Modern lighting systems today fulfil far more purposes than just providing basic lighting for indoor or outdoor areas. Lamps, luminaires, and LEDs are at the heart of energy efficiency, sustainability, and technological innovation. With the growing importance of saving energy and protecting the environment, legal requirements and standards demand not only high efficiency, but also quality, reliability, and environmental compatibility of the products.
Ecodesign (EU Regulation 2019/2020)
The ecodesign requirements for light sources and separate control gears according to Directive 2009/125/EC define minimum requirements for efficiency and environmental compatibility. This regulation consolidates numerous older regulations for halogen lamps, fluorescent lamps, and LEDs, creating uniform standards across the European market. The key criteria of the Ecodesign Regulation are:
- Energy consumption (active power)
- Luminous efficacy (lumens/watt)
- Durability and reliability
- Materials and environmental aspects (e.g., recyclability)
Energy labelling (EU Regulation 2019/2015)
The energy labelling of light sources regulates the energy efficiency classes (A to G) for lamps and LED lights. It informs consumers about a product’s energy consumption and efficiency class. It is important to note that only correctly labelled products may be sold. Manatory labelling information includes:
- Energy efficiency class (A–G or scaled A–G)
- Annual energy consumption (kWh)
- If applicable: Luminous flux, lifespan, lumens, color temperature
Additional requirements
In addition to ecodesign and energy labelling, international standards regulate the technical performance requirements for lamps, luminaires, and LEDs:
- DIN EN / IEC 62722-1: Requirements for performance of luminaires
- DIN EN / IEC 62722-2-1: Particular requirements for LED luminaires
- DIN EN / IEC 62717: LED modules for general lighting – performance requirements
- DIN EN / IEC 62612: Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages > 50 V – performance requirements
- DIN EN / IEC 60969: Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services – performance requirements
Our range of services
- Measurement of energy efficiency: Luminous flux, active power, luminous efficacy
- Testing in accordance with EU Ecodesign: Verification of compliance with Regulation 2019/2020
- Energy labelling: Creation of efficiency classes in accordance with Regulation 2019/2015
- Durability and endurance testing: Determination of service life under standard conditions
- Photometric testing: Luminous intensity, color rendering (CRI), color temperature
- Safety testing in accordance with IEC/DIN EN standards
Why SGS?
SGS supports you in testing your lighting products for compliance with standards and energy labelling. Benefit from our many years of expertise and our modern testing laboratory. Contact us today for your individual quote.
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