Geneva (June 9, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 071.25, covering the ‘Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18): SOR/2025-110’ as published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Number 8.

Amendment 18 introduces significant changes to the regulatory landscape for energy-using products in Canada. Key developments include the addition of new product categories and revisions to existing energy efficiency and testing requirements. It also expands the use of ambulatory incorporation with reference to US standards and allows for future harmonization through Ministerial Regulations.

Newly regulated products include air compressors, faucets, line voltage thermostats, pool pumps and showerheads, with requirements phased in between January and July 2026.

Revised requirements apply to existing categories such as:
• Room and central air conditioners
• Heat pumps
• Gas and oil-fired water heaters
• Electric water heaters
• General service lamps

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of regulatory changes that may impact their business operations. SafeGuardS 071.25 provides a detailed summary of Amendment 18 and its implications for manufacturers, importers and retailers operating in the Canadian market.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the original SafeGuardS 071.25 for full details.

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For further information contact:

Martin Dodd
Staff Engineer, Energy Efficiency & Performance
Tel: 1 770 570 1802
Website: www.sgs.com/ee
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

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