Regulators are responsible for reviewing and processing applications for energy labelling and/or Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). All energy labels must be approved by a regulatory authority and all products within the scope of energy labelling and/or MEPS must be registered. Applications for energy label registration and MEPS compliance are to include:

• Test reports or data to the relevant standard (the number of units to be tested varies – see particular requirements by product)
• A Declaration that the relevant performance requirements have been met by the model in addition to the measurement of energy consumption
• A sample label (where applicable)
• The prescribed fee (except in New Zealand).

Registration applications are accepted by New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New Zealand.

Note: Product registrations in Australia are accepted as valid registrations in New Zealand see Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 for details