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Building Services Engineering l November/December 2022
Directive forces change in thinking
LEDVANCE offers RoHScompliant alternatives The Directive on the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (known as the RoHS Directive) limits the levels of hazardous substances in electrical/electronic products, including lighting. The aim of the Directive is to reduce the potential risks posed by hazardous chemicals in these products to human health and the environment.
LEDVANCE recently showcased its innovative portfolio of lighting products that conform to the recent changes in the RoHS Directive and are designed to match existing products with RoHScompliant alternatives in the face of these changes. Specifically, the legislation regulates the use of mercury in lighting products which had already been prohibited in accordance with the RoHS Directive. However, the Directive had previously included exemptions for T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps with plug-in bases (CFLni), HPD lamps and special-purpose lamps, for example UV-C lamps. Now these exemptions, defined in Annex III of the regulation, have been
The LEDVANCE LED range helps installers match existing products like fluorescent tubes with RoHS compliant alternatives in the face of changes to the legislation.
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amended by the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The industry can expect a ban on all CFLni lamps from February 2023, and a ban on all T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps from August 2023. The amendments to RoHS signify the end for all T5/T8 fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps with plug-in bases in general lighting, which will have a significant impact on customers who are currently using these products. Many types of halogen lamps are already banned and this prohibition is also being progressively further extended. From September 2023 halogen pin lamps can also no longer be placed on the market. Though the change is likely to cause anxiety for those in the lighting industry, LEDVANCE has chosen to present its portfolio in a way that simplifies the process for installers and wholesalers. The portfolio lists a product from the ban alongside a compliant alternative that can be substituted in its place. As LED products from LEDVANCE already greatly exceed the minimum requirements for lighting, this portfolio is thought to provide customers with innovative and future-proof solutions. Commenting on the change, Stevie Young, Sales & Projects Manager, LEDVANCE Ireland, said: “As a market leader in lamps, luminaires and electronic components, we strongly believe that we have a duty to support our customers in changes to legislation. Our current portfolio makes changing to a different technology as easy as possible. If installers or wholesalers have any questions about switching to LED alternatives, they can simply contact our specialists directly and we’ll be more than happy to offer tailored advice.” Contact: Stevie Young, LEDVANCE Sales & Projects Manager, LEDVANCE Ireland. T: 086 600 1291; E: s.young@ledvance.com Q
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