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Application for an ecolabel Part 2: application form for a light bulb

APPLICATION PACK FOR THE ECOLABEL

PART 2: Application form for a light bulb

Insert name of Competent Body and contact details (address, telephone and fax numbers,

Email address)

Date of issue:

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Introduction

1. This part contains an application form for applicants for the Ecolabel for a light bulb,

plus the full technical criteria for a light bulb (in Annex 1) and details of test centres

(in Annex 2).

Product group definition and criteria

2. The product group definition for a light bulb is set out below:

Single ended light bulbs, meaning all light bulbs which provide general purpose

lighting and have single-ended bayonet, screw or pin fittings. The light bulbs must beconnectable to the public electricity supply, and must be available for sale to the

public.

Double-ended light bulbs, meaning all light bulbs which provide general purpose

lighting, and have fittings at both ends. This includes, principally, all linear

fluorescent tubes. The light bulbs must be connectable to the public electricity supply.

The definition of the single-ended light bulb includes incandescent lamps, halogen

lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). However, the following types of light

bulb are excluded from the product definition: compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) with

a magnetic ballast, projector lamps, photographic lighting and solarium tubes.

3. Criteria for the Ecolabel for light bulbs have been agreed by taking into account

various impacts at each step of the products life, such as energy consumption. They

are listed in the formal Commission Decision 2002/747/EC of 9 September 2002(see

Annex 1).

4. The criteria aim in particular at encouraging energy efficiency and reducing the total

emissions of mercury during the lifetime of the light bulb.

5. More specifically, they aim at promoting the reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of energy (global

warming, acidification, depletion of non-renewable resources) by reducing energy

consumption

the reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of resources inboth the manufacture and treatment/disposal of a light bulb by increasing its

average lifetime

the reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of mercury byreducing the total emissions of mercury during the lifetime of the light bulb.

The criteria also encourage the implementation of best practice (optimal

environmental use) and enhance consumers environmental awareness. The criteria

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are set at levels that promote the labelling of light bulbs that are produced with low

environmental impact.

6. The criteria will be valid for three years, and will be revised during the year 2005.

During the period leading up to the revision, due attention will be given to the

following issues:

Lumen maintenance Mercury content Switch on/off testing Packaging.

Health, safety and other environmental requirements

7. Products awarded Ecolabels must also comply with the general provisions of theRegulation. Article 2 of Regulation 1980/2000 states that the label may not be

awarded to substances or preparations classified as very toxic, toxic, dangerous to the

environment, carcinogenic, toxic for reproduction, or mutagenic in accordance with

Council Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC, or to goods manufactured by

processes which are likely to significantly harm man and/or the environment, or which

in their normal application could be harmful to the consumer.

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Application for the EU Ecolabel for a light bulb

Section 1 of this form provides information on the applicant and the product. Compliance is

shown by a mixture of tests and applicants declarations, as indicated in Section 2 of the form.

Applicants should complete Sections 1 and 2 of this form (in black, either typescript ormanuscript) and submit in duplicate - as a paper copy, not by e-mail - to the Competent

Body.

Applicants should also provide a technical dossier of laboratory test reports, and send

this in duplicate to the Competent Body, and keep an up-to-date file on their premises to show

continuing compliance with the criteria. The dossier should include an illustration of how

applicants intend to use the Ecolabel on the packaging so that the Competent Body can satisfy

itself that the label will be properly used.

Section 1 details of applicant and product

Please complete or type in black,and submit in duplicate

(as a paper copy, not by e-mail) to the Competent Body

For official use

A. The applicant

Full name of applicant company:

Address:

Contact name, and function:

Tel no, and fax no:

E-mail:

Manufacturers internet site:

In what capacity are you applying for the Ecolabel? (manufacturer, importer,

service provider, trader or retailer)

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B. The product

Registered trade name of product or product range, and any trademarks:

Model or internal reference number(s):

Please describe the type of product:

Name and address of manufacturing site (if different from above):

Other countries in which this product is manufactured in the same form:

Where the product is made outside the EU, please confirm that it has been

or will be placed on sale in the EU country to which this application is being

made, as this is a condition of applying:

Other EU countries in which this product is sold (if sold under different

names, please give names):

Approximate estimated value of annual sales, excluding VAT, in the European

Economic Area (ie the European Community plus Norway, Iceland and

Liechtenstein) of the product at ex-factory prices (in Euros): ie beforetransport to the purchasers premises or there is a wholesalers or retailers

profit so excluding the cost of carriage, carriage insurance, and settlement

discounts, but including any bulk discount (which is where the customer is

offered a percentage reduction in the total price when ordering large

quantities of goods).

: Approximate estimate of annual number of product produced (as sold in

stores so if normally sold in packs of 3, the pack is one item)

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C. This application

Is this the first application for the EU Ecolabel for this product? (if not, when

and where was the first application made, and with what outcome?)

Is this an application to add a new product (that is, with a technical formulation

not covered by an existing Ecolabel that you hold) to a licence for a product

range already covered by an Ecolabel? (if so, please give details of the existing

Ecolabel)

Please name any other environmental labelling schemes under which the

product has already been registered, such as the Nordic Swan:

The assessment and certification method I have used is:

certified self-assessment / independent third party assessment: (please say

which)

Please give the name and address of the test centre which certified the results:

Does this laboratory meet the general requirements expressed in standardEN ISO 17025?:

The Competent Body will invoice applicants for a non-returnable application fee

on receipt of the application. If the application is successful, the Competent Body

will invoice the licensee for an annual fee. The Competent Body will apply all

relevant reductions.

1. Do you wish to claim a fee reduction as an SME? If so, please provide proof

of status.

2. Do you wish to claim a fee reduction for EMAS registration or ISO

certification? If so, please provide proof of status.

3. Where the product uses components for which an Ecolabel fee has already been

paid, the annual fee will be based on the annual sales of the products after

deduction of the cost value of the components. Do you wish to claim a reduction

on these grounds? Please provide details if relevant.

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D. Applicants undertaking (all applicants must sign and date this undertaking: Regulation

EC No 1980 / 2000 is shown in Annex 1 of Part 1 of this application pack)

As the applicant for an EU Eco-label, I hereby declare that:

I understand and accept the provisions of Regulation EC No 1980 / 2000 on the EU

Ecolabel scheme, and in particular Article 2, which states that the Ecolabel may not

be awarded to goods manufactured by processes which are likely to significantly

harm man and / or the environment, or which in their normal application could be

harmful to the consumer;

I understand and accept the standard assessment and contract procedures proposed

by the Competent Body, and accept its terms during the duration of the contract;

I undertake to ensure that the product compiles with the Ecolabel criteria at all times

and to notify the Competent Body immediately of any significant modification to it

or to the production processes;

I take responsibility for the correct and proper use of the EU Ecolabel.

Signed:

Name in capitals:

Position in company:

Date:

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Section 2 Compliance undertakings

For a light bulb, the information required to show compliance with each of the criteria is as

follows;

Test report Declaration

Energy efficiency X

Lifetime X

Lumen maintenance X

Mercury content X

Switch on/off X

Colour rendering index X

Flame retardants X

Packaging X

User instructions X

Information appearing on the ecolabel X

In order for the applicant to show compliance with these requirements, the following

documentation is to be provided with the application;

Report(s) showing compliance of the product with each test requirement Information showing that the laboratory(s) where the testing was conducted

meet the general requirements expressed in EN ISO 17025

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that the productmeets all criteria where the applicant has declared compliance with the criteria

The packaging for the product, showing the information to be provided tousers

Information on how the user will be made aware that this product has beenawarded the ecolabel.

An illustration of the proposed usage of the Ecolabel on the product and/orpackaging, so that the Competent Body can satisfy itself that the label will be

properly used.

Where no specific requirements about the test method are stated, the Competent Body simply

expects applicants to make what they regard as reasonable tests, and to keep the report onthese tests ready in case it is required. In cases of doubt, applicants are advised to check with

their chosen test centre that the assessor is content with the testing method used.

This information must be collated in a dossier to demonstrate that the product complies with the

criteria. Two copies of the form and dossier must be signed where shown, and submitted by

post (not e-mail) to the Competent Body at the address on the cover of this pack. If the

application is successful, the applicant will be expected to retain the dossier and keep it up to

date for the duration of the licence.

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Please complete or type in black and submit in duplicate as a paper copy (not by Email) to the

Competent Body. Indicate, using the spaces in the following tables, if the product meets each

criterion, and confirm where required that a report or other information (as specified) is

enclosed showing that the product complies with the criterion.

1. Type of light bulb

Type of light bulb Yes No

Double-ended, normal (< 20,000 hours life)

Double-ended, long life (> 20,000 hours)

Single-ended, with integral ballast

Single ended, without integral ballast

2. Energy efficiency

2.1 Double-ended light bulb, normal life

Yes No

The light bulb has an energy efficiency of class A as defined in annex IV of

Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998 when measured using

the test procedure referred to in EN 50285.

Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the energy efficiency,

measured using the procedure in EN 50285 is class A as defined in annex IV

of Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998

2.2 Double-ended light bulb, long life

Yes No





measured using the procedure in EN 50285 is class A as defined in annex IV

of Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998

2.3 Single-ended light bulb with integral ballast

Yes No





measured using the procedure in EN 50285 is class A as defined in annex IVof Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998

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2.4 Single-ended light bulb without integral ballast

Yes No

The light bulb has an energy efficiency index of class A or class B as

defined in annex IV of Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998when measured using the test procedure referred to in EN 50285.


measured using the procedure in EN 50285 is class A or B as defined in

annex IV of Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998

3. Lifetime


Yes No

The light bulb has a lifetime of over 12,500 hours when measured using the

test procedure referred to in EN 50285.

Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the lifetime, measured

using the procedure in EN 50285, of over 12,500 hours


Yes No




using the procedure in EN 50285 is over 20,000 hours


Yes No






Yes No





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4. Lumen maintenance


Yes No

The light bulb has a lumen maintenance of over 90% at 12,500 hours lifewhen measured using the test procedure referred to in EN 50285.

Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the lumen maintenance,

measured using the procedure in EN 50285, is over 90% at a life of 12,500

hours


Yes No

The light bulb has a lumen maintenance of over 90% at 20,000 hours life

when measured using the test procedure referred to in EN 50285.Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the lumen maintenance,

measured using the procedure in EN 50285 is over 90% at a life of 20,000

hours


Yes No


when measured using the test procedure referred to in EN 50285.



hours


Yes No


when measured using the test procedure referred to in EN 50285.



hours

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5. Mercury content


Yes No

The light bulb has a maximum mercury content of 5.0 mg when measuredusing the test procedure for mercury referred to in Commission Decision

2002/747/EC.

Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the mercury content

measured using the test procedure for mercury referred to in Commission

Decision 2002/747/EC, and calculated by analysing 10 lamps, deleting the

highest and lowest values and then determining the arithmetic mean of the

remaining 8 values, is a maximum of 5.0 mg.


Yes No

The light bulb has a maximum mercury content of 8.0 mg when measured

using the test procedure for mercury referred to in Commission Decision

2002/747/EC.







Yes No



2002/747EC.







Yes No



2002/747/EC.






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6. Switch on/off


Yes NoThe number of switch on/off cycles is greater than 20,0000.

Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the number of switch

on/off cycles is greater than 20,000. Method: rapid cycle test (0.5 minute

on, 4.5 minutes off) and the test procedures referred to in EN 50285, when

50% of the light bulbs tested meet the requirements for lamp lifetime

referred to in EN 50285

7. Colour rendering index

Yes No

The colour rendering index (Ra) of the light bulb is greater than 80.

Report provided to the Competent Body stating that the colour rendering

index of the light bulb determined using the test procedure referred to in CIE

Standard 29/2 is greater than 80.

8. Flame retardants

8.1 - Any plastic part weighing more than 5 grams does not contain the following flame

retardants:

Yes No

decabromodiphenyl (CAS no. 13654-09-6)

monobromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 101-55-3)

dibromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 2050-47-7)

tribromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 49690-94-0)

tetrabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 40088-47-9)

pentabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 32534-81-9)hexabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 36483-60-0)

heptabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 68928-80-3)

octabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 32536-52-0)

nonabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 63936-56-1)

decabromodiphenyl ether (CAS no. 1163-19-5)

chloroparaffins with chain length 10-13 C atoms, chlorine content > 50% by

weight (CAS no. 85535-84-8)

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that the product

meets this criterion is provided to the Competent Body

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8.2 - Any plastic part weighing more than 5 grams does not contain any flame retardant

substances or preparations containing substances that are assigned, or may be assigned, at the

time of application, the risk phrase:

Yes No

R45 (may cause cancer), as defined in Council Directive 67/548/EEC and itssubsequent amendments.

R46 (may cause heritable genetic damage), as defined in Council Directive

67/548/EEC and its subsequent amendments.

R50 (very toxic to aquatic organisms), as defined in Council Directive


R51 (toxic to aquatic organisms), as defined in Council Directive 67/548/EEC and

its subsequent amendments.

R52 (harmful to aquatic organisms), as defined in Council Directive 67/548/EEC

and its subsequent amendments.

R53 (may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment), as defined

in Council Directive 67/548/EEC and its subsequent amendments.R60 (may impair fertility), as defined in Council Directive 67/548/EEC and its

subsequent amendments.

R61 (may cause harm to the unborn child), as defined in Council Directive


Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that the product meets

this criterion is provided to the Competent Body

9. Packaging

9.1 Laminates and composite plastics

Yes No

The packaging used for the product does not contain any laminates or composite

plastics

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that the packaging used

for this product meets this criterion is provided to the Competent Body (eg an

example of the packaging could be sent to the Competent Body).

9.2 Single-ended light bulbs

Yes No

All cardboard packaging used for the product contains a minimum of 65% by

weight of recycled material

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that all cardboard

packaging used for this product contains a minimum of 65% by weight of recycled

material is provided to the Competent Body

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9.3 Double-ended light bulbs

Yes No

All cardboard packaging used for the product contains a minimum of 80% by

weight of recycled material

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that all cardboardpackaging used for this product contains a minimum of 80% by weight of recycled

material is provided to the Competent Body

10. User instructions

Yes No

The product is sold with relevant user information on the packaging which

provides advice on its proper environmental useInformation (pictogram or otherwise) on the packaging shows the appropriate

disposal conditions, including regulatory requirements

For a single-ended light bulb, the packaging indicates if the light bulb can not be

operated from a dimmer switch

For a single-ended light bulb, the packaging indicates the relative size and shape

of the light bulb compared to a conventional incandescent light bulb

For a double-ended light bulb, the packaging indicates that the environmental

performance of the light bulb is improved when the light bulb is used with high

frequency electronic control equipment

Information that the product has been awarded the EU ecolabel, together with an

indication that more information on the ecolabel can be found at the ecolabel web-site address is shown on the packaging (ie http://europa.eu.int/ecolabel)

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that the product meets

this criterion is provided to the Competent Body

11. Information appearing on the ecolabel

Yes No

Box 2 of the ecolabel contains the following text: High energy efficiency

Box 2 of the ecolabel contains the following text: Long lifetimeBox 2 of the ecolabel contains the following text: Does not contain mercury if

the light bulb does not contain any mercury

An illustration of the proposed usage of the Ecolabel on the packaging is provided

to the Competent Body

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Statement that the product meets all ecolabel criteria

As the applicant for an EU Eco-label, I hereby declare that the product meets all of

the criteria which are required for this product to be awarded an ecolabel. This

application includes two copies of a dossier which contains the following information

Report(s) showing compliance of the product with each testrequirement

Information showing that all tests have been conducted in a laboratorywhich meets the general requirements expressed in standard EN ISO

17025

Suitable information for the Competent Body to determine that theproduct meets all criteria where the applicant has declared compliance

with the criteria

The packaging for the product Information on how the user will be made aware that this product has

been awarded the ecolabel.

An illustration of the proposed usage of the Ecolabel on thepackaging.

If the application is successful, the applicant will retain a copy of the dossier and keep

it up to date for the duration of the licence

.

Signed:

Name in capitals:

Position in company:

Date

:

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Annex 1

Commission Decision 2002/747/EC on ecolabel criteria for a light

bulb

* This annex is provided by a hyperlink where the application pack is sent out by e-mail, or as

a paper copy when the application form is sent by post.

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