M/618 - Ecodesign Lighting

Purpose

The mandate M/618 aims to support the implementation of EU regulations concerning the energy labelling and ecodesign requirements for lighting products. Specifically, it addresses requirements established under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 and Regulation (EU) 2019/2020. These regulations focus on improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of lighting products placed on the European market.

Standardisation request

The European Commission requests the European standardisation organisations, including CENELEC, to develop harmonised standards related to energy labelling and ecodesign criteria for lighting products. The standards are intended to provide a clear, practical framework that supports conformity assessment and facilitates the application of the existing regulations mentioned above.

Expected deliverables

While the mandate text does not specify detailed deliverables, the expected outputs typically include:

• Harmonised technical standards defining measurement methods for energy consumption and performance criteria of lighting products.
• Testing protocols that ensure compliance with energy labelling and ecodesign requirements.
• Guidelines facilitating accurate implementation of the energy labelling scheme and ecodesign regulations for manufacturers, suppliers, and market surveillance authorities.

Context

This mandate is part of the EU’s ongoing commitment to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in the lighting sector. The referenced Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 and Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 establish legal requirements for the energy labelling and ecodesign of lighting products. The standardisation activities under this mandate are intended to harmonise technical specifications across the EU to streamline compliance, support the single market, and help consumers identify energy-efficient lighting solutions. The CENELEC BT decision (D181/C046) formalises this request within the European standardisation system.