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The nomination for new WELS products is now closed. All nominations received will be assessed using the WELS Product Assessment Framework. We will update you on the outcome on our website.

The nomination period is open annually during February to March. If you would like to nominate a product outside of this nomination period, you can contact us at wels@dcceew.gov.au.

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 costs.

You can use this form to nominate a product to be considered for regulation and mandatory labelling under the WELS scheme. Your nomination and supporting information 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 that were nominated in previous years are available at 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 Friday, 14 March 2025.

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

Read more

Water Rating website – Product nomination page

Timeline

  • Call for WELS scheme product nominations
    closed

    3 February 2025

  • Nominations close
    closed

    14 March 2025

Contact
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme