TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STANDARD  
  
 
 
 
 
 ENERGY LABELLING – COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS  AND 
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMPS – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS  
  
 
 
PCTT CS 11 :20XX  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 General statement  
 
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (the Bureau) is a body corporate established under the 
authority of the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997 (herein after referred to as the Standards Act).  
In accordance with the Standards Act, the Bureau sh all promote and encourage the development and 
maintenance of standards and further shall establish standards for the following: to improve goods 
produced or used in Trinidad and Tobago; to ensure industrial efficiency and development; to promote 
public and  industrial welfare, health and safety; and to protect the environment.  
The Bureau develops standards through consultation with relevant interest groups, and public comment 
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NOTE  In order to keep abreast of pr ogress in the industries concerned, Trinidad and Tobago Standards are 
subject to periodic review. Suggestions for improvements are welcome.  
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 Contents  
 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  1 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 2 
2 Normative reference  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  2 
3 Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  2 
4 Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  3 
5 Mechanisms to demonstrate compliance  ................................ ................................ ............  4 
6 Measures related to non -compliance  ................................ ................................ ..................  4 
 
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 Foreword   
 
These requirements were declared a Trinidad and Tobago Standard on _____________ after the draft 
had been approved by the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS).  
In accordance with the Standards Act, the Bureau shall promote and encourage the development and 
maintenance of standards and further shall establish standards for the following: to improve goods 
produced or used in Trinidad and Tobago; to ensure industria l efficiency and development; to promote 
public and industrial welfare, health and safety; and to protect the environment. The Trinidad and 
Tobago Bureau of Standards has recommended that this standard be accorded compulsory sta tus. 
TTCS 11:20XX specifies the compulsory  labelling  requirements for all imported and locally 
manufactured compact fluorescent lamps  (CFL) and  light emitting diode  (LED)  lamps  and the 
mechanisms to demonstrate compliance.  It was developed by the TTBS which has regulatory oversight 
for the energy labelling of lighting products.  
This standard will be effective as a compulsory standard on a date to be notified by the Minister 
responsible for trade and industry  in a Notice to be published in the Trinidad and Tobago Gazett e, as 
required by the Standards Act.  
The Standard is intended to improve the energy performance for compact fluorescent lamps and light 
emitting diode lamps. The application of the standard is expected to improve energy efficiency within 
Trinidad and Tobag o via the availability, selection and usage of more energy efficient lamps. The 
information included on the energy label provides consumers with information for consideration when 
making a purchasing decision.   
This Standard, is intended to be used, together with the CARICOM Regional Standard, CRS 58,  Energy 
labelling — Compact fluorescent lamps and light emitting diode lamps — Requirements , which was 
issued by the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ).  
In addition, the requi rements of this Standard are expected to encourage manufacturers, importers and 
retailers to provide more energy efficient lamp options to consumers as they compete to offer better 
value - for- money  products . 
This standard is intended for use by:  
a. Manufactu rers, importers and distributors of compact fluorescent lamps and light emitting diode 
lamps  to assist in manufacturing or procuring products which satisfy minimum requirements 
and demonstrating compliance in this regard;  
b. Regulatory agencies – as a basis for assessing imported or locally manufactured compact 
fluorescent lamps and light emitting diode lamps  within an established regulatory or legal 
framework; and  
c. Conformity assessment bodies – as a basis for conformity assessment activities including 
inspec tion, testing and certification activities.  
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 1 Scope  
 
This standard specifi es the relevant test methods, general labelling requirements, energy labelling 
requirements and safety and performance requirements  for the following : 
a) Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp s (CFL) of voltages > 50 V;  
b) Integrated light -emitting diode lamps  (LEDi) for stable operations, intended for domestic and similar 
general lighting purposes, having  a: 
1) rated power ≤60 W ;  
2) rated voltage of > 50 V a.c ≤ 250 V a.c.  
NOTE  1 This standard does not  apply to semi -integrated (LEDsi ) and  non-integrated (LEDni)  light-emitting 
diode lamps .  
NOTE 2  The nominal supply voltages declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in 
their publication entitled “Wiring for Ligh t and Power” are 115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 % and 230 volts, 
with a relative tolerance of ± 6 % . The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electric ity (Inspection) 
Act Chapter 54: 72 provides for variations of six percent ab ove or below the declared voltages.   
 
2 Normative reference  
The f ollowing referenced document s are  indispensable  to the application of this document. For the 
undated reference s, the latest edition of the referenced document s (including any amendments) 
applies.  
CARICOM Regional Standard  
CRS 58,  Energy Labelling – Compact fluorescent lamps and light emitting diode lamps –Requirements   
Internatio nal Electrotechnical Commissio n 
IEC 61000 -3-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3 -2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current 
emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)  
IEC 62560, Self-ballasted LED  lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50 V - Safety 
specifications  
IEC 62612, Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages > 50 V - 
Performance requirements  
IEC 60969, Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Performance 
requirements  
3 Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this standard,  the terms and definitions outlined  in CRS 58  apply.  PCTT CS 11:20XX  
 
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 4 Requirements  
4.1  Energy labelling requirements for compact fluorescent lamps and light emitting diode lamps  
shall comply with the following  test methods and limits, specified in CRS 58: 
a) General requirements for the following parameters : 
1) Efficacy;  
2) Safety;  
3) Colour rendering index (CRI);  
4) Power factor (PF);  
5) Harmonic distortion;  
6) Lumen maintenance;  
7) Start time;  
8) Run-up time ; 
9) Switching cycles;  
10) Premature failure rate;  
11) Rated life.  
 
b) Energy label for the following paramet ers: 
1) Rated wattage  (watts);  
2) Efficacy  (lumens/watt);  
3) Light output  (lumens); and  
4) Rated life  (hrs).  
 
c) Packaging label with the following information:   
1) Mark of manufacturer;  
2) Country of origin;  
3) Rated voltage (volts);  
4) Light colour;  
5) Colour temperature (Kelvin) which  shall be tested in accordance with  IEC 62612 ; 
6) CRI (Colour Rendering Index);  PCTT CS 11:20XX   
 
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 7) Cap type; and  
8) Frequency (hertz).  
4.2  The labelling requirements for CFLs and LEDs shall be in accordance with the language , 
location and permanence requirements of CRS 58.  
5 Mechanisms to demonstrate compliance  
5.1  CFLs and LEDs  shall be subject  to a conformity assessment programme administered by 
TTBS, through inspection, testing, certification  or a combination of  all activities .  
 
NOTE  TTBS will be developing an energy labelling scheme which would includ e inspection, testing and market 
surveillance related to the se products and may include assessments of the production process or quality 
management system as necessary.  
5.2 TTBS may consider and accept information from ot her sources, such as 3rd party testing, product 
certification and/or quality management system certification from an accredited body. If an accredited 
body is not available, the information can be provided by a body approved by TTBS, subject to the 
terms a nd conditions of TTBS in accordance with the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997, to provide objective 
evidence of compliance to the standard. The information provided may include test reports  and other 
relevant information. Provision of this information does not  exempt TTBS from conducting any further 
assessment activities deemed necessary to demonstrate compliance with the standard.    
 
6 Measures related to non -compliance  
6.1 Where imported or locally m anufactured CFLs and LEDs are found to be in breach of any of the 
requirements outlined in Clause 4, TTBS shall initiate any of the following actions:  
a) direct the manufacturer, importer or distributor to remove non -conforming CFLs and LEDs from 
use througho ut Trinidad and Tobago within a specified timeframe;  
b) seize and detain non -conforming CFLs and LEDs within the legal  framework specified under the 
Standards Act, Chapter 82:03 including any amendments and revisions;  
c) prohibit the sale and distribution of non -compliant CFLs and LEDs in Trinidad and Tobago;  
d) permit modifications as it pertains to labelling necessary for compliance, where possible; or  
e) direct the manufacturer, importer or distributor to initiate a product r ecall.  
6.2 Any breaches to this standard are subject to fines and penalties as outlined in the Standards Act, 
Chapter 82:03.