Appliance Standards (MEPS)
Implementing Minimum Energy Performance Standards to protect markets from being dumping grounds for inefficient, obsolete products.
Why Standards Matter
Without robust standards, countries become destinations for low-quality, energy-intensive appliances that cannot legally be sold in the regions where they are manufactured. MEPS establish the minimum efficiency floor for products entering a country.
Consumer Protection
Prevents consumers from being burdened with exorbitant electricity bills.
Grid Relief
Reduces strain on national electricity grids, averting blackouts.
Success Stories
Ghana's LI 2250
Ghana was the first African country to prohibit the importation of used cooling appliances. Legislative Instrument 2250 has successfully prevented millions of energy-guzzling units from entering the market, saving the country over 400 GWh of electricity annually.
- Established in 2008, updated continuously
- Backed by rigorous customs enforcement
- Included a successful rebate scheme to encourage transition
Kenya's Comprehensive Standards
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) implements stringent MEPS and labeling requirements for both domestic and commercial refrigeration equipment.
- Mandatory star-rating labels for consumer awareness
- Pre-export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) requirement