Also representing CELMA and ELC, Peter Besting of Panasonic Electric Works Vossloh Schwabe GmbH spoke about modules and lamps in relation to EU regulations. “Minimum quality requirements for LED lamps & modules are considered a key factor to guarantee consumer satisfaction in LED lighting and to grow the LED market,” he said.
Part 2 will also include directional lamps, and the industry has already agreed and defined minimum output values for different lamp types, independent of the light-source technology.
Besting explained that consumers want a choice of LED lamps and modules, and setting minimum quality levels will guarantee basic performance and avoid frustration and disappointment. However, the industry will also supply top-quality products for applications where a high price is justified.
“International standards allow comparison and evaluation,” said Besting. “Regulation should ensure a minimum quality level, but should also leave sufficient space for differentiation in view of different application/usage and competitiveness.”