Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY  
                       Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City,  
Taguig City, Philippines, 1632  
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900  
Website:  http://www.doe.gov.ph ;  Email: doe.eumb@gmail.com  
  
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IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR 
LIGHTING  PRODUCTS   
2023 ,1st Edition ( DRAFT ) 
  
Pursuant to Section  5 and  9 of Department Circular No. 2020 -06-0015, as amended , entitled 
“Prescribing the Guidelines of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) f or Compliance of 
Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of Electrical Appliances and Other Energy -
Consuming Products (ECP)”, the Implementing Guidelines for Self -Ballasted Compact Fluorescent 
Lamps (CFL), Linear Fluorescent Lamps  (LFL)  or Double -Capped Fluorescent Lamps (DFL), Single -
Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SFL), Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Lamps including the Particular 
Product Requirements (PPR) and Code of Practice (COPE) are hereby issued for the information 
and guidance of all those concerne d and for compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, 
dealers and other key stakeholders.  
 
1. Particular  Product Requirement s (PPR) for General Lighting Service Lamp s 
The PPR provides the requirements for mandatory energy labeling of lighting products used for 
General Lighting Service Lamps  in residential, buildings, and industries . It specifies  the Minimum 
Energy Performance (MEP) , Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) and other relevant 
information  for CFL, LFL or DFL, SFL,  and LED.  
 
1.1 Scope  
 
1.1.1  General Lighting Service  Lamps  
 
1.1.1.1  Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL) or Double -Capped Fluorescent Lamps 
(DFL)  
 
This PPR specifies the energy efficiency and labeling requirements for 
double -capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting source . 
 
1.1.1.2  Double -Capped Linear LED Lamps  
 
Energy efficiency and labeling requirements of double -capped linear LED 
lamps for general lighting service available 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 lampholders – 
Part 2 -3: Particular requirements – Lampholders for double -capped linear 
LED lamps.” as replacement for all linea r fluorescent lamps at voltages of up 
to 230 VAC operating at 50/60 Hz . 
 
1.1.1.3  Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL)  
 
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 wit h Edison screw cap particularly E14 and E27.  
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1.1.1.4  Single -Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SFL)  
 
This PPR specifies the energy efficiency and labelling requirements for 
single -capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting sources.  
 
1.1.1.5  Self-Ballasted Non -Directional LED Lamps  
 
Energy efficiency and labeling requirements of self -ballasted non -directional 
light emitting diodes (LED) for general lighting service available in the retail 
market with E 14 and E27 base as replacement for all non -directional lamp 
shapes with the same base, having a rated wattage up to 60 watts and rated 
voltages of 50 to 250 VAC operating at 50/60 Hz.  
 
1.1.2  Exemptions  
1.1.2.1  Dimmable, changes correlated color temperature and/or color -changing , 
decorative , colored lamps, Parabolic Aluminized Reflector (PAR) lamps,  and 
directional lamps are not covered in this PPR.  
 
1.1.2.2  Any general lighting service lamps in the scope of this PPR shall be exempt 
if the primary purpose of the light is not for general illumination and the 
product packaging is prominently marked as such, e.g. , but not limited to:  
 
1.1.2.2.1  Emission of light as an agent in chemical or biological 
processes, e.g., but not limited to:  
• ultraviolet light used for curing/drying/hardening,  
• polymerization,  
• photodynamic therapy,  
• horticulture,  
• food service,  
• medical applications,  
• aquarium,  
• animal care, and  
• anti-insect products;  
1.1.2.2.2  Image capture and image projection, e.g. , but not limited to:  
• camera flashlights,  
• photocopiers, and  
• video projectors;  
 
1.1.2.2.3  Signaling, e.g. , but not limited to:  
• railway -signaling,  
• marine -signaling,  
• road-signaling and traffic control, and  
• air traffic -signaling and airfield lamps.  
 
Any lighting products not falling within the scope of general lighting service lamps shall 
be accompanied by supporting documentation confirming that the lamp serves a s special 
purpose.  
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 1.2 Definition of Terms  
 
For the purpose of this PPR, the following definitions apply :  
 
1.2.1  Applicants  – refer to manufacturers, importers, distributors or dealers , and 
retailers.  
 
1.2.2  Correlated Color Temperature  (CCT) – refers to  a metric denoting the relative 
color of white light, measured in units of Kelvin (K). It characterizes warmer tones, 
signifying yellows and golds, and cooler tones, representing blues and whites.  
 
1.2.3  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).  
 
1.2.4  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.  
 
1.2.5  Decision Rule - rule that describe how measurement uncertainty is accounted for 
when stating conformity with specified requirements.  
 
1.2.6  Double -capped Fluorescent Lamp (DFL)  – refers to fluorescent lamp having 
two separate caps and mostly of tubular form and linear shape. Also known as 
Linear Fluorescent Lamps.  
 
1.2.7  Double -capped Linear LED Lamp  – refers to 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.  
 
1.2.8  Early Failure Rate (maximum)  – refers to the percentage of lamps that fail at a 
specified point in time.  
 
1.2.9  Efficacy – refers to the ratio of claimed light output to claimed lamp power in terms 
of lumen per watt.  
 
1.2.10  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.  
 
1.2.11  Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  – refers to the product’s star 
rating which is based on the ranges of efficacy in lumens per watt  and indicated  
on the energy label.  
 
1.2.12  Energy Efficiency Rating – refers to  a product’s rating on its efficacy based on 
the claimed lumens per watt (lm/ W) for lighting.  
 
1.2.13  General Lighting Service Lamps – refers to  lamps, including Self -Ballasted 
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL) or Double -
Capped Fluorescent Lamps (DFL), Single -Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SF), 
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Lamps, used to satisfy lighting applications 
tradit ionally served by general service incandescent lamps.  
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 1.2.14  Intensified Market Sample – refers to  the 2nd and 3rd batch of samples and is 
drawn when the 1st batch failed the verification testing.  
 
1.2.15  LED Lamp – LED light source provided with (a) cap(s) incorporating one or more 
LED module(s) and possibly including one or more of the following ; electrical, 
optical, mechanical, and thermal components, interfaces,  and control gear . 
 
1.2.16  Light Source – refers to  a surface or object emitting light.  
 
1.2.17  Luminous Flux Maintenance – refers to  the percentage of a lighting product’s 
measured luminous flux after a period of time compared to th e light product’s 
luminous flux at the first start of operation.  
 
1.2.18  Minimum Rated Lamp Lifetime – refers to  the amount of time that it takes for 
50% of a statistically significant number of samples to fail.  
 
1.2.19  Model – refers to all units within the manufacturers ’ or importers ’ product line 
which are identical except for  the serial number and/or other identifying marks.  
Note: Any variation from the base models shall have no effect on the  performance 
and energy efficiency . 
 
1.2.20  Routine Market Sample – refers to  the 1st batch of samples to be drawn during 
verification activities.  
 
1.2.21  Self-ballasted Lamp – refers to  lamps with integral ballast which cannot be 
dismantled or replaced.  
1.2.22  Self-ballasted Non -directional LED Lamp – refers to  LED lamp with E 14 and 
E27 base intended as replacement for all general lighting service lamps of the 
same base and similar light distribution.  
 
1.2.23  Single -capped Fluorescent Lamp (SFL) – refers to  circular fluorescent lamp 
without integral ballast.  
1.3 Normative Reference s 
 
For all the reference standards below the latest version shall be applicable.  
 
1.3.1  Self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL)  
 
PNS IEC 60969  - Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting 
service: Performance requirements  
 
CIE 84 1st edition 1989  - The Measurement of Luminous Flux.  
 
1.3.2  Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL) or Double -capped Fluorescent Lamps 
(DFL)  
 
PNS IEC 60081  - Double -capped fluorescent lamps – Performance  specifications  
 
1.3.3  Single -capped Fluorescent Lamps (SFL)  
 
PNS IEC 60901  - Single -capped fluorescent lamps  – Performance specifications  
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 CIE 84 1st edition 1989  - the Measurement of Luminous Flux  
 
1.3.4  Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps  
 
ANSI C78.377 -2015  - American National Standard for Electric Lamps - 
Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid -State Lighting Products  
 
CIE S 025/E:2015  - Test Method for LED Lamps, LED Luminaires and LED 
Modules    
 
CIE 13.3:1995  - Method of Measuring and Specifying Color Rendering Properties 
of Light Sources  
 
IES LM 79 -08 - IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric 
Measurements of Solid -State Lighting Products  
 
IES LM 80 -15 - IES Approved Method for Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED 
Light Sources  
 
PNS IEC 62612  - Self-ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services with 
Supply Voltages >50V -Performance Requirements  
 
PNS IEC 61000 -3-2 - Electromagnetic Compatibility – Part 2 -3 – Limits for 
harmonic current emissions  
 
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 applied after its effectivity. A transition period coinciding with th e transition period 
indicated in the PNS shall be provided to give ample time to all stakeholders to adjust 
and conform to the new requirements, if any.  
1.4 Code  of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products  
 
Pursuant to Section 15 of the EEC Act, the Code of Practice on Energy  Labeling of 
Products (COPE) provides for the calculation methods of the  following:  
 
1.4.1  The Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) or the star rating shown in the 
DOE Energy Label is based on the Efficacy, which is calculated as follows:  
 
For lighting:  
 
                                           Lighting Output, in lumens  
                 Efficacy =                                                 
                                               Power Input, in watts  
 
Where:  
 
Efficacy  refers to the ratio of light output to power input (lamp power) in terms of 
lumen per watt. Efficacy must be in whole number rounded to the nearest ones 
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 Lighting Output  must be in whole number rounded to the nearest tens.  
 
Power Input  must be in whole number rounded to the nearest ones.  
 
For the actual EEPR or Star -Rating equivalent, please refer to Section  1.5 Table 
2. EEPR for General Lighting Service Lamps (Linear and Non -directional) . 
 
The EEPR reflected on the DOE Energy Label shall correspond to the claimed 
efficacy value shown in the packaging and product test report during product 
registration.  
 
1.4.2  For the estimation of monthly energy kWh consumption  (based on a specified 
hour of daily usage), as shown in the DOE Energy Label, the calculation is as 
follows:  
 
Monthly kWh consumption = Power Input x Daily Operating Hours x 30  
 
Where:  
 
Power Input  is the determined electrical power required by the equipment to 
operate normally and is expressed in kilowatts (kW). This corresponds to the value 
declared by the applicant during product registration.  
 
Operating Hours  is the assumed length of time that the equipment is operated 
in a day and is expressed in hours. With regards to the DOE Energy Label, this 
parameter is assumed to be 10 hours.  
 
1.4.3  For the estimation of monthly electricity cost , the calculation is as follows:  
 
Monthly Electricity Cost = Monthly kWh Consumption x Electricity Price  
 
Where:  
 
Electricity Price  is the prevailing peso per kWh, as indicated in the electricity bill 
issued by an electric power distribution company.  
 
1.4.4  For the estimation of monthly Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission  due to monthly 
electricity consumption, the calculation is as follows:  
 
Monthly GHG emission = Monthly kWh Consumption x Emission Factor  
 
Where:  
 
Emission Factor  is the Simple Operating Margin (OM) Emission Factor derived 
using the power grid statistics and is available in the DOE Website.  
The unit of the calculated GHG emission shall be in kg CO 2. 
 
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 1.5 Minimum Energy Performance  
 
1.5.1  The lighting minimum energy performance shall be based on the minimum lamp 
luminous efficacy of General Lighting Service Lamps:  
 
Table 1. MEP for General Lighting Service Lamps  
Requirement  MEP (lm/W)  
Non-Directional  
1. CFL 
2. SFL 
3. Self-ballasted Non -directional LED Lamps  90 
Linear  
1. LFL/DFL  
2. Double -Capped Linear LED Lamps  100 
 
1.5.2  Lighting Products  covered under this Implementing Guidelines, manufactured  and 
assembled in the country of origin other than the Philippines, must also pass the 
MEP set by the country of origin, as applicable.  
1.6  Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR)  of General Lighting Service Lamps  
(GLS  Lamps)  
 
The rating classification of GLS  Lamps  shall be in accordance with Table 2 shown 
below.  
 
Table 2. EEPR for General Lighting Service Lamps  
 
 
 
 Classification  Lumen/watt  
 
Non-Directional:  
1. CFL 
2. SFL 
3. Self-ballasted Non -
directional LED 
Lamps  Linear:  
1. LFL/DFL  
2. Double -Capped 
Linear LED Lamps  
1 - Star 90-100 100-108 
2 - Star 101-111 109-117 
3 - Star 112-122 118-126 
4 - Star 123-133 127-135 
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 1.7  Tolerances  
 
The following tolerances shall apply to all covered General Lighting Service Lamps. The 
efficacy of the lamp shall not be less than the value of minimum energy performance 
stated in Table  1. 
 
1.7.1  Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL)  
 
1.7.1.1  The rated average life of lamps should not be less than 6,000 hours. 
Minimum number of samples aged to reach the rated average life is  10. For 
rated average life above 6,000 hours, lamps shall be subjected to life testing 
and must reach the claimed average life, otherwise subject for rated life re -
rating.  
 
1.7.1.2  Mean measured value of the initial power shall not differ by +/ -15% of rated 
value.  Minimum sample size is 20 pieces aged for 100 hours.  
 
1.7.1.3  All samples shall measure equal to or greater than the rated  power  factor 
value minus 0.05. Minimum sample size is 20 pieces, aged for 100 hours.  
 
1.7.1.4  Mean measured value of the initial luminous flux shall be greater than or 
equal to 90% of rated value, and all samples shall measure greater than or 
equal to 85% of rated value. Minimum sample size is 20 pieces aged for 100 
hours.  
 
1.7.1.5  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 20 pieces, aged for 100 hours.  
 
1.7.1.6  All samples shall measure equal to or greater than the rated CRI value minus 
3. Minimum sample size is 20 pieces, aged for 100 hours.  
 
1.7.1.7  Lumen maintenance mean measured value(s) shall be equal to or greater 
than 80%. Minimum sample size is 20 pieces, aged for 2,000 hours.   
 
 Note s:  
1. All photometric tests/requirements are on a per batch basis and the computation shall use the 
mean/average value.  
2. For batch sampling, the requirements pertain to the average measured values of n -samples.  
 
1.7.2  Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL) or Double Capped Fluorescent Lamps 
(DFL)  
 
1.7.2.1  The rated average life of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than  10,000 
hours, while the rated average life of a triphosphor lamp shall not be less 
than 15,000 hours.  
1.7.2.2  The CRI of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than 70 while the CRI of 
triphosphor lamp shall not be less than 80.  
 
1.7.2.3  Lamp and lamp packages shall comply with any local regulations regarding 
disclosure and disposal, including regulations regarding hazardous materials 
such as mercury.  
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 1.7.2.4  The measured initial value of the initial luminous flux shall be greater than or 
equal to 90% of the rated value, and all samples shall measure greater than 
or equal to 85% of rated value. Minimum sample is 10 pieces aged for 100 
hours.  
 
1.7.2.5  Lumen maintenance measured shall be equal to or greater than 80%. 
Minimum sample is 10 pieces aged for 2,000 hours.  
 
 Note s:  
1. All photometric tests/requirements are on a per batch basis and the computation shall use the 
mean/average value.  
2. For batch sampling, the requirements pertain to the average measured values of n -samples.  
 
 
1.7.3  Single -Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SFL)  
 
1.7.3.1  The average life of an SFL shall not be less than 10,000 hours.  
 
1.7.3.2  The CRI of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than 70, while the CRI of 
triphosphor lamp shall not be less than 80.  
 
1.7.3.3  Lamp and lamp packages shall comply with any local regulations regarding 
disclosure and disposal, including regulations regarding hazardous materials 
such as mercury.  
 
1.7.3.4  Lumen maintenance after 2,000 hours of operation including the ageing 
period shall not be less than 90% . 
 
 Note s:  
1. All photometric tests/requirements are on a per batch basis and the computation shall use the 
mean/average value.  
2. For batch sampling, the requirements pertain to the average measured values of n -samples.  
 
1.7.4  Self-Ballasted Non -Directional LED Lamps  and Double -Capped Linear LED 
Lamps  
 
Table 3. Performance Requirements  
Attribute  Requirement  Test Methods  
Life 
Lumen 
Maintenance  An individual LED lamp is considered having passed 
the test when the measured luminous flux value at 
25% of rated life (with a maximum duration of 6,000 h) 
shall never be less than 80% ( L80) of the initial 
measurement.  
 
In lieu of the 25% at 6,000h maximum, Annex G of the 
latest version of PNS IEC 62612 should be utilized.  IES LM 80 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 
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 Minimum Rated 
Lamp Life and  
Failure Fraction at 
Rated Life, F y Minimum Rated Lamp Life  ≥15,000 h  
 
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 F50 at ≥15,000 h.  
 
 At F 50, at least n-2 individual lamps shall have 
passed.  - 
 
PNS IEC 
62612  
(clause 11)  
Color  
Color Rendering 
Index (CRI or R a) Ra≥80  
 CIE 13.3 -1995  
Chromaticity 
tolerance   
Nominal 
CCT (K)  Target 
CCT and 
Tolerance 
(K) Target 
Duv Duv 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 for individual lamps shall not be less 
than 90% of the rated value.  
 
Average of  measured value for a batch shall not be 
less than 92.5% of the rated value.  
 PNS IEC 
62612  
Power, W  Measured value for individual lamps shall be +/ - 10% 
of the rated value.  
 
Average of measured value for a batch shall be +/ - 
7.5% of the rated value.  
 
 
 
 
 
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 2. Product Verification Testing  
 
2.1 Sampling Method for Verification Testing  
 
2.1.1  Product models to be draw from the market at least once a year for performance 
verification shall be in accordance with the lighting products as illustrated in the 
table below:  
 
Table 4. CFL Routine Market Sampling Guide  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  No. of pieces drawn from the market 
for Performance verification  
1 to 14  1 
23 pcs per model  15 to 24  2 
25 to 34  3 
35 to 44  4 
above 45  5 
 
 
 
Table 5. LFL/DFL Routine Market Sampling Guide  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  No. of pieces drawn from the 
market for Performance verification  
1-5 1 
12 pieces per model  6-10 2 
11-15 3 
≥ 15 4 
 
Table 6. SFL Routine Market Sampling Guide  
Total no. of 
models  No. of models to 
be drawn  No. of pieces drawn from the 
market for Performance Verification  
1-5 1 
12 pieces per model  6-10 2 
11-15 3 
≥ 15 4 
 
Table 7. LED Routine Market Sampling Guide  
No. of 
models  
per brand  No. of models 
drawn during 
initial 
sampling  No. of models to 
pass for exemptions 
to Routine Market 
Sample  No. of pieces 
drawn from the 
market for 
Performance 
Verification  
1 to 14  1 1 
30 pieces per 
model  15 to 24  2 ≥1 
25 to 34  3 ≥2 
35 to 44  4 ≥3 
 > 44 5 ≥4 
 
 
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 2.1.2  Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown in Table below : 
 
Table 8: Lighting Products 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  
 
2.1.2.1  For CFL, in case of failure of the 1st batch samples, forty -six (46) samples will 
be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch, which will be 
subjected to testing.  
2.1.2.2  For LFL/DFL and SFL, in case of failure of the 1st batch samples, twenty -four 
(24) samples will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch, 
which will be subjected to testing.  
2.1.2.3  For LED Lamps, in case of failure of the 1st batch samples, sixty (60) samples 
will be taken from the market to represent the 2nd and 3rd batch, which will be 
subjected to testing.  
 
2.1.3  Intensified Market Sampling Guide  
2.1.3.1  Models that were not covered in the sampling stated in Section 2. 1.1.4 shall 
be scheduled for sampling in the succeeding verification activities.  
 
2.1.3.2  The DOE shall draw additional batch samples of the remaining models of a 
particular brand, according to Table 8 shown below, if found that the initial 
sampled models failed the verification test in Section 2. 1.1.4 and 
conformance requirements in Section 2. 1.2 
 
                         Table 9: Intensified Market Sampling Guide  
No. of models  
per brand  No. of models drawn 
during initial sampling  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 44  5 3 10 
 
 
 
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 2.2 Specific Guidelines on the Conduct of Verification Testing  
 
2.2.1  Selected models for local market sampling shall be tested by the Department of 
Energy – Lighting and Appliances Testing Division (DOE -LATD) or a DOE -
Recognized Testing Laboratory (DOE -RTL).  
 
2.2.2  The DOE -LATD or DOE -RTL shall  subject the market sample to performance 
verification test in accordance with the normative references specified in this  IG, 
and the result shall be submitted directly to the DOE -Energy Efficiency and 
Conservation Performance Regulation and Enforcement Division ( DOE -EPRED ). 
 
2.2.3  Samples shall be tested at a standard test voltage of  230V~+1%, 60Hz +1%. 
 
2.2.4  In cases where a measured value falls within the guard band, as defined in this 
IG, the DOE -RTL that conducted  the test shall be responsible for issuing the final 
verdict. The final verdict shall be in accordance with Annex A:  Guidelines on the 
Decision Rule  of this IG to account for measurement uncertainty.  
 
2.3 Presentation of Results  
 
2.3.1  Light output must be in whole number, rounded to the nearest tens.  
 
2.3.2  Efficacy must be in whole number, rounded to the nearest ones computed from 
the claimed rating.  
 
2.4  EEPR Requirements:  
 
2.4.1  The Lamp models should pass the MEPP requirements prior to issuance of 
energy label.   
    
2.4.2  Claimed efficacy must be consistent with the EEPR and the lamp rating.  
 
2.4.3  Basis of EEPR must come from the test report . 
 
2.4.4  Applicant should declare the phosphor coating of their LFL/D FL and SFL.  
 
2.5 Correction of Performance Ratings  
 
2.5.1  The applicant  has the option to change their  claimed ratings  in order  to comply 
with the requirements of this Implementing Guidelines based on the result of the 
test. 
 
2.5.2  New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in the reference standard.  
 
 
3. Specification and Dimensions of the Energy Label  
 
3.1 Energy Label Design  
 
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 and shall always maintain the aspect ratio for the desired size.  
 
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3.1.1  Dimension of the energy Label  
 
3.1.1.1  CFL and Self -ballasted Non -Directional LED Lamps  
 
 
  
3.1.1.2  LFL/DFL, SFL and Double -Capped Linear LED Lamps  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 3.2 Presentation of Energy Label  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 4. Product Registration  
Only registered com panies can proceed to the per model PELP System Product Registratio n 
applicable to both manufactured and imported institutional products  using the Product 
Registration Form - Lighting Products , as shown below and is available online.  
 
4.1 Product Registration Form  
 
Product Registration Form – Lighting Source/ Lamp  
Product Test Report Details  
Name of Testing Laboratory   
Country of Testing Laboratory   
ISO 17025 Accreditation Body   
Accreditation Membership/Affiliation   
Laboratory Report Issuance Date   
Accreditation Certificate Expiration Date   
Product Details  
Type  ☐ Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)  
☐ Double -Capped Fluorescent Lamp (DFL /LFL)  
☐ Single -Capped Fluorescent Lamp (SFL)  
☐ Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps  
Brand Name   
Model Number/Code   
Year Model   
Country of Origin   
Original Equipment Manufacturer   
Light Output (lm)   
Wattage (W)   
Efficacy (lm/W)   
Rated Lamp Life (h)   
Phosphor Coating   
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)   
Color Rendering Index (CRI)   
Dimensions (mm)   
Supplier Frequency (Hz)   
Other Parameters    
 
Note s:  
1. Applicants are required to submit complete test reports (initial report, lumen maintenance and life test report) . 
2. Number  of samples tested for product registration purposes is in accordance to the  testing standard 
normative reference . 
3. The validity of test reports for lighting pro duct shall be valid for two (2) years.  
 
 
 
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 5. Effectivity  
 
This IG shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers 
of general circulation. Copies of this IG shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law 
Center – Office of the National Administrative Register . 
 
 
Issued at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.  
 
 
 
 
PATRICK T. AQUINO, CESO III    
Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 ANNEX A  
GUIDELINES ON DECISION RULE  
 
This document will provide the decision rule that will be used to account for measurement 
uncertainty, based on ILAC -G8:09/2019.  
 
Definition of Terms:  
Acceptance Interval - interval of permissible measured quantity values.  
 
Acceptance Limit (AL)  - specified upper or lower bound of permissible measured quantity 
values.  
 
Guard Band (w)  – interval between a tolerance limit (TL) and a corresponding acceptance 
limit (AL) where length w = |TL – AL|. 
Measured Quantity Value - quantity value representing a measured result.  
 
Specific Risk - is the probability that an accepted item is non -conforming, or that a rejected 
item does conform. This risk is based on measurements of a single item.  
 
Tolerance Interval / Specification Interval - interval of permissible values of property.  
 
Tolerance Limit (TL) / Specification Limit - specified upper or lower bound of permissible 
values of a property.  
 
Decision Rule  
 
A Binary decision rule is when the result is limited to two choices (pass or fail). As explained below, 
the declaration of conformity is binary acceptance.  
 
 Binary Acceptance based on Guard Band  
 
 The decisions are based on guard banded acceptance limits. The acceptance limits, AL = TL – w, 
where U is the expanded measurement uncertainty or equivalent to w. The estimate of the 
measurand is assumed to have a normal probability  distribution and specific risk is used for the risk 
calculation. In this case, the risk of accepted items to  be outside the tolerance limit is less than or 
equal to 2.5%.  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Statements of Conformity are reported as follows:  
 
• Pass – acceptance based on guard band; the measurement result being below the 
acceptance limit, AL = TL – w.  
• Fail – rejection based on guard band; if the measurement result is above the acceptance 
limit, AL = TL – w