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China-to-Pakistan 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 Pakistan's PSQCA conformity marking, PS/IEC 60335-2-24 safety adoption, NEECA energy-efficiency label and MEPS, and R-600a refrigerant requirements for imports through Karachi and Port Qasim.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Pakistan (PSQCA) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility — Household Refrigerating Appliances (PS/CISPR 14 adoption; PTA only for radio modules) | China's EMC requirements for household appliances are mandatory and centrally enforced: GB 4343.1-2018 (emission; equivalent to CISPR 14-1:2016) and GB/T 4343.2-2020 (immunity; equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015), with GB 17625.1-2022 (harmonic current emissions; IDT IEC 61000-3-2:2020) where applicable. EMC is part of the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) covering household appliances, administered by SAMR/CNCA, so a Chinese refrigerator already carries CCC EMC test data based on the CISPR 14 family. This Chinese EMC test evidence is technically aligned with the IEC/CISPR 14 basis that Pakistan references, but is generated under the CCC scheme and is not automatically accepted by PSQCA without that authority's acceptance process; it also does not address PTA radio type-approval for connected models.GB 4343.1-2018 — Emission limits and measurement methods for household appliances (mandatory; equivalent to CISPR 14-1:2016; under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB/T 4343.2-2020 — Immunity, product family standard (recommended; equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015) GB 17625.1-2022 — Limits for harmonic current emissions (mandatory; IDT IEC 61000-3-2:2020) |
Pakistan does not operate an EU-style horizontal EMC Directive covering all electrical products. For household refrigerating appliances, electromagnetic compatibility is addressed through any Pakistan Standard that PSQCA has adopted from the IEC/CISPR 14 series (CISPR 14-1 emission and CISPR 14-2 immunity for household appliances), applied where the product is within PSQCA's Conformity Assessment scope; absent a specific mandatory PS adoption, IEC/CISPR 14 is the recognised technical reference. Separately, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regulates radio equipment: a plain (non-connected) refrigerator does NOT fall under PTA, but a smart refrigerator with a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radio module requires PTA type-approval of that radio module before it can be legally imported and sold. There is no single mandatory horizontal EMC mark for ordinary appliances comparable to the EU EMC Directive.Pakistan Standard adopting CISPR 14-1 (emission) / CISPR 14-2 (immunity) for household appliances — where adopted by PSQCA; otherwise IEC/CISPR 14 as recognised technical reference Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996 — PTA mandate over radio equipment PTA Type Approval — required only for refrigerators incorporating a Wi-Fi / Bluetooth or other radio module |
Pakistan lacks an EU-style horizontal EMC regime, so the exporter's main EMC obligations are narrower than for the EU, but two points apply: (1) Standards/marking route — where PSQCA's adopted PS standard for household-appliance EMC (CISPR 14 basis) applies and the product is on the Conformity Assessment list, EMC conformity is demonstrated through PSQCA's process; the exporter should confirm with PSQCA whether existing CISPR 14-based test reports (including IECEE CB / ILAC MRA reports) are accepted, since China's GB 4343.1 CCC data, though technically aligned, is not automatically recognised. (2) Connected models — a smart/IoT refrigerator with a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radio requires PTA type-approval of the radio module; the manufacturer must supply the module's regulatory details (e.g., supplier declaration, radio test reports) to obtain PTA approval before import. For a standard non-connected refrigerator, there is no separate PTA EMC mark to obtain.[INFORMATIONAL] Pakistan has no EU-style horizontal EMC Directive for ordinary refrigerators. EMC for household appliances is addressed via PSQCA-adopted CISPR 14-based standards where the product is on the Conformity Assessment list; Chinese GB 4343.1 CCC EMC data is technically aligned but not automatically accepted — confirm test-report acceptance with PSQCA. PTA type-approval is required only when the refrigerator contains a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth radio module. | Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Efficiency — NEECA Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for Refrigerators | 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), establishing energy-efficiency grades (Grade 1 most efficient, Grade 5 the minimum threshold) and minimum annual energy-consumption limits. It is mandatory, enforced by SAMR, with the China Energy Label administered under NDRC/SAMR; test methods follow GB/T 8059-2016, aligned with the IEC 62552 series. A Chinese model therefore already has an energy grade and annual-consumption figure, but these are calculated under China's grade framework, not under Pakistan's MEPS threshold, so a Chinese Grade-1/Grade-2 rating does not automatically demonstrate that a model meets Pakistan's MEPS pass level.GB 12021.2-2015 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (mandatory; SAMR/NDRC China Energy Label) GB/T 8059-2016 — Household and similar refrigerating appliances (test method; aligned with IEC 62552 series) |
Energy efficiency of household refrigerating appliances in Pakistan is regulated by the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA, established under the NEECA Act, 2016, successor to ENERCON). NEECA develops and rolls out Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy-efficiency labelling for major appliances, including refrigerators, as part of Pakistan's Standards and Labelling (S&L) programme. Refrigerators offered on the Pakistan market are expected to meet the applicable MEPS threshold (a minimum energy-efficiency level below which a model may not be sold) and to be tested by methods that NEECA adopts from the IEC 62552 household-refrigerator test series. Because Pakistan's S&L programme is being phased in by appliance category, exporters must confirm the current in-force MEPS threshold, effective date, and required test method for refrigerators directly with NEECA before relying on it.NEECA Act, 2016 — legal basis for the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and its Standards & Labelling programme NEECA Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for refrigerators — confirm current in-force threshold and effective date with NEECA Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 62552 (Household refrigerating appliances — characteristics and test methods) — test-method basis where adopted |
Two gaps: (1) Different pass criterion — Pakistan's NEECA MEPS sets a minimum energy-performance pass level for refrigerators, calculated and verified under NEECA's adopted methodology (IEC 62552 basis), which is not the same as China's GB 12021.2 grade framework; a model compliant in China must be checked against Pakistan's specific MEPS threshold and may require recalculation/verification to the IEC 62552 test basis NEECA uses. (2) Test-data acceptance — exporters should confirm with NEECA whether existing IEC 62552-based test reports (e.g., from an ILAC MRA laboratory) are accepted for the Pakistan label/MEPS registration, and whether testing must be done or witnessed locally. Because Pakistan's appliance S&L programme is rolling out by category and revising thresholds, the current MEPS value, effective date, and any transition period for refrigerators must be verified directly with NEECA before shipment — values should not be assumed from older sources.[INFORMATIONAL] Pakistan regulates refrigerator energy efficiency through NEECA's MEPS under its Standards & Labelling programme, with test methods adopted from the IEC 62552 series. A Chinese GB 12021.2 grade does not automatically prove Pakistan MEPS compliance — verify the current MEPS threshold, effective date, and accepted test-report route directly with NEECA before shipment. | National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), Pakistan2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Labelling — NEECA Energy-Efficiency Label (Star Rating) for Refrigerators | China's energy-labelling for household refrigerators is the China Energy Label (CEL) under the Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR, 2016 revision), displaying a 1-to-5 grade and annual energy consumption, administered with the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) under NDRC/SAMR. The grade is self-declared by the manufacturer based on GB 12021.2 testing; there is no central pre-market product database. The Chinese CEL label cannot be used as the Pakistan label: the NEECA label is a distinct national label with its own class scale and format, so a Chinese model must carry the NEECA label (not the CEL) for the Pakistan market.Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR 2016 revision) — China Energy Label framework GB 12021.2-2015 — underlying grade standard for the China Energy Label |
Under NEECA's Standards and Labelling (S&L) programme, refrigerators sold in Pakistan are expected to carry the NEECA energy-efficiency label, which communicates the model's efficiency to consumers (a star-rating / comparative label showing energy class and indicative annual energy consumption). The label is based on the same IEC 62552 test methodology adopted for MEPS, and the model's labelled class must correspond to verified test data. Suppliers/importers are responsible for ensuring the correct label is applied to the appliance at the point of sale. Because the S&L scheme is being phased in by appliance category, the exact label format, registration step, and the date from which the refrigerator label becomes mandatory must be confirmed with NEECA; there is no EU-style central pre-market product database (no EPREL equivalent) — labelling is administered nationally by NEECA.NEECA Act, 2016 — basis for the energy-efficiency labelling (Standards & Labelling) programme NEECA energy-efficiency label (star rating) for refrigerators — confirm format, registration step, and mandatory date with NEECA Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 62552 — test-method basis underlying the labelled class |
The Chinese CEL label does not satisfy Pakistan's labelling obligation: (1) Distinct label — the NEECA energy label has its own class scale, format, and language; the model must carry the NEECA label, and its declared class must match verified IEC 62552-based test data; the Chinese 1-to-5 CEL grade is not transferable to the NEECA scale without recalculation. (2) No EPREL-style database — unlike the EU, Pakistan has no central pre-market product registry, so the obligation is on the supplier/importer to apply the correct label rather than to pre-register in a database; the exporter should coordinate with the Pakistan importer on who generates the label and on what evidence. (3) Phase-in uncertainty — the date from which the refrigerator label is mandatory, the exact label artwork, and any registration/notification step must be confirmed with NEECA, since the S&L scheme is being rolled out by category and revised over time.[INFORMATIONAL] Pakistan requires the NEECA energy-efficiency label for refrigerators under its Standards & Labelling programme; the Chinese China Energy Label does not satisfy this and is not transferable. There is no EPREL-style pre-market database — the supplier/importer applies the correct NEECA label based on IEC 62552 test data. Confirm the mandatory date, format, and any registration step with NEECA before shipment. | National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), Pakistan2026-06-15 · reference |
| PSQCA Conformity Marking — PS Mark / Import Conformity for Listed Products | In China, household refrigerators require China Compulsory Certification (CCC) covering both safety (GB 4706.13) and EMC (GB 4343.1) before sale. CCC is a mandatory third-party certification administered by CNCA-designated certification bodies (CABs) — a regulator-administered route similar in nature to PSQCA marking. Energy labelling (China Energy Label based on GB 12021.2) is a separate mandatory requirement under NDRC/SAMR. There is no single CE-equivalent mark in China; CCC covers safety/EMC and the China Energy Label covers energy. While the CCC route is conceptually comparable to PSQCA's marking route, a Chinese CCC certificate is issued against Chinese GB standards and Chinese certification bodies, and is not automatically accepted by PSQCA as proof of conformity to the Pakistan Standard.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 |
The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) operates mandatory conformity assessment and marking for items placed on its Conformity Assessment list under the PSQCA Act, 1996. Where household refrigerators fall within a notified mandatory category, conformity to the applicable Pakistan Standard (which adopts IEC 60335-2-24 for safety, and CISPR 14 for EMC where adopted) must be demonstrated and the goods must carry the PS Mark / hold an import conformity certificate before they can be cleared and sold. Unlike the EU's single CE self-declaration, PSQCA marking is a regulator-administered conformity route: it typically involves submission of the product, test reports, and documentation to PSQCA (or its recognised process) for the relevant PS standard. There is no single horizontal multi-directive mark; PSQCA marking covers the standards on its list, while energy efficiency (NEECA) and any radio module (PTA) are handled separately.PSQCA Act, 1996 — mandatory standards, Conformity Assessment list, and PS marking scheme PS Mark / Import Conformity Certificate — required for listed products before customs release Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 60335-2-24 (safety) and CISPR 14 (EMC, where adopted) — technical basis for refrigerator conformity |
Chinese manufacturers must obtain Pakistan-side conformity, not rely on CCC: (1) PSQCA marking — where refrigerators are on PSQCA's Conformity Assessment list, the exporter (through its Pakistan importer) must demonstrate conformity to the relevant PS standard and obtain the PS Mark / import conformity certificate before customs release; CCC does not substitute. (2) Test-report re-use — PSQCA may accept ILAC MRA / IECEE CB test reports covering the relevant IEC 60335-2-24 (and CISPR 14) clauses, potentially reducing testing — confirm acceptance, sampling, and any national-deviation checks with PSQCA. (3) Documentation — typical package: product technical file, test reports against the adopted PS/IEC standard, invoice/packing details, and importer information; markings (rating plate at 230 V / 50 Hz, model identifier) must align. (4) Coordination — because PSQCA marking and clearance run through the Pakistan importer of record, the exporter cannot self-certify or self-clear (see row frigpk-market-002).[INFORMATIONAL] Where refrigerators are on PSQCA's Conformity Assessment list, PSQCA marking (PS Mark / import conformity certificate) against the adopted PS/IEC 60335-2-24 standard is mandatory before customs release. Chinese CCC is a separate system and does not substitute. ILAC MRA / IECEE CB reports may reduce testing — confirm acceptance with PSQCA. PSQCA covers safety/EMC standards only; energy (NEECA) and any radio module (PTA) are handled separately. | Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)2026-06-15 · reference |
| In-Country Importer of Record — Customs Clearance at Karachi / Port Qasim | China has no regulatory requirement that obliges an export manufacturer to appoint a foreign-country resident responsible operator. Chinese exporters typically work with overseas distributors, trading companies, or buyers on a commercial basis. Under China's domestic regime, the CCC certificate holder is the party responsible for domestic-market compliance — a role limited to China and not extending to Pakistan customs or PSQCA conformity. There is therefore no Chinese statutory analogue to Pakistan's requirement for an in-country importer of record who carries customs and conformity responsibility at the port of entry.N/A — no direct Chinese regulatory equivalent obliging appointment of a foreign importer of record | Goods entering Pakistan must be imported by a locally established importer of record who handles PSQCA conformity clearance and Pakistan Customs (FBR) procedures. For household refrigerators, the bulk of sea-freight enters through Karachi Port and Port Qasim, the country's two principal commercial ports. The importer is responsible for: presenting the PSQCA conformity documentation / PS Mark evidence for listed products; filing the Goods Declaration with Pakistan Customs (WeBOC / PSW system) and paying applicable customs duty, sales tax, and any regulatory duty; arranging the NEECA energy-label compliance at point of sale; and, for connected models, ensuring the radio module holds PTA type-approval. A Chinese exporter cannot self-clear goods into Pakistan — an in-country importer (or local entity / agent) is required as the responsible party for customs and conformity.Customs Act, 1969 — Pakistan import clearance and Goods Declaration framework (administered by FBR / Pakistan Customs) WeBOC / Pakistan Single Window (PSW) — electronic import declaration and clearance system Principal entry ports: Karachi Port and Port Qasim PSQCA Act, 1996 — conformity documentation presented by the importer for listed products |
This is a structural gap with no Chinese regulatory analogue. A Chinese refrigerator manufacturer must work through a Pakistan importer of record (a locally established company or appointed agent) who: (1) is the declarant on the Pakistan Customs Goods Declaration (WeBOC/PSW) at Karachi or Port Qasim and pays duties/taxes; (2) presents PSQCA conformity evidence (PS Mark / import conformity certificate) for listed products at clearance; (3) handles NEECA energy-label application at point of sale; and (4) for connected models, ensures the radio module's PTA type-approval is in place. The exporter should agree contractually which party owns each compliance task (PSQCA marking, test-report procurement, NEECA label, PTA approval) and ensure rating plates and documentation match Pakistan requirements (230 V / 50 Hz, model identifier, importer details). Without an in-country importer, the goods cannot be cleared regardless of product conformity.[INFORMATIONAL] A Chinese refrigerator exporter must work through a Pakistan in-country importer of record who files the Customs Goods Declaration at Karachi / Port Qasim, presents PSQCA conformity evidence for listed products, arranges the NEECA label, and ensures PTA approval for any radio module. There is no Chinese equivalent obligation, and the exporter cannot self-clear — agree contractually which party owns each compliance task before shipment. | Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) / Pakistan Customs2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant — R-600a Flammable Refrigerant Handling and Charge Documentation (no EU-style F-Gas regime) | China addresses flammable-refrigerant safety for household appliances within GB 4706.13-2014, which incorporates R-600a charge and flammability provisions derived from IEC 60335-2-24, supported by GB 9237 (safety requirements for refrigerating systems, aligned with ISO 5149). China is likewise a Party to the Montreal Protocol and ratified the Kigali Amendment (June 2021), running its HFC phase-down through the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) — a national gas-management programme, not a product placing-on-market F-Gas mark. A Chinese R-600a refrigerator therefore already meets a charge/flammability baseline derived from the same IEC 60335-2-24 source as Pakistan's adopted standard, but the charge documentation must still be confirmed against the specific Pakistan-adopted PS/IEC edition and limits.GB 4706.13-2014 — flammable-refrigerant (R-600a) charge and flammability provisions for household refrigerating appliances (derived from IEC 60335-2-24) GB 9237 — Safety requirements for refrigerating systems (aligned with ISO 5149) Montreal Protocol + Kigali Amendment — China HFC phase-down (ratified June 2021; administered by MEE) |
Pakistan does not operate an EU-style horizontal F-Gas Regulation with quota-based HFC phase-down for placing-on-market of products. For household refrigerators using R-600a (isobutane, GWP approximately 3, ISO 817 flammability class A3), the controlling requirement is the flammable-refrigerant safety provisions of the Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 60335-2-24 (its Annex for flammable refrigerants): maximum R-600a charge per appliance/room configuration, ventilation, and ignition-source controls. The refrigerant type (R-600a / isobutane) and charge quantity (grams) must be documented and marked on the appliance consistent with the adopted PS/IEC 60335-2-24 standard. At the national policy level, Pakistan is a Party to the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment and phases down HFCs through that framework (administered via the national Ozone Cell / Ministry of Climate Change), but this is a national gas-management programme, not a product placing-on-market F-Gas mark comparable to the EU. There is no PSQCA or NEECA refrigerant 'mark' separate from the safety standard's charge requirements.Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 60335-2-24 — Annex for appliances using flammable refrigerants (R-600a charge limits, ventilation, ignition-source requirements) ISO 817 — Refrigerants designation and safety classification (R-600a classified A3: lower flammability) Montreal Protocol + Kigali Amendment — Pakistan HFC phase-down at national level (national Ozone Cell / Ministry of Climate Change) — not a product placing-on-market mark |
Because Pakistan has no EU-style F-Gas placing-on-market regime, the refrigerant gap for an R-600a refrigerator is narrow and is primarily documentation/verification rather than technology: (1) Charge verification — confirm the appliance's R-600a charge complies with the maximum limits in the Pakistan-adopted PS/IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant Annex, which depend on configuration; Chinese CCC test data, though derived from the same IEC source, should be checked against the specific edition/limits PSQCA references. (2) Marking/documentation — the refrigerant designation (R-600a / isobutane), charge weight in grams, and flammable-refrigerant safety markings must appear on the appliance and in the manual consistent with the adopted standard. (3) No HFC quota gate — unlike the EU, there is no product-level HFC quota/prohibition gate to clear at market entry; the Kigali phase-down operates as a national gas-management programme. If any export models use an HFC (e.g., R-134a), there is no EU-style placing-on-market prohibition in Pakistan, but the exporter should still confirm there are no national import controls on the specific refrigerant gas.[INFORMATIONAL] R-600a is well-positioned for Pakistan: there is no EU-style product F-Gas placing-on-market regime, and HFC phase-down is handled nationally under the Montreal Protocol / Kigali Amendment. The exporter's main task is to verify the R-600a charge against the Pakistan-adopted PS/IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant Annex limits and to document refrigerant type and charge weight on the appliance. Any HFC models face no EU-style placing-on-market prohibition, but confirm there are no national import controls on the specific gas. | Ministry of Climate Change (Ozone Cell), Government of Pakistan2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — Household Refrigerating Appliances (PS/IEC 60335-2-24, 230 V / 50 Hz) | 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 with Chinese national deviations, read with GB 4706.1-2005 (general requirements). It is mandatory and enforced by SAMR under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) regime; products must be CCC-certified by a CNCA-designated body before sale in China and are designed for China's 220 V / 50 Hz domestic supply. Because both China's GB 4706.13 and Pakistan's adopted PS standard trace to IEC 60335-2-24, the technical baseline overlaps, but a Chinese CCC certificate/test report is not automatically accepted by PSQCA — Pakistan requires conformity demonstrated through its own PS marking/certification route.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 Pakistan must meet the electrical-safety standard that the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has adopted from the IEC 60335 series. The product-specific standard is the Pakistan Standard adopting 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 together with the Pakistan Standard adopting the general standard IEC 60335-1. Appliances are designed for Pakistan's single-phase domestic grid of 230 V, 50 Hz. Key requirements cover protection against electric shock, insulation resistance and dielectric strength, thermal cut-outs, creepage and clearance distances, mechanical strength of the housing, earthing continuity, and appliance markings. Where the product falls under PSQCA's Conformity Assessment list, conformity to the adopted PS/IEC standard is demonstrated through PSQCA's certification/marking route before the goods are released by customs.Pakistan Standard adopting 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 (administered by PSQCA) Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 60335-1 — General requirements (read in conjunction with the Part 2-24 adoption) PSQCA Act, 1996 — legal basis for mandatory standards and the PS Conformity Assessment / marking scheme Grid reference: 230 V, 50 Hz single-phase domestic supply (Pakistan) |
Although both China's GB 4706.13 and Pakistan's adopted PS standard derive from IEC 60335-2-24, the exporter cannot simply present its Chinese CCC certificate. Key gaps: (1) Conformity route — where refrigerators fall under PSQCA's Conformity Assessment list, conformity must be demonstrated through PSQCA's own certification/marking process; a Chinese CCC certificate is not accepted as equivalent without PSQCA acceptance. (2) Test-report acceptance — PSQCA may accept test reports from accredited (ILAC MRA / IECEE CB) laboratories covering the relevant IEC 60335-2-24 / IEC 60335-1 clauses, which can reduce re-testing; the exporter should confirm with PSQCA or its importer whether existing CB-Scheme reports are accepted and whether any Pakistan national deviations apply. (3) Voltage/marking — appliances and rating plates must reflect 230 V / 50 Hz operation; Chinese 220 V rating plates and Chinese-language markings must be reviewed/adapted. (4) Plug/socket — domestic markings and instructions should reflect Pakistan installation practice. Exporters should verify the current PS standard reference and edition with PSQCA before shipment.[INFORMATIONAL] Electrical safety to the Pakistan Standard adopting IEC 60335-2-24 (with IEC 60335-1) is the applicable baseline for household refrigerating appliances; where the product is on PSQCA's Conformity Assessment list, PSQCA certification/marking is required before market entry. Chinese CCC certification to GB 4706.13 is not automatically accepted. ILAC MRA / IECEE CB test reports covering the relevant IEC 60335-2-24 clauses may reduce re-testing — confirm acceptance and any Pakistan deviations with PSQCA. Rating plates must reflect 230 V / 50 Hz. | Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)2026-06-15 · reference |
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