Do I need to register for the European energy efficiency label?

Products that require registration for the European energy efficiency label include light bulbs and lamps, heaters, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines and dryers, air conditioners and fans, electronic displays (including televisions), kitchen appliances, and tires.

Let's focus on the situation of lighting products.

Lighting products that require registration include:

(a) Incandescent lamps;

(b) Fluorescent lamps;

(c) High-intensity discharge lamps;

(d) LED lamps and LED modules.

Supplementary instructions for lighting products that require registration:

1. The light source refers to the surface or object designed to emit primary visible light radiation produced by energy conversion. Visible light refers to wavelengths between 380 and 780 nanometers.

2. Illumination refers to the application of light to enable people to see objects, items, or the surrounding environment.

3. "Accent lighting" refers to a form of lighting in which light is directed to highlight a specific object or area.

4. A lamp refers to a unit composed of one or more light sources, the performance of which can be independently evaluated.

5. A "lamp holder" refers to a component of the lamp that connects to the power source through a socket or connector and can be used to secure the lamp in the socket.

6. A socket or receptacle refers to a device that holds the lamp in the appropriate position, usually by inserting the lamp holder into the socket. In this case, the socket also provides a means of connecting the lamp to the power source.

7. A "directional lamp" refers to a lamp that has at least 80% light output within an isr solid angle (corresponding to a cone with an angle of 71.20 degrees).

8. A "non-directional lamp" refers to a lamp that does not have a specific directionality.

9. An incandescent lamp is a lamp that emits light from a filament-shaped conductor that is heated to incandescence by the passage of electric current. The lamp contains gas that affects the printing process.

Supplementary explanation for lighting products that require registration:

1. The light source refers to the surface or object designed to emit primarily visible light radiation generated by energy conversion. Visible light refers to wavelengths between 380-780nm.

2. Lighting refers to the application of light to objects, things, or their surrounding environment to enable visibility.

3. "Accent lighting" refers to a form of lighting in which light is directed to emphasize a particular part of an object or area.

4. A lamp refers to a unit composed of one or more light sources whose performance can be independently evaluated.

5. A bulb base or socket refers to a part of the lamp that connects the lamp to the power supply through a socket or connector and can be used to hold the lamp in the socket.

6. A lamp holder or socket refers to a device that secures the lamp in place, usually by inserting the bulb base into the socket. In this case, the socket also provides means to connect the lamp to the power supply.

7. "Directional lamp" refers to a lamp with at least 80% light output within an isr solid angle (corresponding to a cone with an angle of 7120).

8. "Non-directional lamp" refers to a lamp that is not a directional lamp.

9. A incandescent lamp refers to a lamp that emits light from a filament, which is heated to incandescence by the passage of an electric current. The lamp contains gas that affects the printing process.

10. "Incandescent lamp" refers to a filament lamp that operates in a vacuum bulb or is surrounded by an inert gas.

11. "(Tungsten) halogen lamp" refers to an incandescent lamp with a filament made of tungsten and surrounded by gas containing halogen or halogen compounds. They may be provided with an integrated power supply.

12. "Discharge lamp" refers to a lamp that emits light directly or indirectly by discharging through a gas, metal vapor, or a mixture of several gases and vapors.

13. "Fluorescent lamp" refers to a low-pressure mercury discharge lamp in which most of the light is emitted by one or more layers of phosphor excited by ultraviolet radiation emitted by the discharge. The fluorescent lamp may be equipped with an integrated ballast.

14. "Fluorescent lamp without an integrated ballast" refers to a single-ended or double-ended fluorescent lamp without an integrated ballast.

15. "High-intensity discharge lamp" refers to a discharge lamp whose light-emitting arc is stabilized by wall temperature, and the wall load of the arc tube exceeds 3 watts per square centimeter.

16. "Light-emitting diode (LED)" refers to a light source composed of a solid-state device (16) containing a p-n junction. When excited by a current, the junction emits light radiation.

17. "LED package" refers to a component that includes one or more LEDs. The component may include optical components and thermal, mechanical, and electrical interfaces.

18. "LED module" refers to a component that contains one or more LED packages without a cover or piercing on a printed circuit board. The component can have electrical, optical, mechanical, and thermal components, interfaces, and control devices.

19. "LED lamp" refers to a lamp that contains one or more LED modules. The lamp may be equipped with a cap.

20. "Lamp control device" refers to a device located between the power supply and one or more lamps, which provides functions related to the operation of the lamp, such as changing the power supply voltage, limiting the lamp's current to the desired value, providing start-up voltage and preheating current, and preventing cold start.

21. "Control device" refers to an electronic or mechanical device that controls or monitors the light output of a lamp through means other than the lamp's power conversion, such as a timer switch, occupancy sensor, light sensor, or daylight regulation device. In addition, phase-cut dimmers should also be considered as control devices.

22. "External lamp control device" refers to a non-integrated lamp control device designed to be installed outside of the lamp or luminaire housing or removed from the housing without permanently damaging the lamp or luminaire.

23. "Ballast" refers to a lamp control device inserted between the power source and one or more discharge lamps, which primarily limits the current of the lamp to the desired value through an inductor, capacitor, or a combination of both.

24. "Halogen lamp control device" refers to a lamp control device that converts the mains voltage of a halogen lamp to a low voltage.

25. "Compact fluorescent lamp" refers to a fluorescent lamp that includes all components necessary for starting and stable operation.

26. "Luminaire" refers to a device that distributes, filters, or converts the light emitted from one or more lamps, including all necessary components for support, fixing and protecting the luminaire, if necessary, fixing and protecting the auxiliary equipment of the circuit, and connecting them to the power source.

27. "Point of sale" refers to the actual location where products are displayed or proposed for sale, rent or installment to the end user.

28. "End user" refers to a natural person who purchases or intends to purchase a lamp or luminaire for purposes not within their industry, business, craft, or profession.

The scope of exemption from EU energy labeling requirements for lighting products includes:

1. Lamps and LED modules with a luminous flux of less than 30 lm;

2. Battery-powered luminaires and LED modules, including but not limited to the following products: flashlights, mobile phones, toys, table lamps that only work with batteries, arm-band lights for bicycling, solar yard lights, etc.;

3. Lighting fixtures and LED modules with a non-illuminating purpose.

For example:

1. Emitting light as a medium in chemical or biological processes (e.g. pest control, photodynamic therapy, horticulture, pet care, insect repellent products);

2. Image acquisition and projection (e.g. camera flashlights, photocopiers, video projectors);

3. Heating (e.g. infrared lamps);

4. Signaling (e.g. airport lights).

4. Lights with special functions:

   1. Specific light sources with effective UV power greater than 2mW/klm, intended for applications requiring deep UV;

   2. Light sources intended for sterilization (destroying DNA), disinfection, insect trapping, or ozone production;

   3. Light sources intended for coral and skin tanning (FL, HID), plant growth, or laboratory standard lamps for optical calibration;

   4. Special lamps for use by photosensitive patients.

5. Light sources and independent control devices for special environmental use, such as emergency lighting in explosive environments, transportation vehicles (cars, ships, planes), and signal lights (including but not limited to road, railway, maritime, or aviation traffic signals, traffic control, or airport lights).

6. T5 tubes with dual-end fluorescent lamps and a power of P≤13W.

7. Light sources and independent control devices for bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles.

8. Lamps for image capture and projection, including but not limited to photocopying and printing.

9. HID lamps intended for high color temperature situations with a color temperature greater than 7000K.

10. Halogen lamps:

1. Halogen lamps with a beam angle of less than 10 degrees, intended for situations requiring a very narrow beam;

2. Halogen lamps meeting these conditions: G4, GY6.35, or G9 lamp heads, ≤60W, used in environments with a temperature greater than 300 degrees, such as ovens;

3. Halogen lamps with R7s lamp heads, color temperature ≤2500K, and lengths outside the range of 75-80mm or 110-120mm, intended for use in industrial electric heating equipment, etc.

4. 1. The exemption range for EU energy efficiency labeling for lighting products includes the following products:
   1. Lamps and LED modules with a luminous flux less than 30lm;
   2. Battery-powered lamps and LED modules, including but not limited to flashlights, mobile phones, toys, table lamps that operate only with batteries, arm-band lights for cycling, and solar garden lights;
   3. Lighting products and LED modules that are not intended for lighting purposes.

   For example:

   1. Emitting light as a medium in chemical or biological processes (e.g., pesticide application, photodynamic therapy, horticulture, pet care, insect repellent products);
   2. Image capture and projection (such as camera flashlights, copiers, video projectors);
   3. Heating (such as infrared lamps);
   4. Signals (such as airport lights).
   4. Special function lamps:

   1. Specific light sources with effective UV power greater than 2mW/klm, intended for applications requiring deep UV;

   2. Light sources intended for sterilization (DNA damage), disinfection or insect trapping, or ozone production;

   3. Light sources intended for coral reefs, FL and HID light sources for skin tanning, and light sources for plant irradiation;

   4. Standard laboratory lamps intended for optical calibration and special lamps for photosensitive patients.

   5. Light sources and independent control devices for special environments.

   For example:

   1. For emergency use in explosive environments;

   2. Used on vehicles (cars, ships, planes, etc.);

   3. Signal lights (including but not limited to road, rail, maritime or aviation signals, traffic control or airport lights).

   4. T5 fluorescent lamps with power P ≤ 13W;

   5. Light sources and independent control devices for bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles;

   6. Lamps for image capture and projection (including but not limited to photocopying, printing, etc.);

   7. HID lamps intended for high color temperature applications with a color temperature greater than 7000K;

   8. Halogen lamps:

   9. Halogen lamps with a beam angle of less than 10 degrees intended for applications requiring a very narrow beam of light;

   10. Halogen lamps that meet these conditions: G4, GY6.35 or G9 lamp bases, ≤60W, and used for ambient temperatures greater than 300 degrees, such as ovens;

   11. Halogen lamps with R7s lamp bases, color temperatures ≤2500K, lengths not within the range of 75-80mm or 110-120mm, intended for industrial electric heating equipment, etc.

   12. Stage lighting:

   13. Halogen lamps for theater, photography studio, and other scene lighting or entertainment purposes such as theaters, bars, concerts;

   14. Light sources that can be adjusted to high-purity blue, green, and red light, for high-quality colored lights.

   15. Incandescent lamps:

   Meet these conditions: ≤40W, length ≤60mm, diameter ≤30mm, used for ambient temperatures greater than 300 degrees, such as ovens, and fall within the scope of EU energy efficiency exemption.

   13. Single-ended fluorescent lamps:

   With a diameter of 16mm, a 2G11 lamp base, a color temperature of 3200K and x=0.415, y=0.377, or a color temperature of 5500K, used for traditional film and television production and fall within the scope of EU energy efficiency exemption.