Guidance on Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps is a mandatory requirement for businesses manufacturing, importing, and trading this item. Consequently, detailed information regarding the time, implementation methods, and product types within the scope of application is of great interest to many businesses. Below is the essential information you need to know about Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps, which Phuc Gia would like to share with you!

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1. When is it mandatory for businesses to conduct Energy Efficiency Testing and Declaration of Energy Labeling for Compact Fluorescent Lamps?

Energy Efficiency Testing

Based on the List and roadmap for energy-using equipment with low efficiency not permitted for import, production, and trading (Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg)

At No. 1, Section I, Appendix I of Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg, it is clearly stated: “Compact fluorescent lamps” are in the household equipment group prohibited for import, production, and trading if their energy efficiency fails to meet the minimum energy efficiency level specified in standard TCVN 7896:2015.
Appendix I of Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg also clarifies the application roadmap for energy efficiency testing according to TCVN 7896:2015 for Compact fluorescent Lamps: “From the effective date of this Decision”

=> This means that businesses are mandatorily required to conduct Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps from July 15, 2023, according to standard TCVN 7896:2015, prior to import, production, or trading, and the products must meet the minimum Energy Efficiency level.

Declaration of Energy Labeling

Based on the minimum Energy Efficiency level for the list of means and equipment required to bear Energy Labels according to regulations and the implementation roadmap (Decision No. 04/2017/QD-TTG).

In Clause 1, Article 1 of Decision No. 04/2017/QD-TTG, it is specified that Compact Fluorescent Lamps are on the List of means and equipment that must bear energy labels and apply minimum energy efficiency.

Quoting Point a, Clause 1, Article 2 of Decision No. 04/2017/QD-TTG, which regulates the energy labeling roadmap: “Implement mandatory energy labeling for the following household appliances and industrial equipment groups: Tubular fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, electromagnetic and electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps, air conditioners, rice cookers, electric fans, refrigerators, horizontal-axis washing machines, vertical-axis washing machines, televisions, three-phase distribution transformers, induction motors;”

=> This signifies that businesses have been mandatorily required to conduct Declaration of Energy Labeling for Compact Lamps since January 01, 2013.

2. Which standard governs Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps?

The National Technical Committee for Standards TCVN/TC/E11 Lighting compiled, the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality proposed, and the Ministry of Science and Technology announced National Standard TCVN 7896:2015 to guide energy efficiency testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps. This standard regulates the Scope of application, Normative references, Terms and definitions, Technical requirements, and Testing methods.

3. Which types of Compact Lamps require mandatory Energy Efficiency Testing?

Based on Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg, Appendix I specifies the energy efficiency testing standard for Compact lamps as: TCVN 7896:2015 On Compact Fluorescent Lamps – Energy efficiency

Quoting from Section 1 (Scope of application) of TCVN 7896:2015, it is specified: “This standard applies to compact fluorescent lamps (hereinafter abbreviated as CFL) working with integrated electronic ballasts, with a power range from 5W to 60W, used for general lighting purposes.”

4. What technical requirements must Compact Lamps meet during Energy Efficiency Testing?

According to TCVN 7896:2015 – Section 4: Technical requirements, the following must be met during Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps:

Safety requirements

Compact fluorescent lamps must meet the safety requirements outlined in TCVN 7672 (IEC 60968)

Performance requirements

– Initial power: The measured average value must not exceed 108% of the nominal value. The measured value for all samples must not be greater than 115% but not less than 85% of the nominal value.

– Initial luminous flux: The measured average value must not be less than 90% of the nominal value, and the measured value for all samples must be greater than or equal to 85% of the nominal value.

– Color coordinates: The color coordinates of a minimum of 90% of the samples must fall within 5 SDCM of the nominal value.

– Color rendering index (CRI): The nominal color rendering index must be 80 or greater.

– Starting time: The measured average value must be 2.0s or less, and all samples must start within 2.2s.

– Run-up time: The measured average value to reach 60% of the initial luminous flux must be 60s or less. All samples must reach 60% of the initial luminous flux in no more than 80s.

– Luminous flux maintenance: The average measured luminous flux maintenance after 2 000 h must be 82% or greater of the initial luminous flux.

– Lifespan: The supplier must declare the nominal life of the CFL lamp, which must not be less than 6000 h.

– Starting at low temperature and low source voltage: All lamps must start within the time specified by the manufacturer, but not exceeding 10s.

– Energy efficiency

The calculated average value of all samples must be greater than or equal to the corresponding value specified in the table below:

Table 1: Energy Efficiency of Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Power range, P W	Energy efficiency level lm/W
	1	2	3	4	5
5 ≤ P ≤ 9	≥ 45	≥ 48	≥ 51	≥ 55	≥ 60
9 < P ≤ 15	≥ 50	≥ 53	≥ 57	≥ 60	≥ 65
15 < P ≤ 25	≥ 55	≥ 57	≥ 59	≥ 61	≥ 65
25 < P ≤ 60	≥ 55	≥ 58	≥ 61	≥ 65	≥ 70
NOTE: To select the appropriate power range in the table, use the rated power value declared by the manufacturer.

5. For Energy Efficiency Testing, how many samples does a business need to bring to the Testing laboratory?

According to Table 1, Section 4.2 – TCVN 7896:2015, the minimum number of typical test samples is 10 samples.

Therefore, to conduct Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps, businesses must bring a minimum of 10 samples to the Testing Center / Laboratory to perform the testing.

6. Which Testing Centers are designated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade for Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps?

Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation is one of the units designated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to conduct energy efficiency testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps, authorized under the Registration Certificate for Energy Efficiency Testing No. 15/GCN-BCT.

To verify if the Testing Center you plan to use is designated, you should contact the lab directly to request the designation decision issued to them by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Alternatively, you can check the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade designates Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation to perform Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (See details here).

7. What is the Fee for Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps?

The cost depends on the listed price of each Testing laboratory. The testing fee at Phuc Gia Lab is listed at: Quotation for Energy Efficiency Testing

8. What is the Duration for Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps?

The testing duration will vary depending on the unit you choose to test with.

However, at Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation, we always offers customers the best support regarding testing time; consequently, we complete Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps in 05 days/ model.

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In conclusion, adhering to the correct procedures for Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps is not just a regulatory formality; it is a fundamental commitment to quality and sustainability. This guidance has detailed the essential standards and methodologies to ensure that test results are both accurate and reliable. By consistently implementing these protocols, manufacturers and testing laboratories uphold consumer trust and play a vital role in achieving national energy-saving objectives. Proper Energy Efficiency Testing for Compact Fluorescent Lamps ensures that only compliant and genuinely efficient products reach the market, ultimately benefiting the environment and providing tangible value to the end-user.

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