COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 245/2009
of 18 March 2009
implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to
ecodesign requirements for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, for high intensity dischargelamps, and for ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps, and repealing Directive
2000/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,
Having regard to Directive 2005/32/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2005 establishing aframework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-using products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC andDirectives 96/57/EC and 2000/55/EC of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council (
1), and in particular
Article 15(1) thereof,
After consulting the Ecodesign Consultation Forum,
Whereas:
(1) Under Directive 2005/32/EC ecodesign requirements
shall be set by the Commission for energy usingproducts representing significant volumes of sales andtrades, having significant environmental impact and
presenting significant potential for improvement in
terms of their environmental impact without entailingexcessive costs.
(2) Article 16(2) second indent of Directive 2005/32/ECprovides that in accordance with the procedure referredto in Article 19(3) and the criteria set out inArticle 15(2), and after consulting the Ecodesign Consul­tation Forum, the Commission shall as appropriateintroduce an implementing measure on tertiary sectorlighting products.
(3) The Commission has carried out two preparatory studieswhich analysed the technical, environmental andeconomic aspects of lighting products typically used inthe tertiary (office lighting and public street lighting)sector. The studies have been developed together with
stakeholders and interested parties from the
Community and third countries, and the results havebeen made publicly available on the EUROPA websiteof the European Commission.
(4) Mandatory ecodesign requirements apply to productsplaced on the market wherever they are installed,therefore such requirements cannot be made dependenton the application in which the product is used (such asoffice lighting or public street lighting). Therefore thisRegulation should address specific products, such as fluo-rescent lamps without integrated ballast, high intensitydischarge lamps, and ballasts and luminaires able tooperate such lamps. Indicative benchmarks can behelpful in guiding users on the best available technologyfor specific applications (such as office or public street
lighting).
(5) Products subject to this Regulation are meant to be used
essentially for general lighting purposes, meaning thatthey contribute to the provision of artificial lightreplacing natural light for the purposes of normalhuman vision. Special purpose lamps (such as lampsused in computer screens, photocopiers, tanningappliances, terrarium lighting and other similar appli­cations) should not be subject to this Regulation.
(6) The environmental aspects of the EuPs covered that areidentified as significant for the purposes of this Regu­lation are:
(a) energy in the use phase;(b) mercury content of lamps.
(7) The annual electricity consumption related to products
subject to this Regulation in the Community has beenestimated to be 200 TWh in 2005, corresponding to 80Mt CO
2emissions. Without taking specific measures, the
consumption is predicted to increase to 260 TWh in2020. The preparatory studies showed that electricityconsumption of products subject to this Regulation canbe significantly reduced.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/17
(1) OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 29.(8) Mercury content of the installed base of lamps has been
estimated to be 12,6 tons in 2005. Without takingspecific measures, the mercury content of the installedlamp base is predicted to increase to 18,6 tons in 2020while it has been demonstrated that it can be signifi­cantly reduced.
(9) In the absence of internationally agreed scientificmethods for measuring its environmental impact, thesignificance of the so-called ‘light pollution ’could not
be assessed. However it is accepted that measuresdeveloped for increasing the lighting efficacy of tertiarylighting equipment can have a positive impact on ‘light
pollution ’.
(10) Improvements of electricity consumption of products
subject to this Regulation should be achieved byapplying existing non-proprietary cost effective tech­nologies, which lead to a reduction of the combinedexpenses for purchasing and operating equipment.
(11) Ecodesign requirements for products subject to thisRegulation should be set with a view to improving theenvironmental performance of the products affected,contributing to the functioning of the internal marketand to the Community objective of reducing energyconsumption by 20 % in 2020.
(12) This Regulation should increase the market penetrationof technologies yielding improved energy efficiency forproducts subject to this Regulation, leading to estimatedenergy savings of 38 TWh in 2020, compared to abusiness as usual scenario.
(13) The setting of energy efficiency requirements for lampssubject to this Regulation will lead to a decrease of theiroverall mercury content.
(14) The ecodesign requirements should not have negativeimpact on the functionality of the product and shouldnot negatively affect health, safety or the environment. Inparticular, the benefits of reducing the electricityconsumption during the use phase should over-compensate potential, if any, additional environmentalimpacts during the production phase of products
subject to this Regulation.
(15) A staged entry into force of the ecodesign requirements
should provide a sufficient timeframe for manufacturersto redesign products subject to this Regulation as appro­
priate. The timing of the stages should be set in such away that negative impacts related to functionalities ofequipment on the market are avoided, and cost impactsfor end-users and manufacturers, in particular small andmedium enterprises, are taken into account, whileensuring timely achievement of the objectives of thisRegulation. The revision according to Article 8 should,
inter alia , verify whether the performance requirement of
ballasts for HID lamps in Annex III Section 2.1.C will beachievable eight years after this Regulation has enteredinto force.
(16) The removal of replacement lamps from the marketshould be planned taking into account impacts on theend-users. Member States could impose higherrequirements on lighting installations.
(17) Measurements of the relevant product parameters shouldbe performed taking into account the generallyrecognised state of the art measurement methods; manu­facturers may apply harmonised standards set up inaccordance with Article 10 of Directive 2005/32/EC.
(18) In conformity with Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC,this Regulation should specify that the applicableconformity assessment procedures are the internaldesign control set out in Annex IV to Directive2005/32/EC and the management system for assessingconformity set out in Annex V to Directive 2005/32/EC.
(19) In order to facilitate compliance checks manufacturersshould provide information in the technical documen­tation referred to in Annexes V and VI to Directive2005/32/EC in so far as this information relates to the
requirements laid down in this Regulation.
(20) In addition to the legally binding requirements, the iden­
tification of indicative benchmarks for best available tech­nologies for products subject to this Regulation shouldcontribute to ensuring wide availability and easy accessto information. This is particularly useful for small andmedium enterprises and very small firms, as it furtherfacilitates the integration of best design technologies forimproving the life cycle environmental performance ofproducts subject to this Regulation.EN L 76/18 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009(21) Although the mercury content of fluorescent and high
intensity discharge lamps is considered to be a significantenvironmental aspect, it is appropriate to regulate itunder Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliamentand of the Council (
1), which covers also the lamp types
exempted from this Regulation.
(22) Directive 2000/55/EC of the European Parliament and ofthe Council of 18 September 2000 on energy efficiencyrequirements for ballasts for fluorescent lighting (
2)i sa n
implementing measure of Directive 2005/32/EC and hasan ongoing effect on the installed ballast base, due tolong luminaire and magnetic ballast lifetimes. However,there is further improvement potential, and moredemanding minimum energy efficiency requirements ascompared to Directive 2000/55/EC would be appro­
priate. Directive 2000/55/EC should therefore be
replaced by this Regulation.
(23) The measures provided for in this Regulation are inaccordance with the opinion of the Committee estab­lished by Article 19(1) of Directive 2005/32/EC,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Subject matter and scope
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the
placing on the market of fluorescent lamps without integratedballast, of high intensity discharge lamps, and of ballasts and
luminaires able to operate such lamps as defined in Article 2,
even when they are integrated into other energy-using products.
This Regulation also provides indicative benchmarks for
products intended for use in office lighting and public streetlighting.
The products listed in Annex I shall be exempt from the
requirements set out in this Regulation.
Article 2
Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions set out in
Directive 2005/32/EC shall apply. The following definitions
shall also apply:
1.‘general lighting ’means substantially uniform lighting of an
area without provision for special local requirements;2.‘office lighting ’means a fixed lighting installation for office
work intended to enable people to perform visual tasksefficiently and accurately;
3.‘public street lighting ’means a fixed lighting installation
intended to provide good visibility to users of outdoorpublic traffic areas during the hours of darkness to supporttraffic safety, traffic flow and public security;
4.‘discharge lamp ’means a lamp in which the light is
produced, directly or indirectly, by an electric dischargethrough a gas, a metal vapour or a mixture of severalgases and vapours;
5.‘ballast ’means a device which serves mainly to limit the
current of the lamp(s) to the required value in case it isconnected between the supply and one or more dischargelamps. A ballast may also include means for transformingthe supply voltage, dimming the lamp, correcting the powerfactor and, either alone or in combination with a startingdevice, providing the necessary conditions for starting thelamp(s);
6.‘luminaire ’means an apparatus which distributes, filters or
transforms the light transmitted from one or more lightsources and which includes all the parts necessary forsupporting, fixing and protecting the light sources and,where necessary, circuit auxiliaries together with the meansfor connecting them to the supply, but not the light sourcesthemselves;
7.‘fluorescent lamps ’means discharge lamps of the low
pressure mercury type in which most of the light isemitted by one or several layers of phosphors excited bythe ultraviolet radiation from the discharge;
8.‘fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast ’means single
and double capped fluorescent lamps without integratedballast;
9.‘high intensity discharge lamps ’means electric discharge
lamps in which the light producing arc is stabilised bywall temperature and the arc has a bulb wall loading inexcess of 3 watts per square centimetre.
For the purposes of Annexes I and III to VII, the definitions set
out in Annex II shall also apply.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/19
(1) OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 19.
(2) OJ L 279, 1.11.2000, p. 33.Article 3
Ecodesign requirements
The ecodesign requirements related to fluorescent lamps
without integrated ballast, to high intensity discharge lampsand to ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps areset out in Annex III.
Article 4
Conformity assessment
The procedure for assessing conformity referred to in Article 8
of Directive 2005/32/EC shall be the internal design controlsystem set out in Annex IV to Directive 2005/32/EC or themanagement system set out in Annex V to Directive2005/32/EC.
For the purposes of conformity assessment pursuant to
Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC, the technical documentationfile shall contain a copy of the product information provided inaccordance with Annex III parts 1.3, 2.2, and 3.2.
Article 5
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Surveillance checks shall be carried out in accordance with the
verification procedure set out in Annex IV.
Article 6
Indicative benchmarks
The indicative benchmarks for best-performing products and
technology currently available on the market are identified:(a) in Annex V for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast,
for high intensity discharge lamps and for ballasts and lumi­naires able to operate such lamps;
(b) in Annexes VI and VII for products intended for use in
office lighting or in public street lighting.
Article 7
Repeal
Directive 2000/55/EC shall be repealed as from one year after
the entry into force of this Regulation.
Article 8
Revision
No later than 5 years after the entry into force of this Regu­
lation, the Commission shall review it in light of technologicalprogress.
Article 9
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following
its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
The requirements set out in Annex III shall apply in accordance
with the timetable provided for therein.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 March 2009.
For the Commission
Andris PIEBALGS
Member of the CommissionEN L 76/20 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009ANNEX I
General exemptions
1. The following lamps shall be exempted from the provisions of this Regulation:
(a) lamps that are not white light sources as defined in Annex II; this exemption does not apply to high pressure
sodium lamps;
(b) lamps that are directional light sources as defined in Annex II;(c) lamps intended for use in other applications than general lighting and lamps incorporated into other products not
providing a general lighting function;
(d) lamps having:
—6 % or more of total radiation of the range 250-780 nm in the range of 250-400 nm,
—11 % or more of total radiation of the range 250-780 nm in the range of 630-780 nm,
—5 % or more of total radiation of the range 250-780 nm in the range of 640-700 nm, and
—the peak of the radiation between 315-400 nm (UVA) or 280-315 nm (UVB);
(e) double capped fluorescent lamps having:
—a diameter of 7 mm (T2) and less,
—a diameter of 16 mm (T5) and lamp power P ≤13 W or P > 80 W,
—a diameter of 38 mm (T12), lamp cap G-13 Medium BiPin base, +/ –5 m (+magenta, –green) colour compen­
sating filter value limit (cc). CIE coordinates x=0,330 y=0,335 and x=0,415 y=0,377, and
—a diameter of 38 mm (T12) and equipped with an external ignition strip;
(f) single capped fluorescent lamps having a diameter of 16 mm (T5) 2G11 4 pin base, Tc = 3 200 K with
chromaticity coordinates x=0,415 y=0,377 and Tc = 5 500 K with chromaticity coordinates x=0,330 y=0,335;
(g) high intensity discharge lamps with Tc > 7 000 K;(h) high intensity discharge lamps having a specific effective UV output > 2 mW/klm; and(i) high intensity discharge lamps not having lamp cap E27, E40, PGZ12.
2. The following luminaires shall be exempted:
(a) emergency lighting luminaires and emergency sign luminaires within the meaning of Council Directive
2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (
1);
(b) luminaires covered by the requirements of Directives 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2),
Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), Directive 2006/42/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council (4), Council Directive 93/42/EEC (5), Council Directive 88/378/EEC (6) and luminaires
integrated into equipment covered by these requirements.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/21
(1) Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version) (OJ L 374, 27.12.2006,p. 10).
(
2) Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 March 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (OJ L 100, 19.4.1994, p. 1).
(3) Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on minimum requirements for improving
the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres (OJ L 23, 28.1.2000, p. 57).
(4) Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive
95/16/EC (recast) (OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 24).
(5) Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices (OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1).
(6) Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys
(OJ L 187, 16.7.1988, p. 1).ANNEX II
Technical parameters covered and definitions for the purposes of Annexes I and III to VII
1.Technical parameters for ecodesign requirements
For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this Regulation, the para­
meters below shall be established by reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement procedures, which take into
account the generally recognised state of the art measurement methods.
(a)‘Luminous efficacy of a source ’,‘light source efficacy ’or‘lamp efficacy ’(ηsource), which means the quotient of the
luminous flux emitted ( Ф) by the power consumed by the source (Psource). ηsource = Ф/ Psource. Unit: lm/W.
The power dissipated by auxiliary equipment such as ballasts is not included in the power consumed by the source.
(b)‘Lamp Lumen Maintenance Factor ’(LLMF), which means the ratio of the luminous flux emitted by the lamp at a
given time in its life to the initial luminous flux.
(c)‘Lamp Survival Factor ’(LSF), which means the fraction of the total number of lamps which continue to operate at a
given time under defined conditions and switching frequency.
(d)‘Ballast efficiency ’(ηballast), which means the ratio between the lamp power (ballast output) and the input power
of the lamp-ballast circuit with possible sensors, network connections and other auxiliary loads disconnected.
(e)‘Chromaticity ’, which means the property of a colour stimulus defined by its chromaticity coordinates, or by its
dominant or complementary wavelength and purity taken together.
(f)‘Luminous flux ’, which means a quantity derived from radiant flux (radiant power) by evaluating the radiation
according to the spectral sensitivity of the human eye.
(g)‘Correlated Colour Temperature ’(Tc [K]), which means temperature of a Planckian (black body) radiator whose
perceived colour most closely resembles that of a given stimulus at the same brightness and under specified
viewing conditions.
(h)‘Colour rendering ’(Ra), which means the effect of an illuminant on the colour appearance of objects by conscious
or subconscious comparison with their colour appearance under a reference illuminant.
(i)‘Specific effective radiant UV power ’, which means the effective power of the UV radiation of a lamp related to its
luminous flux (unit: mW/klm).
(j)‘Ingress protection grading ’, which means a coding system to indicate the degree of protection provided by an
enclosure against ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture and to give additional information in connection with
such protection.
2.Technical parameters for indicative benchmarks
(a)‘Lamp mercury content ’, which means the amount of mercury contained in the lamp.
(b)‘Luminaire Maintenance Factor ’(LMF), which means the ratio of the light output ratio of a luminaire at a given
time to the initial light output ratio.
(c)‘Utilisation Factor ’(UF) of an installation for a reference surface, which means the ratio of the luminous flux
received by the reference surface to the sum of the individual total fluxes of the lamps of the installation.
3.Definitions
(a) ‘Directional Light Source ’(DLS) means light sources having at least 80 % light output within a solid angle of πsr
(corresponding to a cone with angle of 120 °).
(b) ‘White light source ’means a light source having chromaticity coordinates that satisfy the following requirement:
—0,270 < x < 0,530
—– 2,3172 x2+ 2,3653 x –0,2199 < y < –2,3172 x2+ 2,3653 x –0,1595EN L 76/22 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009(c) A ‘rated ’value means a quantity value for a characteristic of a product for operating conditions specified in this
Regulation or in applicable standards. Unless stated otherwise, all product parameter limits are expressed in rated
values.
(d) A ‘nominal ’value means an approximate quantity value used to designate or identify a product.
(e) ‘Light pollution ’means the sum of all adverse impacts of artificial light on the environment, including the impact
of obtrusive light.
(f) ‘Obtrusive light ’means the part of the light from a lighting installation that does not serve the purpose for which
the installation was designed. It includes:
—light improperly falling outside the area to be lit,
—diffused light in the neighbourhood of the lighting installation,
—sky glow, which is the brightening of the night sky that results from the direct and indirect reflection of
radiation (visible and non-visible), scattered from the constituents of the atmosphere (gas molecules, aerosols
and particulate matter) in the direction of observation.
(g) ‘Efficiency Base ballast ’(EBb) means the relationship between the rated lamp power (Plamp) and the ballast
efficiency.
For ballasts for single and double capped fluorescent lamps, the EBb FLis calculated as follows:
When Plamp≤5 W : EBbFL= 0,71
When 5 W < Plamp < 100 W : EBbFL=Plamp/(2*sqrt(Plamp/36)+38/36*Plamp +1)
When P lamp≥100 W : EBb FL= 0,91
(h) ‘Second lamp envelope ’means a second outer lamp envelope which is not required for the production of light,
such as an external sleeve for preventing mercury and glass release into the environment in case of lamp breakage.In determining the presence of a second lamp envelope, the arc tubes of high intensity discharge lamps shall not
count as a lamp envelope.
(i) ‘Light source control gear ’means one or more components between the supply and one or more light sources
which may serve to transform the supply voltage, limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value, providestarting voltage and preheating current, prevent cold starting, correct power factor or reduce radio interference.
Ballasts, halogen convertors and transformers and Light Emitting Diode (LED) drivers are examples of light source
control gears.
(j) ‘High-pressure mercury (vapour) lamp ’means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of light
is produced, directly or indirectly, by radiation from mercury operating at a partial pressure in excess of 100
kilopascals.
(k) ‘High-pressure sodium (vapour) lamp ’means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced
mainly by radiation from sodium vapour operating at a partial pressure of the order of 10 kilopascals.
(l) ‘Metal halide lamp ’means a high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by radiation from a
mixture of metallic vapour, metal halides and the products of the dissociation of metal halides.
(m) ‘Electronic or high frequency ballast ’means a mains supplied a.c. to a.c. invertor, including stabilising elements for
starting and operating one or more tubular fluorescent lamps, generally at high frequency.
(n) ‘Clear lamp ’means a high-intensity discharge lamp with a transparent outer envelope or outer tube in which the
light producing arc tube is clearly visible (e.g. clear glass lamp).EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/23ANNEX III
Ecodesign requirements for fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps and ballasts and luminaires able to
operate such lamps
For each ecodesign requirement, the moment from which it applies is specified below. Unless a requirement is superseded
or this is otherwise specified, it shall continue to apply together with the requirements introduced at later stages.
1. REQUIREMENTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS WITHOUT INTEGRATED BALLAST AND FOR HIGH INTENSITY
DISCHARGE LAMPS
1.1. Lamp efficacy requirements
A.First stage requirements
One year after the entry into force of this Regulation:
Double capped fluorescent lamps of 16 mm and 26 mm diameter (T5 and T8 lamps) shall have at least the rated
luminous efficacies as specified in Table 1 at 25 °C.
In case the nominal wattages are different from those listed in Table 1, lamps must reach the luminous efficacy of
the nearest equivalent in terms of wattage, except T8 lamps above 50 W, which must reach a luminous efficacyof 83 lm/W. If the nominal wattage is at equal distance from the two nearest wattages in the table, it shallconform to the higher efficacy of the two. If the nominal wattage is higher than the highest wattage in the table,
it shall conform to the efficacy of that highest wattage.
Table 1
Rated minimum efficacy values for T8 and T5 lamps
T8 (26 mm Ø)T5 (16 mm Ø)
High EfficiencyT5 (16 mm Ø)
High Output
Nominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial valueNominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial valueNominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial value
15 63 14 86 24 73
18 75 21 90 39 7925 76 28 93 49 8830 80 35 94 54 82
36 93 80 77
38 8758 9070 89
Single capped fluorescent lamps shall have the following rated luminous efficacies at 25 °C.
In case the nominal wattages or lamp shapes are different from those listed in tables 2 to 5: lamps must reach the
luminous efficacy of the nearest equivalent in terms of wattage and shape. If the nominal wattage is at equal
distance from two wattages in the table, it shall conform to the higher efficacy of the two. If the nominal wattage
is higher than the highest wattage in the table, it shall conform to the efficacy of that highest wattage.EN L 76/24 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009Table 2
Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps working on electromagnetic and electronic ballast
Small single parallel tube, lamp cap G23
(2 pin) or 2G7 (4 pin)
Double parallel tubes, lamp cap G24d
(2 pin) or G24q (4 pin)
Triple parallel tubes, lamp cap GX24d
(2 pin) or GX24q (4 pin)
Nominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial valueNominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial valueNominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial value
5 5 01 06 01 3 6 9
7 5 71 36 91 8 6 7
9 6 71 86 72 6 6 6
11 82 26 66 32 75
42 7657 75
70 74
Table 3
Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps, working only on electronic ballast
Four parallel tubes, lamp cap GX24q
(4 pin)
Long single parallel tube, lamp cap 2G11
(4 pin)
4 legs in one plane, lamp cap 2G10
(4 pin)
Nominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial valueNominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial valueNominal wattage
(W)Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial value
57 75 18 67 18 61
70 74 24 75 24 71
34 82 36 78
36 8140 8355 82
80 75EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/25Table 4
Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps with square shape or (very) high output
Single flat plane tube, lamp cap GR8 (2 pin), GR10q (4 pin)
or GRY10q3 (4 pin)
Four or three parallel T5 tubes, lamp cap 2G8
(4 pin)
Nominal wattage (W)Rated luminous efficacy
(lm/W), 100 h initial valueNominal wattage (W)Rated luminous efficacy
(lm/W), 100 h initial value
10 65 60 67
16 66 82 7521 64 85 7128 73 120 75
38 71
55 71
Table 5
Rated minimum efficacy values for T9 and T5 Circular lamps
T9 Circular, tube diameter 29 mm with base G10q
 T5 Circular, tube diameter 16 mm with base 2GX13
Nominal wattage (W)Rated luminous efficacy
(lm/W), 100 h initial valueNominal wattage (W)Rated luminous efficacy
(lm/W), 100 h initial value
22 52 22 77
32 64 40 7840 70 55 7560 60 60 80EN L 76/26 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009Corrections applicable to both single and double capped fluorescent lamps
The required luminous efficacy at 25 °C may be lower than required in the tables above in the following cases:
Table 6
Deduction percentages for rated minimum efficacy values for fluorescent lamps with high colour temperature, high colour
rendering and/or second lamp envelope
Lamp parameter Deduction from luminous efficacy at 25 °C
Tc≥5 000 K –10 %
95 > Ra > 90 –20 %
Ra > 95 –30 %
Second lamp envelope –10 %
The indicated deductions are cumulative.
Single and double capped fluorescent lamps that do not have their optimum temperature at 25 °C must still
comply at their optimum temperature with the luminous efficacy requirements as set out in the tables above.
B.Second stage requirements
Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the following efficacy requirements shall apply to
fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast and high-intensity discharge lamps.
Double capped fluorescent lamps
The requirements applicable to double capped fluorescent lamps 26 mm in diameter (T8) during the first stage
shall apply to all double capped fluorescent lamps of other diameters than those covered in the first stage.
These lamps must conform to the minimum efficacy of the T8 lamp which is their nearest equivalent with
regards to wattage. If the nominal wattage is higher than the highest wattage in the table, it shall conform to the
efficacy of that highest wattage.
The corrections defined for the first stage (Table 6) shall continue to apply.High-intensity discharge lamps
Lamps with Tc ≥5 000 K or equipped with a second lamp envelope shall fulfil at least 90 % of the applicable
lamp efficacy requirements in tables 7, 8 and 9.
High Pressure Sodium lamps with Ra ≤60 shall have at least the rated luminous efficacies in Table 7:
Table 7
Rated minimum efficacy values for high pressure sodium lamps
Nominal Lamp wattage [W]Rated Lamp Efficacy
[lm/W] —Clear lampsRated Lamp Efficacy
[lm/W] —Not clear lamps
W≤45 ≥60 ≥60
45 < W ≤55 ≥80 ≥70
55 < W ≤75 ≥90 ≥80
75 < W ≤105 ≥100 ≥95
105 < W ≤155 ≥110 ≥105
155 < W ≤255 ≥125 ≥115
255 < W ≤605 ≥135 ≥130
The requirements in Table 7 shall apply to high pressure sodium retrofit lamps designed to operate on high
pressure mercury vapour lamp control gear only 6 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/27Metal halide lamps with Ra ≤80 and high pressure sodium lamps with Ra > 60 shall have at least the rated
luminous efficacies in Table 8:
Table 8
Rated minimum efficacy values for Metal Halide Lamps
Nominal Lamp Wattage [W]Rated Lamp Efficacy
[lm/W] —Clear lampsRated Lamp Efficacy
[lm/W] —Not clear lamps
W≤55 ≥60 ≥60
55 < W ≤75 ≥75 ≥70
75 < W ≤105 ≥80 ≥75
105 < W ≤155 ≥80 ≥75
155 < W ≤255 ≥80 ≥75
255 < W ≤405 ≥85 ≥75
Six years after the entry into force of this Regulation, other high intensity discharge lamps shall have at least the
rated luminous efficacies in Table 9:
Table 9
Rated minimum efficacy values for other high intensity discharge lamps
Nominal Lamp wattage [W] Rated Lamp Efficacy [lm/W]
W≤40 50
40 < W ≤50 55
50 < W ≤70 65
70 < W ≤125 70
125 < W 75
C.Third stage requirements
Eight years after the entry into force of this Regulation:
Fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall be designed to operate with ballasts of energy efficiency class at
least A2 according to Annex III.2.2.
Metal halide lamps shall have at least the rated luminous efficacies in Table 10:
Table 10
Rated minimum efficacy values for metal halide lamps (third stage)
Nominal Lamp wattage (W)Rated Lamp Efficacy
(lm/W) —Clear lampsRated Lamp Efficacy
(lm/W) —Not clear lamps
W≤55 ≥70 ≥65
55 < W ≤75 ≥80 ≥75
75 < W ≤105 ≥85 ≥80
105 < W ≤155 ≥85 ≥80
155 < W ≤255 ≥85 ≥80
255 < W ≤405 ≥90 ≥85
Lamps equipped with Tc ≥5 000 K or with a second lamp envelope shall fulfil at least 90 % of the applicable
lamp efficacy requirements.EN L 76/28 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.20091.2. Lamp performance requirements
A.First stage requirements
One year after the entry into force of this Regulation:
Fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast covered by the requirements of Annex III.1.1.A shall have a colour
rendering index (Ra) of at least 80.
B.Second stage requirements
Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation:
Fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall have a colour rendering index (Ra) of at least 80. They shall
have at least the lamp lumen maintenance factors in Table 11:
Table 11
Lamp lumen maintenance factors for single and double-capped fluorescent lamps —Stage 2
Lamp lumen maintenance factor Burning hours
Lamp types 2 000 4 000 8 000 16 000
Double-Capped Fluorescent lamps operating on
non-high frequency ballasts0,95 0,92 0,90 —
Double-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high
frequency ballast with warmstart0,97 0,95 0,92 0,90
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps operating on
non-high frequency ballasts0,95 0,90 0,80 —
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high
frequency ballast with warmstart0,97 0,90 0,80 —
Fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall have at least the lamp survival factors in Table 12:
Table 12
Lamp survival factors for single and double-capped fluorescent lamps —Stage 2
Lamp survival factor Burning hours
Lamp types 2 000 4 000 8 000 16 000
Double-Capped Fluorescent lamps operating on
non-high frequency ballasts0,99 0,97 0,90 —
Double-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high
frequency ballast with warmstart0,99 0,97 0,92 0,90
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps operating on
non-high frequency ballasts0,95 0,92 0,50 —
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high
frequency ballast with warmstart0,95 0,90 0,87 —EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/29High pressure sodium lamps shall have at least the lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors in
Table 13:
Table 13
Lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors for high pressure sodium lamps —Stage 2
Burning hours Lamp lumen maintenance factor Lamp survival factor
12 000 (P ≤75 W) > 0,80 > 0,90
16 000 (P > 75 W) > 0,85 > 0,90
C.Third stage requirements
Eight years after the entry into force of this Regulation:
Metal halide lamps shall have at least the lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors in Table 14:
Table 14
Lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors for metal halide lamps —Stage 3
Burning hours Lamp lumen maintenance factor Lamp survival factor
12 000 > 0,80 > 0,80
1.3. Product information requirements on lamps
One year after the entry into force of this Regulation, manufacturers shall provide at least the following information
on free-access websites and in other forms they deem appropriate for each of their fluorescent lamps withoutintegrated ballast and each of their high intensity discharge lamps. That information shall also be contained in thetechnical documentation file drawn up for the purposes of conformity assessment pursuant to Article 8 of Directive
2005/32/EC.
(a) Nominal and rated lamp wattage.(b) Nominal and rated lamp luminous flux.(c) Rated lamp efficacy at 100 h in standard conditions (25 °C, for T5 lamps at 35 °C). For fluorescent lamps both
at 50 Hz (mains frequency) operation (where applicable) and at High Frequency (> 50 Hz) operation (whereapplicable) for the same rated luminous flux in all cases, indicating for High Frequency operation the calibrationcurrent of the test conditions and/or the rated voltage of the HF generator with the resistance. It shall be stated
in a conspicuous manner that the power dissipated by auxiliary equipment such as ballasts is not included in the
power consumed by the source.
(d) Rated lamp Lumen Maintenance Factor at 2 000 h, 4 000 h, 6 000 h, 8 000 h, 12 000 h, 16 000 h and 20 000
h (up to 8 000 h only for new lamps on the market where no data is yet available), indicating which operationmode of the lamp was used for the test if both 50 Hz and High Frequency operation are possible.
(e) Rated lamp Survival Factor at 2 000 h, 4 000 h, 6 000 h, 8 000 h, 12 000 h, 16 000 h and 20 000 h (up to
8 000 h only for new lamps on the market where no data is yet available), indicating which operation mode of
the lamp was used for the test if both 50 Hz and High Frequency operation are possible.EN L 76/30 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009(f) lamp mercury content as X.X mg.
(g) Colour Rendering Index (Ra) of the lamp.
(h) Colour temperature of the lamp.
(i) Ambient temperature at which the lamp was designed to maximise its luminous flux. If the lamp does not fulfil
at least 90 % of the respective luminous efficacy requirement in Annex III.1.1 at an ambient temperature of25 °C (100 % for T5 lamps), it shall be stated that the lamp is not suitable for indoor use at standard room
temperatures.
2. REQUIREMENTS ON BALLASTS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS WITHOUT INTEGRATED BALLAST AND BALLASTS
FOR HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS
2.1. Ballast energy performance requirements
Multiwattage ballasts shall comply with the requirements below according to each wattage on which they operate.
A.First stage requirements
One year after this Regulation comes into force:
The minimum energy efficiency index class shall be B2 for ballasts covered by table 17 in Annex III.2.2, A3 for
the ballasts covered by table 18, and A1 for dimmable ballasts covered by table 19.
At the dimming position corresponding to 25 % of the lumen output of the operated lamp, the input power (P
in)
of the lamp-ballast circuit shall not exceed:
Pin<5 0 %*PLrated /ηballast
Where P Lrated is the rated lamp power and ηballast is the minimum energy efficiency limit of the respective EEI
class.
The power consumption of the fluorescent lamp ballasts shall not exceed 1,0 W when operated lamps do not
emit any light in normal operating conditions and when other possible connected components (network
connections, sensors etc.) are disconnected. If they cannot be disconnected, their power shall be measured anddeducted from the result.
B.Second stage requirements
Three years after the implementing measure comes into force:
Ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps shall have the efficiency described in Table 15.
Table 15
Minimum efficiency for ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps —Stage 2
Nominal lamp wattage (P)
WMinimum ballast efficiency ( ηballast )
%
P≤30 65
30 < P ≤75 75
75 < P ≤105 80
105 < P ≤405 85
P > 405 90EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/31The power consumption of ballasts used with fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall not exceed 0,5 W
when operated lamps do not emit any light in normal operating conditions. This requirement shall apply to
ballasts when other possible connected components (network connections, sensors etc.) are disconnected. If theycannot be disconnected, their power shall be measured and deducted from the result.
C.Third stage requirements
Eight years after this Regulation comes into force:
Ballasts for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall have the efficiency:ηballast ≥EBbFL
where EBbFL is defined in Annex II.3.g
Ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps shall have the efficiency described in Table 16.
Table 16
Minimum efficiency for ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps —Stage 3
Nominal lamp wattage (P)
WMinimum ballast efficiency ( ηballast )
%
P≤30 78
30 < P ≤75 85
75 < P ≤105 87
105 < P ≤405 90
P > 405 92
2.2. Product information requirements on ballasts
Manufacturers of ballasts shall provide at least the following information on free-access websites and in other forms
they deem appropriate for each of their ballast models. That information shall also be affixed in a distinct and
durable form to the ballast. It shall also be contained in the technical documentation file drawn up for the purposes
of conformity assessment pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC.
A.First stage requirements
One year after the entry into force of this Regulation:
for ballasts for fluorescents lamps, an energy efficiency index (EEI) class shall be provided as defined below.
‘Energy efficiency index ’(EEI) means a classification system of ballasts for fluorescent lamps without integrated
ballasts in classes according to efficiency limit values. The classes for non-dimmable ballasts are (in descending
order of efficiency) A2 BAT, A2, A3, B1, B2 and for dimmable ballasts A1 BAT and A1.
Table 17 contains the EEI classes for ballasts which are designed to operate the lamps mentioned in the table or
other lamps which are designed to be operated by the same ballasts as the lamps mentioned in the table
(meaning that the data of the reference ballast is equal).EN L 76/32 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009Table 17
Energy efficiency index requirements for non-dimmable ballasts for fluorescent lamps
LAMP DATABALLAST EFFICIENCY (Plamp/Pinput)
Non-dimmable
Lamp typeNominal
WattageILCOS CODERated/typical wattage
A2 BAT A2 A3 B1 B2
50 Hz HF
WW W
T8 15 FD-15-E-G13-26/450 15 13,5 87,8 % 84,4 % 75,0 % 67,9 % 62,0 %
T8 18 FD-18-E-G13-26/600 18 16 87,7 % 84,2 % 76,2 % 71,3 % 65,8 %T8 30 FD-30-E-G13-26/900 30 24 82,1 % 77,4 % 72,7 % 79,2 % 75,0 %T8 36 FD-36-E-G13-26/1200 36 32 91,4 % 88,9 % 84,2 % 83,4 % 79,5 %T8 38 FD-38-E-G13-26/1050 38,5 32 87,7 % 84,2 % 80,0 % 84,1 % 80,4 %
T8 58 FD-58-E-G13-26/1500 58 50 93,0 % 90,9 % 84,7 % 86,1 % 82,2 %
T8 70 FD-70-E-G13-26/1800 69,5 60 90,9 % 88,2 % 83,3 % 86,3 % 83,1 %
TC-L 18 FSD-18-E-2G11 18 16 87,7 % 84,2 % 76,2 % 71,3 % 65,8 %TC-L 24 FSD-24-E-2G11 24 22 90,7 % 88,0 % 81,5 % 76,0 % 71,3 %TC-L 36 FSD-36-E-2G11 36 32 91,4 % 88,9 % 84,2 % 83,4 % 79,5 %
TCF 18 FSS-18-E-2G10 18 16 87,7 % 84,2 % 76,2 % 71,3 % 65,8 %TCF 24 FSS-24-E-2G10 24 22 90,7 % 88,0 % 81,5 % 76,0 % 71,3 %TCF 36 FSS-36-E-2G10 36 32 91,4 % 88,9 % 84,2 % 83,4 % 79,5 %
TC-D / DE 10 FSQ-10-E-G24q=1
FSQ-10-I-G24d=110 9,5 89,4 % 86,4 % 73,1 % 67,9 % 59,4 %
TC-D / DE 13 FSQ-13-E-G24q=1
FSQ-13-I-G24d=113 12,5 91,7 % 89,3 % 78,1 % 72,6 % 65,0 %
TC-D / DE 18 FSQ-18-E-G24q=2
FSQ-18-I-G24d=218 16,5 89,8 % 86,8 % 78,6 % 71,3 % 65,8 %
TC-D / DE 26 FSQ-26-E-G24q=1
FSQ-26-I-G24d=126 24 91,4 % 88,9 % 82,8 % 77,2 % 72,6 %
TC-T / TE 13 FSM-13-E-GX24q=1
FSM-13-I-GX24d=113 12,5 91,7 % 89,3 % 78,1 % 72,6 % 65,0 %
TC-T / TE 18 FSM-18-E-GX24q=2
FSM-18-I-GX24d=218 16,5 89,8 % 86,8 % 78,6 % 71,3 % 65,8 %
TC-T / TC-TE 26 FSM-26-E-GX24q=3
FSM-26-I-GX24d=326,5 24 91,4 % 88,9 % 82,8 % 77,5 % 73,0 %
TC-DD / DDE 10 FSS-10-E-GR10q
FSS-10-L/P/H-GR10q10,5 9,5 86,4 % 82,6 % 70,4 % 68,8 % 60,5 %
TC-DD / DDE 16 FSS-16-E-GR10q
FSS-16-I-GR10q
FSS-10-L/P/H-GR10q16 15 87,0 % 83,3 % 75,0 % 72,4 % 66,1 %
TC-DD / DDE 21 FSS-21-E-GR10q
FSS-21-I-GR10qFSS-21-L/P/H-GR10q21 19 89,4 % 86,4 % 79,2 % 73,9 % 68,8 %
TC-DD / DDE 28 FSS-28-E-GR10q
FSS-28-I-GR10q
FSS-28-L/P/H-GR10q28 26 89,7 % 86,7 % 81,3 % 78,2 % 73,9 %
TC-DD / DDE 38 FSS-38-E-GR10q
FSS-38-L/P/H-GR10q38,5 36 92,3 % 90,0 % 85,7 % 84,1 % 80,4 %EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/33TC 5 FSD-5-I-G23
FSD-5-E-2G75,4 5 72,7 % 66,7 % 58,8 % 49,3 % 41,4 %
TC 7 FSD-7-I-G23
FSD-7-E-2G77,1 6,5 77,6 % 72,2 % 65,0 % 55,7 % 47,8 %
TC 9 FSD-9-I-G23
FSD-9-E-2G78,7 8 78,0 % 72,7 % 66,7 % 60,3 % 52,6 %
TC 11 FSD-11-I-G23
FSD-11-E-2G711,8 11 83,0 % 78,6 % 73,3 % 66,7 % 59,6 %
T5 4 FD-4-E-G5-16/150 4,5 3,6 64,9 % 58,1 % 50,0 % 45,0 % 37,2 %
T5 6 FD-6-E-G5-16/225 6 5,4 71,3 % 65,1 % 58,1 % 51,8 % 43,8 %T5 8 FD-8-E-G5-16/300 7,1 7,5 69,9 % 63,6 % 58,6 % 48,9 % 42,7 %T5 13 FD-13-E-G5-16/525 13 12,8 84,2 % 80,0 % 75,3 % 72,6 % 65,0 %
T9-C 22 FSC-22-E-G10q-29/200 22 19 89,4 % 86,4 % 79,2 % 74,6 % 69,7 %
T9-C 32 FSC-32-E-G10q-29/300 32 30 88,9 % 85,7 % 81,1 % 80,0 % 76,0 %T9-C 40 FSC-40-E-G10q-29/400 40 32 89,5 % 86,5 % 82,1 % 82,6 % 79,2 %
T2 6 FDH-6-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/220 5 72,7 % 66,7 % 58,8 %T2 8 FDH-8-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/320 7,8 76,5 % 70,9 % 65,0 %
T2 11 FDH-11-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/420 10,8 81,8 % 77,1 % 72,0 %
T2 13 FDH-13-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/520 13,3 84,7 % 80,6 % 76,0 %T2 21 FDH-21-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/ 21 88,9 % 85,7 % 79,2 %T2 23 FDH-23-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/ 23 89,8 % 86,8 % 80,7 %
T5-E 14 FDH-14-G5-L/P-16/550 13,7 84,7 % 80,6 % 72,1 %
T5-E 21 FDH-21-G5-L/P-16/850 20,7 89,3 % 86,3 % 79,6 %
T5-E 24 FDH-24-G5-L/P-16/550 22,5 89,6 % 86,5 % 80,4 %T5-E 28 FDH-28-G5-L/P-16/1150 27,8 89,8 % 86,9 % 81,8 %T5-E 35 FDH-35-G5-L/P-16/1450 34,7 91,5 % 89,0 % 82,6 %T5-E 39 FDH-39-G5-L/P-16/850 38 91,0 % 88,4 % 82,6 %T5-E 49 FDH-49-G5-L/P-16/1450 49,3 91,6 % 89,2 % 84,6 %
T5-E 54 FDH-54-G5-L/P-16/1150 53,8 92,0 % 89,7 % 85,4 %
T5-E 80 FDH-80-G5-L/P-16/1150 80 93,0 % 90,9 % 87,0 %T5-E 95 FDH-95-G5-L/P-16/1150 95 92,7 % 90,5 % 84,1 %T5-E 120 FDH-120-G5-L/P-16/1450 120 92,5 % 90,2 % 84,5 %
T5-C 22 FSCH-22-L/P-2GX13-16/225 22,3 88,1 % 84,8 % 78,8 %
T5-C 40 FSCH-40-L/P-2GX13-16/300 39,9 91,4 % 88,9 % 83,3 %
T5-C 55 FSCH-55-L/P-2GX13-16/300 55 92,4 % 90,2 % 84,6 %T5-C 60 FSCH-60-L/P-2GX13-16/375 60 93,0 % 90,9 % 85,7 %
TC-LE 40 FSDH-40-L/P-2G11 40 91,4 % 88,9 % 83,3 %TC-LE 55 FSDH-55-L/P-2G11 55 92,4 % 90,2 % 84,6 %
TC-LE 80 FSDH-80-L/P-2G11 80 93,0 % 90,9 % 87,0 %
TC-TE 32 FSMH-32-L/P-2GX24q=3 32 91,4 % 88,9 % 82,1 %TC-TE 42 FSMH-42-L/P-2GX24q=4 43 93,5 % 91,5 % 86,0 %TC-TE 57 FSM6H-57-L/P-2GX24q=5
FSM8H-57-L/P-2GX24q=556 91,4 % 88,9 % 83,6 %
TC-TE 70 FSM6H-70-L/P-2GX24q=6
FSM8H-70-L/P-2GX24q=670 93,0 % 90,9 % 85,4 %
TC-TE 60 FSM6H-60-L/P-2G8=1 63 92,3 % 90,0 % 84,0 %
TC-TE 62 FSM8H-62-L/P-2G8=2 62 92,2 % 89,9 % 83,8 %TC-TE 82 FSM8H-82-L/P-2G8=2 82 92,4 % 90,1 % 83,7 %
TC-TE 85 FSM6H-85-L/P-2G8=1 87 92,8 % 90,6 % 84,5 %
TC-TE 120 FSM6H-120-L/P-2G8=1
FSM8H-120-L/P-2G8=1122 92,6 % 90,4 % 84,7 %
TC-DD 55 FSSH-55-L/P-GR10q 55 92,4 % 90,2 % 84,6 %EN L 76/34 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009In addition, non-dimmable ballasts not included in table 17 shall be assigned an EEI depending on their efficiency
as described in Table 18:
Table 18
Energy efficiency index requirements for non-dimmable ballasts for fluorescent lamps not included in Table 17
ηballast Energy Efficiency Index
≥0,94 * EBb FL A3
≥EBbFL A2
≥1-0,75*(1-EBbFL) A2 BAT
Where EBbFLis defined in Annex II.3.g.
Furthermore, dimmable fluorescent lamp ballasts receive EEI classes according to the class into which the ballast
would fall when it is operated at the 100 % lumen output, as described in Table 19.
Table 19
Energy efficiency index requirements for dimmable ballasts for fluorescent lamps
Complied class at 100 % lumen output Energy Efficiency Index of dimmable ballast
A3 A1
A2 A1 BAT
Multi-wattage ballasts shall either be classified according to their efficiency under the lowest (worst) efficiency, or
a relevant class shall be indicated for each operated lamp.
B.Second stage requirements
Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation:
for ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps, the efficiency of the ballast as defined in Annex II.1.d shall be
indicated.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR LUMINAIRES FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS WITHOUT INTEGRATED BALLAST AND FOR
LUMINAIRES FOR HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS
3.1. Luminaire energy performance requirements
A.First stage requirements
One year after this Regulation comes into force:
the power consumption of luminaires for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall not exceed the sum of
the power consumption of the incorporated ballasts when the lamps they are normally operating do not emit any
light when other possible connected components (network connections, sensors etc.) are disconnected. If they
cannot be disconnected, their power shall be measured and deducted from the result.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/35B.Second stage requirements
Three years after this Regulation comes into force:
Luminaires for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast and for high intensity discharge lamps shall be
compatible with ballasts complying with the third stage requirements, except luminaires with ingress protection
grade at least IP4X.
The power consumption of luminaires for high intensity discharge lamps shall not exceed the sum of the power
consumption of the incorporated ballasts when the lamps they are normally operating do not emit any lightwhen other possible connected components (network connections, sensors etc.) are disconnected. If they cannotbe disconnected, their power shall be measured and deducted from the result.
C.Third stage requirements
Eight years after this Regulation comes into force:
All luminaires for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast and for high intensity discharge lamps shall be
compatible with ballasts complying with the third stage requirements.
3.2. Product information requirements on luminaires
A.First stage requirements
18 months after this Regulation comes into force:
Manufacturers of luminaires for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast with total lamp lumen above 2 000
lumen shall provide at least the following information on free-access websites and in other forms they deem
appropriate for each of their luminaire models. That information shall also be contained in the technical
documentation file drawn up for the purposes of conformity assessment pursuant to Article 8 of Directive2005/32/EC:
(a) if the luminaire is placed on the market together with the ballast, information on the efficiency of the ballast
according to Annex III.2.2, in accordance with the ballast manufacturer ’s data;
(b) if the luminaire is placed on the market together with the lamp, lamp efficacy (lm/W) of the lamp, in
accordance with the lamp manufacturer ’s data;
(c) if the ballast or the lamp are not placed on the market together with the luminaire, references used in
manufacturers' catalogues must be provided on the types of lamps or ballasts compatible with the luminaire(e.g. ILCOS code for the lamps);
(d) maintenance instructions to ensure that the luminaire maintains, as far as possible, its original quality
throughout its lifetime;
(e) disassembly instructions.
B.Second stage requirements
Three years after this Regulation comes into force:
the information provision requirements of the first stage shall also apply to luminaires for high intensity
discharge lamps with total lamp lumen above 2 000 lumen. In addition, all luminaires for high intensitydischarge lamps shall indicate that they are designed for either clear and/or coated lamps within the meaning
of Annex II.EN L 76/36 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009ANNEX IV
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
When performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 3(2) of Directive 2005/32/EC, the authorities of
the Member States shall apply the following verification procedure for the requirements set out in Annex III.
For lamps
Member State authorities shall test a sample batch of minimum twenty lamps of the same model from the same
manufacturer, randomly selected.
The batch shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in Annex III Part 1, as applicable, to this Regulation
if the average results of the batch do not vary from the limit, threshold or declared values by more than 10 %.
Otherwise, the model shall be considered not to comply.
For ballasts and luminaires
Member State authorities shall test one single unit.
The model shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in Annex III Parts 2 and 3, as applicable, to this
Regulation if the results do not exceed the limit values.
Otherwise, three more units shall be tested. The model shall be considered to comply with this Regulation if the average
of the results of the latter three tests does not exceed the limit values.
Otherwise, the model shall be considered not to comply.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/37ANNEX V
Indicative benchmarks for fluorescent and high intensity discharge products
(for information)
At the time of adoption of this Regulation, the best available technology on the market for the products concerned was
identified as follows.
1.Lamp efficacy and lamp life
For single and double capped fluorescent lamps, the benchmark values are the best values included in the tables in
Annex III Parts 1.1 and 1.2.
For high-intensity discharge lamps
Metal Halide Lamps (clear and frosted):
Table 20
Indicative rated efficacy and performance values for metal halide lamps (benchmark level)
Ra≥80 80 > Ra ≥60
Nominal Lamp Wattage [W] Rated Lamp Efficacy [lm/W] Rated Lamp Efficacy [lm/W]
W≤55 ≥80 ≥95
55 < W ≤75 ≥90 ≥113
75 < W ≤105 ≥90 ≥116
105 < W ≤155 ≥98 ≥117
155 < W ≤255 ≥105
255 < W ≤405 ≥105
Burning Hours Lamp Lumen Maintenance Factor Lamp Survival Factor
12 000 > 0,80 > 0,80
High-pressure sodium lamps (clear and frosted):
Table 21
Indicative rated efficacy and performance values for high pressure sodium lamps (benchmark level)
Nominal Lamp Wattage [W] Rated Lamp Efficacy [lm/W]
W≤55 ≥88
55 < W ≤75 ≥91
75 < W ≤105 ≥107
105 < W ≤155 ≥110
155 < W ≤255 ≥128
255 < W ≤405 ≥138
Burning Hours Lamp Lumen Maintenance Factor Lamp Survival Factor
16 000 > 0,94 > 0,92EN L 76/38 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.20092.Lamp mercury content
The energy efficient fluorescent lamps with the lowest mercury content include not more than 1,4 mg mercury and
the energy efficient high-intensity discharge lamps with the lowest mercury content include not more than 12 mg of
mercury.
3.Ballast performance
For applications where dimming is beneficial, the benchmarks are as follows:Fluorescent lamp ballasts with energy efficiency index A1 BAT that are continuously dimmable down to 10 % light
output.
Ballasts for dimmable high intensity discharge lamps which can be dimmed down to 40 % light output having ballast
efficiency of 0,9 (best known result, actual dimming possibilities may depend on the HID lamp type used with theballast).
4.Luminaire product information
The following product information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem
appropriate for benchmark luminaires in addition to the provisions in Annex III.3.2:
CEN flux code of the luminaire or the complete photometric file.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/39ANNEX VI
Indicative benchmarks for products meant to be installed as office lighting
(for information)
At the time of adoption of this Regulation, the best available technology on the market for the products concerned was
identified as follows.
1. LAMP BENCHMARKS
1.1. Lamp performance
Lamps have an efficacy according to Annex V.
These lamps have the lamp lumen maintenance factors (LLMF) and lamp survival factors (LSF) in Table 22:
Table 22
Indicative LLMF and LSF for office lighting lamps (benchmark level)
Burning hours 2 000 4 000 8 000 16 000
LLMF 0,97 0,93 0,90 0,90
LSF 0,99 0,99 0,98 0,93
In addition, these lamps are dimmable to 10 % or less of their light output.
1.2. Product information for lamps
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem appro­
priate for lamps:
The information required by Annex III.1.3, as applicable.
2. LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL GEAR BENCHMARKS
2.1. Light source control gear performance
Fluorescent lamp ballasts have an energy efficiency index of at least A1 (BAT) according to Annex III.2.2 and are
dimmable.
High intensity discharge lamp ballasts have an efficiency of 88 % ( ≤100 W lamp power) and else 90 % and are
dimmable if the sum of lamp powers operated on the same ballast is above 50 W.
Any other types of light source control gear have an efficiency of 88 % ( ≤100 W input power) and else 90 % when
measured according to the applicable measurement standards and are dimmable for lamps above total input power
55 W.
2.2. Product information for light source control gear
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem appro­
priate for light source control gear:
Information on the efficiency of the ballast or the applicable type of light source control gear.
3. LUMINAIRE BENCHMARKS
3.1. Luminaire performance
Luminaires have a luminaire maintenance factor LMF > 0,95 in normal office pollution degrees with a cleaning cycle
of 4 years.
If they are fluorescent or HID lamp luminaires, they are compatible with at least one lamp type complying with the
benchmarks of Annex V.EN L 76/40 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009In addition, these luminaires are compatible with lighting control systems offering the following features:
—presence detection,
—light responsive dimming (for daylight and/or room reflectance variations),
—dimming to accompany changes in illumination requirements (during the working day, over a longer period or
due to changes in functionality),
—dimming to compensate for: luminaire pollution, changes in lamp lumen output over its life time and changes in
lamp efficacy when the lamp is replaced.
The compatibility can also be ensured by incorporating the appropriate components in the luminaires themselves.The compatibility or the features offered by the incorporated components is indicated in the luminaire ’s product
documentation.
3.2. Product information on luminaires
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem appro­
priate for each of the luminaire models:
The information required by Annex III.3.2 and Annex V, as applicable.In addition, for all luminaires, excluding luminaires with bare lamps and no optics, applicable luminaire maintenance
factor (LMF) value data is provided with cleaning instructions if needed up to 4 years, using a similar table:
Table 23
Indicative luminaire maintenance factor values (benchmark level)
LMF values
Environmentcleaning intervals in years
1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0
Very Clean
CleanNormal (optional)
Dirty (optional)
The table is accompanied by a disclaimer that it contains only indicative values that may not reflect the achievable
maintenance values in a particular installation.
For luminaires for directional light sources such as reflector lamps or LEDs, only the applicable information is
provided, e.g. LLMF × LMF instead of simply the LMF.EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/41ANNEX VII
Indicative benchmarks for products meant to be installed as public street lighting
(for information)
At the time of adoption of this Regulation, the best available technology on the market for the products concerned was
identified as follows.
1. LAMP BENCHMARKS
1.1. Lamp performance
Lamps have an efficacy according to Annex V.
These lamps have the lamp lumen maintenance factors (LLMF) and lamp survival factors (LSF) in Table 24:
Table 24
Indicative LLMF and LSF for public street lighting lamps (benchmark level)
Burning hours 2 000 4 000 8 000 16 000
LLMF 0,98 0,97 0,95 0,92
LSF 0,99 0,98 0,95 0,92
In addition, these lamps are dimmable to at least 50 % of their light output when the rated lamp lumen output is
above 9 000 lumen.
1.2. Product information for lamps
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem appro­
priate for lamps:
The information required by Annex III.1.3, as applicable.
2. LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL GEAR BENCHMARKS
2.1. Light source control gear performance
Fluorescent lamp ballasts have an energy efficiency index of at least A1 BAT according to Annex III.2.2 and are
dimmable.
High intensity discharge lamp ballasts have an efficiency of above 87 % ( ≤100 W lamp power) and else above 89 %
measured according to Annex II and are dimmable if the sum of lamp powers operated on the same ballast is aboveor equal to 55 W.
Any other types of light source control gear have an efficiency of above 87 % ( ≤100 W input power) and else above
89 % when measured according to the applicable measurement standards and are dimmable for lamps equal orabove total input power 55 W.
2.2. Product information for light source control gear
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem appro­
priate for light source control gear:
Information on the efficiency of the ballast or the applicable type of light source control gear.EN L 76/42 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.20093. LUMINAIRE BENCHMARKS
3.1. Luminaire performance
Luminaires have an optical system that has an ingress protection rating as follows:
—IP65 for road classes ME1 to ME6 and MEW1 to MEW6
—IP5x for road classes CE0 to CE5, S1 to S6, ES, EV and A
The proportion of the light emitted by an optimally installed luminaire going above the horizon should be limited
to:
Table 25
Indicative maximum Upward Light Output Ratio (ULOR) values per road class for street lighting luminaires (at benchmark
level)
Road classes ME1 to ME6 and MEW1 to MEW6, all lumen outputs 3 %
Road classes CE0 to CE5, S1 to S6, ES, EV and A:
—12 000 lm ≤light source 5 %
—8 500 lm ≤light source < 12 000 lm 10 %
—3 300 lm ≤light source < 8 500 lm 15 %
—light source < 3 300 lm 20 %
In areas where light pollution is of concern, the maximum proportion of the light going above the horizon is not
more than 1 % for all road classes and lumen outputs.
Luminaires are designed so that they avoid emitting obtrusive light to the maximum extent. However, any
improvement of the luminaire aiming at reducing the emission of obtrusive light is not to the detriment of theoverall energy efficiency of the installation for which it is designed.
If they are luminaires for fluorescent or high-intensity discharge lamps, they are compatible with at least one lamp
type complying with the benchmarks of Annex V.
Luminaires are compatible with installations equipped with appropriate dimming and control systems that take
account of daylight availability, traffic and weather conditions, and also compensate for the variation over time in
surface reflection and for the initial dimensioning of the installation due to the lamp lumen maintenance factor.
3.2. Product information on luminaires
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the manufacturers deem appro­
priate for the relevant models:
(a) the information required by Annex III.3.2 and Annex V, as applicable;(b) Utilisation Factor values for standard road conditions in tabular form for the defined road class. The table
contains the most energy efficient UF values for different road widths, different pole heights, maximum pole
distances, luminaire overhang and inclination, as appropriate for the given road class and luminaire design;
(c) installation instructions for optimising the Utilisation Factor;(d) additional installation recommendations to minimise obtrusive light (if not conflicting with UF optimisation and
safety);EN 24.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 76/43(e) for all luminaires, excluding luminaires with bare lamps and no optics, applicable luminaire maintenance factor
(LMF) value data is provided according using a similar table:
Table 26
Indicative luminaire maintenance factor values (benchmark level)
LMF values
Pollution categoryExposure time in years
1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0
High
MediumLow
For luminaires for directional light sources such as reflector lamps or LEDs, only the applicable information is
provided, e.g. LLMF × LMF instead of simply the LMF.EN L 76/44 Official Journal of the European Union 24.3.2009