Regulatory basis
According to the announcement of the Energy Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2023 (December 18, 112 of the Republic of China), the "Energy Efficiency Standards and Marking Methods for Energy-saving Labels for Downlights and Embedded Lights" will be revised, and will take effect in 2025 (December 1, 114 of the Republic of China). This revision targets downlights and embedded products commonly used in commercial, residential and retail spaces to comprehensively improve energy efficiency and light quality requirements to ensure that the products are both energy-saving and comfortable.
📎 Regulatory link：Energy-saving labels for downlights and embedded lights, energy efficiency benchmarks and marking methods
Scope of application
- It is suitable for downlights and embedded lights that are fixed to the ceiling and used for general lighting purposes.
- The rated total luminous flux should be less than 4000 lm.
- Not applicable to special lighting fixtures (such as display lights, track lights, outdoor waterproof lamps, etc.).
- Must comply with CNS 14335 (lighting safety requirements) and CNS 14115 (electromagnetic compatibility) related standards.
Energy efficiency and performance indicators
- Non-directional type: The measured efficiency should be ≥125.0 (lm/W).
- Directional type: The measured efficiency should be ≥115.0 (lm/W), and the luminous flux at an angle of 60° accounts for more than 80% of the total luminous flux.
- Beam maintenance rate: 1,000 hours ≥97%; 3,000 hours ≥95%
Light quality and safety requirements
- The color rendering index (CRI) is ≥ 80, and the special color rendering index R9> 0.
- Photobiosafety: Must comply with CNS 15592 risk-free level.
Test method
- The test conditions are based on CIE 70, 84, and 121 for light intensity and light distribution testing
- The angle spacing is ≤2.5°, and the luminous flux is subject to the measured results of the goniophotometer
- The test methods of color temperature and color rendering of the light source are used separately according to the type of light source：
- LED：CNS 15437
- Fluorescent tube: CNS 691
- Compact fluorescent tube: CNS 14576
- High pressure sodium gas lamp: CNS 15049
Product labeling requirements
Products and catalogs need to be clearly marked：
- Energy-saving mark user name and address
- Manufacturer or agent information
- Rated color temperature, luminous flux, color rendering and luminous efficiency, pointing type, beam angle, flicker index and flicker percentage
Jinghong recommends
- Conduct energy efficiency and optical tests in advance, especially for newly developed or revised downlight products.
- Compliance is introduced in the design phase to ensure that heat dissipation, light efficiency, and color rendering performance are up to standard at the same time.
- Documents and reports are completed at once: Jinghong provides light efficiency testing, photobiological safety assessment, regulatory consultation and labeling counseling to help the industry quickly complete the application for energy-saving labeling.
Jinghong Inspection will continue to track the latest regulatory developments and provide complete product testing and compliance advice services to help the industry successfully respond to the requirements of the new version of the recognized benchmark.
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Disclaimer
This article is for industry information reference only and does not constitute legal or technical advice. Please refer to the official announcement of the competent authority and the original text of the official regulations.
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