2013-07-10

Europe to Implement LED Lighting Energy Efficiency Standards in September

On September 1, 2013, the latest energy efficiency requirements for LED lighting products will be officially implemented in Europe. European energy efficiency requirements are mainly based on the requirements of the EU's ErP. Like LVD Directive and EMC Directive, ErP directive has also been incorporated in the EU's CE system. Therefore CE mark can be printed on the nameplate only after the related products involved must meet ErP requirements and a designated agency is responsible for market surveillance, which is a mandatory EU requirement. In vie...
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