The design of a codes and standards program: The Australian experience

The Australian model for minimum enery performance standards (MEPS) deliberations is one of many within a variety of potential designs for any country embarking on developing a codes and standards program. The AGO recognizes that the task of negotiating reasonable MEPS levels for a range of new products is only starting but it is satisfied the policy and procedural changes provide an adequate framework to progress MEPS policies. It is found that not all countries should adopt a single model for MEPS but rather that countries can learn from the experiences of others in implementing and improving their own schemes.