SON Mandatory Energy Labeling Scheme

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.

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT STANDARDS ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA (MANDATORY ENERGY LABELLING SCHEME) REGULATIONS, 2026

I am directed to convey the warm greetings of the Director General/Chief Executive of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and to inform you that the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), pursuant to its mandate under the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act No. 14, 2015, has developed the draft Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Energy Labeling Scheme (SONMELS) Regulations, 2026.

The Regulations establish mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labelling requirements for regulated appliances, with the aim of promoting energy efficiency, protecting consumers, and ensuring that only compliant appliances are offered on the Nigerian market.

As a valued stakeholder, your input is important to the Organisation. Accordingly, we are pleased to forward a copy of the draft Regulations for your review and invite your comments and observations. For ease of access, the draft Regulations may also be downloaded from the SON official website at (https://son.gov.ng/son-mandatory-energy-labeling-scheme/).

To facilitate the timely collation of responses ahead of the scheduled stakeholder consultation events, kindly submit your comments using the Comment Form enclosed herewith, on or before 14th August, 2026 by email to sonmels@son.gov.ng. The hard copies may also be sent to the Organization’s headquarters.

The Organisation will subsequently host two (2) stakeholder consultation meetings to present the draft Regulations, receive feedback, and address observations before the Regulation is finalized. The meetings will be held in Lagos and Abuja respectively. Kindly consider this letter as your formal invitation to attend either of the said meetings. Details of the venues, dates, and times will be communicated in due course.

Please, accept the warm regards of the Director General/Chief Executive.

Mr. Mohammed Tetengi Esq
Head, Legal Services
For: Director General/Chief Executive