California Energy Act - CEC (California Energy Commission's) energy efficiency test.
The 58 products sold in California need CEC product energy efficiency certification, mainly for rice cookers, power supplies and lamps (ballasts or energy-saving lamps). CEC energy efficiency certification is required for the sales of 58 types of electronic and electrical products in California. The regulation is divided into energy efficiency index requirements, measurement methods and phased implementation plans.
For AC input external power supply, the energy act of California stipulates that if it is to be sold in California, it shall obtain CEC (California Energy Commission's) energy efficiency test certification before July 1, 2007. If it fails to meet the requirements of the new specification of appliance efficiency regulation, it is necessary to apply for the device, It is prohibited to sell in California.
CEC certification scope of application:
Small audio equipment, TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, power adapter, battery charger, battery charging system, fluorescent lamp rectifier, lamps (fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp), LED lamp, metal halide lamp, consumer drinking utensils (oven, microwave oven, food heating cabinet, etc.).
CEC certification process:
1. Submit application form
2. Submit data, send samples for laboratory testing
3. If the test is qualified, a report shall be issued
4. Submit to CEC official website for review
5. Hang the net after passing the product number（ CEC certification has no certificate, only number.)
Materials for CEC California energy efficiency certification:
1. Product Name: provide the full name of the product;
2. Product model: list in detail the model, variety or classification number of all products to be tested;
3. Intended use of the product: for example, home, office, factory, coal mine, ship, etc;
4. Parts list: list the parts, model (classification number), rated value and manufacturer's name of the product. For insulating materials, please provide the name of raw materials.
5. Electrical performance: for electronic and electrical products, provide electrical schematic diagram (circuit diagram) and electrical performance table;
6. Structure diagram: for most products, the structure diagram or explosion diagram, ingredient list, etc. of the product shall be provided;
7. Photos, instructions, safety items or installation instructions of the product.
