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Motors and generators – New Zealand

Official title

1. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test standard IEC 60034-2-1:2014, Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles). 2. The Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the Regulations). The current version of the Regulations (into which these proposed changes will be incorporated, subject to Cabinet approval) is available for viewing at:

New Zealand issued an addendum on 10 November 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/NZL/82. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 29 May 2018. The comment period closed on 30 July 2018.

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At a glance

Products

Three-phase cage induction motors (electric motors)

Notifying member
New Zealand
Status
Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force
Objectives
  • Consumer information, labelling
  • Protection of the environment
  • Harmonization
Area
TBT: Technical product rulesTechnical barriers to trade
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/TBT/N/NZL/82Latest notice: G/TBT/N/NZL/82/Add.1
ICS classification
  • 29.160.30 Motors

Key dates

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Comment deadline
Closed on 30 July 2018
Proposed adoption
The proposed regulatory changes will be incorporated into New Zealand Regulation no earlier than September 2018.
Proposed entry into force
The proposed MEPS requirements for electric motors will come into force in New Zealand Regulation no earlier than February 2019.

How to comment

The comment period closed on 30 July 2018. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/NZL/82/Add.1; it can take them up with New Zealand.

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What the notification says

Latest notice (⁨G/TBT/N/NZL/82/Add.1⁩, 10 November 2025)

1. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test standard IEC 60034-2-1:2014, Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles). 2. The Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the Regulations). The current version of the Regulations (into which these proposed changes will be incorporated, subject to Cabinet approval) is available for viewing at:

New Zealand has amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 to introduce or update Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Mandatory Energy Performance Labelling (MEPL) requirements across air conditioners/heat pumps > 65kW, clothes washing machines, dishwashers, rotary clothes dryers, household refrigerators and freezers, three-phase cage induction motors and external power supplies. These changes give effect to policy decisions developed under the Trans-Tasman Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Programme, support the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA), and in line with international best practice.

The IEC 60034-2-1:2014 test standard is the established international test procedure for determining the energy efficiency of electric motors internationally, including minimum performance standards (MEPS). Change in the scope of the regulations Electric motors are currently regulated in New Zealand under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the regulations). Minor changes to wording and definitions in the scope of the regulations will be required to adopt the IEC test standard, and to clarify ambiguities, including the definition of families of electric motor models, and the classes of products that are covered or not covered by the amended regulations. The scope of the regulations will be updated to align with the wording used in the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Three-Phase Cage Induction Motors) Determination 2012, when the Determination is next updated. Change in the test method used to measure energy performance The current test method AS/NZS 1359.5:2004 which applies to electric motors under the regulations provides for two alternative test methods (A and B) and different MEPS levels. The international test method IEC 60034-2-1:2014, used for determining the energy consumption of three-phase cage induction motors (electric motors), will be adopted in place of AS/NZS 1359.5:2004. Adopting the IEC standard will achieve alignment with international standards and best practice. It will replace outdated test requirements, and will…

Notices on this measure

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  1. AddendumG/TBT/N/NZL/82/Add.1

    1. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test standard IEC 60034-2-1:2014, Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles). 2. The Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the Regulations). The current version of the Regulations (into which these proposed changes will be incorporated, subject to Cabinet approval) is available for viewing at:

    New Zealand has amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 to introduce or update Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Mandatory Energy Performance Labelling (MEPL) requirements across air conditioners/heat pumps > 65kW, clothes washing machines, dishwashers, rotary clothes dryers, household refrigerators and freezers, three-phase cage induction motors and external power supplies. These changes give effect to policy decisions developed under the Trans-Tasman Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Programme, support the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA), and in line with international best practice.

    Open on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Official WTO document (opens in a new tab)Notified document (opens in a new tab)

  2. Regular notificationG/TBT/N/NZL/82

    Comment deadline: Closed on 30 July 2018

    1. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test standard IEC 60034-2-1:2014, Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles). 2. The Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the Regulations). The current version of the Regulations (into which these proposed changes will be incorporated, subject to Cabinet approval) is available for viewing at:

    The IEC 60034-2-1:2014 test standard is the established international test procedure for determining the energy efficiency of electric motors internationally, including minimum performance standards (MEPS). Change in the scope of the regulations Electric motors are currently regulated in New Zealand under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the regulations). Minor changes to wording and definitions in the scope of the regulations will be required to adopt the IEC test standard, and to clarify ambiguities, including the definition of families of electric motor models, and the classes of products that are covered or not covered by the amended regulations. The scope of the regulations will be updated to align with the wording used in the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Three-Phase Cage Induction Motors) Determination 2012, when the Determination is next updated. Change in the test method used to measure energy performance The current test method AS/NZS 1359.5:2004 which applies to electric motors under the regulations provides for two alternative test methods (A and B) and different MEPS levels. The international test method IEC 60034-2-1:2014, used for determining the energy consumption of three-phase cage induction motors (electric motors), will be adopted in place of AS/NZS 1359.5:2004. Adopting the IEC standard will achieve alignment with international standards and best practice. It will replace outdated test requirements, and will…

    Open on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Official WTO document (opens in a new tab)Notified document 1 (opens in a new tab)Notified document 2 (opens in a new tab)Notified document 3 (opens in a new tab)

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