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Follow on Google News | Ecodesign Requirements for Lighting Products: LED and Directional LampsA new Commission Regulation has been published on 14 December 2012 in the Official Journal of the European Union1 that included new Ecodesign requirements for LED and directional lamps.
LED modules are exempt from these requirements if they are marketed as part of luminaires that are placed on the market in less than 200 units per year. The regulation also establishes product information requirements for special purpose products. New Energy Efficiency Standards Energy efficiency requirements take effect in three stages from 2013 - 2016. Every new stage includes new or more stringent requirements. The Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) shall fulfill the following requirements: Stage 1 (from 1.9.2013): • EEI < 1,75 for mains-voltage filament lamps if luminous flux > 450 lm • EEI < 1,20 for other filament lamps (EEI < 0.95, if luminous flux > 450 lm) • EEI < 0,50 for other lamps Stage 2 (from 1.9.2014): • EEI < 1,75 for mains-voltage filament lamps • EEI < 0,95 for other filament lamps • The no-load power of a lamp control gear intended for use between the mains and the switch for turning the lamp load on/off shall not exceed 1,0 W. Stage 3 (from 1.9.2016): • EEI < 0,95 for filament lamps • EEI < 0,36 for high-intensity discharge lamps • EEI < 0,20 for other lamps • The no-load power of a lamp control gear intended for use between the mains and the switch for turning the lamp load on/off shall not exceed 0,5 W. Functionality Data Functionality requirements also enter in force in three stages during 2013 and 2016. They include requirements such as: • Lamp survival factor at 6000 h • Lumen maintenance • Number of switching cycles before failure • Starting time • Lamp warm-up time • Color rendering (Ra) Product Information Required product information shall be displayed on the package and free access websites. Additionally the following shall be marked on the lamp (value and unit): power (W) and voltage (V) and if there is sufficient space available also luminous flux (lm), color temperature (K) and beam angle (°). These information requirements do not apply to filament lamps not fulfilling the efficacy requirements of Stage 2 (from 1.9.2014) and LED modules when marketed as part of a luminaire from which they are not intended to be removed by the end-user. Energy Labeling LED and directional lamps shall have energy labeling according to Commission Delegated Regulation (874/2012, published September 26, 2012) concerning lamps and luminaires supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU. More information is available in Safeguards No 175/12 – New EU Energy Labeling Requirements for Lamps and Luminaires (http://newsletter.sgs.com/ Product Parameters Measurements of the relevant product parameters shall be performed through reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement methods, which take into account the recognized state-of-the- About SGS Electrical & Electronics Services As the world’s leader in third party testing, SGS has the global knowledge and local expertise to help you achieve compliance with Electrical & Electronics regulations covering product safety, EMC, hazardous substances (RoHS, REACH, SVHC etc.), energy efficiency, Ecodesign (http://www.sgs.com/ Resources: (1) Official Journal of the European Union – 14 December 2012 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ For more information, please contact: Contact details: SGS Consumer Testing Services Mr. Pasi Orreveteläinen Project Manager, Lighting Equipment Mr. Kari Vesterinen Product Line Manager, Industrial and Household Appliances Mr. Ari Honkala Product Line Manager, EMC and EMF t: +358 9 6963333 Email: cts.media@sgs.com Website: http://www.sgs.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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