Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Star Labeling

BEE Star Labelling is the Standards and Labelling programme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, run under Section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, which rates appliances from 1 to 5 stars by energy efficiency. BEE’s own overview says 41 appliances are covered, 17 under mandatory and 24 under voluntary labelling. Manufacturers, importers and brand owners register their company and model on the BEE S&L portal after testing at an NABL-accredited lab, pay the prescribed fees and get permission to display the label.

We check whether your appliance is mandatory or voluntary, arrange NABL lab testing in BEE-approved labs, register your company and brand, file model applications with test reports, handle fees and security deposits and guide label display and reporting.

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Service Overview

What is Star Labeling?

The BEE Star Label is a mandatory or voluntary energy-efficiency label displayed on appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, LED lamps, washing machines, colour TVs, ceiling fans and geysers. It tells buyers how efficient a model is compared with others in the same category. The programme began in 2006 as voluntary and moves appliances to mandatory in phases, and BEE enforces it through check testing and challenge testing of market samples.

Testing at an NABL-accredited lab is mandatory regardless of any international certification, and not every lab is authorised for every product. Labels are valid for a label period fixed by BEE, and missed fee payments or production reports can lead to suspension of label permission. Coverage numbers differ across sources: BEE’s 2025 overview says 41 appliances, while other pages say about 29 to 30, an older figure.

Star Labeling

Who Needs This Service

Manufacturers, importers and brands of ACs, refrigerators, LED lamps, TVs, washing machines, fans, geysers and other covered appliances need star labelling.

Importers of appliances should check whether labelling applies.

Brands wanting to signal efficiency may opt for voluntary labelling.

If your appliance is not covered, confirm the current schedule.

Key Benefits

Compliance with mandatory labelling
Lab and portal processes managed
Model registration and fees handled
Label display guidance
Reduced risk of suspension

Next Steps & Related Services

After registration, display labels and file reports. Related services: BIS Certification, ISO certification, EPR E-waste and CRS.

Common Mistakes

Wrong lab.
Missing reports.
Using old schedules.
Selling before approval.
Ignoring check testing.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Timelines depend on testing.

Practical tip: confirm the lab is BEE-approved.

Additional Information

The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 empowers BEE to prescribe labelling.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

An AC maker registers models.

Scenario 2:

An importer labels refrigerators.

Scenario 3:

A fan brand renews.

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Raghav Sharma

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

How many appliances are covered?

BEE's 2025 overview says 41, with 17 mandatory and 24 voluntary.

Who tests?

BEE-approved NABL-accredited labs.

Is labelling mandatory?

For listed appliances.

How long is the label valid?

For a label period fixed by BEE.

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