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SON Mandatory Energy Labeling Scheme

SONMELS

ABOUT SONMELS

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Energy Labeling Scheme (SONMELS) is a comprehensive conformity assessment framework designed to support the implementation of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for electrical appliances intended for the Nigerian markets.

SONMELS establishes mandatory energy performance standards and energy labeling requirements for selected appliances pursuance to section 5(1)(h) and section 49(1) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, 2015, which empowers the Organization to establish product conformity assessment schemes.

OBJECTIVES

  • Reduce energy demand and operating costs of appliances.
  • Empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions with the star rating energy efficiency information.
  • Incentivize manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient technologies.
  • Support Nigeria’s climate mitigation objectives for environmental protection and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Regulated Products under SONMELS

Phase I

Refrigerators & Freezers

  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Refrigerator-freezer combinations

NIS 942:2017, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labels for Refrigerators Order Here

Air Conditioners

  • Room air conditioners (window/wall mounted)
  • Split systems (single-split)
  • Portable air conditioners

NIS 943:2024, Minimum Energy Performance Standard — Air conditioners Order Here

Lighting Products

  • Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
  • LED Lamps
  • Fluorescent Tube Lamps

NIS 1209: 2024, Minimum Energy Performance Standard — Lighting – Part 1: Lamps

NIS 1209: 2024, Minimum Energy Performance Standard — Lighting – Part 2: Luminaires   Order Here

Phase II

  • Air Conditioners (Ducted and Multi-splits)
  • Electric Motors
  • Electric Comfort Fans
  • Television
  • Electric Storage Water Heaters

Implementation Timeline

Voluntary Implementation Phase

Optional certification period for early compliance for appliances within Phase I scope, from launch till December 2026.

Mandatory Implementation Phase I

Full enforcement requiring all appliances within Phase I scope to display energy labels for market access by December 2026.

Mandatory Implementation Phase II

Full enforcement requiring all appliances within Phase II scope to display energy labels for market access by December 2026.

For further enquiries contact:
SON Mandatory Energy Labeling Scheme Desk
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
52, Lome Crescent, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja.
sonmels@son.gov.ng | +234 8054956364, +234 7039183205

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