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30/06/2014
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From the 1st of July, retailers can no longer sell incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps with power greater than 60W that do not meet the new minimum levels of energy efficiency legislation which aims to raise the share of models market with greater efficiency in accordance with the goals established in the Plan ministerial Decree No. 1007/2010. As part of the new government legislation, drafted by the Steering Committee Indicators and Levels of Energy Efficiency (CGIEE), and is coordinated by the Ministries of Mines and Energy; Science, Technology and Innovation, and Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, in partnership with INMETRO, responsible for the Brazilian Labeling Program (PBE), as well as for surveillance. The regulation aims at inducing than incandescent lamps in common use (LI) to meet minimum efficiency levels more stringent than current - the bulbs with other powers will have maturities until 2016.
"Present in 70% of Brazilian homes, incandescent bulbs, low energy performance, gradually cease to be marketed in Brazil, following a global trend recommended by the International Energy Agency. They consume four times as much energy and last eight times less than compact fluorescent, which makes them, in the end, much more expensive for the consumer's pocket. As the technology of traditional incandescent already reached its limit technological development regarding their efficiency and lifetime, it should cease to exist, "said Alfredo Lobo, Director of Conformity Assessment.
Since January 2007 (compact) and February 2009 (incandescent), these lamps can not be imported or manufactured in Brazil without regard to requirements on Ordinances INMETRO, in line with what determines the PBE, and the packaging must bear Label the National Energy Conservation (Ence) indicating their energy efficiency, light output and lifetime.
From the deadlines established in ordinances, wholesalers and retailers, including imported lamps, will be monitored by the delegated authorities of the Institute in the states. Establishments, importers and manufacturers that do not meet the law will be subject to the penalties provided by law. Have the import is still controlled by INMETRO, to prevent the entry of illegal products in the country
Countries like Argentina, Germany and Australia have banned the sale of incandescent bulbs, and other determined schedule for disposal, such as the European Union and the United States, to name a few. The bulbs will have to meet increasingly stringent levels to stay in business.
Source: INMETRO
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