CROSS-STANDARD public interest · Refrigerator / cold appliance
China-to-Philippines 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 Philippine market-access requirements: BPS Import Commodity Clearance (ICC), PNS IEC 60335-2-24 electrical safety, DOE energy label, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), and R-600a refrigerant handling.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Philippines (BPS / DTI) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| Electromagnetic Compatibility — Household Refrigerating Appliances (PNS CISPR 14 series / NTC for radio-enabled models) | China's EMC requirements for household appliances 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 (mandatory, IDT IEC 61000-3-2:2020) applies. These standards are enforced under the CCC mandatory certification regime administered by SAMR/CNCA. For refrigerators with wireless modules, China requires SRRC (State Radio Regulation of China) type approval for the radio component — a separate regime from CCC. CNAS-accredited Chinese EMC reports against GB 4343.1 are not automatically accepted by BPS, and Chinese SRRC radio approval does not satisfy NTC requirements.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; enforced under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB/T 4343.2-2020 — Part 2: Immunity — product family standard (recommended; equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015) SRRC type approval — required for wireless modules in connected appliances (separate from CCC) |
Electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances in the Philippines is addressed through Philippine National Standards adopting the CISPR 14 series — PNS CISPR 14-1 (emission requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus) and PNS CISPR 14-2 (immunity) — applied as part of the broader BPS product-quality and safety framework. Standard household refrigerators are not stand-alone telecommunications devices, so dedicated radio approval is generally not triggered. However, where a refrigerator incorporates wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for smart-home features), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) requires Type Approval or Type Acceptance and an NTC certificate for the radio module before importation and sale, covering frequency, power, and interference limits. EMC performance against the CISPR 14 emission limits supports BPS certification, and the appliance must operate without harmful interference on the 230 V 60 Hz Philippine supply.PNS CISPR 14-1 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission (adopted by BPS from CISPR 14-1) PNS CISPR 14-2 — Part 2: Immunity — product family standard (adopted by BPS from CISPR 14-2) NTC Memorandum Circulars on Type Approval / Type Acceptance — required for radio-enabled (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) refrigerator models, administered by the National Telecommunications Commission Republic Act No. 4109 (Standards Law) — BPS product certification framework |
Because both China GB 4343.1 and Philippine PNS CISPR 14-1 derive from the CISPR 14 series, the technical emission content is closely aligned for most refrigerator types. The gaps are procedural: (1) No automatic acceptance — BPS certification (ICC/PS) relies on its own recognised laboratories; CNAS-accredited GB 4343.1 reports are not automatically accepted and EMC evidence may need re-issuance or re-testing acceptable to BPS. (2) Radio approval for connected models — a refrigerator with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth requires NTC Type Approval/Type Acceptance in the Philippines; Chinese SRRC approval does not transfer, and the NTC certificate must be obtained before importation. (3) Frequency-plan differences — wireless modules must comply with the Philippine frequency allocation enforced by NTC, which may differ from the Chinese allocation, so the radio configuration must be verified. (4) Supply conditions — emission/immunity verification should reflect the 230 V 60 Hz Philippine mains rather than the 220 V 50 Hz basis used in Chinese testing.[INFORMATIONAL] EMC for household refrigerators in the Philippines follows the PNS CISPR 14 series within the BPS product certification scope, which is technically close to China GB 4343.1 but requires BPS-acceptable evidence rather than automatic CCC/CNAS acceptance. Refrigerators with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth additionally require NTC Type Approval/Type Acceptance before importation; Chinese SRRC radio approval does not transfer. Verification should reflect the 230 V 60 Hz Philippine supply. | National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Philippines2026-06-15 · reference |
| Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) — Household Refrigerating Appliances (DOE Department Circulars) | China's mandatory energy-efficiency standard for household refrigerating appliances is GB 12021.2-2015 (Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators), which sets energy-efficiency grades (Grade 1 most efficient, Grade 5 minimum threshold) and minimum annual energy-consumption limits. It is mandatory (GB) and enforced by SAMR, with the energy-labelling system administered by NDRC. Products must display the China Energy Label before sale and self-declare a grade based on GB 12021.2 testing. The China grade scale and the Philippine MEPS limit use different reference frameworks and supply conditions (China 220 V 50 Hz vs Philippines 230 V 60 Hz), so a Chinese grade does not establish Philippine MEPS compliance.GB 12021.2-2015 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (mandatory; enforced by SAMR/NDRC under China Energy Label system) GB/T 8059-2016 — Household and similar refrigerating appliances (test method, aligned with IEC 62552 series) |
Household refrigerators and freezers sold in the Philippines must meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) set by the Department of Energy (DOE) through Department Circulars under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285). MEPS establish a minimum energy-efficiency threshold below which a refrigerator model cannot be legally sold or imported; models are tested for energy consumption following the adopted Philippine National Standard test method (PNS based on the IEC 62552 / ISO household refrigerating appliance test series). DOE administers product testing, registration, and verification, working with BPS on conformity. The MEPS threshold and the energy-consumption calculation are specific to the Philippine framework and the 230 V 60 Hz supply, so a model rated for China conditions must be re-tested and assessed against the Philippine MEPS limit before market entry.Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) — DOE mandate for MEPS and energy labelling DOE Department Circulars on Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy efficiency for household refrigerators and freezers PNS test methods based on the IEC 62552 series (Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods) for energy-consumption measurement |
Two main gaps: (1) Different MEPS framework — the Philippine DOE MEPS limit and energy-consumption calculation differ from the China GB 12021.2 grade framework. A Chinese Grade 1 or Grade 2 rating does NOT guarantee that the model passes the Philippine MEPS threshold without re-testing to the adopted PNS/IEC 62552 method and assessment against the DOE limit. (2) Supply conditions — China testing uses a 220 V 50 Hz basis; the Philippine market operates at 230 V 60 Hz, which affects compressor speed and motor energy consumption, so energy data must be re-measured under Philippine conditions. DOE testing and registration are required before market entry; models that fail the MEPS threshold cannot be imported or sold regardless of their China energy grade.[INFORMATIONAL] DOE Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are a mandatory hard gate for household refrigerators entering the Philippine market. China GB 12021.2 energy grades do not substitute for Philippine MEPS compliance — energy data must be re-measured to the adopted PNS/IEC 62552 method under 230 V 60 Hz conditions and assessed against the DOE MEPS limit before importation or sale. | Department of Energy (DOE), Philippines2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Labelling — DOE Energy Label / Yellow Energy Guide Label (Republic Act No. 11285) | 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). The China Energy Label displays a 1-to-5 grade scale (Grade 1 highest, Grade 5 minimum threshold) and annual energy consumption, administered by CNIS under NDRC/SAMR; manufacturers self-declare the grade based on GB 12021.2 testing. The China label is keyed to a 220 V 50 Hz supply and the Chinese grade framework, which is structurally different from the Philippine DOE Energy Label and not cross-comparable without re-testing and recalculation.Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR 2016 revision) — China Energy Label framework GB 12021.2-2015 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (underlying grade standard) |
Household refrigerators and freezers sold in the Philippines must carry the DOE Energy Label (the yellow Energy Guide / Energy Efficiency Factor label) administered by the Department of Energy under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285) and its implementing rules. The label displays the model's energy-efficiency rating, estimated annual energy consumption (kWh/year), and relevant product information based on testing to the adopted PNS/IEC 62552 method. The energy label must be affixed to each unit at point of sale, and the DOE may require product registration and verification before the label can be used. The labelling rating and the displayed consumption figure must reflect testing under Philippine 230 V 60 Hz conditions; the supplier or importer is responsible for ensuring each model is labelled before sale.Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations — DOE Energy Label mandate DOE Department Circulars on the Energy Labelling / Energy Guide programme for household refrigerators and freezers PNS test methods based on the IEC 62552 series — basis for the labelled energy-consumption figures |
Two mandatory actions: (1) DOE Energy Label — each model must carry the Philippine DOE energy label at point of sale; the Chinese CEL cannot be used and must be replaced. The DOE rating and the displayed kWh/year figure must be derived from testing to the adopted PNS/IEC 62552 method under 230 V 60 Hz conditions, so China GB 12021.2 grade data does not transfer. (2) Registration and verification — DOE may require product registration/verification before the label is applied; the supplier or importer is responsible for ensuring labelling and accurate consumption figures. Mislabelling or use of the China energy figure is a market-surveillance risk. Because the Philippine 230 V 60 Hz supply differs from China 220 V 50 Hz, the consumption figure measured in China cannot simply be copied onto the Philippine label.[INFORMATIONAL] The DOE Energy Label is mandatory for household refrigerators sold in the Philippines. The Chinese China Energy Label cannot be used — each model must be tested to the adopted PNS/IEC 62552 method under 230 V 60 Hz conditions and labelled with the DOE rating and the kWh/year figure derived from that testing. DOE registration/verification may be required before the label is applied. | Department of Energy (DOE), Philippines2026-06-15 · reference |
| BPS Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) — Mandatory Pre-Customs Certification for Imported Refrigerators | In China, household refrigerators require China Compulsory Certification (CCC) covering safety (GB 4706.13) and EMC (GB 4343.1) before sale, plus a separate China Energy Label (based on GB 12021.2) administered by NDRC/SAMR. CCC is a mandatory third-party certification issued by CNCA-designated certification bodies and is keyed to the Chinese domestic market. CCC is not a per-shipment import clearance — it certifies the model — and it is not recognised by Philippine BPS. A Chinese exporter cannot present a CCC certificate to clear customs in the Philippines; an ICC obtained by a Philippine importer is required instead.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — safety (GB 4706.13) + EMC (GB 4343.1); mandatory; administered by CNCA/SAMR; domestic-market certification, not an import clearance China Energy Label — Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR); based on GB 12021.2-2015 |
Household refrigerators imported into the Philippines fall under a Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) technical regulation and require an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) before customs release and sale. The ICC is issued by BPS under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on a per-shipment basis once the product is shown to conform to the applicable Philippine National Standards (PNS IEC 60335-2-24 for safety, and the energy requirements administered with DOE). The ICC sticker must be affixed to each unit. The importer of record — a Philippine-established entity — applies for the ICC, submits test reports acceptable to BPS, and is the responsible party for conformity. Locally manufactured equivalents instead carry the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality/Safety Certification Mark. There is no recognition of foreign certification marks (including China CCC) as a substitute for ICC or PS.BPS Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) — mandatory per-shipment certification for products under a BPS technical regulation, administered by BPS/DTI Philippine Standard (PS) Quality/Safety Certification Mark — for locally manufactured units (licensing scheme) Republic Act No. 4109 (Standards Law) and DTI Department Administrative Orders — BPS product certification framework PNS IEC 60335-2-24 (safety) and DOE MEPS/energy-label requirements — technical basis assessed for ICC issuance |
This is a structural market-access gap: (1) No CCC reciprocity — BPS does not accept China CCC as a substitute for ICC; the model must be assessed against PNS IEC 60335-2-24 and Philippine energy requirements with test evidence acceptable to BPS. (2) Importer-driven process — the ICC is applied for by a Philippine-established importer of record on a per-shipment basis; a foreign manufacturer cannot obtain it directly without a Philippine importer. (3) Per-unit ICC sticker — each cleared unit must carry the ICC sticker; goods arriving without ICC are held at customs (Manila MICT/South Harbor, Subic). (4) Documentation package — application typically requires test reports (BPS-recognised lab or accepted CB/ILAC reports), product technical details, importer registration, and proof of conformity to the applicable PNS; CB Scheme reports may streamline but do not replace ICC issuance.[INFORMATIONAL] A BPS Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) is a mandatory hard gate for refrigerators imported into the Philippines; China CCC is not recognised as a substitute. A Philippine importer of record must apply for the ICC on a per-shipment basis, submit BPS-acceptable test evidence against PNS IEC 60335-2-24 and the energy requirements, and affix the ICC sticker to each unit before customs release. | Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Philippine Importer of Record and Supply-Voltage Verification (230 V 60 Hz) — Responsible Local Entity | China has no direct regulatory equivalent requiring an export manufacturer to designate a destination-country importer of record responsible for product compliance and market surveillance cooperation; this is a commercial arrangement in practice. Under the domestic CCC regime the certificate holder is the responsible party for the Chinese market only. On supply conditions, China's grid is 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz, and GB 4706.13 / GB 12021.2 testing is conducted on that basis. There is no Chinese requirement that products be additionally verified for a 230 V 60 Hz grid, so export models must be separately engineered and re-verified for Philippine conditions.N/A — no direct Chinese regulatory equivalent for a destination-country importer-of-record obligation China grid basis: 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz — basis for GB 4706.13 and GB 12021.2 testing |
Placing imported household refrigerators on the Philippine market requires a Philippine-established importer of record who applies for the BPS ICC, holds the conformity documentation, and is the responsible economic operator for product compliance and market surveillance cooperation with BPS/DTI and DOE. The importer is identified on import documentation and is accountable for corrective action if a product is found non-compliant. In addition, the appliance must be engineered and rated for the Philippine electrical supply of 230 V, 60 Hz — which differs from China's 220/380 V, 50 Hz. The rating plate, plug type, compressor and motor selection, thermal protector, and energy/performance data must all reflect 230 V 60 Hz operation. A model designed and tested only for the Chinese 50 Hz grid cannot be assumed to perform or comply at 60 Hz without verification.BPS/DTI import requirements — importer of record applies for ICC and holds conformity documentation DTI / Bureau of Customs import documentation requirements — responsible importer identification at ports (Manila MICT/South Harbor, Subic) PNS IEC 60335-2-24 and DOE energy requirements — verified for the Philippine 230 V 60 Hz supply (vs China 220/380 V 50 Hz) |
Two gaps with no clean Chinese analogue: (1) Importer of record — a Chinese manufacturer selling into the Philippines must work through a Philippine-established importer who applies for the ICC, holds conformity documents, and acts as the responsible local entity for BPS/DTI and DOE; the manufacturer cannot self-clear goods. (2) Voltage/frequency engineering — the Philippine 230 V 60 Hz supply differs from China 220/380 V 50 Hz in both voltage and frequency. Frequency affects induction-motor and fixed-speed compressor running speed and capacity; voltage affects insulation and component rating. The rating plate, plug, compressor/motor, thermal protector, and the energy figures on the DOE label must all be verified at 230 V 60 Hz. A model certified only for the Chinese grid must be re-engineered or re-verified before it can be safely and lawfully sold in the Philippines.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese refrigerator manufacturers must work through a Philippine importer of record to obtain the BPS ICC and serve as the responsible local entity for BPS/DTI and DOE. Additionally, the appliance must be engineered and verified for the Philippine 230 V 60 Hz supply, which differs from China 220/380 V 50 Hz — the rating plate, plug, compressor/motor selection, and DOE energy figures must reflect 230 V 60 Hz operation. | Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippines2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant — R-600a Flammable Refrigerant Handling and Ozone/HFC Controls (PNS IEC 60335-2-24 + Philippine ODS/HFC framework) | China regulates flammable refrigerant use in household appliances through GB 4706.13-2014, which incorporates R-600a flammability provisions derived from IEC 60335-2-24 (charge limits, ventilation, ignition-source control). China is a Party to the Montreal Protocol and ratified the Kigali Amendment in June 2021, operating its own HCFC/HFC phase-down schedule administered by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE). As in the Philippines, R-600a as a hydrocarbon is not subject to HFC phase-down quotas. Chinese appliance manufacturers already supplying R-600a units are generally well-positioned for the refrigerant aspect of Philippine market access, but must verify charge amount and documentation against PNS IEC 60335-2-24 acceptance.GB 4706.13-2014 — provisions for flammable refrigerant (R-600a) requirements in household refrigerating appliances (derived from IEC 60335-2-24) Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment — China HFC phase-down schedule (ratified June 2021, administered by MEE) |
Household refrigerators sold in the Philippines have largely transitioned to R-600a (isobutane, GWP ≈ 3), a hydrocarbon refrigerant accepted in the market. Refrigerant safety is governed through PNS IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant provisions: maximum R-600a charge per appliance configuration, ventilation, ignition-source control, and required markings and instructions. Manufacturers must declare the refrigerant designation (R-600a / isobutane) and charge quantity in grams in product documentation and on the rating plate. At the national level, the Philippines is a Party to the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment; ozone-depleting substances and HFCs are controlled by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) under the Philippine HCFC/HFC phase-down framework. Because R-600a is a hydrocarbon (not an HFC or HCFC), it is not subject to the HFC phase-down quota, but charge and flammability documentation must still meet PNS IEC 60335-2-24.PNS IEC 60335-2-24 — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances — flammable refrigerant (R-600a) charge limits, ventilation and ignition-source provisions ISO 817 — Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification (R-600a classified A3: lower flammability) Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment (Philippines is a Party) — ODS/HFC controls administered by DENR-EMB Republic Act No. 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act) and DENR Administrative Orders — Philippine ozone-depleting substance / HFC management framework |
For R-600a appliances the gap is mainly documentation and acceptance rather than fundamental technology, since both China GB 4706.13 and Philippine PNS IEC 60335-2-24 derive from the same IEC parent: (1) Charge and flammability documentation must be presented in the form required for BPS certification and ICC issuance — refrigerant designation (R-600a / isobutane), charge weight in grams, and EN/IEC-equivalent safety markings per PNS IEC 60335-2-24. (2) Charge-limit verification — Chinese CCC test reports may have been generated under slightly different configurations; the R-600a charge must be confirmed against PNS IEC 60335-2-24 maximum limits for the Philippine market. (3) HFC models — if any export model still uses an HFC (e.g., R-134a), the importer should confirm the unit is not affected by Philippine HFC controls administered by DENR-EMB and any DENR import documentation for HFC-charged products. R-600a units avoid the HFC quota pathway entirely.[INFORMATIONAL] R-600a is the accepted refrigerant for Philippine-market household refrigerators and, as a hydrocarbon, is outside the HFC phase-down quota. Manufacturers must verify the R-600a charge against PNS IEC 60335-2-24 limits and document refrigerant type and charge weight in the form BPS requires for ICC/PS certification. Any HFC-based models should be checked against Philippine DENR-EMB HFC controls before importation. | Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Philippines2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — Household Refrigerating Appliances (PNS IEC 60335-2-24 + BPS Mandatory Product Certification) | 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 but incorporating Chinese national deviations and a 220 V 50 Hz supply basis. 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. CCC test reports issued by Chinese laboratories against GB 4706.13 are not automatically accepted by BPS for Philippine ICC or PS certification.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 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 sold in the Philippines must comply with the Philippine National Standard PNS 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 general standard PNS IEC 60335-1. Electrical appliances under a Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) technical regulation are subject to mandatory product certification: locally manufactured units carry the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Certification Mark, while imported units require an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) issued by BPS under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Certification covers protection against electric shock, insulation resistance and dielectric strength, earthing continuity, thermal cut-outs, creepage and clearance distances, and rating-plate markings. Testing must be performed by a BPS-recognised testing laboratory and the rating plate must reflect the 230 V 60 Hz Philippine supply.PNS 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 (adopted by BPS from IEC 60335-2-24) PNS IEC 60335-1 — General requirements (read in conjunction with Part 2-24) BPS Mandatory Product Certification — PS Quality/Safety Certification Mark (local manufacture) and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) for imports, under DTI/BPS technical regulations Republic Act No. 4109 (Standards Law) and DTI Department Administrative Orders establishing the BPS product certification regime |
Both China GB 4706.13 and Philippine PNS IEC 60335-2-24 trace back to the same IEC 60335-2-24 parent, so technical content overlaps substantially. However, three gaps remain: (1) No CCC reciprocity — BPS requires its own certification pathway; a Chinese CCC certificate does not transfer, and an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) must be obtained through a Philippine importer with testing at or accepted by a BPS-recognised laboratory. (2) Supply-voltage verification — GB 4706.13 testing is conducted on a 220 V 50 Hz basis; PNS IEC 60335-2-24 requires the appliance to be rated and verified for 230 V 60 Hz, so motor, compressor, thermal protector, and rating-plate parameters must be re-confirmed for Philippine mains. (3) National deviations and markings — the rating plate, plug type, and instruction language must meet Philippine requirements; CB Scheme (IEC 60335-2-24) reports may reduce re-testing scope but BPS acceptance and ICC issuance still apply.[INFORMATIONAL] BPS product certification to PNS IEC 60335-2-24 is mandatory for household refrigerating appliances entering the Philippine market. Chinese CCC certification to GB 4706.13 does not transfer; an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) must be obtained through a Philippine importer, with testing at or accepted by a BPS-recognised laboratory. The 230 V 60 Hz Philippine supply differs from China 220/380 V 50 Hz, so electrical ratings and rating-plate data must be re-verified. IECEE CB Scheme reports may reduce re-testing scope. | Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)2026-06-15 · reference |
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