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Application for Company Regi stration under the Philippine Energy Lab eling 
Program for Energy Consuming Products  
Note to Applicant: This document is confidential when completed. If corrective actions needed for 
this application remain unres olved for one (1) week upon submissi on, it will be considered void.  
Date: ________________  
The Director   
Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
Department of Energy   
Energ y Center, Rizal Drive  
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig  
1632 Man ila  
Sir, 
In accordance with the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) Guidelines, 
promulgated pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285, we hereby ap ply our business in the 
registry of impo rters/manufacturers/distributors und er the PELP for Energy Consuming 
Product s. 
 
 
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Application for Company Regis tration under the Philippine Energy Labeling 
Program for Energy Consuming Products  
         
We hereby s ubmit the required documents (in Engli sh Language) listed below to suppor t 
our application for the Philippine Energy Labeling Program for Energy Consumin g 
Products          
         
a. Certified True Copy of Certificate of Busines s Name Registration (for sole 
proprietorship) or  "Certified True Cop y of Certificate of Registration an d Articles of 
Incorporation issued by the Securities and  Exchange Commission (fo r 
corporation/partnership)"          
 
b. Certifi ed True Copy of Partnership Agreement specifying the name o f the 
Company's authorized representat ive/s issued by the Company Preside nt / 
General Manager / Board Secretary        
 
c. Certified True Copy of Permit to O perate issued by the loca l government unit;  
        
d. Certified True Copy of Bureau of Internal Revenue R egistration; and   
       
e. Duly accompli shed undertaking to abide the Terms  and Conditions of PELP (PELP 
Form No. 2)          
         
Furthermore, we hereb y agree to abide b y all the Terms and Conditions thereof and all 
other rules and regulations, including  amendments thereto, prescribed in the  PELP 
Guidelines          
         
         
              _____ _____________________   
      Signature over Printed N ame   
      President / General Manager    
         
         
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ ___ day of _______, 20 ____ affiant 
exhibiting to me his/her government -issued identification card no. ________________ 
issued at  __________ on ________ ______ .      
   
         
     Notary Public: _______________________   
  
         
Doc No.    ______          
Page No.  ______          
Book No.  ______         
Series of   ______           
     
 
  
 
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Undertaking to Abide by  the Terms and Conditions of the PELP 
    
              I, _______________, _______________ of ____________________ _________, with 
principal address at  ___________________________________________, is duly authoriz ed by 
this company, and its Board of Direct ors / Partners  through Board Resolu tion No. ________, 
dated ________________, as attache d herein, to hereby underta ke to abide by  the following terms 
and conditions of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP)  for the 
importatio n/manufacture /distributi on of _____________________________ ____________.  
         
1. We shall abide by the PELP Guidelines and orders, which t he EUMB issued in pursuant 
with its authority under the Law.      
2. We shall ensure that our certifie d product/s conform/s, at all times, to spe cific performance 
requirements and shall be liab le for any damage caused by the said product to its 
consumers. For this purpose, we shall comply to the satisfaction of existing Philippine laws 
and regulations on q uality management system.   
3. We shall display  our PELP -covered products with the  appropriate DOE Energy Labels.  
      
4. We shall establish and maintain a system o f addressing complaints filed by customers 
concerning the certified products and maintain records thereof. The minimum information 
required w ould include: a) product/s covered  by the complaint, b) Nature of the complaint, 
c) Corrective action/s done, d) Pl ace of purchase.         
  
5. As part of the annual market verification, and whenever possible, sampl es of certified 
products may be drawn from the market by the DOE Monitor ing Te am, in coordination with 
our representatives. All expenses incurred during the d rawing of samples from the market 
shall be shouldered by our company.     
6. We shall inform DOE, in w riting, of any change/s of management, lega l status, identificat ion 
file refer ence number of the product, content related to energy labels (i.e., any change 
significantly affecting the product's performance and efficiency, business name, brand 
and/or other  product literature, etc.)  within thirty c alendar (30) days aft er the effecti vity of 
such changes. Also, we will submit all pertinent documents/requirements that need to be 
updated annually (i.e. Business Permit).   
7. We shall pay the applicable fees and cha rges as billed or stipulated by DOE.   
8. We sh all comply with the PELP Guidelines  on the use of Energy Labels . 
9. We adhere that any infraction of these Terms and C onditions shall constitute sufficie nt 
grounds for the institution of administrative sanctions and/ or fines against our company, 
without preju dice to the penal provisions of the  Republic Act 1128 5, EEC-IRR and PELP 
Guidelines .       
 
Witnesseth my hand this  ___________ of  ____ ___________ 20____ at _______________  
   
      _______ _______ _____ ____  
      Signature over Printed Name    
      Presid ent / GM    
         
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______, 20 ____ affiant exhibiting to me  
his/her government -issued identification card no. ________________ issued at  _________ ____ on 
______________.          
Doc No.          
Page No.         
Book No.          
Series  of  
       
Note: If the applicant is a foreign entity, all documents submitted including this application shall be 
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy that covers t he applic ant     
     
 
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Application of Particu lar Product Registry under the Philippine Energy Labeling 
Program for Energy C onsu ming Products  
 
 
 
Select product to apply: (Check only one box)
Air Conditioner Lamp Ballast
Refrigerating Appliance Circular Fluorescent Lamp
Television Sets Linear Fluorescent Lamp
Self-Ballasted Fluorescent Lamp
Non-Directional LED Lamp
Linear LED Lamp
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________
Office Address: ____________________________________________
Application filed by: ____________________________________________
Designation: ____________________________________________
Office Telephone Number: ____________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________
General Description of the Product
Is the product a new or current model? Current
New
Brand Name ____________________________________________
Model Number / Code ____________________________________________
Country Origin of the Product ____________________________________________
Original Equipment Manufacturer ____________________________________________
Is the product generic to a base model? Yes Please specify Base Model: __________
No
Documents Submitted: Application Fee:
1. Business-related Documents (Certified True Copy)      PhP ________________
     Complete requirements of PELP Form Nos. 1 & 2
OR Number: ____________
2. Technical Documents (Original Copy) 
Test Reports issued by laboratories accredited by signatories to ILAC/APLAC OR Date: ____________
Application received by:
particular facilities internationally). Company-owned laboratories should be _________________________
ISO 17025-accredited Signature over Printed Name:
     Product Specification (with photos)
     Declaration of Generic Models (Form 3A) Date: ____________
Reviewed by: __________________________ Approved by: _________________________
Date: __________________________ Date: _________________________(may be 3rd-party / Company-owned) or a duly accredited and recognized 
by the PAB or if the Philippines is a signatory of the mutual recognition of those FOR DOE USE ONLY
 
 
 
  
 
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PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT  
NOTE TO  PELP COMPLIANCE REPRESENT ATIV E: PLEASE FILL -OUT ONLY THE APPROPRIATE PRODUCT  
 
Model No./Code: Model No./Code: Model No./Code:
Type:Window - Fixed
Split - Fixed
Window - Variable
Split - VariableType:CRT
LCD
LED
OLED
Cooling Capacity: 
(kW)Viewing Screen
size: (in)
Power Input: (W) Volume (L):Luminous Area 
(m2)
Cooling Seasonal 
Performance Factor 
(CSPF)Energy 
Consumption:
(kWh)Power Input (W):
Refrigerant Type: Refrigerant Type:Energy 
Efficiency Factor:
(EEF):
GWP of Refrigerant: GWP of Refrigerant:Standby Power
Rating: (W)
No. of StarsEnergy 
Efficiency Factor:
(EEF):No. of Stars:
No. of Stars:
No. of Doors:
Model No./Code: Model No./Code: Color Rendering  Index (CRI):
Type:Magnetic
ElectronicDimensions: (mm)
Power Input: (W) Supplier Frequency: (Hz)
Ballast Efficacy
factor (BEF):Light Output: (lm)
Power Input: (W)
Efficacy: (lm/W)
Rated Lamp Life: (h)
No. of Stars:
Phorsphor coating:
Correlated Color 
Temperature: (CCT)Other parameters:        CFL
        LFL
        FCL
        LEDLIGHTING SOURCE/LAMP
Other parameters:AIR CONDITIONER TELEVISION SETS REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES
LAMP BALLASTManual
Frost-free
Ref-freezer
Type:Type:
Other Parameters:
Other Parameters:
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Decla ration of Generic Models  
 
Note to Applicant: This document shall be treated as conf idential.  
 
The Director  
Energy Utili zation Man agement Bureau  
Department of Energy  
Energy Center, Rizal Drive  
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig  
1632 Manila  
 
 
Base Model  Generic M odel Product 
Type  Specifications  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
 
        
Signature over Printed Name  
President / GM / PCR  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Product Sales Inventory Report  
 
Note to Applicant: This document shall be treated as confide ntial.  
 
The Director  
Energy Utili zation Man agement Bureau  
Department of Energy  
Energy Center, Rizal Drive  
Bonifacio Gl obal City, Taguig  
1632 Manila  
 
Sir, 
 
In accordance with the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) Guidelines, promulgated pursuant to 
Republi c Act No. 11285, we hereby s ubmit our inventory of sales within the period of __________ to 
__________ *. 
 
 
 
Name Country of Origin OEMProduct
PPP-CCCC-XXXXXX-MMYYDate of Market Entry Model No.No. of Units Imported / 
ManufacturedDOE Control No.**
 
 
 
        
Signature over Printed Name  
President / GM / PCR  
 
 
* For initial submission , product inventory shall cover a maximum span of 2 4 month s (if applicable)  
** For pro ducts that have yet to be registered, please leave blank  
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 Anne x B.1 
 
Company Application Procedure for Compliance to PE LP 
 
The following refers to the general proc edure for the company application of  PELP as 
administered by DOE. These procedures shall apply to all companies whose products and 
equipment are covere d und er PELP and its PPRs , including manufactured and imported 
institutional products.  
Activity  Days  Details  
Request for Order of 
Payment  1 Applicant shall fill -out an online form, through a link 
found in the DOE Website, to re quest an Order of 
Payment (O oP) a nd provide basic information 
about their company.  
 
Payment for the processing 
of the application  DOE -EPRED shall issue an OoP to the applicant 
via e -mail.  
 
Applicant shall pay the corresponding amount 
indicated in the OoP to the DOE.  
 
Applicant shal l provide the photocop y/electronic 
copy of the official receipt/confirmation receipt to 
DOE -EPRED.  
 
DOE -EPRED shall validate the payment through 
the DOE Treasury Division  
 
Submission of pertinent 
documents to DOE -EPRED   DOE -EPRED shall provide a link to t he PE LP 
Online System to the applicant.  
 
Applicant shall submit online the following duly 
accomplished documents to DOE:  
• PELP IG Annex A. Form No.1 (via online 
form)  
• PELP IG Annex A. Form No.2  
 
Evaluation of completeness 
and co rrectness of 
submitted d ocuments  
(DOE -EPRED)  2 DOE -EPRED staff shall evaluate the completeness 
and correctness of the submitted documents.  
In case of incomplete and/or incorrect application, 
the DOE -EPRED will notify applicant of the 
required document and/ or data.  
 
Approval and Inclusion 
(DOE -EPRED)  DOE -EPRED shall approve the Compa ny 
Application and include it to the Company Registry.  
 
DOE -EPRED informs 
applicant of the Approval  DOE -EPRED shall inform the applicant on the 
result of the evaluation.  
 
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Figure B.1 Flowcha rt Procedure for Company Registration  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
An on -site verification of the Company shall be c onducted by DOE -EPRED within 30 days 
after the approval of the application. If the Company fails  verification, the approval shall be 
revoked.  
 
 
 
 Evaluation of Complete ness and 
Correctness  of Submitted  
Documents  
(DOE -EPRED ) 
No Complete? 
Accurate?  Request  for O rder of Payment  for 
Company Registration  
(Applicant ) 
Yes Payme nt for the Processing of 
Application for Company 
Registra tion 
Re-submission  
 
 
Approval of Company Application 
and inclusion to Company Registry  Eligible fo r 
Product 
Registration  1 day  
2 days  Submission of Documents  Online  
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 Annex B.2 
 
Product Application Procedure for Compliance to PE LP 
 
The following refers to the general procedure for the product  application of  PELP as 
administered by DOE. These procedures shall apply to all p roducts and equipment 
covered under the PELP and its PPRs, i ncluding manufactured and imported  institutional 
products. 
Activity  Days  Details  
Request for Order of 
Payment  1 Applicant shall fill -out an online form, through a 
link found in the DOE Websi te, to request an 
Order of Payment (OoP).  
 
Payment for the proce ssing  
of the application  DOE -EPRED shall issue an OoP to the applicant 
via e -mail.  
 
Applicant shall pay the corresponding amount 
indicated in the OoP to the DOE.  
 
Applicant shall provide the  photocopy/electronic 
copy of the official receipt/confirmation r eceipt to 
DOE -EPRED.  
 
DOE -EPRED shall validate the payment through 
the DOE Treasury Division  
 
Submission of  documents to 
DOE -EPRED   Applicant shall online submit the following duly 
accomplis hed documents to DOE:  
• PELP IG Annex A. Form No. 3  (via online 
form) 
• Technical Documents  
➢ Test Reports from a testing 
laboratory  
➢ Product Specification (with photos)  
➢ Declaration of generic models  
 
Evaluation of completeness 
and correctness of 
submitted techn ical 
documents  
(DOE -EPRED)  6 DOE -EPRED staff shall evaluate the 
completeness and correctness (alignment with the 
PPR) of the submitted technical documents.  
 
In case of incomplete applications, the DOE -
EPRED will notify applicant of the re quired 
document an d/or data.  
 
Applications with incorrect data/documents shall 
be denied  
 
Approval and Inclusion 
(DOE -EPRED)  DOE -EPRED shall approve the Product 
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 DOE -EPRED informs 
applicant of the Approval  DOE -EPRED sh all inform the applicant on the 
result of the evaluation.  
 
Total  No. of Days  7  
 
 
Figure B.2 Flowchart Procedure for Product Registration  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 No 
Technical Approval and inclusion to 
Prod uct Registry  
Eligible to apply 
for Ene rgy Label  6 days  
Yes Evaluation of Completeness and 
correctness (based on the PPR) of 
Technical Documents  
(DOE -EPRED ) 
Complete?  
Correct?  Request for Order of Payment for 
Product Registration  
(Applicant ) 
Re-submission  
 
 1 day  
Payment for the Processing of 
Application for Product  Registration  
Submission of Documents  Online 
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 Annex B.3 
 
Energy Label Issuance  Procedure for Com pliance to PE LP 
 
The following refers to the general proc edure for the issuance of energy labels  as 
administered by DOE. These apply to all products and  equipment covered under PELP 
and its PPR s. 
Activity  Days  Details  
Request for Order of 
Payment  1 Applic ant shall fill -out a n online form, through a 
link found in the DOE Website, to request an 
Order of Payment (OoP).  
 
Payment for the processing  
of the ap plication  DOE -EPRED shall issue an OoP to the applicant 
via e -mail.  
 
Applicant shall pay the correspond ing amount 
indicated  in the OoP to the DOE.  
 
Applicant shall provide the photocopy/electronic 
copy of the official  receipt/confirmation receipt to 
DOE -EPRED.  
 
DOE -EPRED shall validate the payment through 
the DOE Treasury Division  
 
Processing / Creation of  
Energy Label  2 DOE -EPRED generates the energy label based 
on the product data retrieved from the DOE PELP 
online platform, as validated by an authorize d 
DOE personnel during the product registration 
phase.  
 
The QR Code shall be automatically generated 
and will be included in  the energy label file.  
 
Notifying the Applicant  DOE -EPRED informs applicant of the availability 
of the Energy Label.  
 
Responsibi lity of Applicant   Applicant downloads, prints and attaches energy 
label to the product  
Total No. of Da ys 3  
 
Energy label s issued by DOE for a particular product model shall be valid for 12 months 
from the issuance date.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Figure B.3 Flowchart Procedure for Issuance of Energy Label   
 
 
        
            
  
 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
         
 
 
 Request for Order of 
Payment for Energy Label 
Issuance  
(Applicant ) 
 
Retrieve  data of the product from 
the PELP Datab ase (DOE -EPRED ) 
Applicant downloads, prints and 
attaches approved energy labels on 
the product  
 Generation of QR Code for the 
Energy Label (DOE -EPRED ) 
 
Notify applicant of the availability of 
the Energy Label (DOE -EPRED ) 
 1 day  
2 days  Payment for the Processing of 
Application for Issuance of Energy 
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 C.1 Foreword  
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285 , the EEC-IRR, DOE DC2020 -06-0015  (PELP)  
and DOE DC2020 -06-0016  (MEPP)  this document is prepared for the guidance of 
DOE personnel and all concerned importers, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, 
retailers and other stakeholders in the enforcement, monitoring  and verification 
under the  Philippine Energy  Labe ling Program (PELP) and the Minimum Energy 
Performance for Products (MEPP) . 
C.2 Scope  
This document contains guidelines for the enforcement, monitoring and verification 
pertaining to energy label ing requirements and  the compliance to MEPP . 
C.3 Definition of Terms  
For the purpose of this document, definitions in the Implementing Guidelines (IG) 
and Particular Product Requirements (PPRs) apply including the following:  
1. Applicant  - refers to any natural or juridical person engaged in the 
manufacturing, importing, distribut ing, or dealing of ECPs who registers 
with the DOE in compliance with the requirements of PELP  
2. Acknowledgement of Drawn Samples (A DS) – for the purpose of 
verification, an ADS is a DOE form  accomplished by the  applicant  and is 
presented to a  retail store owner notifying the same that he or she has 
been credited a replacement unit for the product that will be collected by 
the DOE monitoring tea m for verification testing  
3. Basic Model/Type  – a product model whose main compon ent and other 
design components are distinct as to voltage rating, power inpu t, 
frequency, light output, etc. 
4. Control Number  – a set of numbers issued by the DOE for a particula r 
model of product which is printed  or stamped on the energy label  
5. Energy Label  – refers to the prescribed tag / sticker / marker that bears the 
DOE logo and essential energy performance ratings (i.e. efficiency, 
energy consumption. etc.) compliant to the PPR 
6. Enforcement  – refers to an activity or operation, including on -site 
inspections, where DOE detects vi olations for the purpose of seeing to it 
that these comply with the provisions of PELP  
7. Generic Models  - refer to a range of models similar to the bas e model 
where all have the same major physical characteristics, construction, 
system design and other performance characteristics  
8. Model  – a specific unit or variety of product  
9. Monitoring  – refers to an activi ty where the DOE systematically observes, 
checks  and keeps record of the compliance with the requirements of 
PELP  
10. Retailer  - refers to any natural or juridical person engaged in the business 
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 11. Test – a laboratory procedure to determine one or more characteristics of a  
given product accor ding to a specified methodology  
12. Test report  - a report generated by the laboratory in testing the energy 
performance and other requirements of the PPR  
13. Verification test  – test conducted on th e product drawn from the market to 
verify the claims of the customer   
C.4 Monitoring  
 The following check points shall be referred to during the conduct of monitoring of 
complianc e of energy consuming products (ECPs)  covered by PE LP: 
C.4.1 Monitoring Check  Points 
• Sector specific targets and plans  
• Product registration documents  
• Information from competitors or consumers  
• Applicant  / Retailer  websites,  brochures, online marketing  
• Geographical selection  
C.4.2 Energy Label Check Points  
The checking of compli ance for each product shall  be in accordance with 
the respective PPR  of the ECP and aligned with the market monitoring data 
indicated in  Appendices C.9.3-6. 
C.4.3 DOE Monitoring Team  
The DOE monitoring team shall be composed of  a core group of personnel 
from th e DOE and/or its authorized representatives to assist the agency in 
the conduct of monitoring and verification activitie s. 
 
C.4.4 Monitoring Frequency  
Monitoring the compliance of Applicants  and retailers with the PE LP 
requirements in various regions of th e country shall be conduct ed by the 
DOE monitoring team  at least once a year . 
C.4.5 Monitoring Forms  
The monitoring forms  included  in the Appendices of this Annex shall be 
used during monitoring of the subject products.  
C.4.6  Monitoring Reports  
C.4.6.1  The head of the DOE monitoring team shall be responsible 
in the  consolidation and  submission of the monitoring report.  
C.4.6.2 Any monitoring activities conducted by the DOE Fi eld 
Offices , and other authorized agencies , shall be reported 
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 C.4.6.3 The monitoring report shall be submitted to the DOE -EUMB 
within 15 working days  after the conduct of the monitoring 
activity.  
C.4.7. Inter -agency Support  
Monitoring of the products shall be conducted in coordination with the DTI -BPS.  
 
C.5 Verification  
For verification of the claimed efficiency rating  of a particular ECP, random 
samples of selected product  models  per specific brand shall be drawn by the DOE 
monitoring team at least once a year , following a risk -based sampling procedure.  
The following criteria shall be appl ied in the selection of product models for 
verification testing.  
C.5.1  Basic criteria for selection of pro duct for verification testing  
• Market entry  
• Product records   
• Sector -specific targets (based on retailer category)  
• Energy savings  
• Market share s  
• Product tested by Applicants  in their own laboratory  
• Reports and/or complaints from other applicants  and/or consumers  
C.5.2 Collection of products  for verification testing  
During verification activities, samples shall be dr awn from the retail stores. 
If it is not possible to draw sample s from retail store s, then the sample may 
be drawn from the Applicant’s warehouse /s. The number of samples to be 
collected shall be in accordance with the respective PPR of the product. 
Sample s may be drawn from different retail stores , as may be necessary. In 
the case of verification at Applicant’s warehouse /s, the DOE  monitoring 
team  shall identify lot numbers for specific products  for sampling.  The team  
shall then draw the identified samples  from their respective storage 
locations . 
For produ cts with generic models, the team  shall have the prerogative to 
draw samples for verification testing of either the base or the generic 
models declared by the Applicant . A model cannot be considered generi c if: 
• There is a difference in its major components  
• There are other variations that may affect energy performance.  
C.5.3 Replacement of samples taken from retail stores  
Upon DOE’s request, t he Applicant  shall accomplish  the “Acknowledgement 
of Drawn Sample s” (ADS) form prior to the sampling activity. The DOE 
Monitoring Team shall present the ADS to the duly designated 
representativ e of the retail outlet and proceed with the drawing of 
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 After the verification activity, DOE  shall submit a copy of the signed and 
acknowledged A DS form to the Applicant. The Applicant  shall replace the 
samples taken by the DOE monitoring team , as indicated in  the ADS. (see 
Appendix C.9.2 for the A DS Flowchart)  
C.5.4. Test method and procedures  
Verification samples shall be transported  to either  the DOE -LATD or a 
DOE -recognized testing laboratory , which is independent of the Applicant, 
for testing .      
Test methods and procedures shall be in accordance with the standard 
method of testing specified in the respe ctive PPR of the product  sample . 
C.5.5 Test Reports  
Test reports from verification testing shall contain the minimum information 
for DOE  to adequately evaluate the compliance of a particular  product wi th 
the requirements of the PPR.  
C.5.6 Challenge Test  
C.5.6.1 An applicant  who has claimed to have fully and properly 
tested a sample unit product model of another Applicant , in 
accordance with the standard test methods and tolerances 
provided in the PPRs, and has concluded misrepresentation 
of the claimed ratings may initiat e a ch allenge, prov ided that 
a formal report shall be submitted to DOE -EUMB which  
would  include, but shall not be limited to, the following:  
• Brand and Model  
• Test method  used and corresponding test results  
• Specifications/name plate rating o f test samp les, 
including pict ures 
• Date and Place of Sampling  
• Date of Testing  
• Name and address of the Testing Laboratory where 
the test was conducted  
C.5.6.2   If the DOE  finds that the report constitutes substantial proof 
of non -compliance to the PPRs, the said  brand  and model 
shall be subjected to Verification Testing; provided that the 
following conditions shall be followed:  
• DOE -EUMB shall likewise notify the challenged party 
that somebody is challenging its claimed ratings.  
Thus, a sampling shall be conducted in the presence 
of both the challenging party and the challenged 
party  whenever possible . 
• Both parties may witness the conduct of the testing if 
requested.  
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 shoulder all costs in con nectio n with or incidental to 
the challenge test  and the appropriate procedure for 
the imposition of penalties for the said non -
compliance shall be imposed.  
• If the result  of the challenge test is in favor of the 
challenged Applicant , all costs in connectio n with  or 
incidental to the challe nge test shall be shouldered by 
the challenging Applicant . 
C.6 Payment for Transport and Testing of Market Samples  
C.6.1 The cost for transport of samples shall be borne by  the Applicant  at a 
computed cost and shall be  supported  with the necessary receipts . 
C.6.2  The cost for market sample testing  shall be borne by the Applicant .   
C.6.3 Retrieval of tested samples  
C.6.3.1 Applicant  shall retrieve the samples after the condu ct of 
testing by LATD or a DOE -recognized testin g labora tory 
within thirty (30) days  upon  the Applicant’s  receipt of the 
Notice of Retrieval . If not claimed within the prescribed 
period, samples will  be deemed abandoned and will be 
subjected to disposal .  
C.6.3.2  If the test results show non -complianc e with th e 
requirements of the applic able standard, tested samples 
shall be kept by the laboratory for ready reference within 
sixty (60) days  after testing . Applicant may contest the test 
result within sixty ( 60) days upon the receipt of the said 
result s. This provision shall be  applicable to  products that 
are not subjected to destructive testing.  
C.7 Enforcement  
 
C.7.1 Non-compliance to PE LP by industry players during market monitoring  
shall be based on the f ollowing:  
Types of Non -Conformance / Prohibited  Acts  
1. Failure to comply with energy l abels . 
2. Removing, defacing or altering any energy label on the ECPs before the 
product is sold to the first retail purchaser or leased to the first lessee . 
3. Failure to provid e accurate information  or the  provision of fals e or 
misleading information as requir ed to be submitted under the EEC Act 
and the EEC -IRR. 
4. Selling, leasing or impo rting of ECPs that do not comply with MEPP.  
5. Willfully refusing to submit to an on -site inspect ion. 
6. Failing or willfully refusing to submit an y of the reports required . 
7. Failure to comply with issued orders of the DOE in the discharge of its 
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 8. Failure to register PELP -covered ECPs.  
9. Violating any provisions of the EEC Act, EEC -IRR, c odes and guidelines.  
C.7.2 Pursuant to Section 81 of the  EEC-IRR, upon the determina tion that an 
establishment has committed any of the prohibited acts, the DOE may 
consider the following measures prior to the imposition of the appropriate 
fines and penalt ies. Establi shment may re fer to a manufact urer, importer, 
distributor  or retailer of  the P ELP-covered ECP.   
a) Require an explanation supported by rep orts, ret urns and other 
documents to rebut the alleged commission of the prohibited act.  
b) In cases where  an explanation has been issued but the DOE finds a 
violation because of materially insufficient reports, false returns, non -
submission of required do cuments, provide a recommendation to the said 
person or entity ; 
c) Disclose the name of t he establishments  after it has received a 
recommendation and comply with such recommendation; and  
d) Issue an order in cases where the said establishment fails to foll ow or 
comply with the recommendation of the DOE. The failure on the part of the 
establish ment to comply wi th the order shall be a valid ground for the 
imposition of the administrative fines and penalties in accordance with 
Annex B. Schedule of Fines and Pe nalties o f the PELP DC and/or the 
MEPP DC, as applicable .   
C.8 Publication  
C.8.1 DOE s hall maintain a biannually  updated  list of compliant products  
C.8.2  Non-compliant products shall be pu blished in the DOE website within 72 
hours  from the date of issuan ce of the  order of non -compliance  and 
biannual  in newspapers of wide -circulation, including the name of th e 
Applicant  or Retailer with the  brand name and model to whom the violation 
applies and who failed to remedy the citation received from the DOE;  
C.8.3  Outcome  of the implementation of the PE LP sh all be included in the Annual 
Report of the DOE, highlightin g the improvement in the compliance rate by 
Applicants  and Retailers with energy lab eling requirements as well as 
improvement in the energy efficiency  of produ cts sold to consumers in the 
Philippi nes. 
C.9 Appendices  
C.9.1 Acknowledgement of  Draw n Samples  Form 
C.9.2 Drawing of Samples  Flowchart   
C.9.3  Market Mo nitoring Sheet for Air Condit ioners  
C.9.4 Market M onitoring Sheet for  Refrigerating Appliances  
C.9.5 Market Monit oring Sheet for Lighting Products  
C.9.6 Market Moni toring Sheet for  Televisions  Sets               
 
                                                  
                                           
 
 
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Acknowledgement of  OF DRAWN SAMPLES  
             
        
In accordance with th e P hilippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) Guidelines 
promulgated pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285, we hereby acknowledge the authority of  
the Department of Energy and its representatives to draw the products listed below for the 
purpose of Verification  Testing under the said program. The samples drawn shall be 
replaced.         
       
The DOE Representatives shall be in proper DOE Field Uniforms and shall present their 
IDs to the retailer prior to the conduct of product sampling.  
 
Note: Replacement of dr awn products shall be coordinated by the brand owner to the 
retailer  
 
Prod uct Type  Brand  
  
  
  
 
Date of Issuance: ___________________  
Note: This document is valid within 2 weeks from the date of issuance  
 
Sampling L ocation: __________________ ____  
 
Authorized by:  ______________________ ____  
                        (Signature over Printed N ame)  
 
Position: _ _____________________________  
Contact Details: ________________________  
 
TO BE FILLED -UP DURING SAMPLING ACTIVITY  
 
Actual Samples Drawn  
Type  Model No.  Brand  Quantity  DOE Control No.  
     
     
 
Date of Sampling: _______________________  
 
Mem bers of the DOE Monitoring Team: ____________________  
                                                               ____________________  
                                                               ____________________  
 
Store / Retailer Representative:  ___________________________  
                                                   (Signature over Printed Name)  
      
 
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ADS P rocess  Flowchart  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Market Mo nitoring Sheet for Aircon ditioners  
 
Name of Store: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Date: _________________
Brand Name: ___________________________
Model Number: ___________________________
Type: Window Split Inverter Non-inverter
Energy Label: Yes No
Checklist
1. Is the label in the right place? Yes No
If "No", please specify where the label is located:
_____________________________________________
2. Are all the required information provided? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the following information:
Star Rating: _________________
Cooling Capacity: _________________
Power Input: _________________
Energy Efficiency: _________________
Control No: _________________
Yes No
If "No", please specify:
_____________________________________________
Remarks: __________________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: Noted by: Conformed by:
_________________ _________________ __________________________3. Is the overall design (color and layout) 
in accordance with the requirements?
DOE Staff Head of Team Store RepresentativeRegion / Province: ___________________
 
 
 
 
         
 
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Market Monitoring Sheet for Refrigerating Appliances  
 
 
Name of Store: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Date: _________________
Brand Name: ___________________________
Model Number: ___________________________
Type: Single-Door Two-Door / Direct Cooling Frost-Free
Inverter Non-Inverter
Energy Label: Yes No
Checklist
1. Is the label in the right place? Yes No
If "No", please specify where the label is located:
_____________________________________________
2. Are all the required information provided? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the following information:
Star Rating: _________________
Energy Consumption: _________________
Volume: _________________
Energy Efficiency: _________________
Freezing Capacity: _________________
Control No: _________________
Yes No
If "No", please specify:
_____________________________________________
Remarks: __________________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: Noted by: Conformed by:
_________________ _________________ __________________________Region / Province: ___________________
3. Is the overall design (color and layout) 
in accordance with the requirements?
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Market Mo nitoring Sheet for Light ing Products  
 
Name of Store: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Date: _________________
Type of Product: Scope:
Lamp Ballast 50/60 Hz: 230 V
Single-Capped Fluorescent Lamp 14-40 W: 230 V
Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamp 10-65 W: T12, T8, T5: 230 V
Compact Fluorescent Lamp 3-60 W: 60 Hz: E27 and E14 screw base: 100-250 V
Non-directional LED Lamp 50/60 Hz: 230 V -- rated w up to 30w -- rated V > 50V to 250V -- E14 and E27 caps
Linear LED Lamp 50/60 Hz: 230 V -- G5 and G13 caps
w/ w/o
*NOTE: Ballast does not have light output
Prepared by: Noted by: Conformed by:
____________________ ______________________ _______________________
DOE Staff Head of Team Store RepresentativeEnergy 
EfficiencyLight 
Output 
(LumensRemarks Control No.Region / Province: ___________________
Model TypeEnergy LabelPower 
Input 
(watts)
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Market Mo nitoring Sheet for Televisions  
 
 
Name of Store: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Date: _________________
Brand Name: ___________________________
Model Number: ___________________________
Type: CRT LCD-CCFL LCD-LED PLASMA      OLED
Energy Label: Yes No
Checklist
1. Is the label in the right place? Yes No
If "No", please specify where the label is located:
_____________________________________________
2. Are all the required information provided? Yes No
If "Yes", please provide the following information:
Star Rating: _________________
Power Input: _________________
Energy Consumption: _________________
Energy Efficiency: _________________
Standby Power: _________________
Viewing Screen Size: _________________
Control No: _________________
Yes No
If "No", please specify:
_____________________________________________
Remarks: __________________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: Noted by: Conformed by:
_________________ _________________ __________________________Region / Province: ___________________
3. Is the overall design (color and layout) 
in accordance with the requirements?
DOE Staff Head of Team Store Representative
 
 
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DOE DC2020 -06-0015   
 
 
 
 
 
PELP Implementing Guidelines  
 
Annex D.4  
Particular Product Requirements:  
Compact Fluorescent Lamps  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents  
 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...  
D.4.1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................   
D.4.2 Definition of Terms  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........   
D.4.3 Normative Reference  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......  
D.4.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing  ................................ ................................ ........   
D.4.5 Product Verification Testing  ................................ ................................ .............................   
D.4.6 Presentation of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....  
D.4.7 Validity of Result  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............   
D.4.8 Minimum Energy Performance  ................................ ................................ ........................   
D.4.9 EEPR  of Self -Ballasted Fluorescent Lamps     ................................ ................................ .  
  D.4.10 EEPR  Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......  
D.4.11 Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label ................................ ......................   
  D.4.12 Presentation of Energy Label  ................................ ................................ .........................   
  D.4.13 Correction of Performance Ratings  ................................ ................................ ................   
  D.4.14 Validity of Energy Labels  ................................ ................................ ................................   
  D.4.15 Information in the Label  ................................ ................................ ................................ .  
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Foreword  
 
This Particular Product Requirements shall be an integral part of the Department Circular No. 
DC2020 -06-0015 entitled “PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY 
LABELING PROGRAM (PELP) FOR COMPLIANCE OF IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, 
DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND OTHER ENERGY -
CONSUMING PRODUCTS (ECP)”.  
 
This PPR provides the detailed technical requirements for compact fluorescent lamps covered 
by PELP and requires the atta chment or printing of an energy label to the side panel of the CFL 
packaging , as prescribed in the sample energy label in D.4.1 1. 
 
Any clause in this PPR not affected by amendments made in the PELP, MEPP and Implementing 
Guidelines shall remain effective.   
 
 
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D.4.1      Scope  
 
This PPR specifies the energy efficiency and labeling requirements for self -ballasted compact 
fluorescent lamps for domestic and similar general lighting source, having a claimed wattage of 
3 watts to 60 watts and rated voltage of 100 V to 250 V, 60 Hz with Edison screw cap particularly 
E14 and E27.  
 
D.4.2      Definition of Terms  
For the purpose of this PPR, the following definitions shall apply:  
1. Applicants  – refers to Manufacturers / Importers / Distributors / Dealers.  
 
2. Efficacy  - refers to the ratio of claimed light output to claimed lamp power in terms 
of lumen per watt.   
 
3. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  - product’s star rating which is 
based on the ranges of efficacy in lumens per watt which is displayed on the energy 
label.  
 
4. Energy Efficiency Rating - refers to a product’s rating on its efficacy based on the 
claimed lumens per watt (lm/w) for lighting.  
 
5. Intensified Market Sampling  – refers to the 2nd and 3rd batch of samples and is 
drawn when the 1st batch failed the Verification testing.  
 
6. Model  - all units within the manufacturers or importers product line which are 
identical except for serial number and/or other identifying marks.  
Note: Any variation from the base models shall have no effect on the performance 
and energy efficiency.  
 
7. Routine Ma rket Sampling  – refers to the 1st batch of samples to be drawn during 
verification activities.  
8. Self-ballasted Lamp  - lamps with integral ballast which cannot be dismantled or 
replaced.  
 
D.4.3      Normative Reference  
 
1. PNS IEC 60969:2012  Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general 
lighting service: Performance requirements  
 
2. CIE 84 1st Edition 1989  The Measurement of Luminous Flux.  
 
3. CIE 13.3 -1995  Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties 
of Light Source.  
 
4.  PNS 2050 -2: 2007  - Lamps and related equipment - Energy Efficiency and 
labelling requirements - Part 2: Self -ballasted lamps for general lighting services   
 
 
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Considering the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be 
used as reference. It is understood that future amendments of the PNS indicated in 
this PPR shall be after its promulgation. A transition period shall be provided to give 
ample time to a ll stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any. 
This period shall be discussed with the TWG and the stakeholders.  
 
D.4.4      Sampling Method for Verification Testing  
 
 1. Number of models to be drawn from the market at least once a y ear for 
performance verification shall be in accordance with Table 1 below:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Twenty -three (23) pieces per model per brand shall be randomly picked to 
represent the whole market population for performance verification.  
 
3. Conformance to requirements for various case conditions, conformance shall be 
evaluated according to the cases shown below:  
 
Table 2 
Conformance Requirements for Market Samples  
Case 
Condition  1st Batch  2nd Batch  3rd Batch  Conformance  
Case 1  Passed  Not Required  Not Required  Passed  
Case 2  Failed  Passed  Passed  Passed  
Case 3  Failed  Failed  Not Required  Failed  
Case 4  Failed  Passed  Failed  Failed  
 
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samples will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch , which 
will be subjected to simultaneous testing.  
 
4. Models that were not covered in the sampling stated in item 1 of D.4.4 shall be 
scheduled for sampling in the succeeding verification activities.  
 
5. The DOE shall have the option to draw additional batch samples of the remaining 
models of particular brand according to Table 3 below if found that the initial 
sampled models fa iled the verification test in item 1 and conformance 
requirements of item 3.  Table 1  
Routine Market Sampling  
Total no. of models  No. of models to be 
drawn  
1 to 14  1 
15 to 24  2 
25 to 34  3 
35 to 44  4 
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Table 3  
 Intensified Market Sampling  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  Failed 
verification 
test No. of models for 
resampling  
1 to 14  1 1 2 
15 to 24  2 1 4 
25 to 34 3 2 6 
35 to 44  4 2 8 
above 45  5 3 10 
 
D.4.5      Product Verification Testing  
1.  Selected models for local market sampling shall be tested by DOE -LATD or  a DOE -
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
2. The DOE -LATD or DOE -recognized testing laboratory shall subject the market 
sample to complete testing up to the claimed life (initial report, lumen maintenance 
and life test report) of the product and the results shall be submitted to DOE -EPRED . 
  
3. In cases where m arket sample fails the PPR requirements, 2nd and 3rd batches  shall 
be drawn and should  pass the performance verification. Otherwise , it shall be 
subjected to the procedures  in C.7 of PELP IG Annex C - Enforcement . 
 
D.4.6      Presentation of Results  
 
1. Power must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest ones.  
 
2. Light output must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest tens.  
 
3. Efficacy must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest ones computed from 
the claimed rating.  
 
D.4.7      Validity of Results  
 
1. Initial test results submitted by the Applicant to DOE must not be more than three 
(3) months from the date of issuance of the testing laboratory. It shall be  valid for 
twenty -four (24) months from the date of approval of the energy label. However, 
it shall be automatically superseded by the test results  from the verification testing . 
 
2. The verification test results shall be valid and effective for twenty -four (24) months 
from the date of issuance of the initial test report. The market sample should pass 
the lumen maintenance and life test, otherwise, it should be subjected for 
resampling and pass the conformance requirements in Table 2. No further market 
samp ling shall be conducted for that particular model during the validity of market 
sample test result.  
 
3. Applicants are required to submit complete test reports (initial report, lumen 
maintenance and life test report) and apply for revalidation of energy l abel before  
 
 
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the expiration of the 24 -month validity.  
 
D.4.8      Minimum Energy Performance  
 
All CFLs must pass the applicable safety and performance req uirements of the latest 
edition  PNS IEC 60969 including the following : 
 
1. The efficacy of the lamp shal l not be less than the value stated in Table 4a.  
 
2. The minimum initial luminous efficacy of an encapsulated lamp model (lamp model 
with an integral cover) shall not be less than 85% of the requirements indicated in 
Table 4a , rounded off to the nearest whole number.  
 
Table 4a  
Minimum initial luminous efficacy of a bare lamp  
 
 
Input power of lamp 
(W) Initial Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
3 to < 5  45 41 
≥ 5 to < 9  50 46 
≥ 9 to < 15  55 52 
≥ 15 to < 25  60 57 
≥ 25 to 60  65 62 
 
Table 4b  
     Minimum initial luminous efficacy of encapsulated lamp  
 
 
Input power of 
lamp (W)  Initial Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
3 to < 5  38 35 
≥ 5 to < 9  43 39 
≥ 9 to < 15  47 44 
≥ 15 to < 25  51 48 
≥ 25 to 60  55 53 
  
 
 
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3. The average claimed life of lamps should  not be less than 6,000 hours. Minimum 
number of samples aged to reach the claimed median life is 20. For claimed life 
above 6000 hours, lamps shall be subjected to life testing and must reach the 
claimed life , otherwise subject for claimed life re -rating.  
 
4. Mean measured value of the initial power shall not exceed 108% of rated value, 
and all samples shall measure below 115% of rated value. Minimum sample size 
is 10 pieces aged for 100 hours.  
 
5. All samples shall measure equal to or greater than the rat ed displacement (or 
power factor) factor value minus 0.05. Minimum sample size is 10 pieces , aged 
for 100 hours.  
 
6. Mean measured value of the initial luminous flux shall be greater than or equal to 
90% of rated value, and all samples shall measure greate r than or equal to 85% 
of rated value. Minimum sample size is 10 pieces aged for 100 hours.  
 
7. Chromaticity coordinates of at least 90% of the samples shall measure less than 
or equal to 5 SDCM (standard deviation of color matching) from the rated value. 
Minimum sample size is 10 pieces , aged for 100 hours.  
 
8. All samples shall measure equal to or greater than the rated CRI value minus 3. 
Minimum sample size is 10 pieces , aged for 100 hours.  
 
9. Lumen maintenance mean measured value(s) shall be equal to or greater than 
80%. Minimum sample size is 10 pieces , aged for 2000 hours.   
  
D.4.9  Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) of self -ballasted compact 
fluorescent lamps shall be in accordance with Tables 5a and 5b.  
 
Table 5a  
Required EEPR for bare lam p 
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
3 to < 5  45 1-Star 41 1-Star 
46 2-Stars  42 2-Stars  
47 3-Stars  43 3-Stars  
48 4-Stars  44 4-Stars  
≥ 49 5-Stars  ≥ 45 5-Stars  
≥ 5 to < 9  50 1-Star 46 1-Star 
51 2-Stars  47 2-Stars  
52 3-Stars  48 3-Stars   
 
 
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53 4-Stars  49 4-Stars  
≥ 54 5-Stars  ≥ 50 5-Stars  
≥ 9 to < 15  55 1-Star 52 1-Star 
56 2-Stars  53 2-Stars  
57 3-Stars  54 3-Stars  
58 4-Stars  55 4-Stars  
≥ 59 5-Stars  ≥ 56 5-Stars  
≥ 15 to < 25  60 1-Star 57 1-Star 
61 2-Stars  58 2-Stars  
62 3-Stars  59 3-Stars  
63 4-Stars  60 4-Stars  
≥ 64 5-Stars  ≥ 61 5-Stars  
≥ 25 to 60  65 1-Star 62 1-Star 
66 2-Stars  63 2-Stars  
67 3-Stars  64 3-Stars  
68 4-Stars  65 4-Stars  
≥ 69 5-Stars  ≥ 66 5-Stars  
 
Table 5b  
Required EEPR for encapsulated lamp  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
3 to < 5  38 1-Star 35 1-Star 
39 2-Stars  36 2-Stars  
40 3-Stars  37 3-Stars  
41 4-Stars  38 4-Stars  
≥ 42 5-Stars  ≥ 39 5-Stars  
≥ 5 to < 9  43 1-Star 39 1-Star 
44 2-Stars  40 2-Stars  
45 3-Stars  41 3-Stars   
 
 
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46 4-Stars  42 4-Stars  
≥ 47 5-Stars  ≥ 43 5-Stars  
≥ 9 to < 15  47 1-Star 44 1-Star 
48 2-Stars  45 2-Stars  
49 3-Stars  46 3-Stars  
50 4-Stars  47 4-Stars  
≥ 51 5-Stars  ≥ 48 5-Stars  
≥ 15 to < 25  51 1-Star 48 1-Star 
52 2-Stars  49 2-Stars  
53 3-Stars  50 3-Stars  
54 4-Stars  51 4-Stars  
≥ 55 5-Stars  ≥ 52 5-Stars  
≥ 25 to 60  55 1-Star 53 1-Star 
56 2-Stars  54 2-Stars  
57 3-Stars  55 3-Stars  
58 4-Stars  56 4-Stars  
≥ 59 5-Stars  ≥ 57 5-Stars  
 
D.4.10  EEPR  Requirements:  
 
1. The self -ballasted compact fluorescent lamp models should pass the MEPP 
requirements prior to issuance of energy label.  
 
2. Claimed efficacy must be consistent with the EEPR and the lamp rating.  
 
3. Basis of EEPR must come from the test report . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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D.4.11  Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy L abel 
 
D.4.11.1  Applicants shall use one side panel of the packaging for the energy label. The 
dimension shall not be less than 4 cm (width) x 10 cm (height). If the size of 
the side panel is less than 4 cm x 10 cm, the energy label shall be resized to 
cover the entire si de panel maintaining same aspect ratio.  
 
D.4.11.2  The size of the energy label may vary according to the size of the side panel 
maintaining the same aspect ratio. The energy label provided by the DOE in 
electronic copy is ready for resizing but be sure to  always maintain the aspect 
ratio for the desired size.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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D.4.12  Presentation of Energy L abel 
  
 
 
D.4.13  Correction of Performance Ratings  
 D.4.13.1          Applicant ha s the option to downgrade/upgrade the claimed ratings to 
comply with the requirements of this PPR based on the result of the first 
market sample test.  
 
   D.4.13.2        New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in the reference 
standard.  
 
D.4.14  Validity of Energy Labels  
 D.4.14.1  Energy labels are valid within 12 months from  the date of issuance  
 
D.4.15  Information in the Label  
 D.4.15.1  The MMYY in the label’s control number shall be updated annually, based 
on the date of label issuance.  
 D.4.15.2  The “Issuance Year of Energy Rating” refers to the date of issuance of the 
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DOE DC2020 -06-0015  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PELP Implementing Guidelines  
 
Annex D.5  
Particular Product Requirements:  
Linear Fluorescent Lamps  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
                                                                                                                      
Table of Contents  
 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......  
D.5.1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..  
D.5.2 Definition of Terms  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............   
D.5.3 Normative Reference  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........   
D.5.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing ................................ ................................ .............   
D.5.5 Product Verification Testing  ................................ ................................ ................................ .  
D.5.6 Presentation of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........   
D.5.7 Validity of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................   
D.5.8 Minimum Energy Performance  ................................ ................................ ............................   
D.5.9 EEPR  of Linear Fluorescent Lamps  ................................ ................................ .....................   
D.5.10 EEPR  Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........   
D.5.11 Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label  ................................ ..........................   
D.5.12 Presentation of Energy Label  ................................ ................................ .............................   
D.5.13 Correction of Performance Ratings  ................................ ................................ ....................   
D.5.14 Validity of Energy Labels  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...  
D.5.15 Information in the Label  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
Foreword  
 
This Particular Product Requirements shall be an integral part of the Department Circular No. 
DC2020 -06-0015 entitled “PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY 
LABELING PROGRAM (PELP) FOR COMPLIANCE OF IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, 
DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND OTHER ENERGY -
CONSUMING PRODUCTS (ECP)”.  
This PPR provides  the detailed technical requirements for linear fluorescent lamps covered by 
PELP and requires the attachment or printing of an energy label to the side panel of the LFL 
packaging as prescribed in the sample energy label in D.5.1 1 
Any clause in this PPR no t affected by amendments made in the PELP, MEPP and Implementing 
Guidelines shall remain effective.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D.5.1  Scope   
 
 This PPR specifies the energy efficiency and labeling requirements for double -capped fluorescent 
lamps for general lighting sources  
 
D.5.2  Definition of Terms  
For the purpose of this PPR, the following definitions shall apply:  
  
1. Applicants – refers to Manufacturers / Importers / Distributors / Dealers . 
 
2. Double -capped fluorescent lamp  - fluorescent lamp having two separate caps and 
mostly of tubular form and linear shape.  
 
3. Efficacy  - refers to the ratio of light output to active power (lamp power) in terms of 
lumen per watt.  
 
4. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  - product’s star rating which is based 
on the ranges of efficacy in lumens per watt which is displayed on the energy label.  
 
5. Energy Efficiency Rating - refers to a product’s rating on its efficacy based on the 
claimed lumens per watt (lm/w) for lighting.  
 
6. Intensified Market Sampling  – refers to the 2nd and 3rd batch of samples and is 
drawn when the 1st batch failed the Verification testing.  
 
7. Model  - all units within the manufacturers’ or importers’ product line which are identical 
except for serial number a nd/or other identifying marks.  
Note: Any variation from the base models shall have no effect on the performance and 
energy efficiency.  
 
8. Routine Market Sampling  – refers to the 1st batch of samples to be drawn during 
verification activities.  
 
 
 
 
D.5.3 Normative Reference  
1.         PNS IEC 60081:2006  “Double -capped fluorescent lamps -Performance 
specifications”  
2. LM-79-08 IESNA  Approved Method for the Electrica l and Photometric 
Measurements of Solid -State Lighting Products  
3. LM-80-08 IESNA  Approved Method for Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED 
Light Sources   
 
  
Considering the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be 
used as reference. It is understood that future amendments of the PNS indicated in this 
PPR shall be after its promulgation. A transition period shall be provided to give ample 
time to all stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any. This 
period shall be discussed with the TWG and the stakeholders.  
 
D.5.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing  
 
1. Number of models to be drawn from the market at least once a year  for 
performance verification shall be in accordance with Table 1 below:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Twelve (12) pieces will be randomly picked to represent the whole market 
population for performance verification.  
3. Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown below:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 2  
Conformance Requirements for Market Samples:  
Case Condition  1st Batch  2nd Batch  3rd Batch  Conformance  
Case 1  Pass  Not 
Required  Not 
Required  Pass  
Case 2  Fail Pass  Pass  Pass  
Case 3  Fail Fail Not 
Required  Fail 
Case 4  Fail Pass  Fail Fail 
  Table 1  
Routine Market Sampling  
Total no. of models  No. of models to be 
drawn  
1-5 1 
6-10 2 
11-15 3 
≥ 15 4  
 
  In case of failure of the 1st batch and the Applicant requests for further testing, 24 
samples will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch , which 
will be subjected to simultaneous testing.  
 
4. Models that were not covered in the sampling stated in item 1 of D.5.4 shall be 
scheduled for sampling in the succeeding verification activities . 
 
5. The DOE shall have the option to sample the models of particular brand according 
to the Table 3 below if found that the sampled models failed the verification test in 
item 1 and conform ance of item 3. 
 
Table 3  
 Intensified Market Sampling  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  Failed 
verification 
test No. of models for 
resampling  
1 -5 1 1 2 
6-10 2 1 2 
11-15 3 2 4 
≥ 15 4 2 4 
 
 
D.5.5 Product Verification Testing  
1.      Selected models for local market sampling shall be tested by DOE -LATD or a 
DOE -recognized testing laboratory.  
 
2. The DOE -LATD or DOE -recognized testing laboratory shall subject the market 
sample to complete testing up to the claimed life (initial report, lumen maintenance 
and life test report) of the product and the results shall be submitted to DOE -
EPRED.  
  
3. In cases where market sample fails the PPR requirements, 2nd and 3rd batches 
shall be drawn and should pass the perfo rmance verification. Otherwise, it shall be 
subjected to the procedures in C.7 of PELP IG Annex C - Enforcement.   
 
D.5.6 Presentation of Results  
1. Power must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest ones  
2. Light output must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest tens  
3. Efficacy must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest ones computed from 
the claimed rating . 
 
D.5.7 Validity of Result s  
 
 1. Initial test results submitted by the Applicant to DOE must not be more than three 
(3) months from  the date of issuance of the testing laboratory. It shall be valid for 
twenty -four (24) months from the date of approval of the energy label. However, it 
shall be automatically superseded by the test results from the verification testing.  
 
2. The verificat ion test results shall be valid and effective for twenty -four (24) months 
from the date of issuance of the initial test report. The market sample should pass 
the lumen maintenance and life test, otherwise, it should be subjected for re -
sampling and pass th e conformance requirements in Table 2. No further market 
sampling shall be conducted for that particular model during the validity of market 
sample test result.  
 
3. Applicants are required to submit complete test reports (initial report, lumen 
maintenance  and life test report) and apply for revalidation of energy label before 
the expiration of the 24 -month validity.  
 
D.5.8 Minimum Energy Performance  
All LFL s must pass the applicable safety and performance requirements including the 
following:  
1. The efficacy of the lamp shall not be less than the value stated in applicable table 
(table 4a, table 4b, or table 4c) stating minimum efficacy for each type of lamp  
below.  
 
 
 
 
Table 4a  
Required minimum efficacy of halophosphate linear fluorescent lamps  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
≥ 10 to < 21  60 55 
≥ 22 to < 35  65 60 
≥ 36 to < 65  70 65 
    
Table 4b  
Required minimum efficacy of triphosphor linear fluorescent lamps   
 
 Input power of  lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
≥ 14 to < 21  65 60 
≥ 22 to < 35  70 70 
≥ 36 to < 65  83 78 
NOTE : This table and requirements are not applicable to high -efficien cy preheated 
cathode double -capped triphosphor T5 fluorescent lamps.  
 
2. High-efficien cy preheated cathode double -capped triphosphor  T5 fluorescent 
lamps that adopt high frequency shall meet the luminous efficiency requirements 
specified in Table 4c.  
 
 
Table 4c  
Required minimum efficacy of triphosphor T5 fluorescent lamps  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
≥ 10 to < 21  85 80 
≥ 22 to < 35  95 90 
  
3. The average claimed life of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than 10,000 
hours , while the average rated life of a triphosphor  lamp shall not be less than 
15,000 hours.  
 
4. The CRI of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than 70 while the CRI of 
triphosphor lamp shall not be less than 80.  
  
 
 5. Lamp and lamp packages shall comply with any local regulations regarding 
disclosure an d disposal, including regulations regarding hazardous materials such 
as mercury.  
6. The measured initial value of the initial luminous flux shall be greater th an or equal 
to 90% of the rated value, and all sample s shall measure greater than or equal to 
85% of rated value. Minimum sample is 10 pieces aged for 100 hours.  
7. Lumen maintenance measured shall be equal to or greater than 80%. Minimum 
sample is 10 pieces aged for 2 ,000 hours.  
D.5.9 Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  of All linear 
fluorescent lamps shall be classified according to its claimed 
Efficacy, as follows:  
 
 
 
 
 
Table 5a  
Required star rating for halophosphate linear fluorescent lamps  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
 10 to  21  60 1-Star 55 1-Star 
61 2-Stars  56 2-Stars  
62 3-Stars  57 3-Stars  
63 4-Stars  58 4-Stars  
≥ 64 5-Stars  ≥ 59 5-Stars  
22 to  35  65 1-Star 60 1-Star 
66 2-Stars  61 2-Stars  
67 3-Stars  62 3-Stars   
 
 68 4-Stars  63 4-Stars  
≥ 69 5-Stars  ≥ 64 5-Stars  
 36 to 65  70 1-Star 65 1-Star 
71 2-Stars  66 2-Stars  
72 3-Stars  67 3-Stars  
73 4-Stars  68 4-Stars  
≥ 74 5-Stars  ≥ 69 5-Stars  
68 4-Stars  65 4-Stars  
≥ 69 5-Stars  ≥ 66 5-Stars  
 
 
 
 
 
Table 5b  
Required star rating for triphosphor linear fluorescent lamps  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
 14 to 21  65 1-Star 60 1-Star 
66 2-Stars  61 2-Stars  
67 3-Stars  62 3-Stars  
68 4-Stars  63 4-Stars  
≥ 69 5-Stars  ≥ 64 5-Stars  
22 to 35  75 1-Star 70 1-Star 
76 2-Stars  71 2-Stars  
77 3-Stars  72 3-Stars  
78 4-Stars  73 4-Stars  
≥ 79 5-Stars  ≥ 74 5-Stars   
 
  36 to 65  83 1-Star 78 1-Star 
84 2-Stars  79 2-Stars  
85 3-Stars  80 3-Stars  
86 4-Stars  81 4-Stars  
≥ 87 5-Stars  ≥ 82 5-Stars  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 5c  
Required star rating for triphosphor T5 fluorescent lamps  
 
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
 14 to 21  85 1-Star 80 1-Star 
86 2-Stars  81 2-Stars  
87 3-Stars  83 3-Stars  
88 4-Stars  84 4-Stars  
≥ 89 5-Stars  ≥ 85 5-Stars  
22 to 35  95 1-Star 91 1-Star 
96 2-Stars  92 2-Stars  
97 3-Stars  93 3-Stars  
98 4-Stars  94 4-Stars  
≥ 99 5-Stars  ≥ 95 5-Stars  
 
D.5.10 EEPR  Requirements:   
 
 1 The LFL models should pass the MEP P requirements prior to issuance of energy 
label.  
 
2. Claimed efficacy must be consistent with the  star rating  and the lamp rating.  
 
3. Basis of EEPR  must come from the test result.  
 
 
 
 
D.5.1 1 Specifications and dimensions of the energy labels  
D.5.11.1  Applicants shall use one side panel of the packaging for the energy labels label. The 
dimension shall not be less than 10 cm (length) x 2.5 cm (height). If the size of the 
side panel is less than 10 cm x 2.5 cm, the energy labels shall cover the e ntire side 
panel.  
 
D.5.11.2  The size of the energy label may vary according to the size of the side panel 
maintaining the same aspect ratio. The label provided by the DOE is ready for 
resizing but be sure to always maintain the aspect ratio for the desire d size.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
D.5.12 Presentation of Energy Label   
 
  
 
 
D.5.13 Correction of Performance Ratings  
 
 
  D.5.13.1          Applicant ha s the option to downgrade/upgrade the claimed ratings to 
comply with the requirements of this PPR based on the result of the first 
market sample test . 
 
D.5.13.2        New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in the reference 
standard.  
 
D.5.14  Validity of Energy Labels  
 D.5.14.1  Energy labels are valid within 12 months from the date of issuance  
 
D.5.15  Information in the Label  
 D.5.15.1  The MMYY in the label’s control number shall be updated annually, based 
on the date of label issuance.  
 D.5.15.2  The “Issuance Year of Energy Rating” refers to the date of issuance of the 
energy label .    
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Annex D. 6 
Particular Product Requirements:  
Single-Capped Fluorescent Lamps  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents  
 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......  
D.6.1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..  
D.6.2 Definition of Terms  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............   
D.6.3 Normative Reference  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........   
D.6.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing ................................ ................................ .............   
D.6.5 Product Verification Testing  ................................ ................................ ................................ .  
D.6.6 Presentation of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........   
D.6.7 Validity of Result  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................   
D.6.8 Minimum Energy Performance  ................................ ................................ ............................   
D.6.9 EEPR of Single -Capped  Fluorescent Lamps  ................................ ................................ .......  
D.6.10 EEPR  Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........   
D.6.1 1 Specifications and Dimensions of Energy L abel ................................ ................................   
D.6.12 Presentation of Energy Label  ................................ ................................ .............................   
D.6.13 Correction of Performance Rating  ................................ ................................ ......................   
D.6.14 Validity of Energy Labels  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...  
D.6.15 Information in the Label  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Foreword  
 
This Particular Product Requirements shall be an integral part of the Department Circular No. 
DC2020 -06-0015 entitled “PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY 
LABELING PROGRAM (PELP) FOR COMPLIANCE OF IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, 
DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND OTHER ENERGY -
CONSUMING PRODUCTS (ECP)”.  
This PPR provides the detailed technical requirements for single -capped fluorescent lamps 
covered by PELP and requires the attachment or printing of an energy labe l to the side panel of 
the SCFL packaging , as prescribed in the sample energy label in D.6.1 1. 
Any clause in this PPR not affected by amendments made in the PELP, MEPP and Implementing 
Guidelines shall remain effective.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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D.6.1     Scope  
This PPR specifies the energy efficiency and labelling requirements for Single -capped 
fluorescent lamps for general lighting sources  
 
D.6.2     Definition of Terms   
For the purpose of this PPR, the following definitions shall apply:  
1. Applicants  - refers to Manufacturers / Importers / Distributors / Dealers . 
 
2. Efficacy  - refers to the ratio of light output to active power (lamp power) in terms 
of lumen per watt.  
 
3. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  - product’s star rating which is 
based on the ranges of efficacy in lumens per watt which is displayed on the energy 
label.  
 
4. Energy Efficiency Rating - refers to a product’s rating on its efficacy based on the 
claimed lumens per watt (lm/w) for lighting.  
 
5. Intensified Market Sampling  – refers to the 2nd and 3rd batch of samples and 
is drawn when the 1st batch failed the Verification testing.  
6. SCFL  - Circular fluorescent lamp without integral ballast or generally known as 
single capped fluorescent lamp.  
 
7. Model  - all units within the man ufacturers’ or importers’ product line which are 
identical except for serial number and/or other identifying marks.  
Note: Any variation from the base models shall have no effect on the performance 
and energy efficiency.  
8. Routine Market Sampling  – refers to the 1st batch of samples to be drawn 
during verification activities.  
 
 
 
 
 
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D.6.3 Normative Reference  
1. PNS IEC 60901:2001 Amd. 01 02 & 03: 2006  “Single -capped fluorescent lamps - 
Performance specifications”.  
2. CIE 84 1st Edition 1989  - the Measurement of Luminous Flux.  
3. CIE 13.3 -1995  - Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering 
Properties of Light Source.  
4.  PNS 2050 -1-2:2007  - Lamps  and related equipment – Energy efficiency and 
labeling requirements – Part 2: Single -capped fluorescent lamps for general 
lighting services  
 
Considering the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be 
used as reference. It is und erstood that future amendments of the PNS indicated in this 
PPR shall be after its promulgation. A transition period shall be provided to give ample 
time to all stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any. This 
period shall be discus sed with the TWG and the stakeholders.  
 
D.6.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing  
1. Number of models to be drawn from the market at least once a year  for 
performance verification shall be in accordance with Table 1 below:  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Twelve (12) pieces per model / brand shall be randomly picked to represent the 
whole market population for performance verification.  
3.        Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown below:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Table 1  
Routine Market Sampling  
Total no. of models  No. of models to be 
drawn  
1-5 1 
6-10 2 
11-15 3 
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Table 2  
Conformance Requirements for Market Samples  
Case Condition  1st Batch   2nd Batch  3rd Batch  Conformance  
Case 1  Pass  Not 
Required  Not Required  Pass  
Case 2  Fail Pass  Pass  Pass  
Case 3  Fail Fail Not Required  Fail 
Case 4  Fail Pass  Fail Fail 
  
In case of failure of the 1st batch and the Applicant requests for further testing, 24 
samples will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch , which 
will be subjected to simultaneous testing.  
 
4. Models that were not covered in the sampli ng stated in item 1 of D.6.4 shall be 
scheduled for sampling in the succeeding verification activities . 
 
5. The DOE shall have the option to draw additional batch sample s of the remaining 
models of particular brand according to Table 3 below if found that the initial 
sampled models failed the verification test in item 1 and conformance requirements 
of item 3. 
 
Table 3  
 Intensified Market Sampling  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  Failed 
verification 
test No. of models for 
resampling  
1 -5 1 1 2 
6-10 2 1 2 
11-15 3 2 4 
≥ 15 4 2 4 
 
 
 
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D.6.5 Product Verification Testing  
1. Selected models for local market sampling shall be tested by DOE -LATD or a DOE -
recognized testing laboratory.  
2. The DOE -LATD or DOE -recognized testing laboratory shall subject the market sample 
to complete testing up to the claimed life (initial report, lumen maintenance and life test 
report) of the product and the results shall be submitted to DOE -EPRED.  
3. In cases where market sample fails the PPR requirements, 2nd and 3rd batches shall 
be drawn and should pass the performance verification. Otherw ise, it shall be subjected 
to the procedures in C.7 of PELP IG Annex C - Enforcement.  
D.6.6 Presentation of Results  
1. Power must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest ones  
2. Light output must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest tens  
3. Effica cy must be in whole number , rounded to the nearest ones  computed from 
the claimed rating  
 
 
D.6.7 Validity of Result s 
1. Initial test results submitted by the Applicant to DOE must not be more than three 
(3) months from the date of issuance of the testing l aboratory. It shall be valid for 
twenty -four (24) months from the date of approval of the energy label. However, it 
shall be automatically superseded by the test results from the verification testing.  
 
2. The verification test results shall be valid and ef fective for twenty -four (24) months 
from the date of issuance of the initial test report. The market sample should pass 
the lumen maintenance and life test, otherwise, it should be subjected for re -
sampling and pass the conformance requirements in Table 2.  No further market 
sampling shall be conducted for that particular model during the validity of market 
sample test result.  
 
3. Applicants are required to submit complete test reports (initial report, lumen 
maintenance and life test report) and apply for r evalidation of energy label before 
the expiration of the 24 -month validity.  
 
 
 
 
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D.6.8 Minimum Energy Performance   
 
All SCFLs must pass the applicable safety and performance requirements including the 
following:  
1. The efficacy of the lamp shall not be less than the value stated in applicable table 
(table 4a, table 4b,) stating minimum efficacy for each type of lamp below.  
 
Table 4 a 
Required minimum efficacy of halophosphate circular fluorescent lamps  
 
Input power of  lamp 
(W) Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
14 to 22  45 40 
23 to 40  50 45 
>40 55 50 
 
Table 4b  
Required minimum efficacy of triphosphate circular fluorescent lamps  
 
Input power of  lamp 
(W) Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  >4000K  
14 to 22  55 50 
23 to 40  60 55 
>40 65 60 
 
2. The average life of an SCFL  shall not be less than 10,000 hours.  
 
3. The CRI of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than 70 , while the CRI of 
triphosphor lamp shall not be less than 80.  
 
4. Lamp and lamp packages shall comply with any local regulations re garding 
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D.6.9 All Circular Fluorescent Lamps shall be classified according to its claimed 
Efficacy, as follows : 
Table 5a  
Required EEPR  for halophosphate circular fluorescent lamps  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
 14 to 22  45 1-Star 40 1-Star 
46 2-Stars  41 2-Stars  
47 3-Stars  42 3-Stars  
48 4-Stars  43 4-Stars  
≥ 49 5-Stars  ≥ 44 5-Stars  
23 to 40  50 1-Star 45 1-Star 
51 2-Stars  46 2-Stars  
52 3-Stars  47 3-Stars  
53 4-Stars  48 4-Stars  
≥ 54 5-Stars  ≥ 49 5-Stars  
>40 55 1-Star 50 1-Star 
56 2-Stars  51 2-Stars  
57 3-Stars  52 3-Stars  
58 4-Stars  53 4-Stars  
≥ 59 5-Stars  ≥ 54 5-Stars  
 
 
 
 
 
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Table 5b  
Required EEPR  for triphosphate circular fluorescent lamps  
Input power of  
lamp (W)  Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)  
Correlated color temperature (CCT)  
≤ 4000K  Classification  >4000K  Classification  
 14 to 22  55 1-Star 50 1-Star 
56 2-Stars  51 2-Stars  
57 3-Stars  52 3-Stars  
58 4-Stars  53 4-Stars  
≥ 59 5-Stars  ≥ 54 5-Stars  
23 to 40  60 1-Star 55 1-Star 
61 2-Stars  56 2-Stars  
62 3-Stars  57 3-Stars  
63 4-Stars  58 4-Stars  
≥ 64 5-Stars  ≥ 59 5-Stars  
>40 65 1-Star 60 1-Star 
66 2-Stars  61 2-Stars  
67 3-Stars  62 3-Stars  
68 4-Stars  63 4-Stars  
≥ 69 5-Stars  ≥ 64 5-Stars  
 
D.6.10 EEPR  Requirements:  
1. The SCFL models should pass the MEP P requirements prior to issuance of 
energy label.  
2. Applicant  should declare the phosphor coating of their SCFL. 
3. Claimed efficacy must be consistent with the EEPR  and lamp rating . 
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D.6.11  Specifications a nd Dimensions of the Energy Label 
D.6.11.1     Applicants  shall use one side panel of the packaging for the energy label. The 
dimension shall not be less than 10 cm (length) x 2.5 cm (height). If the size of 
the side panel is less than 10 cm x 2.5 cm, the e nergy label shall cover the 
entire side panel.  
 
D.6.11.2    The size of the energy label may vary according to the size of the side panel 
maintaining the same aspect ratio. The label provided by the DOE is ready for 
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D.6.1 2 Presentation of Energy Label  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D.6.13 Correction of Performance Ratings  
 D.6.13.1             Applicants have the option to downgrade/upgrade the claimed ratings to 
comply with the requirements of this PPR based on the result of the first 
market sample test.  
 
          D.6.13. 2         New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in the reference 
standard.  
 
D.6.14  Validity of Energy Labels  
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D.6.15  Information in the Label  
D.6.15.1  The MMYY in the label’s control number shall be annually, based on the 
date of label issuance.  
D.6.15.2  The “Issuance Year of Energy Rating” refers to the date of issuance of the 
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DOE DC2020 -06-0015  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PELP Implementing Guidelines  
 
Annex D. 7 
Particular Product Requirements:  
Lamp Ballasts  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents  
 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......  
D.7.1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..  
D.7.2 Definition of Terms  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............   
D.7.3 Normative Reference  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........   
D.7.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing ................................ ................................ .............   
D.7.5 Product  Verification  Testing  ................................ ................................ ................................ .  
D.7.6 Presentation of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........   
D.7.7 Validity of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................   
D.7.8 Energy Performance  Requirements  ................................ ................................ .....................   
D.7.9 Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy L abel ................................ ............................   
D.7.10 Correction of Performance Ratings  ................................ ................................ ....................   
D.7.11 Validity of Energy Label  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....  
D.7.12 Information in the Label  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
    
Foreword  
 
This Particular Product Requirements shall be an integral part of the Department Circular No. 
DC2020 -06-0015 entitled “PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY 
LABELING PROGRAM (PELP) FOR COMPLIANCE OF IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, 
DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALE RS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND OTHER ENERGY -
CONSUMING PRODUCTS (ECP)”.  
This PPR provides the detailed technical requirements for lamp ballasts covered by PELP and 
requires the attachment or printing of an energy label to the side panel of the ballast  packaging 
as prescribed in the sample energy label in D.7. 9 
Any clause in this PPR not affected by amendments made in the  PELP, MEPP and  Implementing 
Guidelines shall remain effective.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D.7.1 Scope   
 
   This PPR specifies the energy efficiency an d labeling requirements for all ballast s 
(electromagnetic and electronic up to two (2) lamps) for fluorescent lamps for general lighting 
sources sold separately or as part of the luminaire.  
D.7.2 Definition of Terms  
For the purpose of this PPR, the followi ng definitions shall apply:  
 
1. Applicant  - refers to Manufacturers / Importers / Distributors / Dealers  
 
2. Ballast  - a device that provide constant voltage for start -up and maintains constant 
current to the lamp during operation.  
 
3. Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF) - is the ratio of ballast factor to ballast input power 
(watts) in terms of percentage.  
 
4. Ballast factor  - is the ratio of the light output of a lamp or lamps claimed by a 
specific ballast to the light output of the same lamp  or lamps  claimed by  a reference 
ballast.  
 
5. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating  (EEPR) - a product’s rating which is  
based on the computed BEF of the particular BAL . 
 
6. Energy Efficiency Rating - refers to a product’s rating on its ballast efficacy factor 
based on the claimed as a percentage per watt (lm/w) for ballast.  
 
7. Intensified Market Sampling  – refers to the 2nd and 3rd batch of samples and 
is drawn when the 1st batch failed the Verification testing.  
8. Model  - all units within the manufacturers’ or importers’ produc t line which are 
identical except for serial number and/or other identifying marks.  
Note: Any variation from the base models shall have no effect on the performance 
and energy efficiency.  
 
9. Routine Market Sampling  – refers to the 1st batch of samples to be drawn 
during verification activities.  
 
D.7.3 Normative Reference  
 1. PNS IEC 60921:2006  “Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps”  
 
2 PNS IEC 60929:2006  “AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent 
lamps – Performance requirements”   
 
    
Considering the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be used 
as reference. It is understood that future amendments of the PNS indicated in this PPR 
shall be after its promulgation. A transition period shall be provided to give ample time to 
all stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any. This period shall 
be discussed with the TWG and the stakeholders.  
 
D.7.4 Sampling Method  for Verification Testing  
1. Number of models to be drawn from the market at least once a year  for 
performance verification shall be in accordance with table below:  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Six (6) pieces will be randomly picked to represent the whole market population 
for performance verification.  
 
3. Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown below:  
 
Table 2  
Conformance Requirements for Market Samples  
Case 
Condition  1st Batch   2nd Batch  3rd Batch  Conformance  
Case 1  Pass  Not Required  Not Required  Pass  
Case 2  Fail Pass  Pass  Pass  
Case 3  Fail Fail Not Required  Fail 
Case 4  Fail Pass  Fail Fail 
  
In case of failure of the 1st batch and the Applicant requests for further testing, 12 
samples will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch es which 
will be subjected to simultaneous testing.  
 Table 1  
Routine Market Sampling  
Total no. of models  No. of models to be 
drawn  
1-5 1 
6-10 2 
11-15 3 
≥ 15 4  
 
   4. Models that were not covered in the sampling stated in item 1 shall be scheduled 
for sampling in the succeeding verification activities . 
 
5. The DOE shall have the option to draw additional batch sample s of the remaining 
models of particular brand according to Table 3 below if found that the initial 
sampled models failed the verification test in item 1 and conformance requirements 
of item 3 . 
 
Table 3  
Intensified Market Sampling  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  Failed 
verification 
test No. of models for 
resampling  
1 -5 1 1 2 
6-10 2 1 2 
11-15 3 2 4 
≥ 15 4 2 4 
 
D.7.5 Product Verification Testing  
1. Selected models for local market sampling shall be tested by DOE -LATD or a 
DOE -recognized testing laboratory.  
 
2. In cases where market sample fails the PPR requirements, 2nd and 3rd batches 
shall be drawn and shall pass the performance verification.  Otherwise, it shall be 
subjected to the procedures in C.7 of PELP IG Annex C - Enforcement.  
 
D.7.6 Presentation of Results  
1. Power must be in whole number rounded to the nearest ones  
 
2. Ballast Factor must be in two decimal places.  
 
3. Ballast Efficacy Factor must be in two decimal places computed from the claimed 
rating.  
 
D.7.7 Validity of Result s 
1. Initial test results submitted by Applicants  to DOE must not be more than three (3) 
months from the date of issuance of the testing laboratory. It shall be valid for  
 
   
twenty -four (24) months from the date of approval of the energy label. However, it 
shall be automatically superseded by market sample test results . 
 
2. The verification test r esults shall be valid and effective for twenty -four (24) months 
from the date of issuance of initial test report. The market sample should pass the 
lumen maintenance and life test otherwise it should be subjected for resampling 
and pass the conformance req uirement in Table 2. No further sampling shall be 
conducted for that particular model during the validity of market sample test result.  
 
3. Applicants  are required to submit new test report and apply for revalidation of 
energy label before the expiration o f the 24-month validity.  
D.7.8 Energy Performance  Requirements  
        All ballasts shall comply with the following requirements of the reference standard  
  1.1 Supply Current  
1.2 Circuit Power Factor  
1.3 Lamp Power and Current  
1.4 Crest Factor  
1.5 Total Circuit Power  
1.6 Ballast Lumen Factor (electric ballast)  
 
 
D.7.9 Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label 
D.7.9.1  Applicants shall use one side panel of the packaging for the energy label. The 
dimension shall not be less than 15 mm (height) x 45 mm (width). If the size of the 
side panel is less than 15 mm x 45 mm, the energy label shall cover the entire side 
panel.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
    
 
 
 
D.7.1 0 Correction of Performance Ratings  
      D.7.10.1  Applicant  has the option to downgrade/upgrade the claimed ratings to comply with 
the requirements of this PPR based on the result of the first market sample test.  
 
                  D.7.10.2   New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in the reference standar d. 
 
D.7.11  Validity of Energy Labels  
      D.7.11.1  Energy labels are valid within 12 months from date of issuance  
 
D.7.12  Information in the Label  
D.7.12.1  The MMYY in the label’s control number shall be updated annually, based on the 
date of label issuance.  
D.7.12.2  The “Issuance Year of Energy Rating” refers to the date of issuance of the energy 
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PELP Implementing Guidelines  
 
Annex D.8  
Particular Product Requirements:  
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps  
 
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents  
 
Foreword    ………………………………………………………………………………………………  
D.8.1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................   
D.8.2 Definition  of Terms  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........   
D.8.3 Normative Reference  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......  
D.8.4 Sampling Method for Verification T esting ................................ ................................ .........   
D.8.5 Product Verification Testing  ................................ ................................ .............................   
D.8.6 Presentation of Results  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..  
D.8.7 Validity  of Result ................................ ................................ ................................ .............   
D.8.8 Performance Requirements for Non -directional LED lamps and Linear LED Lamps  ........   
D.8.9 EEPR of Self -Ballasted  Non-Directional  LEDs  ................................ ................................   
D.8.10  EEPR  Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....  
D.8.1 1 Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label  ................................ ......................   
D.8.12   Presentation of Energy Label  ................................ ................................ ........................   
D.8.13  Correction of  Performance  Ratings ................................ ................................ ................   
D.8.14  Validity of Energy Label…………………………………………………………………………  
D.8.15  Information in the Label ………………………………………………………………………  
 
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Foreword  
 
This Particular Product Requirements shall be an integral part of the Department Circular No. 
DC2020 -06-0015 entitled “PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY 
LABELING PROGRAM (PELP) FOR COMPLIANCE OF IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, 
DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND OTHER ENE RGY -
CONSUMING PRODUCTS (ECP)”.  
 
This PPR specifies the particular product and labeling requirements for non-directional LED 
lamps and linear LED lamps .  
 
This PPR requires the attachment or printing of an energy label on the side panel of the LED 
packaging  as prescribed in the sample energy label in D.8.11. 
 
Any clause in this PPR not affected by amendments made in the  PELP, MEPP and  Implementing 
Guidelines shall remain effective.  
  
 
 
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D.8.1 Scope  
 
This PP R covers LED lamps , as described below:  
 
1. Non-Directional LED  
Energy efficiency and labeling requirements of self -ballasted non -directional light emitting 
diodes (LED) for general lighting service available in the retail market with E27 base as 
replacement for all non -directional lamp shapes with the same base at voltages of 100 to 
277 VAC operating at 60 Hz.  
 
2. Linear LED  
Energy efficiency and labeling requirements of double -capped linear LED lamps for 
general lighting service availab le in the retail market with (1) G5 and G13 caps, intended 
for replacing fluorescent tubes (as defined in IEC 60081) with the same caps (as defined 
in IEC 60081); or (2) caps  - as listed in Annex A of IEC 60838 -2-3 ED. 1.0 B: 2016 
“Miscellaneous lampholder s – Part 2 -3: Particular requirements – Lampholders for 
double -capped linear LED lamps.”  
 
3. Dimmable and l ight changing color LED lamps are  not covered in this PPR.  
 
D.8.2 Definition  of Term s 
 
For the purpose of  this PPR, the following definitions shall apply:   
1. Applicants  – refers to Manufacturers / Importers / Distributors / Dealers  
2. Chromaticity tolerance – refers to the allowable deviation in light’s  color  to 
ensure that the light from an LED product does not have an unacceptable pink or 
green tint.  
3. Color rendering index (CRI)  – refers to the measure of how similar object colors 
appear under one light source as compared to the object color under a reference 
light source (usually an incandescent light or daylight).  
4. Early failure rate (maximum)  – refers to the percentage of lamps that fail at a 
spec ified point in  time.  
5. Efficacy  - refers  to the ratio of light output  to lamp  power in terms of lumen s per 
watt.  
6. Endurance test  – refers to the requirement that a solid -state lighting product is 
rapidly switched on and off to simulate how a product will be used over its lifetime.   
7. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  - product’s star rating which is 
based on the ranges of efficacy in lumens per watt which is displayed on the 
energy label.  
8. Energy Efficiency Rating - refers to a product’s rating on its efficacy based on the 
claimed lumens per watt (lm/w) for lighting.  
9. General Lighting Service Lamps  - refers to lamps used to satisfy lighting 
applications traditionally served by general service incandescent lamps .  
 
 
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10.  Intensified Market Sampling  – refers to the 2nd and 3rd batch of samples and is 
drawn when the 1st batch failed the Verification testing.  
11.  Linear LED Lamp  - a tubular  LED lamp which can be  used as a replacement for 
double capped fluorescent lamps without requiring any internal modification in the 
luminaire and which, after installation, maintains the same level of safety of the 
replaced lamp in the luminaire.  
12. Luminous flux maintenance  – refers to the percentage of a lighting product’s 
measured luminous flux after a period of time compared to that light product’s 
luminous flux at the first start of operation.  
13.  Minimum rated lamp lifetime  – refers to the amount of time that it takes for 50% 
of a statistically significant number of samples to fail.  
14.  Model - all units within the manufacturers or importers product line which are 
identical except for serial number and/or other identify ing marks.  
Note: Any variation from the base models shall have no effect on the performance 
and energy efficiency.  
15.  Non-directional LED lamp  – refers to LED lamp  with E27 base  intended as 
replacement for all general lighting service  lamps  of the same base  and similar 
light distribution . 
16.  Routine Market Sampling  – refers to the 1st batch of samples to be drawn during 
verification activities.  
 
D.8.3 Normative Reference  
 
For all the reference standards below the latest version shall be applicable . 
1. ANSI C78.377 -2015  American National Standard for Electric Lamps - Specifications 
for the Chromaticity of Solid -State Lighting Products  
2. CIE S 025/E :2015  Test Method for LED Lamps, LED Luminaires and LED Modules     
3. CIE 13.3:1995  Method of Measuring and Specifying Color Rendering Properties of 
Light Sources  
4. IES LM 79 -08 IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric 
Measurements of Solid -State Lighting Products.   
5. IES LM -80-08 IES  Approved Method for Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED 
Light Sources  
6. PNS IEC 62612 :2020 Self-ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services with 
Supply Voltages >50V -Performance Requirements  
7. PNS IEC 61000 -3-2:2011 Electromagnetic Compatibility – Part 2 -3 – Limits for 
harmonic current emissions   
 
 
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8. IEC-60838 -2-3 ED. 1.0 B:2016 Miscellaneous lampholders – Part 2 -3: Particular 
requirements – Lampholders for double —capped linear LED lamps  
 
Considering the regular updating of standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall be used 
as reference. It is understood that future amendments of the PNS indicated in this PPR 
shall be after its promulgation. A transition period shall be provided to give ample time to 
all stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requ irements, if any. This period shall be 
discussed with the TWG and the stakeholders.  
 
D.8.4 Sampling Method for Verification Testing  
 
1. Number of models to be drawn from the mar ket at least once a year  for performance 
verification shall be in accordance with Table 1: 
 
Table 1 
Routine Market Sampling  
Number of models  
per Brand  Number of models  
to be drawn  Number of models to pass 
for exemptions to routine 
market sampling  
1 to 14  1 1 
15 to 24  2 ≥1 
25 to 34  3 ≥2 
35 to 44  4 ≥3 
> 44 5 ≥4 
 
2. Thirty (3 0) pieces per model per brand shall be randomly picked to represent the 
whole market population for performance verification.  
 
3. Conformance shall be evaluated accord ing to the cases shown in Table  2: 
 
Table 2 
Conformance Requirements for Market Samples  
Case 
Condition  1st 
Batch 2nd 
Batch 3rd 
Batch Conformance  
Case 1  Passed  Not 
Required  Not 
Required  Passed  
Case 2  Failed  Passed  Passed  Passed  
Case 3  Failed  Passed  Failed  Failed  
 
The test samples shall pass the following performance requirements of the following 
parameters specified in Table 4: 
a. Minimum Lamp Lumin ous Efficacy  
b. Lumin ous Flux Maintenance  
c. Early Failure Rate  
d. Endurance Test  
e. CRI  
 
 
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f. Color Maintenance  
g. Power Factor  
 
Failure in any of the above parameters shall result t o a failed verdict in Table 2. 
 
In case of failure of the 1st batch and the Applicant requests for further testing, 60 
samples will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch which will be 
subjected to simultaneous testing.  
4. Models that were not covered in the sampling stated in item 1  shall be sched uled for 
sampling in the succeeding semesters.  
5. The DOE have the  option to sample the models of particular brand s according to 
Table 3 below  if found that the sampled models failed the exemption requirements in 
Table 1. 
 
Table 3 
Intensified Market Sampling  
Number of 
models  
per brand  Number of 
models for 
resampling  Failed 
verification 
test 
1 - 14 2 1 
15 - 24 4 ≥1 
25 - 34 6 ≥2 
35 - 44 8 ≥2 
>44 10 ≥3 
   
D.8.5 Product Verification Testing  
 
1. Selected models for local market sampling shall be tested by DOE -LATD or a 
DOE -recognized testing laboratory.  
 
2. The DOE -LATD or DOE -recognized testing laboratory shall subject the market 
sample to complete testing up to the claimed life (initial report,  lumen maintenance 
and life test report) of the product shall be submitted to DOE -EPRED .  
 
3. In cases where market sample fails the PPR requirements, 2nd and 3rd batches 
shall be drawn and shall pass the performance verification. Otherwise, it shall be 
subjected to the procedures in C.7 of PELP IG Annex C - Enforcement.  
D.8.6 Presentation of Results  
 
1. Power must be in whole number , rounded off to the nearest one . 
 
Note: For power rating with single decimal digit such as  2.5, 3.5, and etc.,  power 
shall be rounded off to the nearest single significant figure after  the decimal 
point following the rule of rounding numbers.  
 
  
 
 
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2. Light output must be in whole number , rounded off to the nearest ten . 
 
3. Efficacy must be in whole number , rounded off to the nearest  one 
computed from the claimed rating.  
  
D.8.7 Validity of Result s  
 
1. Initial test results submitted by the Applicant to DOE must not be more than three 
(3) months from the date of issuance of the testing laboratory. It shall be valid for 
twenty -four (24) months from the date of approval of the energy label. How ever, 
it shall be automatically superseded by the test results from the verification testing.  
 
2. The verification test results shall be valid and effective for twenty -four (24) months 
from the date of issuance of the initial test report. The market sample should pass 
the lumen maintenance and life test, otherwise, it should be subjected for re -
samplin g and pass the conformance requirements in Table 2. No further market 
sampling shall be conducted for that particular model during the validity of market 
sample test result.  
 
3.     Applicants are required to submit complete test reports (initial report, lumen 
maintenance and life test report) and apply for revalidation of energy label before 
the expiration of the 24 -month validity.  
 
D.8.8 Performance Requirements for Non -Directional LED Lamps and Linear LED 
Lamps  
 
Table 4. Performance Requirements  
Attribute  Requirement  
Test Methods  
Non-Directional LED  Linear LED  
Minimum lamp luminous 
efficacy or Minimum Energy 
Performance (MEP)  80 lm/W  90 lm/W  PNS IEC 62612  
Life 
Lumen Maintenance  Given  a sample of n pieces of LED lamps, being subjected to 
6,000 h (or 25% of rated life), it is deemed necessary to having 
passed the test, if at the end of the test, the number of failed units 
is smaller or equal to the number claimed by the manufacturer.  
 
When F 50 is spe cified, at least n-2 individual lamps shall have 
passed.  
When F 10 is specified, at least n individual LED lamps shall have 
passed  
 
In lieu of the 6000h, clause 11.3 temperature cycling test may be 
used if the  applicant  declare s its lumen maintenance code  IES LM 80 :08 and  
PNS IEC 62612 
(clause 11.2)  
Endurance Test  Supply Switching Test  
At test voltage, the lamp shall be switched on and off for 30 s 
each. The cycling shall be repeated for a number equal to half the 
rated life in hours  (example: 10 k cycles if rated life is 20 000 h.).  PNS IEC 62612 
(clause 11.3)  
Color  
Color Rendering Index (CRI  
or R a) and R9  Ra≥80  
R9 ≥0  CIE 13.3 -1995  
 
 
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Chromaticity tolerance   
 Nominal 
CCT (K)  Target CCT 
and Tolerance 
(K) Target 
Duv Duv1 Tolerance Range  
2200  2238 ± 102 0.0000  Tx: CCT of the source  
 
For T x   <  2870K                                         
0.000 ± 0.0060  
 
For T x> 2870K  
Dw (Tx) ± 0.0060  
 
where  
Dw (Tx) = 57700 x (1/T x)2 - 
44.6 x (1/T x) + 0.00854  2500  2460 ± 120 0.0000  
2700  2725 ± 145 0.0000  
3000  3045 ± 175 0.0001  
3500  3465 ± 245 0.0005  
4000  3985 ± 275 0.0010  
4500  4503 ± 243 0.0015  
5000  5029 ± 283 0.0020  
5700  5667 ± 355 0.0025  
6500  6532 ± 510 0.0031  ANSI C78.377 -2015 
Operation  
Power factor (PF)  For <5W        PF ≥   0.40 IEC 61000 -3-2 
For 5-25W        PF ≥    0.50 
For > 25W        PF ≥   0.90 
Tolerances  
Total Luminous Flux, lm  Measured value shall not be less than 90% of the rated value  PNS IEC 62612  
Power, W  Measured value shall be +/ - 10% of the rated value  
Others  
Warranty duration  Minimum warranty of at least 2 years against failure  - 
 
D.8.9 Energy Efficiency Performance Rating  (EEPR)  
The classification of  LED lamp s shall be i n accordance with  Table D.8.9-1: 
Table 5 
Energy Efficiency Performance Rating  
Star Rating  Lumen/watt  
Non-Directional LED  Linear LED  
1 80-90 90-98 
2 91-101 99-107 
3 102-112 108-116 
4 113-123 117-125 
5 > 123 >125 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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D.8.10 EEPR  Requirements:  
 
1. The LED lamp models shall pass the MEP P requirements prior to issuance of 
energy  label.  
 
2. Claimed Efficacy shall  be consistent with the EEPR  and the lamp  rating.  
 
3. Basis of star rating shall come from the test report . 
 
 
D.8.1 1 Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label  
 
D.8.11.1 Applicants  shall use one side panel of the packaging for the energy label. 
The dimension should be:  
• 4 cm (width) x 10 cm (height) for non -directional LEDs  
• 10.4 cm (width) x 2.5 cm (height) for linear LEDs  
If the size of the side panel is less than the above dimensio ns, the energy 
label shall be resized to fit on the side panel maintaining same aspect 
ratio.  
 
D.8.11.2 The size of the energy label may vary according to the size of the side 
panel maintaining the same aspect ratio. The energy label provided by 
the DOE in  electronic copy is ready for resizing but be sure to always 
maintain the aspect ratio for the desired size.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Figure 1. Energy Labels for Non -Directional LEDs  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Figure 2 . Energy Labels for Linear LEDs  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
D.8.12 Presentation of Energy Label  
 
 
Figure 3. Energy Labels for Non -Directional LEDs  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Figure 4. Energy Labels for Linear LEDs  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D.8.1 3 Correction of Performance Ratings  
D.8.13.1  Applicants have the option to downgrade/upgrade the claimed ratings to 
comply with the requirements of this PPR based on the result of the first 
market sample test.  
 
  D.813.2  New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in the reference 
standard.  
 
D.8.14  Validity of Energy Labels  
D.8.14.1  Energy labels are valid within 12 months from the date of issuance  
  
D.8.15  Information in the Label  
D.8.15.1  The MMYY in the label’s control number shall be updated annually, based 
on the date of label issuance.  
D.8.15.2  The “Issuance Year of Energy Rating” refers to the date of issuance of the 
energy label .    
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DOE DC2020 -06-0015  
Published 2020  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PELP Implementing Guidelines Annex E 
 
Implementation Timelines  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Implementation Timelines  
 
The following activities and dates  pertain to the Implementation Timelines that shall be followed 
for transition of the PELP starting from initial / partial implementation and towards full 
implementation. These timelines  shall apply to all companies whose products and equipment 
are covered under PELP and its PPRs, including manufactured and imported institutional 
products.  
 
Activity  Date / Period  Concerned Parties  
Public Consultation for the PELP IG  October  2020  Appliance and Lighting 
Manufacturers, Importers, 
Distributors and Dealers  
 
World Trade Organization  
Signing for the PELP IG November  2020  DOE  
Publication of the PELP IG November  2020  DOE  
Start of Implementation:  
 Acceptance of Applications for 
Company Registration  1st week of 
December  2020  Manufacturers, Importers and 
Distributors of covered ECPs  
 
 
 Acceptance of Applications for 
Product Registration  / Label Issuance  
of LEDs  January 2021  Manufacturers, Importers and 
Distributors of LEDs  
 
 Acceptance of Applications for 
Product Registration  / Label Issuance  
Other Lighting Products  
 Compact Fluorescent Lamps  
 Linear Fluorescent Lamps  
 Single -Capped Fluorescent 
Lamps  
 Lamp Ballasts  
 February 2021  Manufacturers, Importers and 
Distributors of other lighting 
products  
 
 Acceptance of Applications for 
Product Registration  / Label Issuance  
of Television Sets  March  2021  Manufacturers, Importers and 
Distributors of  TVs 
 Acceptance of Applications for 
Product Registration  / Label Issuance  May 2021  Manufacturers, Importers and 
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of Air Conditioners and Ref rigerating 
Appliances  Refrigerating Appliances  
 
End of Transition: Labels  for Lighting 
Products and Televisions  should be in the 
market  June 2022  Manufacturers, Importers and 
Distributors of Lighting 
Products and TVs  
End of Transition: Labels  for ACUs and 
Refrigerating Appliances (up to 400 L)  
should be in the market   October 2 022 Manufacturers, Importers and 
Distributors of ACUs and 
Refrigerating Appliances