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source which are submitted in accordance with paragraphs 2.2.2.3. or 2.2.3.2. comply with the requirements of this Regulation when tested with the ballast according to paragraph 2.2.2.4., approval shall be granted.

       2.4.2. An approval code shall be assigned to each type approved.  Its first character shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.

       This will be followed by an identification code comprising not more than two characters. Only the Arabic numerals and capital letters listed in footnote [2/] shall be used.

       The same Contracting Party may not assign the same code to another type of gas- discharge light source.  If the applicant so desires the same approval code may be assigned to both the gas-discharge light sources emitting white and yellow light (see paragraph 2.1.2.3.).

       2.4.3. Notice of approval or of extension, or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely  discontinued  of  a  type  of  gas-discharge  light  source  pursuant  to  this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties of the Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 2 to this Regulation and of a drawing, supplied by the applicant, for approval, in a format not exceeding A4 (210 x 297mm) and on a scale of at least 2 : 1.

       2.4.4. To every gas-discharge light source conforming to a type approved under this Regulation there shall be affixed in the space referred to in paragraph 2.3.1.4., in addition to the inscription required under paragraph 2.3.1., an international approval mark consisting of:

       2.4.4.1. A truncated circle surrounding the letter 'E' followed by the distinguishing number of the country granting approval; [3/]

       2.4.4.2. The approval code, placed close to the truncated circle.

       2.4.5. If the applicant has obtained the same approval code for several trade names or marks, one or more of them will suffice to meet the requirements of paragraph 2.3.1.1.

       2.4.6. The marks and inscriptions specified in paragraphs 2.3.1. and 2.4.3. shall be clearly legible and indelible.

       2.4.7. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives an example of a type of approval mark.

       3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

       3.1. Definitions

       3.1.1. "Gas-discharge light source": Light source in which the light is produced by a stabilized discharge arc.

       3.1.2. "Ballast":  Specific electrical supply for the gas-discharge light source.

       3.1.3. "Rated voltage":  Input voltage marked on the ballast.

       3.1.4. "Rated wattage":  Wattage marked on the gas-discharge light source and ballast.

       3.1.5. "Test voltage":  Voltage at the input terminals of the ballast for which the electrical and photometry characteristics of the gas-discharge light source are intended and are to be tested.

       3.1.6. "Objective value":  Design value of an electrical