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For EU-based lighting importers, compliance is no longer a "paperwork task"—it is the foundation of your supply chain. Under current EU law, if you import lighting from China and sell it under your brand, you are legally the Manufacturer. This means you carry 100% of the liability for safety and energy standards.
Below is the essential roadmap for navigating EU compliance in 2026.
The short answer: Yes. According to Regulation (EU) 2019/2015, every light source placed on the EU market must be registered in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL).
● Who is responsible? If your company is based in the EU, you (the importer) are responsible for registration.
● The "EU AR" Requirement: If you are a non-EU brand selling in Europe, you must appoint an EU Authorized Representative to manage the entry.
● The Risk: Products without a valid EPREL-generated QR code face immediate seizure by Customs or removal from digital marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.
Warning: Since 2024, EPREL verification requires a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES). Ensure your legal representative is equipped with this before you begin the process.
Before signing a purchase order, verify that your Chinese supplier meets these three critical pillars of the ErP Directive (EU 2019/2020):
The old "A++" ratings are obsolete. All products must be tested against the A to G scale. Ensure your factory’s test reports reflect this updated calculation.
The EU is pushing for a circular economy. Unless there is a documented technical justification, light sources and control gears (drivers) must be replaceable by professionals. If your product is "sealed for life" without a valid reason, it is non-compliant.
To protect consumer health, the EU enforces strict lighting quality metrics. Your Technical File must confirm:
● Pst LM ≤ 1.0 (Flicker)
● SVM ≤ 0.9 (Stroboscopic effect)
Your product is only as good as its paperwork. You must maintain a Technical File for 10 years after the last unit is sold.
Requirement | Description |
The QR Code | Must be printed on packaging and link directly to the EPREL database. |
CE Marking | Must be backed by valid LVD (Safety), EMC (Compatibility), and RoHS reports. |
Consistency | Model numbers on the DoC (Declaration of Conformity), EPREL, and the physical box must be an exact match. |
1. Supplier Audit: Only partner with factories using CNAS-accredited labs. Ask for the 3,600-hour endurance test data before paying a deposit.
2. Verify the Driver: Most failures happen at the driver level. Check that the driver meets EU flicker limits.
3. Cross-Reference Data: Ensure the parameters in the test report match the parameters uploaded to EPREL.
4. Contractual Protection: Add a clause to your Sales Contract: "Final payment is contingent upon successful EPREL registration and verification of the QR code functionality."
