Evaluation Criteria for Machinery and Appliances

The evaluation criteria, etc. for manufacturers, etc. regarding improvement of the performance of  "Designated Machineries" pursuant to the provision in Paragraph 1 of Article 18 of the Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (Law No.49 of 1979) are defined and notified by the category of machinery and appliance.

1. Air Conditioners (Notification No.190 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
2. Fluorescent Lights (Notification No.191 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
3. Television Sets (Notification No.192 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
4. Copying Machines (Notification No.193 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
5. Computers (Notification No.194 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
6. Magnetic Disk Units (Notification No.195 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
7. Video Cassette Recorders (Notification No.196 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
8. Passenger Vehicles (Notification No.2 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
9. Freight Vehicles (Notification No.3 of MITI, March 31, 1999)
10. Electric Refrigerators (Notification No.704 of MITI, December 22, 1999)
11. Electric Freezers (Notification No.705 of MITI, December 22, 1999)
12. Space Heaters (Notification No.432 of METI, December 27, 2002)
13. Gas Cooking Appliances (Notification No.433 of METI, December 27, 2002)
14. Gas Water Heaters (Notification No.434 of METI, December 27, 2002)
15. Oil Water Heaters (Notification No.435 of METI, December 27, 2002)
16. Electric Toilet Seats (Notification No.436 of METI, December 27, 2002)
17. Vending Machines (Notification No.437 of METI, December 27, 2002)
18. Transformers (Notification No.438 of METI, December 27, 2002)