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Bahrain: Technical regulation implementation of energy efficiency, functionality and requirements for lighting products - Part 1

MARCH 2025 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

This regulation applies to both indirect and direct general light sources with a luminous flux ranging from 60 lumens to 12,000 lumens, covering the following lighting technologies:

• Incandescent lamps
• Compact fluorescent lamps with integrated ballast (CFLi)
• Halogen lamps
• Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps (Incandescent retrofit types)
• Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps (Halogen retrofit types)

Energy Efficiency Requirements

All lamps within the scope of this regulation must meet the energy efficiency standards specified for direct lamps (Annex G, Table 2) and indirect lamps (Annex B, Table 8). The methodology for calculating the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) and efficiency classes is outlined in Annex C for indirect lamps and Annex G for direct lamps.

Functionality Requirements

Lamps must comply with the functionality requirements specified in Annex G for direct lamps and Annex C for indirect lamps.

Marking Requirements

• Instruction manuals must be provided in both Arabic and English.
• Cautionary statements and safety warnings for users must be in Arabic and English, but internationally recognized pictograms can be used instead of text.
• Lamps must comply with the marking requirements outlined in Annex D (indirect lamps) and Annex G (direct lamps).

Special Purpose Lamps

Lamps classified as "special purpose" (Annex A-3) are exempt from the marking requirements in Annex D and Annex G. Instead, the following information must be clearly displayed on their packaging and product documentation when placed on the market:

• Brand Name
• Model Number
• Rated Power (Watts)
• Rated Voltage (Volts)
• Rated Luminous Flux (Lumens)
• Rated Color Temperature (Kelvin)
• Country of Origin
• Intended Purpose

Hazardous Substance Restrictions
Lamps within the scope of this regulation must comply with the maximum allowable limits for hazardous substances as specified in Annex H, Tables 16, 17, and 18.

Energy Efficiency Labeling

Lamps subject to energy efficiency requirements must display an energy efficiency label, as detailed in Annex I.

Testing Requirements

All lamps covered by this regulation must undergo testing in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex J.

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