Electrical equipment and appliances
This section provides information about meeting requirements for selling safe and efficient electrical equipment and appliances.
There are regulations that apply to the supply of electrical equipment and appliances. The requirements set out in the regulations must be followed. A failure to do so is a criminal offence.
Definitions of equipment classes
Review the list of prescribed electrical equipment here
Equipment Approvals Database
In the interest of safety, the Electrical Regulatory Authority in each State and Territory of Australia administers uniform regulations aimed at preventing the sale of unsafe electrical equipment.
The approval of electrical equipment is undertaken in Victoria by ESV through the Approvals Database.
You can access the Approvals Database here.
The links below provide information on how to use the Approvals Database:
Sale and supply of second-hand appliances
If you are selling or supplying second-hand electrical appliances or equipment you must make certain information available to prospective buyers. Find out more information here.
Energy efficient labels
Find out which electrical appliances must have an energy efficiency label, and how to apply for approval here: Obtaining energy efficiency labels.