This Standard specifies the energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements for vapour compression refrigerating appliances that can be connected to mains power and which are within the scope of AS/NZS 4474.1:2007. Such refrigerating appliances that are used in the commercial sector are included within the scope. This Standard does not specify safety requirements.

Separate stand alone wine storage cabinets are not specifically within the scope of this Standard. See Clause 1.9

In particular, this Standard specifies the following:

(a) Projected annual energy consumption (PAEC).

(b) Adjusted volume.

(c) Comparative energy consumption (CEC).

(d) Star rating.

(e) Performance criteria for energy label validity.

(f) Some of the requirements for energy label validity.

(g) Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for refrigerating appliances for MEPS 2010 requirements.

(h) Test report format and printing requirements for refrigerating appliance energy labels.