EU-Regulations for Policy Advice EE-Lighting
Promotion of energy efficient lighting in the EU is (among others) guided by the regulations and directives from the European Commission.
Directives are a guideline for member states, indicating that implementation is optional to a certain degree (as defined by the respective directive). Implementation of a directive shall start immediately but usually provides a certain time period until which the directive shall be implemented.
In comparison to directives, regulations by the EU are mandatory and indicate a legislative act. They have to be implemented with immediate effect and member countries become liable if they do not follow the regulation. The latter is however also partly true for directives as those cannot be simply ignored but need consideration in the member states' legislation. The EU will monitor implementation of both, directives and regulations.
Both - directives and regulations - can provide the framework for the design, use and end-of-life treatment of energy saving lamps. They set for instance energy efficient requirements for lamps, product information requirements and/or define further market requirements.
References
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EC-Directive EC Waste electrical equipment Recycling End-of-life treatment |
The directive specifies end-of-life treatment aspects of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). It has the major aim to prevent WEEE. It defines collection, treatment, reuse and recycling, information provision, and financing aspects. |
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(German version) |
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EC-Directive EC Energy-using products Ecodesign Market |
The rdirective defines the framework to set ecodesign requirements for energy-using products. The aim is to ensure free movement of these products within the domestic market. |
EC directive EnergyUse Prod EN.pdf |
EC directive EnergyUseProd GE.pdf (German version) |
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EU-regulations Ecodesign Household lamps Special purpose lamps Market requirements |
The regulation defines ecodesign requirements for non-directional household lamps for placing them on the market. It further specifies requirements for product information to special purpose lamps (not meant for household room illumination). |
EU regul HHlamps EN.pdf |
EU regul HH lamps GE.pdf (German version) |
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EU-regulations Ecodesign Fluorescent lamps Integrated ballast Luminaires High intensity discharge lamps Market requirements |
The regulation defines ecodesign requirements for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, of high intensity discharge lamps, and of ballasts and luminaries able to operate such lamps, for placing them on the market. The requirements are also applicable if the lamps are used in other energy-using products. |
EU regul non HH lamps EN.pdf |
EU regul non HH lamps GE.pdf (German version) |
Internet Links to EU Regulations Lighting
- Europäische Gesetzgebung zur Entsorgung von Leuchtmitteln ist Teil der Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive: EU Richtlinie 2002 96 EG für den Umgang mit Elektro-Altgeräten
- Europäische Gesetzgebung für Energieanforderungen an Leuchtmittel ist Teil von Eco-Design Requirements for Energy Using Products (EuP): EuP EU Richtlinie 2005 32 EG Anforderungen an die umweltgerechte Gestaltung energiebetriebener Produkte
- Übersicht der europäischen Gesetzgebung zum „Glühlampen Ausstieg“ (EuP)
