- The energy-saving labeling system has been introduced to inform consumers of energy efficiency of home appliances and promote energy efficient products.

Examples of energy-saving labeling

As of April 2004, the labeling is applied to the following 10 products: air conditioners, fluorescent lights, TV sets, electric refrigerators/freezers, space heaters, gas cooking appliances, gas water heaters, oil water heaters and electric toilet seats. The application is expanded to include computers, magnetic disk units and transformers in May 2004.

- In order to promote energy efficient products, it is essential to introduce measures for retailers, who make the contact point between manufacturers and consumers.

- Recognition should be extended to retailers that actively promote energy efficient products or provide appropriate energy conservation information.

- The energy efficient product retailer assessment system was introduced in FY2003.

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- Standby power consumption in the household sector accounts for about 10% of its total power consumption.

- The home appliance industry has introduced a voluntary program for reducing standby power consumption.

- In regards to major home electrical appliances except for the above-mentioned products, the relevant industries shall also work toward the goal as close to zero watt as possible in standby power of the products bodies by the end of FY2003.

Association (JEMA), and Japan Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA)