BEE Voluntary Star Labelling

BEE Star Label for Agricultural Pump Set (Monoset/Submersible/Openwell)

Voluntary since 2009Energy efficiency (BEE)

BEE star label

IS 8034 · IS 9079 · IS 14220

Testing cost: ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 per model; Guide price, NABL-accredited lab
BEE brand registration: ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000; MSMEs pay less. Each model: ₹300 – ₹5,000

Agricultural Pump Set (Monoset/Submersible/Openwell) can have a star label from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), but it is optional. BEE status: Voluntary since 2009. Brands use the label to show buyers that the product saves energy. It also helps in tenders.

How it works: an NABL-accredited lab tests each model to IS 8034, IS 9079, IS 14220, IS 6595. 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 8034	Agricultural Pump Set (Monoset/Submersible/Openwell)	₹30,000 – ₹60,0004 labs
IS 9079	Agricultural Pump Set (Monoset/Submersible/Openwell)	₹30,000 – ₹60,0004 labs
IS 14220	Agricultural Pump Set (Monoset/Submersible/Openwell)	₹30,000 – ₹60,0004 labs
IS 6595	Agricultural Pump Set (Monoset/Submersible/Openwell)	₹30,000 – ₹60,0004 labs

Key facts

Status: Voluntary since 2009
Test standard: IS 8034, IS 9079, IS 14220, IS 6595
Star rating table: Current table in force
Labs: FCRI Palakkad, SITARC, PSG Coimbatore, ERDA
Label fee: You also pay a fee for each label. The rate depends on the product. You pay it every three months, with sales figures checked by a chartered accountant.

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 Agricultural Pump Set?

No, it is optional. BEE status: Voluntary since 2009. But a star label helps buyers compare models, and tenders often ask for it.

What does BEE testing cost for Agricultural Pump Set?

Lab charges are usually ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 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 fee for each label. The rate depends on the product. You pay it every three months, with sales figures checked by a chartered accountant.

Which standard is used for testing?

Models are tested to IS 8034, IS 9079, IS 14220, IS 6595. Star rating table: current table in force.

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