EU Regulation sets minimum energy performance, functional and information requirements for lighting products European CommissionRegulation sets minimum energy performance, functional and information requirements for lighting products, as there exists a cost-effective potential to limit their energy consumption and improve their quality. In accordance with Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, products not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to be placed on the EU market. The draft Regulation is based on the findings of two technical, environmental and economic studies, which have been carried out with stakeholders. The draft Regulation repeals: (i) Regulation (EC) No 244/2009 with regard to ecodesign requirements for non-directional household lamps; (ii) Regulation (EC) No 245/2009 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 (iii) Regulation (EU) No 1194/2012 with regard to ecodesign requirements for directional lamps, light emitting diode lamps and related equipment. Products covered :Lighting products HS Code: 9405 Proposed date of adoption: 1st quarter of 2019 Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU. The provisions shall start applying from September 2021. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification click here for notification click here for notification | 
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