Fluorescent lamp ban from 2023.
RoHS directive ensures early phase-out of low-pressure discharge lamps.
It is now clear that fluorescent lamps for general lighting will be forced off the market sooner and to a much greater extent than envisaged by the Single Lighting Regulation (2019/2020/EU). The previous exemptions under the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) will expire 12 and 18 months after the amendments come into force, and only the exemptions for T9 ring lamps and special applications will be extended once again.
The background is: RoHS controls and restricts potentially hazardous ingredients such as lead, cadmium or now precisely mercury in electronic devices. Since discharge lamps do not work without mercury, they are listed as exceptions in the current version of the directive - for certain lamp types or families with a maximum value in each case. The list of exemptions is regularly revised, resulting in individual exemptions being extended, expiring and/or the respective maximum value being adjusted.
Due to these RoHS restrictions, fluorescent lamps for general lighting – i.e. T8, T5 as well as CFL lamps – are now threatened with extinction even before the deadline of 01.09.2023 of the Single Lighting Regulation is reached. For our products, this means that from February or August 2023, the following lamps may no longer be placed on the market:
Product |
Phase out date |
|
Compact fluorescent lamp without integrated CG |
February 25, 2023 |
|
T5 fluorescent tube |
August 25, 2023 |
|
T8 fluorescent tube |
August 25 2023 |
Dealers and end users should therefore prepare for the end of the lamps in good time:
Individual fluorescent lamps are not yet available as LED variants, such as dimmable or emergency power-compatible T8 tubes. Please contact us if you would like to replenish your stock with fluorescent tubes. Please note that an early order is advantageous in order to be able to deliver the lamps in your desired quantity.
Otherwise, we recommend that you upgrade to appropriate LED tubes. These now offer more and more advantages over fluorescent tubes:
LEDs have a significantly lower energy consumption - so you save up to 60% energy with Radium LED tubes. In addition, they are particularly durable with a service life of 60,000 hours. In contrast to the fluorescent lamp, the LED variant offers a fast, flicker-free start and, in addition, has a high luminous flux and homogeneous light distribution even at low ambient temperatures.
Tip: You can find out which replacement types are suitable for you with our LEDs Save online tool!