs from Nepal's 230 V even though both run at 50 Hz.GB 4706.13-2014 — 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) China Compulsory Certification (CCC) — administered by SAMR/CNCA China grid nominal: 220/380 V, 50 Hz |
Household refrigerating appliances placed on the Nepal market fall under the standards regime administered by the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM), which operates NS (Nepal Standard) certification and conformity for regulated products. Nepal generally adopts IEC text as its NS standards, so the applicable safety basis for refrigerators is IEC 60335-2-24 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers) read with IEC 60335-1. Where the product is within NBSM mandatory certification scope, an NS conformity mark/certificate is required, typically obtained by, or in the name of, an in-country Nepali importer. Products must be rated for Nepal's grid of 230 V, 50 Hz; the 50 Hz frequency is the same as China but the nominal voltage differs from China's 220/380 V, so rating plates, plug type and instructions must match local supply. Exporters should confirm with NBSM and the importer whether the specific model is regulated and which NS standard edition applies. Status: INFORMATIONAL — scope and certification route should be verified.Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) — NS certification / conformity scheme for regulated products (Nepal Standards Act / Standards and Metrology framework) NS / IEC 60335-2-24 — Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (IEC text adopted as Nepal Standard) NS / IEC 60335-1 — General requirements (read in conjunction with Part 2-24) Nepal grid: 230 V, 50 Hz (rating, marking and plug type must match) |
The core gap is recognition, not core technical content: because Nepal NS adopts IEC 60335-2-24 and China GB 4706.13 also derives from it, the engineering test programme overlaps substantially, but a Chinese CCC certificate does not by itself constitute NBSM NS conformity. Exporters should (a) confirm with NBSM and the in-country importer whether the model is within NBSM mandatory certification scope; (b) determine whether existing IEC/CB-Scheme test reports (IEC 60335-2-24 basis) can be leveraged for NS conformity, since IEC-aligned reports are generally the most portable route; (c) ensure the rating plate, plug and instructions reflect 230 V, 50 Hz Nepal supply rather than China 220/380 V; and (d) route NS application and customs through a Nepali importer, as Nepal is landlocked and goods transit Indian ports (Kolkata/Vizag). This is informational; NBSM scope lists and current NS editions must be verified.[INFORMATIONAL] For Nepal, electrical safety of household refrigerators is governed by NBSM NS certification with NS/IEC 60335-2-24 as the technical basis. China GB 4706.13 shares the same IEC ancestry, so test content overlaps, but a Chinese CCC certificate is not automatically accepted as NS conformity — confirm NBSM scope and route NS application plus customs through a Nepali importer. Ensure ratings match Nepal's 230 V, 50 Hz supply (same frequency as China, different nominal voltage). Verify current NBSM scope and NS editions with NBSM and a qualified consultant. | Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM)2026-06-15 · reference |
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