BEE registration and star rating for appliances sold in India.
Refrigerators, ACs, fans, TVs, geysers, washing machines, LED lamps and more can only carry a star label with permission from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. For mandatory appliances, that label is a legal condition of sale. We register your company, test and file each model, and keep you compliant with the new 2026 BEE regulations.
What the BEE star label is, and who needs it
What It Is
The Standards & Labelling programme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. A star label shows an appliance’s tested energy performance, from 1 to 5 stars, with a QR code linking to its registered details.
Who Must Register
Under the 2026 regulations, every company that manufactures, sells or imports a mandatory appliance must register with BEE and get permission for each appliance and each model before affixing a label.
Mandatory vs Voluntary
Mandatory appliances can’t be sold without a valid star label. Voluntary appliances can, but a star rating is a strong selling point, and items move to mandatory over time.
BEE registration: the key facts
| Law | Energy Conservation Act, 2001; BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, in force 1 January 2026 |
| Who registers | Each company that manufactures, sells or imports the appliance in India |
| Appliances | 18 mandatory (induction hobs from 1 January 2027) and 25 voluntary appliance types |
| Fees | ₹5,000 company fee; ₹3,00,000 label security deposit per appliance (₹50,000 for small-scale industry); ₹5,000 per model application; per-unit label fees paid quarterly |
| Testing | Each model tested to the BEE schedule at an NABL-accredited laboratory |
| Timeline | BEE scrutiny within 30 working days of a complete application; up to 60 days allowed to fix discrepancies |
| Validity | Permission to affix the label for 3 years; renewal without fee where the rating continues or is revised |
| Label | Self-adhesive star label with QR code, shown at online and offline points of sale |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles BEE registration for manufacturers, importers and brands: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
All 43 appliances under the BEE star labelling programme
Every mandatory and voluntary appliance on the BEE Star Label portal, with its official label fee and any BIS approval it also needs. Search your product.
Showing all 43 appliances
| No. | Appliance | BEE Label Fee | Also Needs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Frost-free refrigeratorsMandatory | ₹15 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A1a | Direct cool refrigeratorsMandatory | ₹15 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A1b | Deep freezersMandatory | ₹25 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2 | Room air conditioners, fixed speedMandatory | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2a | Room air conditioners, variable speed (inverter)Mandatory | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2c | Cassette, floor-standing tower, ceiling and corner ACsMandatory | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2b | Light commercial air conditionersMandatory | ₹95 per unit | Check with us | |
| A2d | ChillersMandatory | ₹5 per kW | None notified | |
| A3 | Electric ceiling fansMandatory | ₹2 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A4 | Storage water heaters (electric geysers)Mandatory | ₹5 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A5 | Colour televisionsMandatory | ₹10 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| A5a | Ultra-high definition (UHD) televisionsMandatory | ₹30 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| A6 | Washing machines (semi-automatic, top load, front load)Mandatory | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A7a | Self-ballasted LED lampsMandatoryQR code needed on lamps above 5 W | ₹10 per 100 units | BIS CRS | |
| A8 | Distribution transformersMandatory | ₹100 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A9 | Grid-connected solar invertersMandatory | ₹5 per kW | BIS CRS | |
| A10 | Domestic LPG stovesMandatory | ₹1 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| 2027 | Induction hobsMandatoryMandatory from 1 January 2027; voluntary until then | ₹5 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| B1 | General purpose industrial motorsVoluntary | ₹5 per kW | BIS ISI | |
| B1a | Air compressorsVoluntary | ₹10 per kW | None notified | |
| B2 | Submersible pump setsVoluntary | ₹20 per unit | None notified | |
| B2a | Openwell pump setsVoluntary | ₹20 per unit | None notified | |
| B2b | Electric monoset pump setsVoluntary | ₹20 per unit | None notified | |
| B2c | Diesel engine monoset pumps for agricultureVoluntary | ₹15 per unit | None notified | |
| B3 | Microwave ovensVoluntary | ₹20 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| B3a | Induction hobsVoluntaryBecomes mandatory on 1 January 2027 | ₹5 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| B4 | Computers (notebooks and laptops)Voluntary | ₹20 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| B4a | Office automation products (printers, copiers, scanners, MFDs)Voluntary | 0.05% of MRP | BIS CRS | |
| B5 | Ballasts (electronic and magnetic)Voluntary | ₹10 per 100 units | Check with us | |
| B6 | Solid state inverters (home UPS)Voluntary | ₹5 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| B7 | Diesel generator setsVoluntary | ₹35 per unit | None notified | |
| B8 | Solar water heatersVoluntary | ₹5 per 100 LPD | BIS ISI | |
| B9 | TyresVoluntary | ₹2 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| B10 | High-energy lithium-ion traction battery packsVoluntary | ₹10 per kWh | Check with us | |
| B11 | Pedestal fansVoluntary | ₹1 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| B11a | Table and wall fansVoluntary | ₹1 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| B12 | Packaged boilersVoluntary | ₹200 per TPH | None notified | |
| B13 | Side-by-side and multi-door refrigeratorsVoluntary | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| B13a | Commercial beverage coolersVoluntary | ₹15 per unit | Check with us | |
| B13b | Refrigerant compressorsVoluntary | ₹20 per kW | BIS ISI | |
| B14 | Solar photovoltaic modulesVoluntary | ₹0.025 per watt | BIS CRS | |
| B15 | Evaporative air coolersVoluntary | ₹5 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| B16 | EV chargersVoluntary | ₹5 per kW | None notified |
“” isn’t on the BEE star label list
It may be listed under a different name, or need BIS or another approval instead.
Tell us what the product is and we’ll confirm which approvals it needs, free.
Sources: BEE Star Label portal appliance lists and Schedules A and B of the BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, checked on 1 November 2026. “Also needs” shows the BIS approval that typically applies; we confirm it for your exact model.
Get your BEE registration quote and timeline
Tell us the appliance and models. A specialist confirms the star-rating table, BIS needs, total cost and timeline, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- BEE and BIS togetherOne plan for both approvals, so you’re not waiting on one to start the other.
What BEE registration costs
Label fees per unit are paid quarterly. NABL testing is paid to the lab.
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What BEE registration costs in 2026
Set by the BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, in force from 1 January 2026.
| BEE Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| One Time | |
| Company application fee | ₹5,000 |
| Per Appliance Category | |
| Label security deposit | ₹3,00,000 |
| Label security deposit, small-scale industry | ₹50,000 |
| Per Model | |
| Model registration fee, per application | ₹5,000 |
| Renewal or continuation of an existing rating | No fee |
| Per Unit Sold | |
| Label fee, paid quarterly | Per appliance schedule |
How the Money Works
- The deposit comes backThe label security deposit is interest-free and refunded within 30 days of telling BEE you’ve permanently stopped making that appliance.
- Label fees are paid every quarterWithin 30 days of each quarter’s end, with a production statement. A chartered accountant’s reconciliation is due within two months of the financial year’s end.
- Late fees cost 10% a yearBEE can recover unpaid label fees with 10% annual interest from your deposit, and cancel labels if they stay unpaid for a year.
- Prepaid fees from April 2027From 1 April 2027 label fees are to be prepaid when you request QR codes on the BEE portal.
- Testing is separateNABL-accredited lab charges vary by appliance and are paid to the lab.
BEE registration in five tracked stages
BEE scrutinises a complete application within 30 working days. Most of the time goes into testing and getting documents right first time.
Rating & Scope Check
We confirm the schedule, the current star-rating table and label series for your appliance, and any BIS licence it needs first.
Week 1NABL Testing
Each model is tested to the BEE schedule at an NABL-accredited lab, or your own lab if it’s NABL-accredited, to fix its star level.
Week 1–4Company Registration
Your company is registered on the BEE Standards & Labelling portal with the one-time fee and documents.
Week 2–4Appliance & Model Filing
The appliance is registered with the security deposit, then each model with its test report, label artwork and fee. BEE scrutinises within 30 working days.
Week 4–9Permission & Labelling
Permission to affix the star label is granted for 3 years. You print QR-coded labels and file quarterly label fees; we track renewals and rating revisions.
On approvalWhat you’ll need for BEE registration
The exact list depends on the appliance and whether it’s mandatory or voluntary.
Company Documents
- Trademark certificateIn the name of the company that will use the label, or brand authorisation.
- ISO 9001 certificateFor each manufacturing facility, in its name and address.
- Authorised signatory letterOn letterhead, with names and specimen signatures.
- MSME / SSI certificateTo qualify for the reduced ₹50,000 security deposit.
Model Documents
- NABL test report for each modelShowing the model number, test date and declared rated values.
- BIS licence or registrationWhere the appliance also needs BIS, with the model endorsed.
- Label artworkMatching BEE’s design, colours, size and QR placement for that appliance.
- Agreement with BEE (voluntary products)In BEE’s standard format for voluntary appliances.
Staying compliant under the 2026 rules
The new regulations tightened enforcement. These are the obligations that catch brands out.
QR-coded labels everywhere you sell Online & offline
Every registered unit needs the self-adhesive star label with its QR code, and it must be visible at both shop and e-commerce points of sale. BEE can direct marketplaces to delist non-compliant models.
Authorised seller list every year By 30 April
Permittees must give BEE an updated list of authorised sellers by 30 April each year. Missing it is a ground for revoking label permission.
Rating revisions 60 days
When BEE revises the energy performance standards, you submit a self-declaration within 60 days confirming compliance and relabelling with the new rating table.
Check testing Market & factory samples
BEE and state agencies buy samples from factories, shops and online platforms. If a first test fails, a second test on double the quantity runs at two labs at your cost. A final failure means public notice, stock withdrawal, penalties and possible withdrawal of label permission.
BEE registration for imported appliances
Who Holds It
Registration is held by the company that manufactures, sells or imports the appliance in India, so overseas manufacturers usually register through their Indian subsidiary, importer or brand partner.
Country of Origin
The 2026 label must show the country where the appliance was made, assembled or substantially processed, alongside the brand, model and star level.
BIS Comes First
Most mandatory appliances also need BIS ISI or CRS. We plan both approvals together so imported stock clears customs and sells with a valid label.
Common questions about BEE registration
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Find out what your appliance needs for BEE
Send us the appliance and models. We’ll confirm the schedule, star-rating table, BIS requirements, total cost and timeline in writing, free.