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 discharge lamps, 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)
Date: 2009-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: eco-label, energy consumption, energy saving, lighting equipment, marketing standard

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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 discharge
lamps, 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
Community,

establishing the European

and

sector. The studies have been developed together with
stakeholders
from the
interested
Community and third countries, and the results have
been made publicly available on the EUROPA website
of the European Commission.

parties

Having regard to Directive 2005/32/EC of
the European
Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2005 establishing a
framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-
using products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC and
European
Directives 96/57/EC and 2000/55/EC of
Parliament
of
particular
and
Article 15(1) thereof,

the Council (1),

the
in

and

After consulting the Ecodesign Consultation Forum,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Under Directive 2005/32/EC ecodesign requirements
shall be set by the Commission for energy using
products representing significant volumes of sales and
impact and
trades, having significant environmental
presenting significant potential
in
terms of their environmental
impact without entailing
excessive costs.

improvement

for

Article 16(2) second indent of Directive 2005/32/EC
provides that in accordance with the procedure referred
to in Article 19(3)
in
and the
Article 15(2), and after consulting the Ecodesign Consul­
tation Forum,
the Commission shall as appropriate
introduce an implementing measure on tertiary sector
lighting products.

set out

criteria

The Commission has carried out two preparatory studies
which
and
technical,
economic aspects of lighting products typically used in
lighting)
the tertiary (office lighting and public street

environmental

analysed

the

(1) OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 29.

(4)

(5)

Mandatory ecodesign requirements apply to products
placed on the market wherever
they are installed,
therefore such requirements cannot be made dependent
on the application in which the product is used (such as
office lighting or public street lighting). Therefore this
Regulation should address specific products, such as fluo-
rescent lamps without integrated ballast, high intensity
discharge lamps, and ballasts and luminaires able to
operate such lamps.
Indicative benchmarks can be
helpful in guiding users on the best available technology
for specific applications (such as office or public street
lighting).

Products subject to this Regulation are meant to be used
lighting purposes, meaning that
essentially for general
they contribute
light
replacing natural
the purposes of normal
human vision. Special purpose lamps (such as lamps
used
tanning
screens,
appliances,
terrarium lighting and other similar appli­
cations) should not be subject to this Regulation.

to the provision of artificial
light

in computer

photocopiers,

for

(6)

The environmental aspects of the EuPs covered that are
identified as significant for the purposes of this Regu­
lation 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, the
consumption is predicted to increase to 260 TWh in
2020. The preparatory studies showed that electricity
consumption of products subject to this Regulation can
be significantly reduced.

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(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

Mercury content of the installed base of lamps has been
estimated to be 12,6 tons in 2005. Without
taking
specific measures, the mercury 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 signifi­
cantly reduced.

absence of

internationally

agreed scientific
In the
methods for measuring its environmental
the
impact,
significance of the so-called ‘light pollution’ could not
be assessed. However
is accepted that measures
developed for increasing the lighting efficacy of tertiary
lighting equipment can have a positive impact on ‘light
pollution’.

it

(16)

to this Regulation should be

Improvements of electricity consumption of products
subject
achieved by
applying existing non-proprietary cost effective tech­
nologies, which lead to a reduction of the combined
expenses for purchasing and operating equipment.

to redesign products subject to this Regulation as appro­
priate. The timing of the stages should be set in such a
way that negative impacts related to functionalities of
equipment on the market are avoided, and cost impacts
for end-users and manufacturers, in particular small and
taken into account, while
medium enterprises, are
ensuring timely achievement of
this
the objectives of
Regulation. 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 be
achievable eight years after this Regulation has entered
into force.

The removal of replacement
lamps from the market
should be planned taking into account impacts on the
end-users. Member
higher
could
requirements on lighting installations.

impose

States

subject

for products

Ecodesign requirements
to this
Regulation should be set with a view to improving the
environmental performance 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.

(17) Measurements of the relevant product parameters should
be performed
generally
recognised state of the art measurement methods; manu­
facturers may apply harmonised standards set up in
accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2005/32/EC.

into account

taking

the

(12)

This Regulation should increase the market penetration
of technologies yielding improved energy efficiency for
products subject to this Regulation, leading to estimated
energy savings of 38 TWh in 2020, compared to a
business as usual scenario.

(18)

(13)

The setting of energy efficiency requirements for lamps
subject to this Regulation will lead to a decrease of their
overall mercury content.

(19)

In conformity with Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC,
applicable
this Regulation should specify that
conformity
internal
design control
in Annex IV to Directive
2005/32/EC and the management system for assessing
conformity set out in Annex V to Directive 2005/32/EC.

assessment procedures

set out

the

the

are

In order to facilitate compliance checks manufacturers
should provide information in the technical documen­
tation referred to in Annexes V and VI
to Directive
2005/32/EC in so far as this information relates to the
requirements laid down in this Regulation.

(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
electricity
particular,
the
reducing
the use phase
consumption during
should over-
compensate potential,
if any, additional environmental
impacts during the production phase of products
subject to this Regulation.

the benefits of

(15) A staged entry into force of the ecodesign requirements
should provide a sufficient timeframe for manufacturers

(20)

In addition to the legally binding requirements, the iden­
tification of indicative benchmarks for best available tech­
nologies for products subject to this Regulation should
contribute to ensuring wide availability and easy access
to information. This is particularly useful for small and
medium enterprises and very small firms, as it further
facilitates the integration of best design technologies for
improving the life cycle environmental performance of
products subject to this Regulation.

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(21) Although the mercury content of fluorescent and high
intensity discharge lamps is considered to be a significant
environmental aspect,
is appropriate to regulate it
under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council (1), which covers also the lamp types
exempted from this Regulation.

it

(22) Directive 2000/55/EC of the European Parliament 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
and more
demanding minimum energy efficiency requirements as
compared to Directive 2000/55/EC would be appro­
priate. Directive 2000/55/EC should
be
replaced by this Regulation.

improvement potential,

therefore

further

is

(23)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab­
lished by Article 19(1) of Directive 2005/32/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Subject matter and scope

This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements
the
placing on the market of fluorescent lamps without integrated
ballast, 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.

for

for
This Regulation also provides
products intended for use in office lighting and public street
lighting.

indicative benchmarks

The products listed in Annex I shall be exempt
requirements set out in this Regulation.

from the

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
tasks
efficiently and accurately;

3.

‘public street
lighting’ means a fixed lighting installation
intended to provide good visibility to users of outdoor
public traffic areas during the hours of darkness to support
traffic safety, traffic flow and public security;

4.

‘discharge lamp’ means a lamp in which the light
is
produced, directly or indirectly, by an electric discharge
through a gas, a metal vapour or a mixture of several
gases and vapours;

5.

6.

7.

‘ballast’ means a device which serves mainly to limit the
current of the lamp(s) to the required value in case it is
connected between the supply and one or more discharge
lamps. A ballast may also include means for transforming
the supply voltage, dimming the lamp, correcting the power
factor and, either alone or in combination with a starting
device, providing the necessary conditions for starting the
lamp(s);

‘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 connecting them to the supply, but not the light sources
themselves;

lamps’ means discharge lamps of

‘fluorescent
pressure mercury type in which most of
emitted by one or several
the ultraviolet radiation from the discharge;

the low
is
layers of phosphors excited by

the light

8.

‘fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast’ means single
integrated
and double capped fluorescent
ballast;

lamps without

9.

‘high intensity discharge lamps’ means electric discharge
lamps in which the light producing arc is stabilised by
wall temperature and the arc has a bulb wall
loading in
excess of 3 watts per square centimetre.

(1) OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 19.
(2) OJ L 279, 1.11.2000, p. 33.

For the purposes of Annexes I and III to VII, the definitions set
out in Annex II shall also apply.

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Article 3

Ecodesign requirements

(a)

in Annex V for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast,
for high intensity discharge lamps and for ballasts and lumi­
naires able to operate such lamps;

ecodesign requirements

The
lamps
without integrated ballast, to high intensity discharge lamps
and to ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps are
set out in Annex III.

related to fluorescent

Article 4

Conformity assessment

The procedure for assessing conformity referred to in Article 8
of Directive 2005/32/EC shall be the internal design control
system set out in Annex IV to Directive 2005/32/EC or the
management
in Annex V to Directive
2005/32/EC.

system set out

the purposes of

For
to
Article 8 of Directive 2005/32/EC, the technical documentation
file shall contain a copy of the product information provided in
accordance with Annex III parts 1.3, 2.2, and 3.2.

conformity assessment pursuant

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

(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 technological
progress.

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 indicative benchmarks for best-performing products and
technology currently available on the market are identified:

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 Commission

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ANNEX 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.

(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).

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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)

(j)

‘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).

‘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 π sr
(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 – 0,1595

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(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)

(f)

‘Light pollution’ means the sum of all adverse impacts of artificial light on the environment, including the impact
of obtrusive light.

‘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’
efficiency.

(EBb) means the relationship between the rated lamp power (Plamp) and the ballast

For ballasts for single and double capped fluorescent lamps, the EBbFL is 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 Plamp

≥ 100 W : EBbFL = 0,91

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

‘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.

‘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, 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 light source
control gears.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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).

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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 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 efficacy
of 83 lm/W. If the nominal wattage is at equal distance from the two nearest 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.

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 value

Nominal wattage
(W)

Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial value

14

21

28

35

86

90

93

94

24

39

49

54

80

73

79

88

82

77

15

18

25

30

36

38

58

70

63

75

76

80

93

87

90

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.

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Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps working on electromagnetic and electronic ballast

Table 2

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 value

Nominal wattage
(W)

Rated luminous
efficacy (lm/W),
100 h initial value

5

7

9

11

50

57

67

82

10

13

18

26

60

69

67

66

13

18

26

32

42

57

70

69

67

66

75

76

75

74

Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps, working only on electronic ballast

Table 3

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

70

75

74

18

24

36

61

71

78

18

24

34

36

40

55

80

67

75

82

81

83

82

75

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Rated minimum efficacy values for single capped fluorescent lamps with square shape or (very) high output

Table 4

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

16

21

28

38

55

65

66

64

73

71

71

60

82

85

120

67

75

71

75

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

32

40

60

52

64

70

60

22

40

55

60

77

78

75

80

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Corrections 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:

Deduction percentages for rated minimum efficacy values for fluorescent lamps with high colour temperature, high colour
rendering and/or second lamp envelope

Table 6

Lamp parameter

Tc ≥ 5 000 K

95 > Ra > 90

Ra > 95

Second lamp envelope

Deduction from luminous efficacy at 25 °C

– 10 %

– 20 %

– 30 %

– 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 lamps

Rated Lamp Efficacy
[lm/W] — Not clear lamps

W ≤ 45

45 < W ≤ 55

55 < W ≤ 75

75 < W ≤ 105

105 < W ≤ 155

155 < W ≤ 255

255 < W ≤ 605

≥ 60

≥ 80

≥ 90

≥ 100

≥ 110

≥ 125

≥ 135

≥ 60

≥ 70

≥ 80

≥ 95

≥ 105

≥ 115

≥ 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.

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Metal 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 lamps

Rated Lamp Efficacy
[lm/W] — Not clear lamps

W ≤ 55

55 < W ≤ 75

75 < W ≤ 105

105 < W ≤ 155

155 < W ≤ 255

255 < W ≤ 405

≥ 60

≥ 75

≥ 80

≥ 80

≥ 80

≥ 85

≥ 60

≥ 70

≥ 75

≥ 75

≥ 75

≥ 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

40 < W ≤ 50

50 < W ≤ 70

70 < W ≤ 125

125 < W

50

55

65

70

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 lamps

Rated Lamp Efficacy
(lm/W) — Not clear lamps

W ≤ 55

55 < W ≤ 75

75 < W ≤ 105

105 < W ≤ 155

155 < W ≤ 255

255 < W ≤ 405

≥ 70

≥ 80

≥ 85

≥ 85

≥ 85

≥ 90

≥ 65

≥ 75

≥ 80

≥ 80

≥ 80

≥ 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.

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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 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:

Lamp lumen maintenance factors for single and double-capped fluorescent lamps — Stage 2

Table 11

Lamp lumen maintenance factor

Burning hours

Lamp types

2 000

Double-Capped Fluorescent
non-high frequency ballasts

lamps operating on

0,95

4 000

0,92

8 000

16 000

0,90

—

Double-Capped
frequency ballast with warmstart

Fluorescent

lamps

on

high

0,97

0,95

0,92

0,90

Single-Capped Fluorescent
non-high frequency ballasts

lamps operating on

0,95

0,90

0,80

Single-Capped
frequency ballast with warmstart

Fluorescent

lamps

on

high

0,97

0,90

0,80

—

—

Fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast shall have at least the lamp survival factors in Table 12:

Lamp survival factors for single and double-capped fluorescent lamps — Stage 2

Table 12

Lamp survival factor

Burning hours

Lamp types

2 000

Double-Capped Fluorescent
non-high frequency ballasts

lamps operating on

0,99

4 000

0,97

8 000

16 000

0,90

—

Double-Capped
frequency ballast with warmstart

Fluorescent

lamps

on

high

0,99

0,97

0,92

0,90

Single-Capped Fluorescent
non-high frequency ballasts

lamps operating on

0,95

0,92

0,50

Single-Capped
frequency ballast with warmstart

Fluorescent

lamps

on

high

0,95

0,90

0,87

—

—

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High pressure sodium lamps shall have at least the lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors in
Table 13:

Lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors for high pressure sodium lamps — Stage 2

Table 13

Burning hours

Lamp lumen maintenance factor

Lamp survival factor

12 000 (P ≤ 75 W)

16 000 (P > 75 W)

> 0,80

> 0,85

> 0,90

> 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:

Lamp lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors for metal halide lamps — Stage 3

Table 14

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 without
integrated 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 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 (where
applicable) for the same rated luminous flux in all cases, indicating for High Frequency operation the calibration
current 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 operation
mode 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.

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(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 of
25 °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 (Pin)
of the lamp-ballast circuit shall not exceed:

Pin < 50 % * PLrated/η

ballast

Where PLrated is the rated lamp power and η
class.

ballast is the minimum energy efficiency limit of the respective EEI

The power consumption of the fluorescent lamp ballasts shall not exceed 1,0 W when operated lamps do not
in normal operating conditions and when other possible connected components (network
emit any light
connections, sensors etc.) are disconnected. If they cannot be disconnected, their power shall be measured and
deducted 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.

Minimum efficiency for ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps — Stage 2

Table 15

Nominal lamp wattage (P)
W

P ≤ 30

30 < P ≤ 75

75 < P ≤ 105

105 < P ≤ 405

P > 405

ballast)

Minimum ballast efficiency (η

%

65

75

80

85

90

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The 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 they
cannot 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.

Minimum efficiency for ballasts for high intensity discharge lamps — Stage 3

Table 16

Nominal lamp wattage (P)
W

P ≤ 30

30 < P ≤ 75

75 < P ≤ 105

105 < P ≤ 405

P > 405

ballast)

Minimum ballast efficiency (η

%

78

85

87

90

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).

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Energy efficiency index requirements for non-dimmable ballasts for fluorescent lamps

Table 17

LAMP DATA

BALLAST EFFICIENCY (Plamp/Pinput)

Non-dimmable

Nominal
Wattage

Lamp type

ILCOS CODE

T8

T8

T8

T8

T8

T8

T8

TC-L

TC-L

TC-L

TCF

TCF

TCF

TC-D / DE

TC-D / DE

TC-D / DE

TC-D / DE

TC-T / TE

TC-T / TE

TC-T / TC-TE

TC-DD / DDE

TC-DD / DDE

W

15

18

30

36

38

58

70

18

24

36

18

24

36

10

13

18

26

13

18

26

10

16

TC-DD / DDE

21

TC-DD / DDE

28

TC-DD / DDE

38

FD-15-E-G13-26/450

FD-18-E-G13-26/600

FD-30-E-G13-26/900

FD-36-E-G13-26/1200

FD-38-E-G13-26/1050

FD-58-E-G13-26/1500

FD-70-E-G13-26/1800

FSD-18-E-2G11

FSD-24-E-2G11

FSD-36-E-2G11

FSS-18-E-2G10

FSS-24-E-2G10

FSS-36-E-2G10

FSQ-10-E-G24q=1
FSQ-10-I-G24d=1

FSQ-13-E-G24q=1
FSQ-13-I-G24d=1

FSQ-18-E-G24q=2
FSQ-18-I-G24d=2

FSQ-26-E-G24q=1
FSQ-26-I-G24d=1

FSM-13-E-GX24q=1
FSM-13-I-GX24d=1

FSM-18-E-GX24q=2
FSM-18-I-GX24d=2

FSM-26-E-GX24q=3
FSM-26-I-GX24d=3

FSS-10-E-GR10q
FSS-10-L/P/H-GR10q

FSS-16-E-GR10q
FSS-16-I-GR10q
FSS-10-L/P/H-GR10q

FSS-21-E-GR10q
FSS-21-I-GR10q
FSS-21-L/P/H-GR10q

FSS-28-E-GR10q
FSS-28-I-GR10q
FSS-28-L/P/H-GR10q

FSS-38-E-GR10q
FSS-38-L/P/H-GR10q

Rated/typical wattage

A2 BAT

A2

A3

B1

B2

50 Hz

W

15

18

30

36

38,5

58

69,5

18

24

36

18

24

36

10

13

18

26

13

18

HF

W

13,5

87,8 %

84,4 %

75,0 %

67,9 %

62,0 %

16

24

32

32

50

60

16

22

32

16

22

32

87,7 %

84,2 %

76,2 %

71,3 %

65,8 %

82,1 %

77,4 %

72,7 %

79,2 %

75,0 %

91,4 %

88,9 %

84,2 %

83,4 %

79,5 %

87,7 %

84,2 %

80,0 %

84,1 %

80,4 %

93,0 %

90,9 %

84,7 %

86,1 %

82,2 %

90,9 %

88,2 %

83,3 %

86,3 %

83,1 %

87,7 %

84,2 %

76,2 %

71,3 %

65,8 %

90,7 %

88,0 %

81,5 %

76,0 %

71,3 %

91,4 %

88,9 %

84,2 %

83,4 %

79,5 %

87,7 %

84,2 %

76,2 %

71,3 %

65,8 %

90,7 %

88,0 %

81,5 %

76,0 %

71,3 %

91,4 %

88,9 %

84,2 %

83,4 %

79,5 %

9,5

89,4 %

86,4 %

73,1 %

67,9 %

59,4 %

12,5

91,7 %

89,3 %

78,1 %

72,6 %

65,0 %

16,5

89,8 %

86,8 %

78,6 %

71,3 %

65,8 %

24

91,4 %

88,9 %

82,8 %

77,2 %

72,6 %

12,5

91,7 %

89,3 %

78,1 %

72,6 %

65,0 %

16,5

89,8 %

86,8 %

78,6 %

71,3 %

65,8 %

26,5

24

91,4 %

88,9 %

82,8 %

77,5 %

73,0 %

10,5

9,5

86,4 %

82,6 %

70,4 %

68,8 %

60,5 %

16

15

87,0 %

83,3 %

75,0 %

72,4 %

66,1 %

21

19

89,4 %

86,4 %

79,2 %

73,9 %

68,8 %

28

26

89,7 %

86,7 %

81,3 %

78,2 %

73,9 %

38,5

36

92,3 %

90,0 %

85,7 %

84,1 %

80,4 %

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TC

TC

TC

TC

T5

T5

T5

T5

T9-C

T9-C

T9-C

T2

T2

T2

T2

T2

T2

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-E

T5-C

T5-C

T5-C

T5-C

TC-LE

TC-LE

TC-LE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

TC-TE

5

7

9

11

4

6

8

13

22

32

40

6

8

11

13

21

23

14

21

24

28

35

39

49

54

80

95

FSD-5-I-G23
FSD-5-E-2G7

FSD-7-I-G23
FSD-7-E-2G7

FSD-9-I-G23
FSD-9-E-2G7

FSD-11-I-G23
FSD-11-E-2G7

FD-4-E-G5-16/150

FD-6-E-G5-16/225

FD-8-E-G5-16/300

FD-13-E-G5-16/525

FSC-22-E-G10q-29/200

FSC-32-E-G10q-29/300

FSC-40-E-G10q-29/400

FDH-6-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/220

FDH-8-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/320

FDH-11-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/420

FDH-13-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/520

FDH-21-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/

FDH-23-L/P-W4.3x8.5d-7/

FDH-14-G5-L/P-16/550

FDH-21-G5-L/P-16/850

FDH-24-G5-L/P-16/550

FDH-28-G5-L/P-16/1150

FDH-35-G5-L/P-16/1450

FDH-39-G5-L/P-16/850

FDH-49-G5-L/P-16/1450

FDH-54-G5-L/P-16/1150

FDH-80-G5-L/P-16/1150

FDH-95-G5-L/P-16/1150

120

FDH-120-G5-L/P-16/1450

22

40

55

60

40

55

80

32

42

57

70

60

62

82

85

FSCH-22-L/P-2GX13-16/225

FSCH-40-L/P-2GX13-16/300

FSCH-55-L/P-2GX13-16/300

FSCH-60-L/P-2GX13-16/375

FSDH-40-L/P-2G11

FSDH-55-L/P-2G11

FSDH-80-L/P-2G11

FSMH-32-L/P-2GX24q=3

FSMH-42-L/P-2GX24q=4

FSM6H-57-L/P-2GX24q=5
FSM8H-57-L/P-2GX24q=5

FSM6H-70-L/P-2GX24q=6
FSM8H-70-L/P-2GX24q=6

FSM6H-60-L/P-2G8=1

FSM8H-62-L/P-2G8=2

FSM8H-82-L/P-2G8=2

FSM6H-85-L/P-2G8=1

120

FSM6H-120-L/P-2G8=1
FSM8H-120-L/P-2G8=1

5,4

7,1

8,7

11,8

4,5

6

7,1

13

22

32

40

5

72,7 %

66,7 %

58,8 %

49,3 %

41,4 %

6,5

77,6 %

72,2 %

65,0 %

55,7 %

47,8 %

8

11

3,6

5,4

7,5

12,8

19

30

32

5

7,8

10,8

13,3

21

23

13,7

20,7

22,5

27,8

34,7

38

49,3

53,8

80

95

120

22,3

39,9

55

60

40

55

80

32

43

56

70

63

62

82

87

122

78,0 %

72,7 %

66,7 %

60,3 %

52,6 %

83,0 %

78,6 %

73,3 %

66,7 %

59,6 %

45,0 %

51,8 %

48,9 %

72,6 %

74,6 %

80,0 %

82,6 %

37,2 %

43,8 %

42,7 %

65,0 %

69,7 %

76,0 %

79,2 %

64,9 %

71,3 %

69,9 %

84,2 %

89,4 %

88,9 %

89,5 %

72,7 %

76,5 %

81,8 %

84,7 %

88,9 %

89,8 %

84,7 %

89,3 %

89,6 %

89,8 %

91,5 %

91,0 %

91,6 %

92,0 %

93,0 %

92,7 %

92,5 %

88,1 %

91,4 %

92,4 %

93,0 %

91,4 %

92,4 %

93,0 %

91,4 %

93,5 %

91,4 %

58,1 %

65,1 %

63,6 %

80,0 %

86,4 %

85,7 %

86,5 %

66,7 %

70,9 %

77,1 %

80,6 %

85,7 %

86,8 %

80,6 %

86,3 %

86,5 %

86,9 %

89,0 %

88,4 %

89,2 %

89,7 %

90,9 %

90,5 %

90,2 %

84,8 %

88,9 %

90,2 %

90,9 %

88,9 %

90,2 %

90,9 %

88,9 %

91,5 %

88,9 %

50,0 %

58,1 %

58,6 %

75,3 %

79,2 %

81,1 %

82,1 %

58,8 %

65,0 %

72,0 %

76,0 %

79,2 %

80,7 %

72,1 %

79,6 %

80,4 %

81,8 %

82,6 %

82,6 %

84,6 %

85,4 %

87,0 %

84,1 %

84,5 %

78,8 %

83,3 %

84,6 %

85,7 %

83,3 %

84,6 %

87,0 %

82,1 %

86,0 %

83,6 %

93,0 %

90,9 %

85,4 %

92,3 %

92,2 %

92,4 %

92,8 %

92,6 %

90,0 %

89,9 %

90,1 %

90,6 %

90,4 %

84,0 %

83,8 %

83,7 %

84,5 %

84,7 %

TC-DD

55

FSSH-55-L/P-GR10q

55

92,4 %

90,2 %

84,6 %

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In addition, non-dimmable ballasts not included in table 17 shall be assigned an EEI depending on their efficiency
as described in Table 18:

Energy efficiency index requirements for non-dimmable ballasts for fluorescent lamps not included in Table 17

Table 18

η

ballast

≥ 0,94 * EBbFL

≥ EBbFL

≥ 1-0,75*(1-EBbFL)

Energy Efficiency Index

A3

A2

A2 BAT

Where EBbFL is 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

A2

A1

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.

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B. 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 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.

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 Directive
2005/32/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,

accordance with the lamp manufacturer’s data;

lamp efficacy (lm/W) of the lamp,

in

(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
luminaires for high intensity
discharge lamps with total
discharge lamps shall indicate that they are designed for either clear and/or coated lamps within the meaning
of Annex II.

lamp lumen above 2 000 lumen.

In addition, all

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ANNEX 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.

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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 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

55 < W ≤ 75

75 < W ≤ 105

105 < W ≤ 155

155 < W ≤ 255

255 < W ≤ 405

≥ 80

≥ 90

≥ 90

≥ 98

≥ 105

≥ 105

≥ 95

≥ 113

≥ 116

≥ 117

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

55 < W ≤ 75

75 < W ≤ 105

105 < W ≤ 155

155 < W ≤ 255

255 < W ≤ 405

≥ 88

≥ 91

≥ 107

≥ 110

≥ 128

≥ 138

Burning Hours

Lamp Lumen Maintenance Factor

Lamp Survival Factor

16 000

> 0,94

> 0,92

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2. 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 the
ballast).

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.

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ANNEX 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

LLMF

LSF

2 000

0,97

0,99

4 000

0,93

0,99

8 000

0,90

0,98

16 000

0,90

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.

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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 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

cleaning intervals in years

1,0

1,5

2,0

2,5

3,0

3,5

4,0

Environment

Very Clean

Clean

Normal (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
provided, e.g. LLMF × LMF instead of simply the LMF.

light sources such as reflector lamps or LEDs, only the applicable information is

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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

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

LLMF

LSF

2 000

0,98

0,99

4 000

0,97

0,98

8 000

0,95

0,95

16 000

0,92

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 above
or 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 or
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.

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3.

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:

Indicative maximum Upward Light Output Ratio (ULOR) values per road class for street lighting luminaires (at benchmark
level)

Table 25

Road classes ME1 to ME6 and MEW1 to MEW6, all lumen outputs

Road classes CE0 to CE5, S1 to S6, ES, EV and A:
— 12 000 lm ≤ light source
— 8 500 lm ≤ light source < 12 000 lm
— 3 300 lm ≤ light source < 8 500 lm
— light source < 3 300 lm

3 %

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
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.

they avoid emitting obtrusive light

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
luminaire overhang and inclination, as appropriate for the given road class and luminaire design;
distances,

(c)

installation instructions for optimising the Utilisation Factor;

(d) additional installation recommendations to minimise obtrusive light (if not conflicting with UF optimisation and

safety);

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(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

Exposure time in years

Pollution category

1,0

1,5

2,0

2,5

3,0

3,5

4,0

High

Medium

Low

For luminaires for directional
provided, e.g. LLMF × LMF instead of simply the LMF.

light sources such as reflector lamps or LEDs, only the applicable information is