New Australian RCM Elevator Certification Regulations Implemented in July 2026, Mandatory Requirements for Energy Efficiency and Cybersecurity Upgraded
Core changes of the new regulation: First, mandatory energy efficiency grading certification, elevator energy efficiency is divided into grades 1-5. Passenger elevators and escalators entering the Australian market must reach energy efficiency grade 3 and above, must complete energy efficiency tests in SAI Global accredited laboratories, the test method adopts AS/NZS 4936 standard, and the energy efficiency grade must be marked on the elevator nameplate and product manual; Second, mandatory cybersecurity requirements, smart elevators with networking, remote monitoring, and intelligent control functions must comply with the Australian Cybersecurity Act and ISO 27001 standard, must have data encryption, access control, vulnerability protection, and intrusion detection functions, and personal information processing complies with the requirements of the Australian Privacy Act; Third, tightened electrical safety and EMC requirements, the elevator electrical system must comply with AS/NZS 3000 electrical safety standard, the EMC electromagnetic compatibility test items are tightened, the radiation interference limit is reduced by 35% compared with the old standard, and test reports issued by overseas laboratories are not accepted; Fourth, adjusted certification mode, the original batch exemption mode is cancelled, all elevator products must apply for RCM certification certificate, the certificate is valid for 3 years, annual supervision audit must be conducted every year, and enterprises applying for certification for the first time must pass the factory audit; Fifth, upgraded market supervision, the Australian Border Force lists elevators as key inspection commodities. RCM certification certificate must be submitted when each batch of goods is cleared. Goods without certificate will be directly returned. Enterprises selling uncertified products will be fined up to 35% of the goods value. Those with serious circumstances will be blacklisted and prohibited from entering the Australian market within 10 years.