BEE · Final regulation · 29 December 2025 · No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26

BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026

BEE has issued consolidated regulations on appliance energy labelling, registration and compliance under the Energy Conservation Act, in force from 1 January 2026.

Why it matters. Star labels drive appliance efficiency, and with it household demand growth.

What changes

Defines terms including endorsement label and label series.
Sets out labelling and registration requirements for appliances.
Sets out compliance checks and enforcement for labelled products.
In force from 1 January 2026.

Who is affected

Appliance manufacturers · Importers · Retailers

Notification dated 26 Dec 2025, published 29 Dec 2025; in effect from 1 Jan 2026.

Sources

Gazette of India Extraordinary, BEE notification, 29 Dec 2025 (official egazette PDF; not opened)OFFICIAL
TeamLease RegTech

Last checked 11 October 2026. Summary for information; rely on the official gazette text.

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