Summary of other stages of the Regulation

 

(For the complete legal text you are referred to EU Regulation (EC) No 244/2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for non-directional household lamps)

Stage 2 - 1 September 2010

  • Phase-out of 75 W clear incandescent lamps.
  • Introduction of information requirements.

Stage 3 – 1 September 2011

  • Phase-out of 60 W clear incandescent lamps.

Stage 4 – 1 September 2012

  • Phase out of all remaining clear incandescent lamps (i.e. 40W and 25W).

Stage 5 – 1 September 2013

  • Enhanced functionality requirements.

Stage 6 – 1 September 2016

  • Raising the minimum level to B class for clear retrofit lamps
  • Special cal halogens (R9 and G7) may remain at C class after 1 September 2016
 
 

Energy Labelling of household lamps

Since 1998 (COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household lamps) household lightbulbs have had to indicate their energy efficiency on the packaging so consumers can clearly see the energy efficiency rating and make informed decisions on choosing more energy efficient lightbulbs. The scale is A-G with A being the most efficient product. The label will also allow you to check on other important lighting information which will help to inform your purchase, including the average rated lamp life.