According to Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Computer Monitors (GB21520-2008), the minimum allowable values of energy efficiency for computer monitors has been updated to Grade 2 from Nov. 1st, 2011. Since this notice released, the energy conservation certification for computer monitors will will adjust from Grade 2 to Grade1, the details as follows,
Type of computer monitors
Grade 1
Energy efficiency/(cd/W)
Energy consumption of off mode/W
CRT
0.18
1
LCD
1.05
0.5
Please check the test report of energy-conservation certified products and conform if the products meets the Grade1. .If it is not, please submit the changing application to China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) and finish the test and related changing issue before May, 20th, 2012. CQC will withdraw the certificates for those cannot complete certificate changes before May, 20th, 2012.
