Update on DOE VI Registration Information on the U.S. Department of Energy Website

We feature updates to DOE VI registration information on the U.S. Department of Energy website. This special article addresses frequently asked questions we’ve been receiving recently, so we highly recommend it to customers to whom this may apply.

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This issue of "Unifive Adapter NEWS (Vol. 4)" focuses on:
[Update on DOE VI registration information on the U.S. Department of Energy website].

◆ Recent Inquiries
Since around March of this year, we have received many inquiries stating, "The information that should have been registered as DOE VI cannot be found on the U.S. Department of Energy website."

◆ Registration Information Must Be Updated Annually
Since the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued the revised external power supply (EPS) energy efficiency standards under EISA 2007 on February 10, 2014 (enforced and implemented on February 10, 2016), many power supply manufacturers have applied for initial registration and related applications on behalf of customers via the DOE website after completing their application data reports.

When the DOE conducts its annual cleanup of registration information around September 30, registration data older than one year appears to be automatically deleted from the website. Furthermore, according to U.S. federal safety regulations (10 CFR 430), if a product is selected for spot-checking by U.S. customs or the DOE when imported into the United States, it is also examined to determine whether its registration information is current on the website.
Therefore, we recommend ensuring that your registration does not exceed one year and that it is renewed within the designated update period on the DOE website.

◆ U.S. Department of Energy Website
 

Reference: On the U.S. Department of Energy's website, in the search screen shown above, entering the customer name, model name, etc., allows for a complete search of all information. This function is restricted to members only.
◆ Our Company’s Policy
Since we are not an importer in the United States, we ask customers to complete the registration update procedures for DOE VI themselves.
However, if a customer is subject to DOE VI during registration or does not possess the acquired data report, we can provide the necessary documents from our company.
◆ Note
The above information is for reference only. Please be sure to verify details with the official documents issued by the U.S. Department of Energy. Customers who are currently doing business with us, or who have plans to purchase from us and suspect a relevant situation, may contact us with the product model name. Our staff will check whether the model is registered on the U.S. Department of Energy website and provide guidance accordingly.

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