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 Benchmark and Marking Method for Energy-saving marking of Dual-lamp cap LED Lamp Tubes", and it will be officially implemented from the date of the announcement. This revision is aimed at dual-lamp cap type LED lamps (T8, T5 series), which are the most common alternatives to traditional fluorescent lamps, and clearly delineates the energy efficiency threshold and light quality requirements, hoping to improve the overall energy-saving level of the lighting market.
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Scope of application
- It is suitable for products that meet the inspection regulations of the Bureau of Standards and Inspection of the Ministry of Economic Affairs "Double lamp cap light-emitting diode LED tube should be inspected".
- It is limited to straight-tube LED tubes (double lamp cap structure) with contacts at both ends, which are commonly used in lighting places such as offices, schools, shopping malls, and parking lots.
- The testing and energy efficiency evaluation are carried out in accordance with CNS 16027 "Dual lamp cap LED tube Performance Requirements".
Energy efficiency and performance indicators
- Luminous efficiency (lm/W): Non-dimmable and color rendering Ra <90: ≥150 lm/W; dimmable or color rendering Ra ≥90: ≥140 lm/W
- The measured value must reach more than 95% of the indicated value to ensure true and reliable performance.
Light quality and safety requirements
- The color rendering index (Ra) is ≥80, and the measured value must reach more than 95% of the indicated value.
- The special color rendering index (R9) is>0 to ensure the color reproduction ability.
- Beam maintenance rate
- 1,000 hours ≥97%
- 3,000 hours ≥95%
- Color shift (Color Shift)
- 1,000 hours: Δu’, v’ ≤0.0050
- 3,000 hours: Δu’, v’ ≤0.0070
- Photobiosafety: It must be "risk category 0" without risk.
- Flicker control (Flicker): Flicker Index ≤ 0.020; Percentage Flicker ≤ 2.0%
Test method
- The test conditions are carried out in accordance with CNS 16027 and CNS 15437 (LED light source test method).
Product labeling requirements
Products and catalogs need to be clearly marked：
- The user name and address of the energy-saving mark.
- If it is sold by an agent, the manufacturer information must be marked at the same time.
Jinghong recommends
- Plan the test schedule in advance: the beam retention rate and color offset test will take a long time, and it is recommended that manufacturers start half a year in advance.
- Introduce energy efficiency requirements in the design stage: ensure that the light efficiency, color rendering and stability can meet the standards at one time, and reduce the risk of retest.
- One-stop assistance: Jinghong inspection provides energy efficiency testing, optical performance inspection, CNS certification and document guidance to assist manufacturers in quickly passing the energy-saving mark review.
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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