What the Declaration Covers
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Deemed Compliance—Dishwashers) Declaration 2026 is a federal rule made under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme, which sets energy and water efficiency requirements for certain products. The instrument declares that dishwashers meeting a modified version of the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 2007.1:2021 will be treated as compliant with GEMS requirements.
Effective Date
The declaration took effect on 5 November 2026.
What Is Not Specified
The source text does not provide full details of what the modifications to the standard involve, the specific energy or water efficiency figures, or a penalty amount. Businesses needing those specifics are required to check the full legislative text and explanatory statement on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Key Actions
- If importing, manufacturing, or selling dishwashers in Australia, check the full legislation text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01484 to see exactly what deemed compliance under AS/NZS 2007.1:2021 (as modified) requires.
- Confirm with the product testing or compliance team whether current dishwasher models meet the modified standard referenced in Schedule 1 of this declaration.
- Use the 'Set up an alert' or 'Save this title to My Account' features on the Federal Register of Legislation page to track any future changes to this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.