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Venezuela Approves Regulations on Energy Efficiency Labeling of Fluorescent Lamps

Written by complianceandrisk | May 28, 2014, 11:55:11 AM

The Venezuelan Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Electricity have approved technical regulations on energy efficiency labeling of fluorescent lamps. It provides for energy efficiency labeling and testing requirements for compact, linear and circular fluorescent lamps.

The regulations state that the import, manufacture or marketing of fluorescent lamps is prohibited if they do not meet certain energy efficiency requirements. The maximum level of mercury content for compact, linear, circular and fluorescent lamps is also outlined.

In addition to the energy efficiency label, fluorescent lamps must also include certain information on the product packaging including the manufacturer mark/brand, country of origin, voltage, frequency, mercury content and final disposal information.

These technical regulations enter into force on September 17, 2014 and if you have further questions, why don’t you Ask Our Experts?!

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