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The WELS Scheme addresses domestic water
consumption by providing nationally consistent water efficiency information
to consumers at point of purchase. The aim of the WELS Scheme is to
encourage the uptake of water-efficient products and appliances in domestic
and commercial areas while maintaining individual choice.
The
water-using products covered by the WELS Scheme currently include:
- clothes washing machines
- dishwashers
- flow controllers
- toilet (lavatory) equipment
- showers
- taps
- urinals
From the 1st of July 2006, mandatory
registration and labelling applies to all of these products apart from flow
controllers, for which this will be optional. Once a product is registered
under the scheme, compliance with the relevant standard (including labelling
requirements) are obligatory. In addition to labelling and performance
requirements, a mandatory minimum water efficiency requirement will apply to
toilet equipment. Further products are expected to be added to the scheme
over time.
WRc-NSF has teamed up
with SAI Global to
offer testing to the requirements of the WELS Scheme in Australia. For
further information contact Ian Broad.
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