LIA statement on directional halogen lamp ban

September 1st 2016 saw Stage 3 of the Energy Related Products Regulation 1194/2012 take effect.
This means that directional (reflector) mains voltage halogen lamps such as GU10, R63, R50 etc, are no longer allowed to be placed on the market.
Products captured by this regulation that are already placed on the market according to the definition of the term may continue to be sold. This means that existing stocks may be sold through and it is incorrect to state that retailers will not be able to se