Recently, Amazon US released a major policy update: Starting from February 18, 2025, all products on sale must pass DOE (Department of Energy) energy efficiency certification, and non compliant products will be forcibly removed from the shelves! Afterwards, only products that have been verified by manufacturers or importers to comply with DOE standards are allowed for sale. This new regulation is directly related to the seller’s product survival and account security, and must be acted upon immediately!
1. New regulation date
On February 18, 2025, all products on sale must complete DOE certification.
2. Scope of certification
Categories involving energy efficiency standards, including but not limited to:
Household appliances: refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines and other household appliances;
Power supply category: external power supply, power adapter;
Lighting category: LED light sources, fluorescent lamps, fluorescent lamp rectifiers and other products;
Television;
Information products: set-top boxes, displays, etc;
Audio and video products: DVD player;
Transformer products;
Motor products;
Small battery charging system: Bluetooth earphones, Bluetooth speakers, sports wristbands, driving recorders, mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other products with batteries;
Large battery charging system: products other than small charging systems;
Sanitary products (such as showerheads, faucets, toilets, etc.) are required.
3. New regulations require
Mandatory certification: Products must pass DOE certification to demonstrate compliance with US energy efficiency standards. This includes necessary documents such as energy efficiency labels and test reports.
Data submission: Sellers need to upload DOE certification documents such as FCC, ENERGY STAR, etc. in the Amazon backend. If not submitted on time, the product will be taken down for processing.
Traceability mechanism: Amazon may conduct spot checks on historical sales records, and if non compliant products are found, there is a risk of punishment or account suspension.
Consequences of Violation
Product removal: Amazon will force the removal of unverified products, which will affect your sales stability and brand image.
Huge fines: Once a product is found by the US Energy Agency to have failed certification, the seller will face a high fine calculated based on the product sold and the number of days it has been on the shelves. The fine accumulates over a one-year period and is often staggering in amount. For most sellers, this is undoubtedly a heavy burden.
Risk of account suspension: If the circumstances are serious, you may also face the punishment of Amazon account suspension, which may result in you losing your sales qualification on the platform.
Understand the DOE energy efficiency certification in the United States
The DOE energy efficiency certification in the United States is a mandatory certification implemented by the Department of Energy (DOE) in accordance with relevant electronic and electrical regulations, aimed at reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution. Certified goods must comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EISA) regulations and carry a DOE energy efficiency label.
DOE energy efficiency certification covers over 60 different types of products, including but not limited to household appliances, heating/cooling equipment, electronic products, and lighting products. All manufacturers and importers of covered products must use DOE testing procedures to ensure compliance with standards, unless explicitly exempted.
DOE certified product types:
Household appliances: refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators and freezers; Laundry equipment such as household washing machines; Kitchen appliances such as dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, and stoves; There are also dehumidifiers, pool heaters, portable air conditioners, etc.
Power supply and charging equipment: external power sources such as power adapters; Battery chargers include small battery charging systems such as Bluetooth earphones, Bluetooth speakers, sports wristbands, dash cams, mobile phones, tablets, as well as large battery charging systems.
Lighting equipment: lighting fixtures such as LED lamps and fluorescent lamps; Ballasts such as fluorescent lamp rectifiers.
Information and audio-visual equipment: Information products such as set-top boxes and displays; Audio and video products such as DVD players and televisions.
Bathroom products: showerheads, faucets, toilets, etc.
Commercial equipment: commercial hot water equipment, commercial ice makers, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
Industrial equipment: transformers, motors, specialized swimming pool pump motors.
Warm reminder
This DOE policy upgrade is Amazon’s response to the US government’s strengthening of energy efficiency regulation. Sellers must attach great importance to it, complete DOE certification as soon as possible, contact us for DOE registration, avoid the risk of product prohibition, and ensure the normal operation of the store.
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Post time: Feb-25-2025
