BEE Star Labelling Programme

Applies to

Manufacturers and importers of notified appliances and equipment in India. Mandatory categories (as of 2026): air conditioners (split + window), refrigerators (frost-free + direct-cool), distribution transformers, ceiling fans, LED lamps, washing machines, geysers, deep freezers, microwave ovens, table fans, induction motors, pumps, and several industrial equipment categories. Voluntary categories: ovens, computers, ceiling fans (BLDC class), set-top boxes etc.

Key points

• 1- to 5-star scale; minimum threshold = 1 star.
• Mandatory categories cannot be sold without a valid BEE label.
• Star bands revised 2-3 yearly; manufacturers must re-test on revision.
• Sample testing by BEE-empanelled labs.
• EC Act 2022 amendment empowered higher penalties + recall.

Applicability triggers

• Manufacture / import of an appliance on the BEE mandatory list

Practitioner questions

• Is our SKU's star rating still valid after the latest band revision?
• Voluntary → mandatory transitions (e.g. table fans, BLDC) — when does the deadline hit our portfolio?

Sources

• BEE Standards & Labelling