BEE Mandatory Star Labelling

BEE Star Label for Chiller (Water / Air Cooled)

Mandatory since 1 Jan 2026Energy efficiency (BEE)

BEE star label

IS 16590

Testing cost: ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 per model; Guide price, NABL-accredited lab
BEE brand registration: ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000; MSMEs pay less. Each model: ₹300 – ₹5,000

Chiller (Water / Air Cooled) must have a star label from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). BEE status: Mandatory 1 Jan 2026 (voluntary since 2018). Every model sold in India must be registered with BEE. The label shows how much energy the model uses, based on lab tests.

How it works: an NABL-accredited lab tests each model to AHRI 550/590 / 551/591; IS 16590; IPLV. Your brand registers with BEE first. Then you register each model with its test report. Every three months, you pay a fee for the labels you used.

BEE fees

Fee	MSME	Medium and large	When you pay
Brand / Company Registration	₹50,000	₹3,00,000	One-time per brand
Model Registration	₹300 per model	₹5,000 per model	Per model / on table revision
Company Registration Application Fee	₹5,000	₹5,000	One-time application
Label Security Deposit	₹1,00,000 per appliance	₹5,00,000 per appliance	One-time, refundable on exit
Label Permission Fee	₹5,000 per application	₹5,000 per application	At model label permission
Label Permission Renewal Fee	₹1,000	₹1,000	On star-rating revision

Good to know

Your test report must be less than one year old when you apply. It must come from an NABL-accredited lab.
If BEE changes the star rating table, you must test the model again and register it again.
If you do not pay the label fees, you can lose your security deposit. BEE also publishes the names of firms that do not pay.
Labels must carry a QR code. You must also upload a list of your sellers on the BEE portal.
Testing prices are a guide only. Ask the lab for a quote for your exact model.

Test standards

IS number	Product	Testing cost
IS 16590	Chiller (Water / Air Cooled)	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,0001 lab

Key facts

Status: Mandatory 1 Jan 2026 (voluntary since 2018)
Test standard: AHRI 550/590 / 551/591; IS 16590; IPLV
Star rating table: First mandatory table effective 1 Jan 2026
Labs: AHRI-certified labs; witnessed factory testing per schedule; Intertek
Label fee: You also pay a label fee of ₹3 per kW per label.

All prices are a guide only and do not include GST. Rules and dates can change, so check the latest notice before you apply. Ask us for an up-to-date quote.

Common questions

Is the BEE star label mandatory for Chiller?

Yes. BEE status: Mandatory 1 Jan 2026 (voluntary since 2018). You cannot sell a model in India without a valid BEE label.

What does BEE testing cost for Chiller?

Lab charges are usually ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 per model.

What are the BEE registration fees?

Brand registration costs ₹50,000 for MSMEs and ₹3,00,000 for medium and large firms. Each model costs ₹300 for MSMEs and ₹5,000 for large firms. You also pay a label fee of ₹3 per kW per label.

Which standard is used for testing?

Models are tested to AHRI 550/590 / 551/591; IS 16590; IPLV. Star rating table: first mandatory table effective 1 Jan 2026.

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