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 South African market must reach energy efficiency grade 3 and above, must complete energy efficiency tests in SABS accredited laboratories, the test method adopts SANS 1874 standard, and the energy efficiency grade must be marked on the elevator nameplate and product manual. Products that do not meet the standard are prohibited from import; Second, new environmental protection requirements, adding environmental protection requirements for elevator products, limiting the content of harmful substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. The lubricating oils and refrigerants used in elevators must comply with South African environmental standards, and refrigerants that damage the ozone layer are prohibited; Third, tightened electrical safety and fire protection requirements, the elevator electrical system must comply with SANS 60335 electrical safety standard, the fire performance must comply with SANS 10177 standard, and the combustion performance of car interior materials must reach grade B1 and above; Fourth, adjusted certification process, elevator products must first obtain the SABS type approval certificate, and must apply for the product conformity certificate (CoC) when each batch of goods is cleared. The original batch exemption mode is cancelled. The certificate is valid for 3 years, and annual supervision audit must be conducted every year; Fifth, upgraded market supervision, South African customs list elevators as key inspection commodities. SABS certification certificate and CoC 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 South African market within 5 years.