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The European Lamp Companies Federation (ELC)
has announced a ground-breaking project with EU Ecolabel and
Green Public Procurement (GPP) in the criteria revision process.
The criteria revision for the product group 'light sources'
consists of establishing the ecological criteria for awarding
the EU Ecolabel and GPP (labels, medals, certification, etc.)
for light sources.
The first of its kind, this pilot
project creates a consortium of industry representatives,
NGOs and associations, in close collaboration with the Joint
Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission in Ispra
and Seville and the European Commission's Directorate General
for Environment.
The criteria will be set in a transparent, science-based
and workable manner. Industry involvement is necessary in
the criteria review process in order to ensure workability
and the input of technical expertise.
As a result, user-friendly and harmonised criteria for Ecolabel
and GPP will be produced. These criteria will aim at promoting
the reduction of environmental damage or risks related to
the use of energy. The criteria will also encourage the implementation
of best practices (optimal environmental use) and enhance
consumers’ environmental awareness.
The criteria will be set at levels that promote the labelling
of light sources that are produced with low environmental
impact.
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