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2.18 Energie Efficiency
Index EEI
This label helps consumers identifying the energy consumption of a
product. Usually, all Electronic control gear have the best ratings A2 …A3.
Dimmable ECG are classified as A1. Magnetic ballasts (CCG) fall under the
energy efficiency class C and D and are either already banned from the
market or are about to be banned shortly.
Low loss ballasts are usually classified in B.
2.19 CE Labelling
Since January 1996, all products falling under the EU directive of
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) must carry the CE label. The CE label
indicates the compliance with the requirements of this directive. From
January 1997 all products falling under the Low-Voltage directive must also
be CE labeled. There is no question that our products comply with the
specific EU directives and therefore are labeled with the CE mark.
Regarding CE labelling here the following explanations:
1. CE-label as basis to introduce product to the market
Since 01.01.1996 manufacturers and importers are obliged to apply
CE labels to products that have to comply with EMC regulations
either directly on the product, its packaging or the accompanying
documents. CE labels are obligatory for the sale of products within
the European Union. By applying the CE label manufacturers or
importers confirm that their products comply with the “basic
requirements” of specific European directives and fulfill their
protective goals (for example electromagnetic compatibility). Usually
the compliance of particular “basic requirements” is given products
are manufactured under consideration of harmonized European
standards.
2. CE label is a mark for administrative authorities
The CE label is targeted primarily at administrative authorities. It
declares to them that CE labeled products comply with European
jurisdiction at the time of sale.
3. No rights for commerce and endusers of examining declarations of
conformity issued by manufacturers.
The right to ask for and examine declarations of conformity is
reserved to authorities controlling the compliance of
electric/electronic products with the legal safety requirements. In
Germany it is the “Federal Agency for Post and Telecommunication”
BAPT (responsible with regards to the EMC directive) and the trade
supervisory boards (responsible with regards to the Low-Voltage
directive).
4. CE labels are no quality or approval marks
The only purpose of the CE label is to testify that a product complies
with legally specified „basic requirements“ of certain directives. It