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Modifying the input requirement for the analysis and/or test protocol washing efficiency test, for electric washing machines' energy efficiency certification, PE N°1/06//2:2020): The current "sodium perborate" component may be used to perform washing efficiency tests until 30 September 2023, after which such tests must be performed using the new "sodium percarbonate" component, with the mixture/dosages specified in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) document 59D/477/CD.

Technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances: The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.

The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for washing machines for household use are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.

Amendment to SAG Resolution No. 1.557 of 2014 establishing requirements for the authorization of pesticides: This document notifies that Resolution No. 7128/2022 introduced amendments to Resolution No. 1557/2014 "Establishing requirements for the authorization of pesticides", which in substance incorporates one more option for the evaluation and authorization of pesticides for agricultural use, for those that have already undergone the process for recognition of the registration or authorization of an active substance identical to a pesticide already authorized by the relevant authority in the United States of America or the European Union, adding the requirements and conditions necessary to qualify for recognition. (...)

Prohibiting the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale, possession and use of the pesticides indicated; ordering the updating of systematized lists of prohibited pesticides with active substances and formulated products; and amending the resolutions indicated: The notified measure is intended to prohibit pesticide active substances listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention owing to their undesirable effects on human, animal and environmental health and, in addition, an active substance listed in Annex A to the Stockholm Convention. None of the pesticides that are prohibited are sold in existing products and none have ever been authorized for use in Chilean agriculture. (...)

Preliminary draft regulation establishing targets for the collection and recovery of lubricating oils and related obligations: The notified text seeks to establish targets for the collection and recovery of lubricating oils, a priority product, and related obligations, in order to prevent such waste being produced and to promote its reuse and recovery.

Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol for electric products PE No. 1/01/2:2023: The notified Protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure and performance testing for dry vacuum cleaners, including water filter vacuum cleaners for household or similar use, which are mains-operated in accordance with the purpose and scope of IEC 62885-2:2021-10. The following products are exempt from this requirement: (a) mains-operated dry vacuum cleaners for commercial use, IEC 62885-8; (...)

Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol (PE No. 1/26/2:2023) for air conditioners: The notified protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure for air conditioners, in accordance with the scope and field of application of ISO Standards 5151:2017 and 16358-1-2-3:2013, for the following types of air conditioners: Split-type or single-package; Cooling-only units and reverse-cycle units (...)

Preliminary draft emission Standard for thermal power plants, prepared based on the review of Supreme Decree No. 13 of 2011 of the Ministry of the Environment: The purpose of the notified emission Standard is to control air emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, mercury, nickel and vanadium, with a view to protecting human health and the environment. The emissions limits established under the notified Standard apply to power-generating units, consisting of boilers or turbines, with a thermal input greater than or equal to 50 MWt (megawatts thermal, taking into account the maximum limit of the fuel's energy value) . Compliance with the maximum emission limits will be verified in the effluent of the emitting source, which may come from one or more power-generating units. The notified emission Standard will apply across Chile.

Technical report for establishing the energy efficiency standard for medium-duty motor vehicles: Law No. 21.305 on energy efficiency, published on 13 February 2021, provides, inter alia, for the establishment of energy efficiency standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (Article 7) . The Ministry of Energy must therefore set standards which will consist of energy efficiency targets, in kilometres per litre of gasoline equivalent, in average terms for all individual approval certificates issued or certificates of compliance with Supreme Decree No. 55 of 1994 of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, or that replacing it, as appropriate.