Testing

1. Mercury in   single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps not exceeding (per burner):

1(a-e)

1(a). For general lighting purposes <   30 W: 2,5 mg

1(b). For general lighting purposes ≥ 30 W and < 50 W: 3,5 mg

1(c). For general lighting purposes ≥ 50 W and < 150 W: 5 mg

1(d). For general lighting purposes ≥ 150 W: 15 mg

1(e). For general lighting purposes with   circular or square structural shape and tube diameter ≤ 17 mm: 5 mg

2023.2.24

1(f)-Ⅰ

For lamps designed to emit mainly light in   the ultraviolet spectrum: 5 mg

2027.2.24

1(f)-Ⅱ

For special purposes: 5 mg

2025.2.24

1(g)

For general lighting purposes < 30 W   with a lifetime equal or above 20 000 h: 3,5 mg

2023.8.24

2(a). Mercury in double-capped linear   fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per lamp):

2(a)(1)

Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and   a tube diameter < 9 mm (e.g. T2): 4 mg

2023.2.24

2(a)(2)

Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and   a tube diameter ≥ 9 mm   and ≤ 17 mm (e.g. T5):   3 mg

2023.8.24

2(a)(3)

Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and   a tube diameter > 17 mm and ≤ 28 mm (e.g. T8): 3,5 mg

2023.8.24

2(a)(4)

Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and   a tube diameter > 28 mm (e.g. T12): 3,5 mg

2023.2.24

2(a)(5)

Tri-band phosphor with long lifetime (≥ 25 000  h): 5   mg.

2023.2.24

2(b). Mercury in other fluorescent lamps   not exceeding:

2(b)(3)

Non-linear tri-band phosphor lamps with   tube diameter > 17 mm (e.g. T9): 15 mg

2023.2.24

2(b)(3)

Non-linear tri-band phosphor lamps with   tube diameter > 17 mm (e.g. T9): 10 mg

2025.2.24

2(b)(4)-I

Lamps for other general lighting and   special purposes (e.g. induction lamps): 15 mg

2025.2.24

2(b)(4)-II

Lamps emitting mainly light in the   ultraviolet spectrum: 15 mg

2027.2.24

2(b)(4)-III

Emergency lamps: 15 mg

2027.2.24

3. Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent   lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special   purposes used in EEE placed on the market before 24 February 2022   not exceeding (per lamp):

3(a)

Short length (≤ 500 mm): 3,5 mg

2025.2.24

3(b)

Medium length (> 500   mm and ≤ 1 500   mm): 5 mg

2025.2.24

3(c)

Long length (> 1 500   mm): 13 mg

2025.2.24

4(a)

Mercury in other low pressure discharge   lamps (per lamp): 15 mg

2023.2.24

4(a)-Ⅰ

Mercury in low pressure non-phosphor   coated discharge lamps, where the application requires the main range of the   lamp-spectral output to be in the ultraviolet spectrum: up to 15 mg   mercury may be used per lamp

2027.2.24

4(b)

Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour)   lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in lamps with   improved colour rendering index Ra > 80: P ≤ 105 W: 16 mg may be used per burner

2027.2.24

4(b)-I

Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour)   lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in lamps with   improved colour rendering index Ra > 60: P ≤ 155 W: 30 mg may be used per burner

2023.2.24

4(b)-II

Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour)   lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in lamps with   improved colour rendering index Ra > 60: 155 W < P   ≤ 405 W: 40 mg may   be used per burner

2023.2.24

4(b)-III

Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour)   lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in lamps with   improved colour rendering index Ra > 60: P > 405   W: 40 mg may be used per burner

2023.2.24

4(c). Mercury in other High Pressure   Sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per   burner):

4(c)-I

P ≤ 155 W: 20mg

2027.2.24

4(c)-II

155 W < P ≤ 405 W: 25mg

2027.2.24

4(c)-III

P > 405 W: 25mg

2027.2.24

4(e)

Mercury in metal halide lamps (MH)

2027.2.24

4(f)-Ⅰ

Mercury in other discharge lamps for   special purposes not specifically mentioned in this Annex

2025.2.24

4(f)-Ⅱ

Mercury in high pressure mercury vapour   lamps used in projectors where an output ≥ 2000 lumen ANSI is required

2027.2.24

4(f)-Ⅲ

Mercury in high pressure sodium vapour   lamps used for horticulture lighting

2027.2.24

4(f)-Ⅳ

Mercury in lamps emitting light in the   ultraviolet spectrum

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