DRAFT OF THE COMMUNIQUE ON ENERGY LABELING OF LIGHT SOURCES 
(2019/2015 / EU) (SGM: 2021/12)  
Objective  
ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this Communique is to establish requirements for the 
labelling of, and the provision of supplementary product information on light sources with or 
without separate control gears or light sources included in the containing product related to the 
implementation of the Regulation on Setting a Framework for Energy Labelling put into force 
by the President's Decree dated 1/3/2021 and numbered 3584.  
Scope  
ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Communique shall apply to light sources and separate control gears.  
 
(2) This Communique shall not apply to light sources specified in points 1 and 3 of Annex -IV. 
 
(3) Light sources specified in point 4 of Annex  IV shall comply only with the requirements of 
point 4 of Annex V.  
Legal Basis  
ARTICLE  3 – (1) This Communique has been prepared on the basis of the Law No. 4703 
of 29/6/2001 on the Preparation and Implementation of Technical Legislation on Products and 
Presidential Decree No. 1 on the Presidency Organization published in the Official Gazette No. 
30474 dated 10/7/2018.  
 
Compliance with the European Union Legislation  
ARTICLE 4 – (1) This Communique has been prepared based on Commission 
Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 and (EU) 2021/340, laying down Enery Labelling of Light Sources 
in the framework of alignment with the legislation of European Union.  
 
Definitions  
ARTICLE 5 – (1) For the purpose of this Communique the following definitions shall 
apply:  
a) ‘EU’ m eans European Union,  
b) ‘Incandescence’ means the phenomenon where light is produced from heat, in light 
sources typically produced through a threadlike conductor (‘filament’) which is heated by the 
passage of an electric current,  
c) ‘Ministry’ means Ministry of Industry and Technology,  
ç) ‘Mains’ means the electricity supply of 230 (± 10 %) volt of alternating current at 50 
Hz, d) ‘Fluorescence’ (FL) means the phenomenon or a light source in which magnetic 
induction light sources are included for the purposes of this Communique, that may have one 
(‘single -capped’) or two (‘double -capped’) connections (‘caps’) to their electricity supply, 
using an electric gas discharge of the low -pressure mercury type in which most of the light is 
emitted by one or mor e layers of phosphors excited by the ultraviolet radiation from the 
discharge,  
e) ‘Gas discharge’ means a phenomenon where light is produced, directly or indirectly, 
by an electric discharge through a gas, plasma, metal vapour or mixture of gases and vapou rs, 
f) ‘Halogen light source’ means an incandescent light source with a threadlike conductor 
made from tungsten surrounded by gas containing halogens or halogen compounds,  
g) ‘Light’ means electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 380 nm and 780 
nm, 
ğ) ‘luminous flux’ (Φ), expressed in lumen (lm), means the quantity derived from radiant 
flux (radiant power) by evaluating the electromagnetic radiation in accordance with the spectral 
sensitivity of the human eye; refering to the total flux emitted b y a light source in a solid angle 
of 4π steradians under conditions (e.g. current, voltage, temperature) specified in applicable 
standards refering to the initial flux for the undimmed light source after a short operating period, 
unless it is clearly speci fied that the flux in a dimmed condition or the flux after a given period 
of operation is intended and for light sources that can be tuned to emit different light spectra 
and/or different maximum light intensities, refering to the flux in the ‘reference co ntrol settings’ 
as defined in Annex I,  
h) ‘Light source’ means an electrically operated product using incandescence, 
fluorescence, high -intensity discharge, inorganic light emitting diodes (LED) or organic light 
emitting diodes (OLED), or their combination s as lighting technology, and that can be verified 
as a light source according to the procedure of Annex IV. , intended to emit, or, in the case of 
a non -incandescent light source, intended to be possibly tuned to emit, light, or both, with all 
of the foll owing optical characteristics,  
1) chromaticity coordinates x and y in the range  
0,270 < x < 0,530 and 2,3172 x2 + 2,3653 x - 0,2199 < y < - 2,3172 x2 + 2,3653 x - 0,1595;  
2) a luminous flux < 500 lumen per mm2 of projected light -emitting surface area as de fined in 
Annex I;  
3) a luminous flux between 60 and 82 000 lumen;  
4) a colour rendering index (CRI) > 0;  
5)High -pressure sodium (HPS) light sources that do not fulfil condition (a) are considered light 
sources for the purposes of this Communique.  
6)Light s ources do not include:  
(a) LED dies or LED chips;  
(b) LED packages;  (c) products containing light source(s) from which these light source(s) can be removed for 
verification;  
(ç) light -emitting parts contained in a light source from which these parts cannot  be removed 
for verification as a light source;  
ı) “containing product” means a product containing one or more light sources, or 
separate control gears, or both, including, but not limited to, luminaires that can be taken apart 
to allow separate verificati on of the contained light source(s), household appliances containing 
light source(s), furniture (shelves, mirrors, display cabinets) containing light source(s),  
i) ‘Inorganic light emitting diode’ (LED) means a technology in which light is produced 
from a solid state device embodying a p -n junction of inorganic material that emits optical 
radiation when excited by an electric current,  
j) ‘Control gear’ means one or more devices, that may or may not be physically 
integrated in a light source, intended to pre pare the mains for the electric format required by 
one or more specific light sources within boundary conditions set by electric safety and 
electromagnetic compatibility,  
1) It may include transforming the supply and starting voltage, limiting operational and 
preheating current, preventing cold starting, correcting the power factor and/or reducing radio 
interference.  
2) The term ‘control gear’ does not include power supplies within the scope of Communique 
on Ecodesign Requirements of External Power Supplies  published in the Official Gazette dated 
01/09/2020 and numbered 31231 (2019/1782/EU) (SGM: 2020 /5) . The term also does not 
include lighting control parts and non -lighting parts (as defined in Annex I), although such parts 
may be physically integrated wit h a control gear or marketed together as a single product.  
3) A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch is not a control gear in the sense of this Communique. 
‘Power -over-Ethernet switch’ or ‘PoE switch’ means equipment for power -supply and data -
handling that is installed between the mains and office equipment and/or light sources for the 
purpose of data transfer and power supply;  
k) ‘LED package’ means a single electric part comprising principally at least one LED 
die. It does not include a control gear or parts of it, a cap or active electronic components and 
is not connected directly to the mains voltage. It can include one or more of the following: 
optical elements, light converters (phosphors), thermal, mechanical and electric interfaces or 
parts to address el ectrostatic discharge concerns. Any light -emitting devices that are intended 
to be used directly in an LED luminaire, are considered to be light sources,  
l) ‘LED chip’ means a small block of light -emitting semiconducting material on which 
a functional LED circuit is fabricated,  
m) ‘Organic light emitting diode’ (OLED) means a technology in which light is 
produced from a solid state device embodying a p -n junction of organic material that emits 
optical radiation when excited by an electric current,  
n) ‘Colou r rendering index’ (CRI) means a metric quantifying the effect of an illuminant 
on the colour appearance of objects by conscious or subconscious comparison with their colour appearance under the reference illuminant and is the average Ra of the colour rend ering for the 
first 8 test colours (R1 -R8) defined in standards,  
o) ‘Point of sale’ means a physical location where the product is displayed or offered 
for sale, hire or hire -purchase to the customer.  
ö) ‘Chromaticity’ means the property of a colour stimul us defined by its chromaticity 
coordinates (x and y),  
p) ‘High -pressure sodium light source’ (HPS) means a high intensity discharge light 
source that may have one (‘single -ended’) or two (‘double -ended’) connectors to their 
electricity supply and which the  light is produced mainly by radiation from sodium vapour 
operating at a partial pressure of the order of 10 kilopascals.  
r) ‘High intensity discharge’ (HID) means an electric gas discharge, limited to metal 
halide, high -pressure sodium and mercury vapour types, as defined in Annex I, in which the 
light- producing arc is stabilised by wall temperature and the arc chamber has a bulb wall 
loading in excess of 3 watts per square centimetre,  
  (2) Additional definitions are set out in Annex I.  
 
Obligations of suppliers  
ARTICLE  6 – (1) Suppliers of l ight sources shall ensure that:  
      a) Each light source which is placed on the market as an independent product (i.e. not in a 
containing product) and in packaging, is supplied with a label, printed on the packagi ng, in the 
format as set out in Annex III;  
      b) The values of the parameters included in the product information sheet, as set out in 
Annex V, are entered into the product da tabase or on their own website;  
      c) If specifically requested by the deal er, the product information sheet shall be made 
available in printed form;  
      ç) The content of the technical documentation, as set out in Annex VI shall be created and 
prepared.  
      d) Any visual advertisement for a specific model of light source co ntains the energy 
efficiency class of that model and the range of energy efficiency classes available on the label, 
in accordance  with Annex VII and Annex VIII;  
      e) Any technical promotional material concerning a specific model of light source, 
includ ing technical promotional material on the internet, which describes its specific technical 
parameters, includes the energy efficiency class of that model and the range of energy efficiency 
classes available on the label , in accordance with Annex VII;  
      f) An electronic label in the format and containing the information, as set out in Annex III, 
is made available to dealers for each light source model;  
       g) an electronic product information sheet, as set out in Annex V, is made available to 
deale rs for each light source model;  
      h) By way of derogation from point 4 of Article 12 of Regulation on Setting a Framework 
for Energy Labelling , upon request by dealers and in accordance with Article 7(1)(d), printed 
labels to rescale products are provided  as a sticker, of the same size a s the one which already 
exists.  
      (2) Suppliers of containin g products shall:  
      a) Provide information on the contained light source(s), as s pecified in point 2 of Annex V;  
      b) Upon request by the Ministry, pro vide information on how light source can be removed 
for verification without permanent damage to the light source.  
      (3) The energy efficiency class shall be calculated in accordance with Annex II.  
Obligations of dealers  
ARTICLE 7 – (1) Dealers shall e nsure that:  
a) At the point of sale, each light source which is not in a containing product bears the label 
provided by suppliers in accordance with point 1(a) of Article 6 to this Communique, with the 
label or the energy class being displayed in such a wa y as to be clearly visible , in accordance 
with Annex III;  
b) In the event of distance selling, the label and product information sheet are provided, in 
accord ance with Annexes VII and VIII;  
c) Any visual advertisement for a specific model of light source, including on the internet, 
contains the energy efficiency class of that model and the range of energy efficiency classes 
available on the label , in accordance with Annex VII;  
ç) Any technical promotional material concerning a specific model of light source , including 
technical promotional material on the internet, which describes its specific technical parameters 
includes the energy efficiency class of that model and the range of energy efficiency classes 
available on the label , in accordance with Annex VII ; 
d) By way of derogation from points 3, 4 and 5 of Article 12 of Regulation on Setting a 
Framework for Energy Labelling , existing labels on light sources at points of sale are replaced 
by the rescaled labels in such a way as to cover the existing label, i ncluding when printed on or 
attached to the package, within eighteen months after the date of application of this 
Communique, and rescaled labels are not displayed before that date.  
Obligations of internet hosting platforms  
ARTICLE 8 – (1) Where a hosting service provider or service provider as referred to in 
Regulation on Service Providers and Hosting Service Providers in Electronic Commerce 
published in the Official Gazette dated 26/08/2015 and numbered 29457 allows the selling of 
light sources through it s internet site, the service provider or hosting service provider shall 
enable the showing of the electronic label and electronic product information sheet provided by 
the dealer on the display mechanism in accordance with the provisions of Annex VIII to t his 
Communique and shall inform the dealer of the obligation to display them.  Measurement methods  
 
ARTICLE 9 – (1) The information to be provided pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 shall be obtained 
by reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement and calculation methods, which take into 
account the recognised state -of-the-art measurement and calculation method, as set out in 
Annex II.  
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes  
ARTICLE 10 – (1) Ministry shall apply the verification procedur e laid down in Annex IX 
when performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 10 of Regulation on 
Setting a Framework for Energy Labelling.  
Rewiev  
ARTICLE 11 – (1) The Ministry shall participate in the meetings with respect to this 
Communiqu e of the advisory board established by the European Commission in order to 
conduct studies on assessing the energy efficiency classes, methods to address the energy 
efficiency and circular economy aspects.  
Repeal  
ARTICLE 12 – (1) The Communique on Energy L abeling of Electric Lamps and Lighting 
Luminaires (SGM -2015/9) published in the Official Gazette dated 14/02/2015 and numbered 
29267 has been repealed.  
 
Transitional provisions  
TRANSITIONAL ARTICLE 1 - (1) By way of derogation from point 3 of Article 12 of 
Regulation on Setting a Framework for Energy Labelling , the supplier shall, when placing a 
light source on the market, provide it with the existing label until 31/8/2021. The supplier shall 
provide it with  the rescaled label from 1/9/2021.  
TRANSITIONAL ARTICLE 2 - (1) The supplier may choose to already provide light sources 
placed on the market during the period from 1/6/2021 to 31/8/2021 with the rescaled label, if 
no light sources belonging to the same m odel or equivalent models were placed on the market 
before 1/7/2021. In that case, the dealer shall not offer those light sources for sale before 
1/9/2021. The supplier shall notify the dealer concerned of that consequence as soon as possible, 
including wh en it includes such light sources in its offers to dealers.  
Entry into force and application  
ARTICLE 14 - (1) Article 13 of this Communique shall into force on the date of its publication, 
point 2(a) of Article 6 on 1/3/2022, and other provisions on 1/9/20 21. 
Enforcement  
ARTICLE 15 – (1) The provisions of this Communique shall be enforced by the Minister 
of Industry and Technology.  
 
 ANNEX - I 
DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE FOR THE ANNEXES  
1. The following definitions shall apply:  
a) ‘Network’ means a communication  infrastructure with a topology of links, an 
architecture, including the physical components, organisational principles, communication 
procedures and formats (protocols),  
b) ‘Networked standby power’ (P net), expressed in watt, is the electric power 
consump tion of a CLS or of a CSCG in networked standby mode,  
c) ‘Networked standby mode’ means the condition of a CLS or a CSCG where it is 
connected to the power supply but the light source is intentionally not emitting light or the 
control gear does not supply the electric power that enables light source(s) to emit light, and is 
awaiting a remotely initiated trigger to return to a state with light emission, that lighting control 
parts are in their control mode, non -lighting parts are disconnected or switched off  or their 
power consumption is minimised following manufacturer’s instructions,  
ç) ‘Alternative text’ means text provided as an alternative to a graphic allowing 
information to be presented in non - graphical form where display devices cannot render the 
graphic or as an aid to accessibility such as input to voice synthesis applications;  
d) ‘Non -lighting parts’ means parts that are integrated in a light source, or in a separate 
control gear, or physically separated but marketed together with a light source or  separate 
control gear as a single product, that are not necessary for the light source to emit light at full -
load, or for the separate control gear to supply the electric power that enables light source(s) to 
emit light at full -load, and that are not ligh ting control parts, that also include data -connection 
parts used for other functions than to control the light emission function, that include, but are 
not limited to: speakers (audio), cameras, repeaters for communication signals to extend the 
range (e.g.  WiFi), parts supporting grid balance (switching to own internal batteries when 
necessary), battery charging, visual notification of events (mail arriving, door bell ringing, 
alert), use of Light Fidelity (Li -Fi, a bidirectional, high -speed and fully netwo rked wireless 
communi cation technology) as examples,  
e) ‘Lighting control parts’ means parts that are integrated in a light source or in a 
separate control gear, or physically separated but marketed together with a light source or 
separate control gear as a single product, that are not strictly necessary for the light source to 
emit light at full -load, but that enable manual - or automatic -, direct - or remote -, control of 
luminous intensity, chromaticity, correlated colour temperature, light spectrum and/or beam 
angle, including dimmers and data -connection parts as well, but not including products within 
the scope of Communique on Ecodesign Requirements for Standby, Off Mode and Networked 
Standby Mode Electric Power Consumption Of Electrical And Electronic Ho usehold And 
Office Equipment (SGM: 2020/…) published in the Official Gazette ….. dated and numbered 
... , 
f) ‘Separate control gear’ means a control gear that is not physically integrated with a 
light source and is placed on the market as a separate produc t or as a part of a containing product,  g) ‘Correlated colour temperature’ (CCT [K]) means the temperature of a Planckian 
(black body) radiator whose perceived colour most closely resembles that of a given stimulus 
at the same brightness and under specifie d viewing conditions,  
ğ) ‘Connected light source’ (CLS) means a light source including data -connection parts 
that are physically or functionally inseparable from the light emitting parts to maintain the 
‘reference control settings’ or can be combined with physically separate data connectors 
supplied with the light source as a single product,  
h) ‘Battery -operated’ means a product that operates only on direct current (DC) supplied 
from a source contained in the same product, without being connected directly o r indirectly to 
the mains electricity supply,  
ı) “Declared values” means the values provided by the manufacturer, importer or 
authorised representative for the stated, calculated or measured technical parameters in 
accordance with the fifth point of Article 5 of the Regulation on Setting a Framework f or Energy 
Labelling  and point 1(ç) of Article 6 and Annex -VI of this Communique, for the verification of 
compliance by the Ministry,  
i) ‘On -mode power’ (P on), expressed in watt, means the electric power consumption of 
a light source in full -load with all l ighting control parts and non -lighting parts disconnected if 
these parts cannot be disconnected, they are switched off or their power consumption are 
minimised following the manufacturer’s instructions, in case of a NMLS that requires a separate 
control ge ar to operate, Pon can be measured directly on the input to the light source, or Pon is 
determined using a control gear with known efficiency, whose electric power consumption is 
subsequently subtracted from the measured mains power input value,  
j) ‘Surviv al factor’ (SF) means the defined fraction of the total number of light sources 
that continue to operate at a given time under defined conditions and switching frequency,  
k) ‘Directional light source’ (DLS) means a light source having at least 80 % of tota l 
luminous flux within a solid angle of π sr (corresponding to a cone with angle of 120°),  
l) ‘Non -directional light source’ (NDLS) means a light source that is not a directional 
light source,  
m) ‘Tactile screen’ means a screen responding to touch, such as  that of a tablet 
computer, slate computer or a smartphone;  
n) ‘Mains light source (MLS)’ means a light source that can be operated directly on the 
mains electricity supply, and can also be operated indirectly over the mains by using a separate 
control equipment,  
o) ‘Non -mains light source (NMLS)’ means a light source that requires a separate 
control gear to operate on the mains,  
ö) ‘Useful luminous flux’ (Φuse), means the part of the luminous flux of a light source 
that is considered when determining it s energy efficiency,  
      1) For non -directional light sources it is the total flux emitted in a solid angle of 4π sr 
(corresponding to a 360° sphere);        2) For directional light sources with beam angle ≥ 90° it is the flux emitted in a solid angle 
of π sr (corresponding to a cone with angle of 120°);  
      3) for directional light sources with beam angle < 90° it is the flux emitted in a solid angle 
of 0,586π sr (corresponding to a cone with angle of 90°),  
p) ‘Display mechanism’ means any screen, incl uding tactile screen, or other visual 
technology used for displaying internet content to users , 
r) ‘Standby mode’ means the condition of a light source or of a separate control gear, 
where it is connected to the power supply but the light source is intentionally not emitting light, 
and the light source or control gear is awaiting a control signal to return to a state with light 
emission, that lighting control parts enabling the standby function are in their control mode, 
non-lighting parts are discon nected or switched off or their power consumption are minimised 
followi ng manufacturer’s instructions,  
s) ‘Standby power’ (P sb), expressed in watt, is the electric power consumption of a light 
source or of a separate control gear in standby mode,  
ş) ‘HL R7 s’ means a mains -voltage, double -capped, linear halogen light source with a 
cap diameter of 7 mm,  
t) ‘Flicker’ means the perception of visual unsteadiness induced by a light stimulus, the 
luminance or spectral distribution of which fluctuates with time, for a static observer in a static 
environment, that the fluctuations can be periodic and non -periodic and may be induced by the 
light source itself, the power source or other influencing factors, that the metric is the parameter 
‘Pst LM’, where ‘st’ stands  for short term and ‘LM’ for light flickermeter method, as defined in 
standards, that a value P st LM = 1 means that the average observer has a 50 % probability of 
detecting flicker,  
u) ‘Luminance’ (in a given direction, at a given point of a real or imagin ary surface) 
means the luminous flux transmitted by an elementary beam passing through the given point 
and propagating in the solid angle containing the given direction divided by the area of a section 
of that beam containing the given point (cd/m2),  
ü) ‘L uminous intensity’ means the quotient of the luminous flux leaving the source and 
propagated in the element of solid angle containing a given direction, by the element of solid 
angle, expressed in candela or cd,  
v) ‘Beam angle’ of a directional light sourc e means the angle between two imaginary 
lines in a plane through the optical beam axis, such that these lines pass through the centre of 
the front face of the light source and through points at which the luminous intensity is 50 % of 
the centre beam intens ity, where the centre beam intensity is the value of luminous intensity 
measured on the optical beam axis, for light sources that have different beam angles in different 
planes, the largest beam angle shall be the one taken into account, for light sources with user -
controllable beam angle, the beam angle corresponding to the ‘reference control setting’ shall 
be the one taken into account,  
y) ‘Nested display’ means visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a 
mouse  click, mouse roll -over or t actile screen expansion of another image or data set;  z) ‘Second envelope’ means a second outer envelope on an HID light source that is not 
required for the production of light, such as an external sleeve for preventing mercury and glass 
release into the e nvironment in case of lamp breakage, that the HID arc tubes are not count as 
the envelope in determining the presence of the second envelope,  
aa) ‘Quick response’ (QR) code means a matrix barcode included on the energy label of 
a product model that links to that model’s information in the publ ic part of the product database,  
bb) ‘Compact fluorescent light source’ (CFL) means a single -capped fluorescent light 
source with a bent -tube construction designed to fit in small spaces, that may be primarily 
spiral -shaped (i.e. curly forms) or primarily shaped as connected multiple parallel tubes, with 
or without a second bulb -like envelope, that are available with (CFLi) or without (CFLni) a 
physically integrated control gear,  
cc) ‘Control mode’ means the con dition of lighting control parts where they are 
connected to the light source and/or to the separate control gear and performing their functions 
in such a way that a control signal can be internally generated or a remotely initiated trigger can 
be received , by wire or wireless, and processed to lead to a change in the light emission of the 
light source or to a corresponding desired change in the power supply by the separate control 
gear,  
çç) ‘Control signal’ means an analogue or digital signal transmitted t o the light source 
or separate control gear wirelessly or wired either via voltage modulation in separate control 
cables or via a modulated signal in the supply voltage, that the signal transmission is not through 
a network but e.g. from an internal source  or from a remote control delivered with the product,  
dd) ‘LFL T5 -HE’ means a high -efficiency linear fluorescent T5 light source with driving 
current lower than 0,2 A,  
ee) ‘LFL T5 -HO’ means a high -output linear fluorescent T5 light source with driving 
current higher than or equal to 0,2 A,  
ff) ‘Lumen maintenance factor’ (XLMF) means the ratio of the luminous flux emitted 
by a light source at a given time in its life to the initial luminous flux,  
gg) ‘Metal halide light source’ (MH) means a high intensity di scharge light source in 
which the light is produced by radiation from a mixture of metallic vapour, metal halides and 
the products of the dissociation of metal halides, that may have one (‘single -ended’) or two 
(‘double -ended’) connectors to their electric ity supply, whose material for the arc tube can be 
quartz (QMH) or ceramic (CMH),  
ğğ) ‘Average luminance’ (Luminance -HLLS) for a LED light source means the average 
luminance over a light -emitting area where the luminance is more than 50 % of the peak 
luminance (cd/mm2),  
hh) ‘Lifetime’ for LED and OLED light sources means the time in hours between the 
start of their use and the moment when for 50 % of a population of light sources the light output 
has gradually degraded to a value below 70 % of the init ial luminous flux, that is also referred 
to as the L70B50 lifetime,  ıı) ‘Projected light -emitting surface area (A)’ is the surface area in mm2 (square 
millimetres) of the view in an orthographic projection of the light -emitting surface from the 
direction w ith the highest light intensity,  
1) The light -emitting surface area is the surface area of the light source that emits light 
with the declared optical characteristics, such as the approximately spherical surface of an arc 
(a), cylindrical surface of a fil ament coil (b) or a gas discharge lamp (c, d), flat or semi -spherical 
envelope of a light -emitting diode (e).  
2) For light sources with a non -clear envelope or with anti -glare shield, the light -
emitting surface area is the entire area through which light l eaves the light source.  
3) For light sources containing more than one light emitter, the projection of the smallest 
gross volume enveloping all emitters shall be taken as the light -emitting surface.  
4) For HID light sources definition (a) applies, unless the dimensions defined in (d) 
apply with L>D, where L is the distance between the electrode tips and D the inner diameter of 
the arc tube.  
 
ii) ‘Reference control settings’ (RCS) means a control setting or a combination of 
control settings that is used to  verify compliance of a light source with this Communique.  
1)These settings are relevant for light sources that allow the end -user to control, 
manually or automatically, directly or remotely, the luminous intensity, colour, correlated 
colour temperature, spectrum, and/or b eam angle of the emitted light,  
2) In principle, the reference control settings shall be those predefined by the 
manufacturer as factory default values and encountered by the user at first installation (out -of-
the-box values). If the inst allation procedure provides for an automatic software update during 
first installation, or if the user has the option to perform such an update, the resulting change in 
settings (if any) shall be taken into account.  
3) If the out -of-the-box value is delibe rately set differently from the reference control 
setting (e.g. at low power for safety purposes), the manufacturer shall indicate in the technical 
documentation how to recall the reference control settings for compliance verification and 
provide a technic al justification why the out -of-the-box value is set different from the reference 
control setting.  
4) The light source manufacturer shall define the reference control settings such that:  
(a) The light source is within the scope of this Communique according  to Article 2 and 
none of the conditions for exemption applies;  
(b) Lighting control parts and non -lighting parts are disconnected or switched -off or, in 
case this is not possible, the power consumption of these parts is minimal;  
(c) The full -load conditio n is obtained;  
(ç) When the end -user opts to reset factory defaults, the reference control settings are 
obtained.  
5) For light sources that allow the manufacturer of a containing product to make 
implementation choices that influence light source characteri stics (e.g. definition of the 
operating current(s); thermal design), and that cannot be controlled by the end -user, the 
reference control settings need not be defined. In that case the nominal test conditions as defined 
by the light source manufacturer app ly, 
jj) ‘R9’ means the colour rendering index for a red coloured object as defined in 
standards,  
kk) ‘Colour -tuneable light source’ (CTLS) means a light source that can be set to emit 
light with a large variety of colours outside the range defined in Article 5 but can also be set to 
emit white light inside the range defined in Article 5 for which the light source is within the 
scope of this Communique (Tuneable -white light sources that can only be set to emit light, with 
different correlated colour tem peratures, within the range defined in Article 5, and dim -to-warm 
light sources that shift their white light output to lower correlated colour temperature when 
dimmed, simulating the behaviour of incandescent light sources, are not considered CTLS);  
ll) ‘C olour consistency’ means the maximum deviation of the initial (after a short period 
of time), spatially averaged chromaticity coordinates (x and y) of a single light source from the 
chromaticity centre point (cx and cy) declared by the manufacturer or the importer, expressed 
as the size (in steps) of the MacAdam ellipse formed around the chromaticity centre point (cx 
and cy),  
mm) ‘Stroboscopic effect’ means a change in motion perception induced by a light 
stimulus, the luminance or spectral distribution of which fluctuates with time, for a static 
observer in a non -static environment, that the fluctuations can be periodic and non -periodic and 
may be induced by the light source itself, the power source or other influencing factors that the 
metric for the strob oscopic effect is the ‘SVM’ (stroboscopic visibility measure), as defined in 
standards, that SVM = 1 represents the visibility threshold for an average observer,  
nn) ‘Non -clear envelope’ for an HID light source means a non -transparent outer 
envelope or out er tube in which the light producing arc tube is not visible,  
oo) ‘T2’, ‘T5’, ‘T8’, ‘T9’ and ‘T12’ means a tubular light source with a diameter of 
approximately 7, 16, 26, 29 and 38 mm respectively, as defined in standards. The tube can be 
straight (linear ) or bent (e.g. U -shaped, circular),  
öö) ‘Full -load’ means the condition of a light source, within the declared operating 
conditions, in which it emits the maximum (undimmed) luminous flux; or the operating conditions and loads of the control gear under ef ficiency measurement as specified in the 
relevant standards,  
pp) ‘Excitation purity’ means a percentage computed for a CTLS set to emit light of a 
certain colour, using a procedure further defined in standards, by drawing a straight line on an 
(x and y) co lour space graph from a point with colour coordinates x = 0,333 and y = 0,333 
(achromatic stimulus point), going through the point representing the (x and y) colour 
coordinates of the light source (point (2), and ending on the outer border of the colour sp ace 
(locus; point (3) that is computed as the distance between points 1 and 2 divided by the distance 
between points 1 and 3, the full length of the line representing 100 % colour purity (point on 
the locus), the achromatic stimulus point representing 0 % colour purity (white light);  
rr) ‘Remotely initiated trigger’ means a signal that comes from outside the light source 
or separate control gear via a network,  
ss) ‘Data -connection parts’ means parts that perform any one of the following functions:  
1) reception or transmission of wired or wireless data signals and the processing thereof 
(used to control the light emission function and possibly otherwise);  
2) sensing and processing of the sensed signals (used to control the light emission 
function and po ssibly otherwise);  
3) a combination of these;  
şş) ‘Anti -glare shield’ means a mechanical or optical reflective or non -reflective 
impervious baffle designed to block direct visible radiation emitted from the light emitter in a 
directional light source, in o rder to avoid temporary partial blindness (disability glare) if viewed 
directly by an observer, that does not include surface coating of the light emitter in the 
directional light source,  
tt) ‘Displacement factor (cos φ1)’ means the cosine of the phase ang le φ1 between the 
fundamental harmonic of the mains supply voltage and the fundamental harmonic of the mains 
current, that is used for mains light sources using LED - or OLED -technology, that is measured 
at full -load, for the reference control settings wher e applicable, with any lighting control parts 
in control mode and non -lighting parts disconnected, switched off or set to minimum power 
consumption according to the manufacturer’s instructions,  
uu) ‘High -pressure mercury light source’ means a high intensity discharge light source 
in which the major portion of light is produced, directly or indirectly, by radiation from 
predominantly vaporised mercury operating at a partial pressure in excess of 100 kilopascals,  
üü) ‘High -luminance light source’ (HLL S) means a LED light source with an average 
luminance greater than 30 cd/mm2 in the direction of peak intensity,  
 
 
 
 
 ANNEX II  
 
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSES AND CALCULATION METHOD  
 
1. The energy efficiency class of light sources shall be determined as set out  in Table 1, on the 
basis of the total mains efficacy ηTM, which is calculated by dividing the declared useful 
luminous flux Φuse (expressed in lm) by the declared on -mode power consumption Pon 
(expressed in W) and multiplying by the applicable factor FTM of Table 2, as follows:  
 
𝜂𝑇𝑀= (𝛷𝑢𝑠𝑒/𝑃𝑜𝑛)×𝐹𝑇𝑀(𝑙𝑚/𝑊) 
 
Table 1  
Energy efficiency classes of light sources  
Energy efficiency class  Total mains efficacy 𝜼𝑻𝑴 (lm/W)  
A 210 ≤ 𝜂𝑇𝑀 
B 185 ≤ 𝜂𝑇𝑀 < 210  
C 160 ≤ 𝜂𝑇𝑀 < 185  
D 135 ≤ 𝜂𝑇𝑀 < 160  
E 110 ≤ 𝜂𝑇𝑀< 135  
F 85 ≤ 𝜂𝑇𝑀 < 110  
G 𝜂𝑇𝑀 < 85 
 
 
Table 2  
Factors FTM by Light Source Type  
Light source type  Factor F TM 
Non-directional (NDLS) operating on mains (MLS)  1.000  
Non-directional (NDLS) not operating on mains (NMLS)  0.926  
Directional (DLS) operating on mains (MLS)  1.176  
Directional (DLS) not operating on mains (NMLS)  1.089  
 
 
 ANNEX III  
LABEL FOR LIGHT SOURCES  
 
1. LABEL  
 
a)If the light source is intended to be marketed through a point of sale, a label produced in the 
format and containing information as set out in this Annex is printed on the individual 
packaging.  
 
b) Suppliers shall choose a label format between point 1.1 and point 1.2 of this Annex.  
c) The label shall be:  
 
- For the standard -sized label, at least 36  mm wide and 72 mm high,  
 
- For the small -sized label (width less than 36 mm), at least 20 mm wide and 54 mm high.  
 
ç) The packaging shall not be smaller than 20 mm wide and 54 mm high.  
d) Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content shall n evertheless remain 
proportionate to the specifications above. The small -sized label shall not be used on packaging 
with a width of 36 mm or more.  
 
e) The label and the arrow indicating the energy efficiency class may be printed in black and 
white  as specif ied in points 1.1 and 1.2, only if all other information, including graphics, on the 
packaging is printed in black and white . 
 
f) If the label is not printed on the part of the packaging meant to face the prospective customer, 
an arrow containing the lette r of the energy efficiency class shall be displayed as hereafter, with 
the colour of the arrow matching the letter and the colour of the energy class. The size shall be 
such that the label is clearly visible and legible. The letter in the energy efficiency  class arrow 
shall be Calibri Bold and positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a 
border of 0,5 pt in 100 % black placed around the arrow and the letter of the efficiency class.  
 
 
Figure 1  
Coloured/ Black and white left/right arr ow for the part of the packaging facing the 
prospective customer  
 
g) In the case referred to in point 1(d) of Article 7 the rescaled label shall have a format and 
size that permits it to cover and adhere to the old label.  
1.1. Standard -sized label:  
a) The label shall be as shown below.  
 
 
1.2. Small -sized label:  
a) Th e label shall be as shown below  
 
 
 
1.3. The following information shall be included in the label for light sources:  
 
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;  
 
II. supplier’s model identifier;  
 
III. scale of energy efficiency classes from A to G;  
 
IV. the energy consumption, expressed in kWh of electricity consumption per 1 000 hours, of 
the light source in on -mode;  
 
V. QR -code;  
 
VI. the energy efficiency class in accordance with Annex II;  
 
VII. The number of this Communique in the form of 2019/2017/EU corresponding to the EU 
legislation  
2. LABEL DESIGNS  
 
2.1. Standard -sized label:  
 
2.2. Small -sized label:  
 
 
Whereby:  
a) The dimensions and specifications of the elements constituting the labels shall be as indicated 
in Article 1 of this Annex and in the label designs for standard -sized and small sized labels for 
light sources.  
b) The background of the label shall be 100 % white.  
c) The typefaces shall be Verdana and Calibri.  
ç) Colours shall be CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 0 -70-
100-0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.  
d) The labels shall fulfil all the following requirements (numbers refer to the figures above):  
 The colours of the EU logo shall be as f ollows.  
— the background: 100,80,0,0  
— the stars: 0,0,100,0  
 The colour of the energy logo shall be: 100,80,0,0  
 The supplier’s name shall be 100 % black and in Verdana Bold 8 pt – 5 pt 
(standard -sized – small -sized label).  
 
 The model identifier shall be 100 % black and in Verdana Regular 8 pt – 5 pt 
(standard -sized – small -sized label).  
 The A to G scale shall be as follows;  
- The letters of the energy efficiency scale shall be 100 % white and in 
Calibri Bold 19 pt; the letters shall be centred o n an axis at 4,5 mm  
from the left side of the arrows.  
- The colours of A to G scale arrows shall be as follows.  
• A-class: 100,0,100,0  
• B-class: 70,0,100,0  
• C-class: 30,0,100,0  
• D-class: 0,0,100,0  
• E-class: 0,30,100,0  
• F-class: 0,70,100,0  
• G-class: 0,100,100,0  
 
 The rectangular border of the label and the internal dividers shall have a 
weight of 0,5 pt and the colour shall be 100 % black.  
 The letter of the energy efficiency class shall be 100 % white and in Calibri 
Bold 16 pt – 10 pt (standard -sized – small -sized label). The energy efficiency 
class arrow and the corresponding arrow in the A to G scale shall be positioned 
in such a way that their tips are aligned. The letter in the energy efficiency 
class arrow shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular  part of the arrow 
which shall be 100 % black.  
 The energy consumption value shall be in Verdana Bold 12 pt; ‘kWh/1 000h’ 
shall be in Verdana Regular 8 pt – 5 pt (standard -sized – small -sized label), 
100 % black.  
 The QR code shall be 100 % black.  
 The number of the correspondence of the Communique in the EU legislation 
shall be 100 % black and in ‘Verdana Regular’ 5 pt.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNEX IV  
EXEMPTIONS  
 
1. This Communique shall not apply to light sources specifically tested and approved to operate:  
a) In radiological and nuclear medicine installations that are subject to radiation safety standards 
as set out in " Regulation on Protection from Radiation in Nuclear Facilities" published in the 
Official Gazette dated 29/05/2018 and numbered 30435,  
b) Fo r emergency use,  
c) In or on military or civil defence establishments, equipment, ground vehicles , marine 
equipment or aircraft,  
ç) In or on motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, interchangeable towed equipment, 
components and separate technical unit s as set out in "Type Approval Regulation on General 
Safety of Motor Vehicles and Trailers, Systems, Components and Separate Technical Units 
Designed for Them" published in the Official Gazette dated 25/1/2012 and numbered 28184 
(661/2009 / EC), "Regulatio n on Type Approval and Market Surveillance and Inspection of 
Agricultural and Forestry Vehicles (EU / 167/2013)" published in the Official Gazette dated 
14/08/2014 and numbered 29088 and "Regulation on the Type Approval and Market 
Surveillance and Inspecti on of Two - or Three -Wheel Motor Vehicles and Four -Wheel 
Motorcycles (EU / 168/2013)" published in the Official Gazette dated  22/08/2015 and 
numbered 29453,  
d) in or on non -road mobile machinery and in or on their trailers as set out in the Regulation on 
Gas and Particulate Pollutant Emission Limits and Requirements Regarding Type Approval for 
Internal Combustion Engines Installed on Moving Machines Used Out of the Highway, 
published in the Official Gazette date d 11/9/2020 and numbered 31241,  
e) In or on int erchangeable equipment as set out in "Machinery Safety Regulation (2006/42 / 
AT)” published in the Official Gazette dated 03/03/2009 and numbered 27158 intended to be 
towed or to be mounted and fully raised from the ground or that cannot articulate around a 
vertical axis when the vehicle to which it is attached is in use on a road by vehicles as set out 
in "Regulation on Type Approval and Market Surveillance and Inspection of Agricultural and 
Forestry Vehicles (EU/167/2013)",  
f) In or on civil aviation aircraft,  
g) In railway vehicle lighting, as set out in "Railway Vehicles and Main Parts Type Approval 
Regulation" published in the Official Gazette dated  18/11/2015 and numbered 29536,  
(i) in marine equipment, as set out in "Marine E quipment Regulation" published in the Official 
Gazette dated  23/10/2005 and numbered 25975,  
(j) In medical devices, as set out in "Medical Device Regulation" published in the Official 
Gazette dated 07/06/2011 and numbered 27957 and in vitro medical devices  as set out in 
"Regulation on Medical Diagnostic Devices Used Outside the Body (In Vitro)" published in 
the Official Gazette dated 09/01/2007 and numbered 26398.  2. For the purpose of point 1, ‘specifically tested and approve d’ means that the light source;  
- Has been specifically tested for the mentioned operating condition or application, according 
to the legislation mentioned or related implementing measures, or relevant national or 
international standards, or, in the absence of these, according to releva nt Member States 
legislation a nd, 
- Is accompanied by evidence, to be included in the technical documentation, in the form of a 
certificate, a type approval mark, a test report, that the product has been specifically approved 
for the mentioned operatin g condition or application and,  
- Is placed on the market specifically for the mentioned operating condition or application, as 
evidenced at least by the technical documentation, and except for point (ç), information on the 
packaging and any adve rtising or mar keting materials.  
2. In addition, this  Communique shall not apply to:  
a) Electronic displays (e.g. televisions, computer monitors, notebooks, tablets, mobile phones, 
e-readers, game consoles), including but not limited to displays within the scope of been 
specifically tested for the mentioned operating condition or application, according to the 
legislation mentioned or related implementing measures, or relevant national or international 
standards, or, in the absence of these, according to relevant  Member St ates legislation and;  
b) Light sources in range hoods within the scope of the Communique on Energy Labeling of 
Domestic Ovens and Range Hoods (SGM: 2015/8) published in the Official Gazette dated  
14/01/2015 and numbered 29236,  
c) Light sources and separate  control gears in battery -operated products, including but not 
limited to e.g. torches, mobile phones with an integrated torch light, toys including light 
sources, desk lamps operating only on batteries, armband lamps for cyclists, solar -powered 
garden lam ps, 
ç) Light sources on bicycles an d other non -motorised vehicles,  
d) Light sources for spectroscopy and photometric applications, such as for example UV -VIS 
spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, nondispersive infrared 
(NDIR ), fourier -transform infrared (FTIR), medical analysis, ellipsometry, layer thickness 
measurement, process monitori ng or environmental monitoring.  
4. Any light source within the scope of this Communique shall be exempt from the requirements 
of this Communi que, with the exception of the requirements set out in point 4 of Annex V, if it 
is specifically designed and marketed for its intended use in at least one  of the following 
applications.  
a) Signalling (including, but not limited to, road -, railway -, marine - or air traffic - signalling, 
traffic control or airfield lamps) ;  
b) Image capture and image projection (including, but not limited to, photocopying, printing 
(directly or in pre -processing), lithography, film and video projection, holography) ;  
c) Light sources with specific effective ultraviolet power > 2 mW/klm and intended for use in 
applica tions requiring high UV -content  ç) Light sources with a peak radiation around 253,7 nm and intended for germi cidal use 
(destruction of DNA);  
d) Light sources emitti ng 5 % or more of total radiation power of the range 250 -800 nm in the 
range of 250 -315 nm and/or 20 % or more of total radiation power of the range 250 -800 nm in 
the range of 315 -400 nm, and intended fo r disinfection or fly trapping;  
e) Light sources havi ng the primary purpose to emit radiation around 185,1 nm and intended to 
be us ed for the generation of ozone;  
f) light sources emitting 40 % or more of total radiation power of the range 250 -800 nm in the 
range of 400 -480 nm, and intended for coral zooxant hellae s ymbioses;  
g) FL light sources emitting 80 % or more of total radiation power of the range 250 -800 nm in 
the range of 250 -400 nm , and intended for sun -tanning;  
ğ) HID light sources emitting 40 % or more of total radiation power of the range 250 -800 nm 
in the range of 250 -400 nm , and intended for sun -tanning;  
h) Light sources with a photosynthetic efficacy > 1,2 μmol/J, and/or emitting 25 % or more of 
total radiation power of the range 250 -800 nm in the range of 700 -800 nm, and in tended for use 
in hor ticulture;  
ı) Within the scope of the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works No. 5846, LED or OLED 
light sources made by the artist him/herself in a limited number below 10 pieces.  
i) Incandescent light sources with blade contact -, metal lug -, cable -, litz wire-, metric thread -, 
pin base - or non - standard customised electrical interface, encasing made from quartz -glass 
tubes, specifically designed and exclusively marketed for industrial or professional electro -
heating equipment (e.g. stretch blow -moulding p rocess in PET -Industry, 3D -printing, 
photovoltaic and electronic manufacturing processes, drying or hardening of adhesi ves, inks, 
paints or coatings).  
5. Light sources specifically designed and exclusively marketed for use in products in the scope 
of Commu nique on Ecodesign Requirements For Household Washing Machines And 
Household Washer -Dryers (2019/2023/EU) (SGM: 2021/3) published in the Official Gazette 
dated… and numbered…, Communique on Ecodesign Requirements of Household 
Dishwashers (2019/2022 / EU) ( SGM: 2021/1) published in the Official Gazette dated… and 
numbered…, Communique on Ecodesign Requirements for Household Tumble Dryers (SGM -
2013/2) published in the Official Gazette dated 17/7/2013 and numbered 28710 and 
Communique on Ecodesign Requirements  for Refrigerating Appliances (2019/2019/EU) 
(SGM: 2021/7) published in the Official Gazette dated… and numbered… , shall be exempt 
from the requirements of points 1(d)(7b), 1(d)(7c) and 1(d)(7d) of Annex VI to this 
Communique.  
 
 
 
 ANNEX V  
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION  
 
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET  
 
1.1. Pursuant to point 6(b) of Article 6 to this Communique, the supplier shall enter into the 
product database the information as set out in Table 3, including when the light source is a part 
in a containing product.  
Table 3  
Product information sheet  
 
Supplier’s name or trade marka,d: 
Supplier’s address a,d: 
Model identifierd: 
Type of light source  
Lighting technology used:  [HL/LFL T5 
HE/LFL T5 
HO/CFLni/other 
FL/HPS/MH/other 
HID/LED/OLED/ 
mixed/other]  Non-
directional 
or 
directional:  [NDLS/DLS]  
Light source cap -type (or 
other electric interface)  [free text]    
Mains or non -mains:  [MLS/NMLS]  Connected 
light source 
(CLS):  [yes/no]  
Colour -tuneable light 
source:  [yes/no]  Envelope:  [no/second/non -
clear]  
High luminance light 
source:  [yes/no]    
Anti-glare shield:  [yes/no]  Dimmable:  [yes/only with 
specific 
dimmers/no]  
Product parameters  
Parameter  Value  Parameter  Value  
General product parameters:  
Energy consumption in on -
mode (kWh/1 000 h), 
rounded up to  the nearest 
integer  X  Energy 
efficiency 
class  [A/B/C/D/E/F/G]
(b) Useful luminous flux 
(Φuse), indicating if it refers 
to the flux in a sphere 
(360°), in a wide cone 
(120°) or in a narrow cone 
(90°)  x in [sphere/wide 
cone/narrow cone]  Correlated 
colour 
temperature
, rounded to 
the nearest 
100 K, or 
the range of 
correlated 
colour 
temperature
s, rounded 
to the 
nearest 100 
K, that can 
be set   
 
 
[x/x…x/x or x (or 
x…)]  
On-mode power (Pon), 
expressed in W  x,x Standby 
power 
(Psb), 
expressed 
in W and 
rounded to 
the second 
decimal   
 
x,xx 
Networked standby power 
(Pnet) for CLS, expressed in 
W and rounded to the 
second decimal   
 
x,xx Colour 
rendering 
index, 
rounded to 
the nearest 
integer, or 
the range of 
CRI-values 
that can be 
set  
 
[x/x…x]  
Outer dimensions a,d 
without separate 
control gear, lighting 
control parts and 
non-lighting control 
parts, if any 
(millimetre)   
Hei
ght  
X  
Spectral power 
distribution in 
the range 250 
nm to 800 nm, 
at full -load  
 
[graphic]  
 
Wid
th  
X 
 
Dep
th  
X 
 
Claim of equivalent powerc [yes/ -] If yes, 
equivalent 
power (W)   
X 
Chromaticity 
coordinates (x 
and y)  0,xxx  
0,xxx  
Parameters for directional light sources:  Peak luminous intensity (cd)  X Beam angle in 
degrees, or the 
range of beam 
angles that can 
be set   
[x/x…x]  
Parameters for LED and OLED light sources:  
R9 colour rendering index 
value  X Survival factor  x,xx 
the lumen maintenance 
factor  x,xx   
Parameters for LED and OLED mains light sources:  
displacement factor (cos φ1)  x,xx Colour 
consistency in 
McAdam 
ellipses   
x  
Claims that an LED light 
source replaces a 
fluorescent light source 
without integrated ballast of 
a particular wattage.  [Yes/ -]d If yes then 
replacement 
claim (W)   
x  
Flicker metric (Pst LM)  x,x Stroboscopic 
effect metric 
(SVM)  x,x 
 
a Changes to these items shall not be considered relevant for the purposes of point 3 of Article 
6 of R egulation on Setting a Framework for Energy Labelling (1369/2017/EU)  
b If the product database automatically generates the definitive content of this cell  the suppl ier 
shall not enter these data.  
c ‘-’: not applicable;  
‘yes’: An equivalence claim involving the power of a replaced light  source type may be given 
only,  
- For directional light sources, if the light source type is listed in Table 4 and if the luminous 
flux of the light source in a 90 ° cone (Φ90°) is not lower than the corresponding reference 
luminous flux in Table 4. The reference luminous flux shall be multiplied by the correction 
factor in Table 5. For LED light sources, it shall be in addit ion multiplied by th e correction 
factor in Table 6.  
- For non -directional light sources, the claimed equivalent incandescent light source power (in 
watt, rounded to the integer) shall be that corresponding in Table 7 to the lum inous flux of the 
light sourc e. 
The intermediate values of both the luminous flux and the claimed equivalent light source 
power (in watt, rounded to the integer) shall be calculated by linear interpolation b etween the 
two adjacent values.  
ç ‘-’: not applicable;  ‘yes’: Claim that a LED  light source replaces a fluorescent light source without integrated 
ballast of a particular wattage. However, this claim may be ma de in the following situations,  
- The luminous intensity in any direction around the tube axis does not deviate by more than 25 
% from the average luminous  intensity around the tube and,  
- The luminous flux of the LED light source is not lower than the luminous flux of the 
fluorescent light source of the claimed wattage. The luminous flux of the fluorescent light 
source shall be  obtained by multiplying the claimed wattage with the minimum luminous 
efficacy value corresponding to the fluoresce nt light source in Table 8 and,  
- The wattage of the LED light source is not higher than the wattage of the fluorescent light 
source it is c laimed to replace.  
The technical documentation file shall provide the data to supp ort such claims.  
d Changes to this item shall not be considered relevant for the purpose of Article 4(1)(ç) of 
Energy Labelling Framework Regulation.  
 
Table 4  
Reference lumin ous flux for equivalence claims  
Extra -low voltage reflector type  
Type  Power (W)  Reference ɸ90o (lm) 
MR11 GU4  20 160 
 35 300 
MR16 GU 5.3  20 180 
 35 300 
 50 540 
AR111  35 250 
 50 390 
 75 640 
 100 785 
Mains -voltage blown glass reflector type  
Type  Power (W)  Reference ɸ90o (lm) 
R50/NR50  25 90 
 40 170 
R63/NR63  40 180 
 60 300 
R80/NR80  60 300 
 75 350 
 100 580 
R95/NR95  75 350 
 100 540 
R125  100 580 
 150 1 000  
Mains -voltage pressed glass reflector type  
Type  Power (W)  Reference ɸ90o (lm) 
PAR16  20 90  25 125 
 35 200 
 50 300 
PAR20  35 200 
 50 300 
 75 500 
PAR25  50 350 
 75 550 
PAR30S  50 350 
 75 550 
 100 750 
PAR36  50 350 
 75 550 
 100 720 
PAR38  60 400 
 75 555 
 80 600 
 100 760 
 120 900 
 
 
Table 5  
Multiplication factors for lumen maintenance  
Light source type  Luminous flux multiplication factor  
Halogen light sources  1 
Fluorescent light sources  1.08 
LED light sources  1 + 0.5 x (1 – LLMF)  
where LLMF is the lumen 
maintenance factor at the end of the 
declared lifetime  
 
Table 6  
Multiplication factors for LED light sources  
LED light source beam angle  Luminous flux multiplication factor  
20o ≤ beam angle  1 
15o ≤ beam angle< 20o 0.9 
10o ≤ beam angle< 15o 0.85 
beam angle < 10o 0.80 
 
Table 7  
Equivalence claims for non-directional light sources  
Light source luminous flux Φ (lm)  Claimed equivalent incandescent light 
source power (W)  
136 15 
249 25 470 40 
806 60 
1055  75 
1521  100 
2452  150 
3452  200 
 
Table 8  
T8 ve T5 ışık kaynaklarına ilişkin asgari verim değerleri  
T8 (26 mm Ø)  T5 (16 mm Ø)  
High Efficiency  T5 (16 mm Ø)  
High Output  
Claimed 
equivalent 
power (W)  Minimum 
luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W)  Claimed 
equivalent 
power (W)  Minimum 
luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W)  Claimed 
equivalent 
power (W)  Minimum 
luminous 
efficacy 
(lm/W)  
15 63 14 86 24 73 
18 75 21 90 39 79 
25 76 27 93 49 88 
30 80 35 94 54 82 
36 93   80 77 
38 87     
58 90     
70 89     
 
1.2. For light sources that can be tuned to emit light at full -load with different characteristics, 
the values of parameters that vary with these characteristics shall be reported at the reference 
control settings.  
1.3. If the light source is no longer placed on the market, the supplier shall put in the product 
database or its own website the date (month, year) when t he placing on the market stopped.  
 
2. INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE DOCUMENTATION FOR A 
CONTAINING PRODUCT  
 
2.1. If a light source is placed on the market as a part in a containing product, the technical 
documentation for the containing product shall clearly identify the contained light source(s), 
including the energy efficiency class.  
2.2. If a light source is placed on the market as a part in a containing product, the following text 
shall be displayed, clearly legible, in the user man ual or booklet o f instructions.  
- ‘This product contains a light source o f energy efficiency class <X>’,  
where <X> shall be replaced by the energy efficiency class of the contained light source.  - If the product contains more than one light source, the sentence can be in the plural, or repeated 
per light source, as suitable.  
 
3. INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE SUPPLIER’S FREE ACCESS WEBSITE  
 
a) The reference control settings, and instructions on how they can be  implemented, where 
applicable,  
b) Instructions on how to re move lighting control parts and/or non -lighting parts, if any, or how 
to switch them off or minimize their power consumption,  
c) If the light source is dimmable: a list of dimmers it is compatible with, and the light source 
— dimmer compatibility standard( s) it is compliant with, if any,  
ç) If the light source contains mercury: instructions on how to clean up the debris in case of 
accidental breakage,  
d) Recommendations on how to dispose of the light source at the end of its life in line with 
Regulation on Control of Waste Electric Electronic Goods published in the Of ficial Gazette 
dated 22/05/2012  
 
4. INFORMATION FOR PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN POINT 4 OF ANNEX IV  
 
a) For the light sources specified in point 4 of Annex IV, their intended use shall be stated on 
all forms of packaging, product information and advertisement, together with a clear indication 
that the light source is not intended  for use in other applications.  
b) The technical documentation file drawn up for the purposes of conformity assessment, in 
accordance with point 5 of Article 5 of Energy Labelling Framework Regulation 
(2017/1369/AB) shall list the technical parameters that make the product design specific to 
qualify for the exemption.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ANNEX VI  
 
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  
 
1.The technical documentation referred to in point 1 (ç) of Article 6 shall include:  
a) The name and address of the supplier , 
b) Supplier’s model identifier,  
c) The model identifier of all equivalent model s already placed on the market,  
ç) Identification and signature of t he person empowered to bind the supplier;  
d) The declared values for the following technical parameters; these values are considered as 
the declared values for the purpose of the veri fication procedure in Annex IX:  
1) Use ful luminous flux (Φuse) in lm,  
2) Colour rendering index (CRI),  
3) On -mode power (Pon) in W,  
4) Beam angle in degrees for d irectional light sources (DLS),  
(4a) Peak luminous intensity in cd for d irectional light sources (DLS),  
5) Correlated col our temperature (CCT) in K,  
6) 'standby power (Psb) i n W, including when it is zero,  
7) Networked standby power (Pnet) in W for  connected light sources (CLS),  
7a) R9 colour rendering index value for LED and OLED light sources,  
7b) survival factor for LED and OLED light sources,  
7c) lumen maintenance factor for LED and OLED light sources,  
7d) indicative lifetime L70B50 for LED and OLED light sources,  
8) Displacement factor (cos φ1) for LE D and OLED mains light sources,  
9) Colour consistency in MacAdam ellipse steps for LED and OLED light sources,  
10) Luminance -HLLS in cd/mm2 (only for HLLS),  
11) Flicker metric (PstLM) for LED and OLED light source s, 
12) stroboscopic effect metric (SVM) for LED and OLED light sources,  
13) Excitation purity, only for CTLS, for the following colour s and dominant wavelength within 
the given range;  
Colour Dominant wave -length range  Blue 440 nm — 490 nm  
Green 520 nm — 570 nm  
Red 610 nm — 670 nm  
 
e) The calculations performed with the parameters, including the determination of the energy 
efficiency clas s, 
f) References to the harmonised standards a pplied or other standards used,  
g) Testing conditions if not described sufficiently in point (f),  
ğ) The reference control settings, and instructions on how they can be  implemented, where 
applicable,  
h) Instruc tions on how to remove lighting control parts and/or non -lighting parts, if any, or how 
to switch them off or minimise their power consumpti on during light source testing,  
ı) Specific precautions that shall be taken when the model is assembled, i nstalled, maintained 
or tested.  
2. The elements listed under point 1 shall also constitute the mandatory specific parts of the 
technical documentation that the supplier shall enter into the database.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ANNEX VII  
 
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN VISUAL ADVERTISEMENTS, IN 
TECHNICAL PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL AND IN DISTANCE SELLING, 
EXCEPT DISTANCE SELLING ON THE INTERNET  
 
1. In visual advertisements, for the purposes of ensuring conformity with the requirements laid 
down in point 1(d) of Article 6 and point 1( c) of Article 7, the energy class and the range of 
efficiency classes available on the label shall be shown as set out in point 4  of this Annex.  
2. In technical promotional material, for the purposes of ensuring conformity with the 
requirements laid down in point 1(e) of Article 6 and point 1(ç) of Article 7, the energy class 
and the range of efficiency classes available on the label shall be shown as se t out in point 4 of 
this Annex.  
3. Any paper -based distance selling must show the energy class and the r ange of efficiency 
classes available on the label as se t out in point 4 of this Annex.  
4. The energy efficiency class and the range of energy efficiency classes shall be shown, as 
indicated in Figure 2 and this figure contain s the features described below.  
a) An arrow, containing the letter of the energy efficiency class in 100 % white, Calibri Bold 
and in a font size at least equivalent to that of the price, when the price is shown,  
b) The colour of the arrow matching the colour of the energy efficiency cl ass, 
c) The range of available energy eff iciency classes in 100 % black,  
ç) The size shall be such that the arrow is clearly visible and legible. The letter in the energy 
efficiency class arrow shall be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of t he arrow, with 
a border of 0,5 pt in 100 % black placed around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency 
class.  
d) By way of derogation, if the visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper -
based distance selling is printed in black  and white , the arrow can be in black and white  in that 
visual advertisement, technical promotional material or paper -based distance selling.  
 
 
Figure 2  
Coloured/ Black and white Left/Right Arrow, With Range Of Energy Efficiency Classes 
Indicated  
 
 
5. Telemarketing -based distance selling must specifically inform the customer of the energy 
efficiency class of the product and of the range of energy efficiency classes available on the 
label. Thus the customer can access the full label and the product infor mation sheet through the 
website of the product database or the website of the supplier, o r by requesting a printed copy.  
6. For all the situations mentioned in points 1, 2, 3 and 5, Upon customer request, a printed 
copy of the label and the product information sheet must be provided to the customer.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ANNEX VIII  
 
INFORMATİON TO BE PROVİDED İN THE CASE OF DİSTANCE SELLİNG ON 
THE İNTERNET  
 
1. The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance with point 1(f) Article  6 
shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product. The size shall 
be such that the label is clearly visible and legible and shall be proportionate to the size specified 
for the standard label in point 2 Annex III. The labe l may be displayed using a nested display, 
in which case the image used for accessing the label shall comply with the specifications laid 
down in point 3 of this Annex. If nested display is applied, the label shall appear on the first 
mouse click, mouse ro ll-over or tactile  screen expansion on the image.  
2. The image used for accessing the label in the case of nested display, a s indicated in Figure 3, 
shall;  
a) Be an arrow in the colour corresponding to the energy efficiency cla ss of the product on the 
label. 
b) Indicate the energy efficiency class of the product on the arrow in 100 % white, Calibri Bold 
and in a font size equivalent to that of the price.  
c) Have the range of available energy efficien cy classes in 100 % black; and,  
ç) Have one of the followi ng two formats, and its size shall be such that the arrow is clearly 
visible and legible. The letter in the energy efficiency class arrow shall be positioned in the 
centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a visible border in 100 % black placed ar ound 
the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class.  
 
 
Figure 3: Coloured Left/Right Arrow, With Range Of Energy Efficiency Classes 
İndicated  
 
3. In the case of nested display, the sequence of display of  the label shall be as follows.  
a) The imag e referred to in point 2 of this Annex shall be shown on the display mechanism in 
proximi ty to the price of the product;  
b) The image shall link to the label set out in Annex III.  
c) The label shall be displayed after a mouse click, mouse roll -over or tactile  screen expansion 
on the image.  
ç) The label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display.  
d) For magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tac tile 
magnification shall apply.  
e) The label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard -closing  
mechanism.  
f) The alternative text for the graphic, to be displayed upon failure to display the label, shall be 
the energy efficiency class of the product in a font size e quivalent to that of the price.  
4. The appropriate product information sheet made available by suppliers in accordance with 
point 1(g) of Article 6 shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the 
product. The size shall be such that th e product information sheet is clearly visible and legible. 
The product information sheet may be displayed using a nested display or by referring to the 
product database or supplier’s own website, in which case the link used for accessing the 
product infor mation sheet shall clearly and legibly indicate ‘Product information sheet’. If 
nested display is used, the product information sheet shall appear on the first mouse click, 
mouse roll -over or tactile screen expansion on the link.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ANNEX IX 
 
VERIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR MARKET SURVEILLANCE PURPOSES  
 
1. The verification tolerances defined in this Annex relate only to the verification by Ministry 
of the declared values and shall not be used by the supplier as an allowed tolerance to establish 
the values in the technical documentation or in interpreting these values with a view to 
achieving compliance or to communicate better performance by any means. The values and 
classes published on the label or in the product information sheet shall not be more favourable 
for the supplier than the values declared i n the technical documentation.  
2. Where a model has been designed to be able to detect it is being tested (e.g. by recognising 
the test conditions or test cycle), and to react specifically by auto matically altering its 
performance during the test with the objective of reaching a more favourable level for any of 
the parameters specified in this Communique or included in the technical documentation or 
included in any of the documentation provided, th e model and all equivalent models sha ll be 
considered not compliant  
3. As part of verifying the compliance of a product model with the requirements laid down in 
this Communique, the authorities of the Ministry shall  apply the following procedure.  
a) The Mi nistry shall verify one single unit of the model for points b(1) and b(2) of this Article 
of this Annex. However, the Ministry shall verify 10 units of the light source model for point 
b(3) of this Article of this Annex. The verification tolerances are lai d down in Table 9 of this 
Annex.  
b) The model shall be considered to comply with the applic able requirements if:  
(1) The declared values given in the technical documentation pursuant to point 5 of Article 5 of 
Regulation on Setting a Framework for Energy L abelling (1369/2017/EU) , and, where 
applicable, the values used to calculate these values, are not more favourable for the supplier 
than the corresponding values  given in the test reports and,  
(2) The values published on the label and in the product inform ation sheet are not more 
favourable for the supplier than the declared values, and the indicated energy efficiency class 
is not more favourable for the supplier than the class determi ned by the declared values and,  
(3) When the Ministry tests the units of the model, the determined values comply with the 
respective verification tolerances as given in Table 9 (where determined value means the 
arithmetical mean over the tested units of the measured values for a given parameter or the 
arithmetical mean of param eter values calculat ed from other measured values).  
c) If the results referred to in point b(1), (2) or (3) are not achieved, the model and all equivalent 
models shall be considered not to comply with this Communique.  
ç) The Ministry shall provide all relevant information to the Member States and to the 
Commission without delay after a decision is taken on the non -compliance of the model in 
accordance with point (c) of this Article of this Annex.  4. The Ministry shall only apply the verification toleran ces that are set out in Table 9 and shall 
use only the procedure described in this Annex. For the parameters in Table 9, no other 
tolerances, such as those set out in harmonised standards or in any other measur ement method, 
shall be applied.  
Table 9  
Verifi cation tolerances  
Parameter  Sample 
size  
Verification tolerances  
Full-load on -mode power P on 
[W]:    
Pon ≤ 2W  10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 0,20 W.  
2W < P on ≤ 5W  10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 10 %.  
5W < P on ≤ 25W  10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 5 %..  
25W < P on ≤ 100W  10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 5 %.  
100W < P on  10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 2,5 %.  
Displacement factor [0 -1] 10 The determined value shall not be 
less than the declared value minus 
0,1 units.  
Useful luminous flux ɸuse [Lm]  10 The determined value shall not be 
less than the declared value minus 
10 %.  
Standby power P sb and 
networked standby power P net 
[W] 10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 0,10 W.  
CRI ve R9 [0 -100] 10 The determined value shall not be 
less than the declared value by more  
than 2,0 units.  
Flicker [Pst LM] and 
stroboscopic effect [SVM]  10 The determined value shall not 
exceed the declared value by more 
than 0,1 or by more than 10 % if the 
declared value is more than 1,0  
Colour consistency [MacAdam 
ellips steps]  10 The determined number of steps 
shall not exceed the declared 
number of steps. The centre of the 
MacAdam ellipse shall be the centre 
declared by the supplier with a 
tolerance of 0,005 units.  Beam angle (degrees)  10 The determined value shall not 
deviate from t he declared value by 
more than 25 %.  
Total mains efficacy ŋ TM 
[lm/W]  10 The determined value (quotient) 
shall not be less than the declared 
value minus 5 %.  
Lumen maintenance factor (for 
LED and OLED)  10 The determined X LMF% of the 
sample shall not be less than X LMF, 
MIN% according to the text in Annex 
V of Communique on Ecodesign 
Requirements of Light Sources and 
Separate Control Gears (SGM: 
2021 /…) (2019/2020 / EU)  
Survival factor (for LED and 
OLED)  10 At least 9 light sources of the test 
sample mus t be operational after 
completing the endurance test in 
Annex V of Communique on 
Ecodesign Requirements of Light 
Sources and Separate Control Gears 
(SGM: 2021 /…) (2019/2020 / EU)  
Excitation purity [%]  10 The determined value shall not be 
less than the declared value minus 5 
%. 
Correlated colour temperature 
[K] 10 The determined value shall not 
deviate from the declared value by 
more than 10 %.  
Peak luminous intensity [cd]  10 The determined value shall not 
deviate from the declared value by 
more than 25 %.  
 
5. For light sources with linear geometry which are scalable but of very long length, such as 
LED strips or strings, verification testing of Ministry shall consider a length of 50 cm, or, if the 
light source is not scalable there, the nearest value  to 50 cm. The light source supplier shall 
indicate which control gear is suitable for this length.  
6. When verifying if a product is a light source, the Ministry shall compare the measured values 
for chromaticity coordinates (x and y), luminous flux, lumi nous flux density, and colour 
rendering index directly with the limit values set out in the definition for light source of Article 
5 of this Communiqu, without applying any tolerances. If any of the 10 units in the sample 
satisfies the conditions for being  a light source, the product model shall be considered to be a 
light source.  
7. Light sources that allow the end -user to control, manually or automatically, directly or 
remotely, the luminous intensity, colour, correlated colour temperature, spectrum, and/ or beam 
angle of the emitted light shall be evaluated using the reference control settings.  
 