According to Bahrain’s ministerial decree No. 70/2015 (in force since 20 February 2016), specific Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps have to comply with minimum energy performance standard and energy labelling requirements. Normative references applied are GSO ISO 5151 and GSO ISO 13253, detailing performance testing and rating.
Qdot International has been designated by Bahrain Testing and Metrology Directorate (BTMD) as a Notified Body for Energy Efficiency testing and registration of Air Conditioners, thus being able to provide technical approval and registration services to manufacturers and importers. Moreover, an efficient integrated process may combine multiple approvals with the Bahrain Energy Efficiency Registrations, such as G-mark, Oman Energy Label etc.
Detailed Information
| Technical aspects | Energy Efficiency |
| Market surveillance | Yes |
| Obligation | Mandatory |
| Factory inspection | No |
| Sample testing | Conditionally |
| Validity | 3 years. Annual reconfirmation required (submission of Declaration of Conformity to confirm continued compliance) |
product scope
The scope of the regulation covers single-package (such as window type) and split-system non-ducted air conditioners using air- and water-cooled condensers and heat pumps employing air-cooled condensers and ducted air-conditioners using air-to-air heat pumps for the residential, commercial and industrial sector.
Cooling capacities up to 70,000 Btu/h (20 kW) are considered.