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implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the Euro pean Parliament and of the Council with 
regard to ecodesign requirements for fluoresce nt lamps without integrated ballast, for 
high intensity discharge lamps, and for balla sts and luminaires able to operate such 
lamps, and repealing Directive 2000/55/EC of  the European Parliament and of the 
Council EN 2   EN Draft 
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No …/… 
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implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the Europe an Parliament and of the Council with 
regard to ecodesign requirements for fluoresce nt lamps without integrated ballast, for 
high intensity discharge lamps, and for balla sts 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 esta blishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Directive 2005/32/EC of the Eu ropean Parliament and of the Council of 6 
July 2005 establishing a framework for the sett ing of ecodesign requirements for energy-using 
products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC and Directives 96/57/EC and 
2000/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1 and in particular Article 15 (1) 
thereof, 
After consulting the Ecodes ign Consultation Forum, 
Whereas: (1) Under Directive 2005/32/EC ec odesign requirements shall be set by the Commission 
for energy using products representing signifi cant volumes of sales and trades, having 
significant environmental impact and presen ting significant potential for improvement 
in terms of their environmental impact without entailing excessive costs. 
(2) Article 16 (2) second indent of Directive 2005 /32/EC provides that in accordance with 
the procedure referred to in Article 19 (3) and the criteria set out in Article 15 (2), and 
after consulting the Ecodesign Consultati on Forum, the Commission shall as 
appropriate introduce an implementing measur e on tertiary sector lighting products. 
(3) The Commission has carried out two preparatory studies which analysed the technical, 
environmental and economic aspects of lightin g products typically us ed in the 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 have been made  publicly available on the EUROPA website 
of the European Commission. 
(4) Mandatory ecodesign requirements apply to products placed on the market wherever 
they are installed, therefore such requi rements cannot be made dependent on the 
application in which the product is used (such as office lighting or public street 
lighting). Therefore this re gulation should address spec ific products, such as 
                                                
 
1 Directive 2005/32/EC (OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 29.)  EN 3   EN fluorescent lamps without inte grated ballast, high intens ity discharge lamps, and 
ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps. Indicative benchmarks can be helpful in guiding users on the best availabl e technology for specific applications (such 
as office or public street lighting). 
(5) Products subject to this Regulation are meant to be us ed essentially for general lighting 
purposes, meaning that they contribute to the provision of artifi cial light replacing 
natural light for the purposes  of normal human vision. Speci al purpose lamps (such as 
lamps used in computer screens, photocopi ers, tanning appliances, terrarium lighting 
and other similar applications) should  not be subject to this Regulation. 
(6) The environmental aspects of the EuPs covered that are identified 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 been estimated to be 200 TWh in 2005, corresponding to 80 Mt CO2 
emissions. Without taking specific measures, th e consumption is predicted to increase 
to 260 TWh in 2020. The preparatory studies showed that electric ity consumption of 
products subject to this Regulati on can be significantly reduced. 
(8) Mercury content of the installed base of la mps has been estimated to be 12.6 tons in 
2005. Without taking specific measures, the merc ury content of the installed lamp base 
is predicted to increase to 18.6 tons in 2020 while it has been  demonstrated that it can 
be significantly reduced.  
(9) In the absence of internationally agreed  scientific methods for measuring its 
environmental impact, the significance of th e so-called "light po llution" could not be 
assessed. However it is accepted that measur es developed for increasing the lighting 
efficacy of tertiary lighting equipment can have a positive impact on “light pollution”.  
(10) Improvements of electricity consumption of products subject to this Regulation should 
be achieved by applying existing non-proprieta ry cost effective technologies, which 
lead to a reduction of the combined expens es for purchasing and operating equipment. 
(11) Ecodesign requirements for products subject to  this Regulation should be set with a 
view to improving the environmental pe rformance of the products affected, 
contributing to the functioning of the internal market and to the Community objective 
of reducing energy consumption by 20% in 2020. 
(12) This Regulation should increase the mark et penetration of technologies yielding 
improved energy efficiency for products su bject to this Regulation, leading to 
estimated energy savings of 38 TWh in 2020, compared to a business as usual scenario. 
(13) The setting of energy efficiency requirements  for lamps subject to this Regulation will 
lead to a decrease of thei r overall mercury content.  
(14) The ecodesign requirements should not have negative impact on the functionality of 
the product and should not negatively affect health, safety or the environment. In 
particular, the benefits of reducing the el ectricity consumption during the use phase 
should over-compensate potential, if any, a dditional environmental impacts during the 
production phase of products s ubject to this Regulation. 
(15) A staged entry into force of the ecodesi gn requirements should provide a sufficient 
timeframe for manufacturers to redesign pr oducts subject to this Regulation as EN 4   EN appropriate. The timing of the stages should be  set in such a way that negative impacts 
related to functionalities of equipment on th e market are avoided, and cost impacts for 
end-users and manufacturers, in particular small and medium enterprises, are taken into 
account, while ensuring timely achievement of  the objectives of this Regulation. The 
revision according to Article  8 should inter alia verify  whether the performance 
requirement of ballasts for HID lamps in A nnex III section 2.1.C w ill be achievable 
eight years after this Regulation has entered into force. 
(16) The removal of replacement lamps from th e market should be planned taking into 
account impacts on the end-users. Member States could impose higher requirements on 
lighting installations. 
(17) Measurements of the relevant product pa rameters should be performed taking into 
account the generally recognise d state of the art measurem ent methods; manufacturers 
may apply harmonised standards set up in acc ordance with Article 10 of Directive 
2005/32/EC.  
(18) In conformity with Article 8(2) of Di rective 2005/32/EC, this  Regulation should 
specify that the applicable conformity a ssessment procedures are the internal design 
control set out in Annex IV  of Directive 2005/32/EC and the management system for 
assessing conformity set out in Annex V of Directive 2005/32/EC. 
(19) In order to facilitate compliance checks ma nufacturers should provide information in 
the technical documentation referred to in  Annexes V and VI of Directive 2005/32/EC 
in so far as this information relates to th e requirements laid down in this Regulation. 
(20) In addition to the legally binding require ments, the identification of indicative 
benchmarks for best available technologies  for products subject to this Regulation 
should contribute to ensuring wi de availability and easy access to information. This is 
particularly useful for small and medium ente rprises and very small firms, as it further 
facilitates the integration of best desi gn technologies for im proving the life cycle 
environmental performance of produc ts subject to this Regulation.  
(21) Although the mercury content of fluorescent  and high intensity discharge lamps is 
considered to be a significant environmenta l aspect, it is appr opriate to regulate it 
under Directive 2002/95/EC, which covers also the lamp types exempted from this Regulation. 
(22) Directive 2000/55/EC of the European Parl iament and of the Council of 18 September 
2000 on energy efficiency requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lighting
2 is an 
implementing measure of Directive 2005/32/ EC and has an ongoing effect on the 
installed ballast base, due to long luminaire and magnetic ballast lifetimes. However, there is further improvement potential,  and more demanding minimum energy 
efficiency requirements as compared to Directive 2000/55/EC would be appropriate. 
Directive 2000/55/EC should therefor e be replaced by this Regulation.. 
(23) The measures provided for in this Regulati on are in accordance with the opinion of the 
Committee established by Article 19(1) of Directive 2005/32/EC, 
                                                
 
2 OJ L 279, 1.11.2000, p. 33 EN 5   EN HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
Subject matter and scope 
This Regulation establishes ecodesign requir ements for the placing on the market of 
fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, for high intensity discharge lamps, and for 
ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamp s as defined in Article 2, even when they are 
integrated into other energy-using products. 
This Regulation also provides indicative benchm arks for products intended for use in office 
lighting and public street lighting.  
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 defi nitions set out in Di rective 2005/32/EC shall 
apply.  
The following definitions shall also apply: 
(1) "general lighting" means substantially uni form lighting of an area without provision 
for special local requirements;  
(2) "office lighting" means a fixed lighting inst allation for office work intended to enable 
people to perform visual tasks efficiently and accurately; 
(3) “public street lighting” means a fixed lighting installation in tended to provide good 
visibility to users of outdoor public tr affic areas during the hours of darkness to 
support traffic safety, traffi c flow and public security; 
(4) "discharge lamp" means a lamp in which th e light is produced, dir ectly or indirectly, 
by an electric discharge through a gas, a me tal vapour or a mixture of several gases 
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 is connected be tween the supply and one or more discharge 
lamps. A ballast may also include m eans for transforming the supply voltage, 
dimming the lamp, correcting the power fact or and, either alone or in combination 
with a starting device, providing the necessa ry conditions for starting the lamp(s); 
(6) "luminaire" means an apparatus which distributes, filters or transforms the light 
transmitted from one or more light sources and which includes all the parts necessary 
for supporting, fixing and protecting the light  sources and, where necessary, circuit 
auxiliaries together with the means for c onnecting them to the supply, but not the 
light sources themselves; 
(7) "fluorescent lamps” means discharge lamp s of the low pressure mercury type in 
which most of the light is emitted by one or  several layers of phosphors excited by the 
ultraviolet radiation from the discharge;  
(8) “fluorescent lamps without integrated  ballast" means single and double capped 
fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast;  EN 6   EN (9) “high intensity discharge lamps” means electric discharge lamps in which the light 
producing arc is stabilized by wall temperat ure and the arc has a bulb wall loading in 
excess of 3 watts per square centimetre. 
For the purposes of Annexes I and III to VI I, the definitions set out in Annex II  shall also 
apply. 
Article 3 
Ecodesign requirements 
The ecodesign requirements related to fluorescent  lamps without integrat ed ballast, to high 
intensity discharge lamps and to ballasts and lumi naires able to operate such lamps are set out 
in Annex III.  
Article 4 
Conformity assessment 
The procedure for assessing conformity referred to in Article 8 of Di rective 2005/32/EC shall 
be the internal design control system set out in Annex IV of Directive 2005/32/EC or the 
management system set out in Annex V of Directive 2005/32/EC. 
For the purposes of conformity assessment pursu ant to Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC, the 
technical documentation file shall contain a copy of the pr oduct information provided in 
accordance 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 acco rdance with the verification procedure set out 
in Annex IV. 
Article 6 
Indicative benchmarks 
The indicative benchmarks for best-performi ng 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 lumina ires 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 for ce of this Regulation, the Commission shall review 
it in light of technological progress. EN 7   EN Article 9 
Entry into force 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of 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.  
Article10 
This Regulation shall be binding in  its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.  
Done at Brussels,  
 For the Commission 
   Member of the Commission EN 8   EN STRUCTURE OF THE ANNEXES  
Annex I General exemptions 
Annex II Parameters and definitions for the purposes of Annexes I and III to VII Annex III Ecodesign requirements for fluores cent and high intensity discharge lamps 
and ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps 
1. Lamp requirements 
1.1 Lamp efficacy requirements 
A. First stage requirements B. Second stage requirements C. Third stage requirements 
1.2 Lamp performance requirements 
A. First stage requirements B. Second stage requirements C. Third stage requirements 
1.3. Product information requirements on lamps 
2. Ballast requirements 
2.1 Ballast energy performance requirements 
A. First stage requirements B. Second stage requirements C. Third stage requirements 
2.2 Product information requirements on ballasts 
A. First stage requirements B. Second stage requirements 
3. Luminaire requirements 
3.1 Luminaire energy performance requirements 
A. First stage requirements B. Second stage requirements C. Third stage requirements 
3.2 Product information requirements on luminaires 
A. First stage requirements B. Second stage requirements 
Annex IV Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes 
Annex V Indicative benchmarks for fluorescent and high in tensity discharge products 
1. Lamp efficacy and lamp life 2. Lamp mercury content  3. Ballast performance EN 9   EN 4. Luminaire product information 
Annex VI Indicative benchmarks for products to be installed as office lighting 
1. Lamp benchmarks 1.1 Lamp performance  1.2 Product information for lamps  2. Light source control gear benchmarks 2.1 Light source control gear performance 2.2. Product information for light source control gear  3. Luminaire benchmarks 3.1 Luminaire performance 3.2. Product information for luminaires 
Annex VII Indicative benchmarks  for products to be insta lled as public street lighting 
1. Lamp benchmarks 
1.1 Lamp performance  1.2 Product information for lamps  2. Light source control gear benchmarks 2.1 Light source control gear performance 2.2. Product information for light source control gear  3. Luminaire benchmarks 3.1 Luminaire performance 3.2. Product information for luminaires EN 10   EN ANNEX I  
General exemptions  
1. T HE 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 app lications than general lighting and lamps 
incorporated into other products not providing a general lig hting 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 ≤ 13W and P > 80W, 
– a diameter of 38 mm (T12), lamp cap  G-13 Medium BiPin base, +/-5m 
(+magenta,- green) color compensating 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 = 3200K with 
chromaticity coordinates x=0.415  y=0.377 and Tc = 5500K with 
chromaticity coordinates x=0.330 y=0.335, 
g) high intensity discharge lamps with Tc > 7000K, h) high intensity discharge lamps ha ving a specific effective UV output > 
2mW/klm, and 
i) high intensity discharge lamps not having lamp cap E27, E40, PGZ12 EN 11   EN 2. T HE FOLLOWING LUMINAIRES SHALL BE EXEMPTED : 
a) emergency lighting luminaires and emergency sign luminaires within the 
meaning of Council Directive 2006/95/EC,3, 
b) luminaires covered by the requirements of Directives 94/9/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council 4, Directive 1999/92/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council 5, Directive 2006/42/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council 6, Council Direc tive 93/42/EEC 7, Council 
Directive 88/378/EEC 8 and luminaires integrated into equipment covered by 
these requirements. 
                                                 
3 Directive 2006/95/EC of the Eu ropean Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the 
harmonisation of the laws of Member States relati ng to electrical equipment designed for use within 
certain voltage limits (codified version), OJ L 374, 27.12.2006, p. 10 
4 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 co ncerning equipment and protective systems intended 
for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, OJ L 100, 19.4.1994, p. 1 
5 Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliame nt 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 
6 Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, 
and amending Directive 95/1 6/EC (recast), OJ L 157, 09 /06/2006 P. 0024 - 0086 
7 Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices, OJ L 169, 12/07/1993 P. 
0001 – 0043 
8 Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States 
concerning the safety of toys, Official Journal L 187, 16/07/1988 P. 0001 - 0013 EN 12   EN  
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 parameters below shall be esta blished by reliable, accu rate and reproducible 
measurement procedures, which ta ke 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 ra tio 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 m eans 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 ci rcuit with possible sensors, 
network connections and other auxiliary loads disconnected. 
e) "Chromaticity", which means the propert y of a colour stim ulus defined by its 
chromaticity coordinates, or by its dom inant 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 temper ature of a Planckian 
(black body) radiator whose perceived colour  most closely resembles that of a given 
stimulus at the same brightness a nd under specified viewing conditions; 
h) "Colour rendering" (Ra), which means th e effect of an illuminant on the colour 
appearance of objects by conscious or s ubconscious 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 agai nst 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;  EN 13   EN 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) "Utilization Factor" (UF) of an installation for a refe rence surface, which means the 
ratio of the luminous flux received by th e reference surface to the sum of the 
individual total fluxes of th e 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 π sr (corresponding to a c one with angle of 120°); 
b) "White light source" means a light s ource 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 -0.1595 
c) a "rated" value means a quantity value fo r a characteristic of a product for operating 
conditions specified in this Regulation or in applicable standa rds. Unless stated 
otherwise, all product parameter limits  are expressed in rated values; 
d) a "nominal" value means an approximate qua ntity value used to de signate 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 li ght from a lighting installation that does not 
serve the purpose for which the inst allation was designed. It includes:  
• light improperly falling outsi de the area to be lit, 
• diffused light in the neighbourhood of the lightin g installation, 
• sky glow, which is the brightening of the ni ght sky that results from the direct and 
indirect reflection of radiation (visible  and non-visible), scattered from the 
constituents of the atmosphere (gas mol ecules, aerosols and particulate matter) in 
the direction of observation; 
g) "Efficiency Base ballast" (EBb) means the relationship between the rated lamp 
power (P lamp) and the ballast efficiency. 
For ballasts for single and double ca pped fluorescent lamps, the EBb FL is calculated 
as follows: 
When P lamp ≤ 5 W : EBb FL = 0.71 
When 5 W < P lamp < 100 W : EBb FL = P lamp/(2*sqrt(P lamp/36)+38/36*P lamp +1) 
When P lamp ≥ 100 W : EBb FL = 0.91 
h) “Second lamp envelope” means a second out er 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 cas e of lamp breakage. In determining the 
presence of a second lamp envelope, the ar c tubes of high intensity discharge lamps 
shall not count as a lamp envelope; EN 14   EN i) "Light source control gear" means one or more components between the supply and 
one or more light sources which may serv e to transform the supply voltage, limit the 
current of the lamp(s) to the required value, provide starting 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 li ght 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 pressu re 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 radi ation 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 frequenc y ballast" means a mains supplied a.c. to a.c. invertor 
including stabilizing elements for star ting and operating one or more tubular 
fluorescent lamps, generally at high frequency; 
n) ”Clear lamp” means a high-intensity di scharge 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 15   EN ANNEX 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 otherwis e 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 efficaci es 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 50W, 
which must reach a luminous efficacy of 83 lm/W. If the nominal wattage is at equal distance 
from the two nearest wattages in the table, it sh all conform to the higher efficacy of the two. If 
the nominal wattage is higher than the highest wa ttage in the table, it shall conform to the 
efficacy of that highest wattage. EN 16   EN  
Table 1  - Rated minimum efficacy values for T8 and T5 lamps  
T8 (26 mm Ø) T5 (16 mm Ø) 
High Efficiency T5 (16 mm Ø) 
High Output 
Nominal 
wattage (W) Rated 
luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W), 100 
h initial value Nominal 
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 79 
25 76 28 93 49 88 
30 80 35 94 54 82 
36 93   80 77 
38 87     
58 90     
70 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 liste d 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 17   EN  
Table 2  - Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps working on 
electromagnetic and el ectronic 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 value Nominal 
wattage (W) Rated 
luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W), 100 
h initial valueNominal 
wattage (W) Rated 
luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W), 100 
h initial value
5 50 10 60 13 69 
7 57 13 69 18 67 
9 67 18 67 26 66 
11 82 26 66 32 75 
    42 76 
    57 75 
    70 74 
 EN 18   EN 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 value Nominal 
wattage (W) Rated luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W), 100 h 
initial value Nominal 
wattage (W) Rated luminous efficacy 
(lm/W), 100 h initial 
value 
57 75 18 61 18 67 
70 74 24 71 24 75 
  36 78 34 82 
    36 81 
    40 83 
    55 82 
    80 75 
 EN 19   EN Table 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 value Nominal wattage (W) Rated luminous efficacy 
(lm/W), 100 h initial value 
10 65 60 67 
16 66 82 75 
21 64 85 71 
28 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 value Nominal 
wattage (W) Rated luminous 
efficacy (lm/W), 100 h 
initial value 
22 52 22 77 
32 64 40 78 
40 70 55 75 
60 60 60 80 
 EN 20   EN Corrections applicable to both sing le and double capped fluorescent lamps  
The required luminous efficacy at 25°C may be lo wer 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 col our rendering and/or second lamp envelope 
Lamp parameter Deduction from 
luminous efficacy at 25°C 
Tc ≥ 5000K - 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 temp erature 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 integrat ed ballast and high-inte nsity discharge lamps. 
Double capped fluorescent lamps   
The requirements applicable to double cappe d fluorescent lamps 26 mm in diameter (T8) 
during the first stage shall appl y to all double capped fluores cent lamps of other diameters 
than those covered in the first stage.  
These lamps must conform to the minimum effi cacy of the T8 lamp which is their nearest 
equivalent with regards to watt age. If the nominal wattage is higher than the highest wattage 
in the table, it shall conform to th e efficacy of that highest wattage. 
The corrections defined for the first stag e (Table 6) shall continue to apply. 
High-intensity discharge lamps  
Lamps with Tc ≥ 5000K or equipped with a second lamp envelope sha ll 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 following rated luminous 
efficacies: EN 21   EN Table 7 - Rated minimum efficacy values for high pressure sodium lamps 
Nominal Lamp wattage [W]  Rated Lamp Efficacy 
[lm/W] – Clear lamps  Rated 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 
Metal halide lamps with Ra ≤ 80 and high pressure sodium lamps with Ra > 60  shall have at 
least the following rate d luminous efficacies: 
Table 8 - Rated minimum efficacy  values for Metal Halide Lamps 
Nominal Lamp Wattage [W] Rated Lamp Efficacy 
[lm/W] – Clear lamps Rated 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 di scharge lamps 
shall have at least the foll owing rated luminous efficacies: EN 22   EN 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 leas t A2 according to Annex III.2.2. 
Metal halide lamps  shall have at least the follo wing rated luminous efficacies:  
Table 10  - Rated minimum efficacy values for metal halide lamps (3rd stage)  
Nominal Lamp wattage (W) Rated Lamp Efficacy 
(lm/W) – Clear lamps Rated 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 ≥ 5000K or with a second lamp envel ope shall fulfil at least 90% of 
the applicable lamp efficacy requirements. 
1.2. 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 requ irements of Annex 
III.1.1.A shall have a colour renderi ng 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 
(CRI) of at least 80. They shall have the following lamp lumen maintenance factors: EN 23   EN Table 11  - Lamp lumen maintenance factors for single 
 and double capped fluorescent lamps - Stage 2  
Lamp lumen maintenance factor Burning hours 
Lamp types 2000 4000 8000 16000 
Double-Capped Fluo rescent lamps operating on non-
high frequency ballasts 0.95 
 0.92 
 0.90 
 -  
 
Double-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high frequency ballast with warmstart 0.97 0.95 0.92 0.90 
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps operating on non-
high frequency ballasts 0.95 
 0.90 
 0.80 
 -  
 
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high frequency ballast with warmstart 0.97 0.90 0.80 - 
 
Fluorescent lamps without  integrated ballast  shall have the following lamp survival factors: 
 
Table 12  - Lamp survival factors for single 
 and double capped fluorescent lamps – Stage 2 
Lamp survival factor Burning hours 
Lamp types 2000 4000 8000 16000 
Double-Capped Fluo rescent lamps operating on non-
high frequency ballasts 0.99 
 0.97 
 0.90 
 
  
- 
Double-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high frequency ballast with warmstart 0.99 
 0.97 
 0.92 
 0.90 
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps operating on non-
high frequency ballasts 0.95 
 0.92 
 0.50 
 -  
 
Single-Capped Fluorescent lamps on high frequency ballast with warmstart 0.95 0.90 0.87 - 
 
High pressure sodium lamps  shall have the following lamp lumen maintenance factors and 
lamp survival factors: EN 24   EN Table 13 - Lamp lumen maintenance factors & lamp survival factors for high pressure 
sodium lamps - Stage 2  
Burning hours Lamp lumen maintenan ce factor Lamp survival factor 
12000 h (P ≤ 75 W) > 0.80 > 0.90 
16000 h (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 the following lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp 
survival factors: 
Table 14 - Lamp lumen maintenance factors & lamp su rvival factors for metal halide lamps - 
Stage 3  
Burning Hours Lamp lumen maintenan ce factor Lamp survival factor 
12000 > 0.80 > 0.80 
 
1.3. Product information requirements on lamps 
One year after the entry into force of this Re gulation, manufacturers shal l provide at least the 
following information on free-acces s websites and in other forms they deem appropriate for 
each of their fluorescent lamps without integrat ed ballast and each of  their high intensity 
discharge lamps. That information shall also be  contained in the technical documentation file 
drawn up for the purposes of conformity asse ssment 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 (where applicable) for the same rated luminous flux in all cases, indicating fo r High Frequency operation the calibration 
current of the test conditions and/or the ra ted voltage of the HF generator with the 
resistance. It shall be stated in a cons picuous 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 2000h, 4000 h, 6000 h, 8000h, 12000 h, 
16000 h and 20000 h (up to 8000h only for new lamps on the market where no data 
is yet available), indicating wh ich operation mode of the lamp was used for the test if 
both 50 Hz and High Frequenc y operation are possible;  
e) Rated lamp Survival Factor at 2000h, 4000 h, 6000h, 8000h, 12000 h, 16000 h and 
20000 h (up to 8000h 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; 
f) lamp mercury content as X.X mg; g) Colour Rendering Index (Ra) of the lamp; EN 25   EN h) Colour temperature of the lamp; 
i) Ambient temperature at which the lamp  was designed to maximize its luminous flux. 
If the lamp does not fulfill at least 90%  of the respective luminous efficacy 
requirement in Annex III.1.1 at an ambi ent temperature of 25°C (100% for T5 
lamps), it shall be stated that the lamp is no t 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 re quirements 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 sha ll be B2 for ballasts covered by table 17 in 
Annex III.2.2, A3 for the ballasts  covered by table 18, and A1 fo r 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 < 50% * P Lrated / 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, sens ors etc.) are disconnecte d. If they cannot be 
disconnected, their power shall be meas ured and deducted from the result.  
B. Second stage requirements 
Three years after the implementi ng measure comes into force: 
Ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps shall have the efficiency: 
Table 15  - Minimum efficiency for ballasts for hi gh intensity discharge lamps - Stage 2 
Nominal lamp wattage (P) 
W Minimum ballast efficiency ( ηballast ) 
% 
P<30 65 
30<P ≤ 75 75 
75 < P ≤ 105 80 
105 < P ≤ 405 85 
 P> 405 90 EN 26   EN The power consumption of ballasts used with fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast 
shall not exceed 0.5 W when operated lamp s do not emit any light in normal operating 
conditions. This requirement shall apply to ball asts when other possible connected 
components (network connections, sensors et c.) are disconnected. If they cannot be 
disconnected, their power shall be meas ured and deducted from the result. 
C. Third stage requirements 
Eight years after this Regul ation comes into force: 
Ballasts for fluorescent lamps without integr ated ballast shall have the efficiency: 
ηballast  ≥ EBbFL  
where EBbFL is defined in Annex II.3.g  
Table 16 – Minimum efficiency for ballasts for hi gh intensity discharge lamps – Stage 3   
Nominal lamp wattage (P) 
W Minimum 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 appropr iate for each of their ballast models. That 
information shall also be affixed in a distinct an d durable form to the ballast. It shall also be 
contained in the technical documentation f ile 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 clas sification system of ballasts for fluorescent 
lamps without integrated ballasts  in classes acco rding to efficiency limit values. The classes 
for non-dimmable ballasts are (in descending orde r of efficiency) A2 BAT, A2, A3, B1, B2 
and for dimmable ballasts A1 BAT and A1. 
The following table contains the EEI classes fo r 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 (mean ing that the data of the reference ballast is 
equal).  EN 27   EN Table 17  – Energy efficiency index requirement s for non-dimmable ballasts for fluorescent 
lamps  
BALLAST EFFICIENCY (Plamp / Pinput) 
LAMP DATA 
Non-dimmable 
Rated/typical 
wattage Nominal 
Wattage 
50Hz HF A2 BAT A2 A3 B1 B2 
Lamp type 
W ILCOS CODE 
W 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=1 10 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=1 13 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=2 18 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=1 26 24 91.4 % 88.9 % 82.8 % 77.2 % 72.6 % 
TC-T / TE 13 FSM-13-E-GX24q=1 FSM-13-I-GX24d=1  13 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=2 18 16.5 89.8 % 86.8 % 78.6 % 71.3 % 65.8 % EN 28   EN TC-T / TC-TE 26 FSM-26-E-GX24q=3 FSM-26-I-
GX24d=3 26.5 24 91.4 % 88.9 % 82.8 % 77.5 % 73.0 % 
TC-DD / DDE 10 FSS-10-E-GR10q FSS-10-L/P/H-GR10q 10.5 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-GR10q 16 15 87.0 % 83.3 % 75.0 % 72.4 % 66.1 % 
TC-DD / DDE 21 FSS-21-E-GR10q FSS-21-I-GR10q FSS-21-L/P/H-GR10q 21 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-GR10q 28 26 89.7 % 86.7 % 81.3 % 78.2 % 73.9 % 
TC-DD / DDE 38 FSS-38-E-GR10q FSS-38-L/P/H-
GR10q 38.5 36 92.3 % 90.0 % 85.7 % 84.1 % 80.4 % 
TC 5 FSD-5-I-G23 FSD-5-E-2G7 5.4 5 72.7 % 66.7 % 58.8 % 49.3 % 41.4 % 
TC 7 FSD-7-I-G23 FSD-7-E-2G7 7.1 6.5 77.6 % 72.2 % 65.0 % 55.7 % 47.8 % 
TC 9 FSD-9-I-G23 FSD-9-E-2G7 8.7 8 78.0 % 72.7 % 66.7 % 60.3 % 52.6 % 
TC 11 FSD-11-I-G23 FSD-11-E-2G7 11.8 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 %     EN 29   EN 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=5   56 91.4 % 88.9 % 83.6 %     
TC-TE 70 FSM6H-70-L/P-2GX24q=6 FSM8H-
70-L/P-2GX24q=6   70 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=1   122 92.6 % 90.4 % 84.7 %     
TC-DD 55 FSSH-55-L/P-GR10q   55 92.4 % 90.2 % 84.6 %     EN 30   EN In addition, non-dimmable ballasts not include d in table 17 shall be assigned the following 
EEI depending on their efficiency:  
Table 18  – Energy efficiency index requirement s for non-dimmable ballasts for fluorescent 
lamps not included in Table 17 
ηballast  Energy Efficiency Index  
≥ 0.94 * EBb FL A3 
≥ EBb FL A2 
≥ 1-0.75*(1-EBb FL) A2 BAT 
Where EBb FL is defined in Annex II.3.g. 
Futhermore, dimmable fluorescent lamp ballast s receive the following EEI classes according 
to the class into which the ballast would fall when it is operated at the 100% lumen output. 
Table 19  - Energy efficiency index requirements fo r 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 eith er be classified according to th eir efficiency under the lowest 
(worst) efficiency, or a rele vant 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 fluor escent lamps without inte grated 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 lig ht when other possibl e connected components 
(network connections, sensors etc.) are disconn ected. If they cannot be disconnected, their 
power shall be measured and deducted from the result. 
B. Second stage requirements 
Three years after this Regulation comes into force: EN 31   EN Luminaires for fluorescent lamp s without integrated ballast a nd for high intensity discharge 
lamps shall be compatible with ballasts comply ing with the third stage requirements. If the 
luminaire is placed on the market equipped with th e ballast, the ballast shall comply with the 
third stage requirements. These requirements sh all not apply to 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 light when othe r possible connected components (network 
connections, sensors etc.) are disconnected.  If they cannot be disconnected, their power shall 
be measured and deducted from the result.  
C. Third stage requirements 
Eight years after this Regul ation comes into force: 
All luminaires for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast an d 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 lamp s without integrated ballast with total lamp 
lumen above 2000 lumen shall provide at leas t the following information on free-access 
websites and in other forms they deem appropria te 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 pursuan t to Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC. 
a) If the luminaire is placed on the market together with the ballast, information 
on the efficiency of the ballast accordi ng 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 wi th 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 manufact urers’ catalogues must be provided on 
the types of lamps or ballasts compatib le with the luminaire (e.g. ILCOS code 
for the lamps); 
d) Maintenance instructions to ensure th at the luminaire maintains, as far as 
possible, its original qual ity 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 discharg e lamps with total lamp lumen above 
2000 lumen. In addition, all luminaires fo r high intensity discharge lamps shall 
indicate that they are designed for either  clear and/or coated lamps within the 
meaning of Annex II. EN 32   EN ANNEX IV  
Verification procedure for ma rket 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 a pply 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 manuf acturer, randomly selected. 
The batch shall be considered to comply with  the provisions set out in Annex III Part 1 as 
applicable, of 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 sh all 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, of this Regulation if the results do not exceed the limit values. 
Otherwise, three more units shall be tested. The model sh all 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 33   EN ANNEX 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 perfor mance 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 
12000 >0.80 >0.80 
 EN 34   EN  
High-pressure sodium lamp s (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  
16000 >0.94 >0.92 
4. LAMP MERCURY CONTENT  
The energy efficient fluorescent lamps with the lo west mercury content include not more than 
1.4 mg mercury and the energy efficient high-i ntensity discharge lamps with the lowest 
mercury content include not more than 12 mg of mercury. 
5. BALLAST PERFORMANCE  
For applications where dimming is benefi cial, the benchmarks are as follows: 
Fluorescent lamp ballasts with energy effici ency index A1 BAT th at are continuously 
dimmable down to 10 % light output. 
Ballasts for dimmable high intensity discharg e lamps which can be dimmed down to 40% 
light output having ballast effi ciency of 0.9.(best known result, actual d imming possibilities 
may depend on the HID lamp type used with the ballast). 
6. LUMINAIRE PRODUCT INFORMATION  
The following product information is provided on free-access websites a nd in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate for benchmark lu minaires in addition to the provisions in 
Annex III.3.2: 
CEN flux code of the luminaire or  the complete photometric file. EN 35   EN ANNEX VI  
Indicative benchmarks for products me ant 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  
6.1. Lamp performance  
Lamps have an efficacy according to Annex V.  
These lamps have the following lamp lumen maintenance factors (LLMF) and lamp survival 
factors (LSF): 
Table 22  - Indicative LLMF & LSF for office lighting lamps (benchmark level)  
Burning hours 2000 4000 8000 16000 
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.  
6.2. Product information for lamps  
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate for lamps: 
The information required by Annex III.1.3, as applicable. 
7. LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL GEAR BENCHMARKS  
7.1. Light source control gear performance 
Fluorescent lamp ballasts have an energy efficien cy index of at least A1 (BAT) according to 
Annex III.2.2 and are dimmable. 
High intensity discharge lamp ballast s have an efficiency of 88 % ( ≤ 100 Watt lamp power) 
and else 90 % and are dimmable if the sum of  lamp powers operated on the same ballast is 
above 50 Watt. 
Any other types of light source contro l gear have an efficiency of 88 % ( ≤ 100 Watt input 
power) and else 90 % when measured according to  the applicable measurement standards and 
are dimmable for lamps above total input power 55 Watt. EN 36   EN 7.2. Product information for lig ht source control gear  
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate for light source control gear: 
Information on the efficiency of the ballast or the applicable t ype of light source control gear. 
8. LUMINAIRE BENCHMARKS  
8.1. Luminaire performance 
Luminaires have a luminaire maintenance factor LMF > 0.95 in normal office pollution 
degrees with a cleani ng 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.  
In 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 illumi nation 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 inco rporating the appropriate components in the 
luminaires themselves. 
The compatibility or the features offered by th e incorporated components is indicated in the 
luminaire's product documentation. 
8.2. Product information on luminaires  
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate fo r each of the luminaire models: 
The information required by Annex III.3.2 and Annex V, as applicable. In addition, for all luminaires excluding luminair es with bare lamps a nd no optics, applicable 
luminaire maintenance factor (LMF) value data  is provided with cleaning instructions if 
needed up to 4 years, using a similar table: EN 37   EN Table 23  - Indicative luminaire maintenance factor values (benchmark level)  
LMF values 
Environment cleaning intervals in years 
 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 
V e r y  C l e a n         
C l e a n         
N o r m a l  ( o p t i o n a l )         
D i r t y  ( o p t i o n a l )         
The table is accompanied by a disclaimer that it c ontains only indicative values that may not 
reflect the achievable maintenance va lues 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 x LMF instead of simply the LMF. EN 38   EN ANNEX 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  
8.3. Lamp performance  
Lamps have an efficacy according to Annex V.  
These lamps have the following lamp lumen maintenance factors (LLMF) and lamp survival 
factors (LSF): 
Table 24  - Indicative LLMF & LSF for public street lighting lamps (benchmark level)  
Burning hours 2000 4000 8000 16000 
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 le ast 50 % of their light output when the rated 
lamp lumen output is above 9000 lumen.  
8.4. Product information for lamps  
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate for lamps : 
The information required by Annex III.1.3, as applicable. 
9. LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL GEAR BENCHMARKS  
9.1. Light source control gear performance 
Fluorescent lamp ballasts have an energy efficien cy 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 Watt lamp 
power) and else above 89 % m easured according to Annex II a nd are dimmable if the sum of 
lamp powers operated on the same ballast is above or equal to 55 W. 
Any other types of light source control ge ar have an efficiency of above 87 % ( ≤ 100 Watt 
input power) and else above 89 % when measur ed according to the applicable measurement 
standards and are dimmable for lamps e qual or above total input power 55 W.  
9.2. Product information for lig ht source control gear  
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate for light source control gear: 
Information on the efficiency of the ballast or the applicable t ype of light source control gear. EN 39   EN 10. LUMINAIRE BENCHMARKS  
10.1. Luminaire performance 
Luminaires have an optical system that has an ingress protec tion 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: EN 40   EN 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 
12000 lm ≤ light source 
8500 lm ≤ light source < 12000 lm 
3300 lm ≤ light source < 8500 lm 
light source < 3300 lm   
 
5% 
10% 15% 
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 em itting 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 the overall 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 complyi ng 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 a nd weather conditions, and also 
compensate for the variation over time in surf ace reflection and for the initial dimensioning of 
the installation due to the lamp lumen maintenance factor. 
10.2. Product information on luminaires  
The following information is provided on free-access websites and in other forms the 
manufacturers deem appropriate  for the relevant models: 
a) The information required by Annex III.3.2 and Annex V, as applicable. 
b) Utilization Factor values for standard road conditions in tabular form for the 
defined road class. The ta ble contains the most ener gy efficient UF values for 
different road widths, different pole heights, maximum pole distances, 
luminaire overhang and inclination, as a ppropriate for the given road class and 
luminaire design. 
c) Installation instructions for optimizing the Utilization Factor. d) Additional installation recommendations  to minimize obtrusive light (if not 
conflicting with UF optimization and safety).  
e) For all luminaires excluding lumina ires with bare lamps and no optics, 
applicable luminaire maintenance factor (LMF) value data is provided according using a similar table: EN 41   EN Table 26 - Indicative luminaire maintenance factor values (benchmark level)  
LMF values 
Pollution category Exposure time in years 
 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 
H i g h         
M e d i u m         
L o w         
For luminaires for directional light sources such as reflector lamps or LEDs, only the 
applicable information is provided, e.g. LLMF x LMF instead of simply the LMF.