15 October 2025
Alternative detergent for testing clothes washing machines
On 19 September 2025, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator agreed to a change that allows suppliers to use sodium percarbonate as an alternative in detergent when testing washing machines.
This change makes it easier for suppliers to comply with GEMS requirements by allowing the option to use a less hazardous bleaching agent for energy efficiency testing and ensures alignment with the latest industry practices and testing methodologies.
Download our GEMS Regulator Notice for more information.
If you need assistance to comply with the new requirements, please contact us.
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