the minister of energy has proposed that schedule 2 of the energy efficiency energy using products regulations 2002 be amended to update the standards for refrigerating appliances. the current regulations can be examined on the website www.legislation.govt.nz browsevw.asp content-setpalregs the proposed amendments are to update the standards currently cited in schedule 2 of the regulations for refrigerating appliances. the relevant standards are as follows details of the standards can be found on the website www.energyrating.gov.au . the following standards are currently currently cited in the new zealand energy efficiency energy using products regulations 2002 as nzs 4474.1 1997 - performance of household electrical appliances - refrigerating appliances part 1 energy consumption and performance 116 pages in english as nzs 4474.2 2001 performance of household electrical appliances - refrigerating appliances part 2 energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard requirements 46 pages in english . to be cited in the regulations 1 april 2008 as nzs 4474.1 2007- performance of household electrical appliances - refrigerating appliances part 1 energy consumption and performance 160 pages in english this standard will replace currently cited as nzs 4474.1 1997. amendment 4 2007 to as nzs 4474.2 2001 performance of household electrical appliances - refrigerating appliances part 2 energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard requirements 13 pages in english . this amendment will be sited in addition to currently cited as nzs 4474.2 2001. the proposed regulations specify updated standards which include a revision of the test method in part one and subsequent amendments to part two and a clarification to the scope of products in part two. the proposed regulations will not change the levels for energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards. it is proposed the regulations will come into effect from 1 april 2008. all refrigerating appliances manufactured in or imported into new zealand and made available for sale on or after that date must meet the labelling requirements set out in the standard