Overview

New WELS product nominations

We are looking at expanding the range of products regulated under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme.

Expanding the scheme will enable manufacturers and suppliers to show consumers that their products are water efficient using the WELS label. It will assist consumers make informed choices that save water and help householders and businesses to save water and money.

You can use this form to nominate a product to be considered for inclusion under the WELS scheme. Your nomination and the supporting information you provide will help us perform an initial assessment on whether the product is suitable for inclusion.

Please do not nominate a product that has previously been nominated. Products previously nominated can be found in WELS Product Expansion Program work plans available at the New product nomination page of our Water Rating website.

If you wish to nominate more than one product, fill out a nomination form for each product.

Have your say

To have your say:

  1. Complete the product nomination submission using this consultation platform.

  2. Lodge your submission through this consultation platform by 11:59pm AEDT on Friday, 20 March 2026.

All nominations received will be tested for suitability. If a product is found suitable, it will be prioritised for a product information assessment. If the product information assessment demonstrates a potential regulatory benefit, a more detailed assessment will occur. You may be contacted during the assessment stages for further information or clarification.

Timeline

  • Product nomination period opens
    current

    9 February 2026

  • Product nomination period closes
    pending

    20 March 2026

Contact
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme