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Incandescent lamps, 2016 determination
The information below relates solely to the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2016. It will be replaced on 4 October 2025.
You cannot register models under this determination from 4 October 2025.
Overview
Energy-efficient lighting can create significant savings in energy consumption, household bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Determinations support the development of energy-efficient lighting products and deliver quality and consistency to consumers.
At a Glance
| Determination | Minimum Energy Performance Standards | Energy Rating Label |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2016 | Yes | While there are no Energy Rating Label requirement other labelling requirements do apply. |
Legislation
In Australia, this product is regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012.
New Zealand does not regulate this product. Visit the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority website for more information.
What products are covered?
Products covered under this determination include incandescent lamps used in general lighting services in the product classes.
refer to section 5(1) of the determination for more details.
What products are not covered?
Products not covered under this determination include:
- automotive lamps
- the following special purpose lamps:
- lamps intended for traffic signals as outlined in AS 4113.1:1993 Traffic signal lamps Part 1: Lamps for 240V a.c. operation
- very long life lamps intended for air or sea navigation purposes
- lamps with a temperature rating greater than 300 degrees Celsius intended for use in ovens
- infra-red heat lamps
- reinforced construction (rough use or vibration) lamps, that are not intended for general purpose illumination and have packaging (and accompanying product information) that states clearly and prominently the special purpose of the lamp and that the lamp is not intended for general purpose illumination.
Refer to section 5(2) of the determination for more details.
Technical requirements
Review the determination and standards for testing and Minimum Energy Performance Standards requirements.
The following standards are referenced in this determination and are available for purchase online. The version of the standards that apply are the versions that existed when the Determination was registered on 3 May 2016.
Standards
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Standards Australia Limited
- AS/NZS 4934.1:2014 means Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4934.1:2014 – Incandescent lamps for general lighting services – Part 1: Test methods – Energy performance
- AS 4934.2-2011 means Australian Standard 4934.2-2011 – Incandescent lamps for general lighting services – Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements
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International Electrotechnical Commission
- IEC 60630 Edition 2.5 means International Electrotechnical Commission - Maximum lamp outlines for incandescent lamps and includes all amendments up to and including IEC 60630 Edition 2.5/Amdt 6 Ed 2.0 made on 25 April 2005
Minimum Standards
The Minimum Energy Performance Standards for this product are established in AS 4934.2-2011 Incandescent lamps for general lighting services – Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements.
Testing your product
Your product class must be tested in accordance with determination and standard. The testing requirements depend on the class and characteristics of the model, and are established in sections 6, 7 and 8 of the determination.
Labelling requirements
If you are supplying or offering to supply these products in a retail store, the products labelling requirements must be meet under section 7 of the determination and section 2 of AS/NZS 4934.1:2014 in relation to light output in lumens, power in watts and average lamp lifetime.