Refrigerated Display Cabinets

Refrigerated display cabinets are things like supermarket display fridges. Some commercial refrigerators are self contained and others are remote, i.e. the motor is at a distance from the fridge. Both types of fridge must comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).

Refrigerated vending machines and catering fridges not used for retail do not have to comply with MEPS. Importers and manufacturers are responsible for ensuring commercial refrigerators are tested and registered.

Registration*

All products must be registered and undergo a performance test. New Zealand operates a joint energy efficiency programme with Australia, sharing standards and a website. Models registered in Australia do not need extra registration to be sold in New Zealand.

It’s free to register products. To check which products are registered see the Australian energy rating website.

Standards

The standard for refrigerated display cabinets is AS 1731, and the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirement is
AS 1731.14 - 2003.

Standards are available on the Standards Australia website.

Sales data

In order to track the effectiveness of Energy Rating Labels and MEPS, importers and manufacturers are required to supply EECA with annual sales data and efficiency information.

* Although the term ‘registration’ is used here, the legal requirement in New Zealand is to ‘complete and submit the prescribed forms’. Requirements to register apply only to suppliers in Australia, but completing and submitting the forms on the online database at www.energyrating.gov.au to the New Zealand regulator fulfils requirements here.