The Middle East Lighting Association (MELA) is an international non-profit making association formed in 2012 by Gulf Advanced Lighting, GE Lighting, Osram, Philips Lighting & Tridonic..
MELA is an active association which supports the development of efficient lighting policy in the Middle East region.
MELA’s principle aim is to represent the interests of the leading lighting product manufacturers in their support to legislators across the region in drafting and implementing policy (standards and regulations) for lighting related products and services across the Middle East region.
MELA is dedicated to promoting energy efficient lighting practice for the benefit of the global environment, human comfort, and the health and safety of consumers.
This post concerns amendments issued by SASO in respect of SASO-2902:2018/AMD 1:2021 which was announced last year i.e. Energy Efficiency, Functionality and Labelling Requirements for Lighting Part 2. Good to know that amendments include the removal of the exemption of the decorative luminaire and additional changes that include : Special requirements for strip light. An…
The final version of the UAE’s outdoor lighting regulation formally known as Cabinet Decision 25 of 2022 was released to the public recently. MELA confirms that the regulation was officially Published on 15th April 2022, after a two year consultation with the Emirates Standards & Metrology Authority. The following articles (translated) may be of interest…
This annual meeting which took place on the 13th September 2022 is the most important event in the calendar of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which contributes to consolidating the UAE’s leading role in the field of standardization at the regional and international levels, and reflects the Emirati capabilities in the quality infrastructure file,…
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) and the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate on ultraviolet disinfection technology – also known as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI. UVGI air disinfection technology is an established method for reducing infection risks caused by a wide range of contagious airborne diseases such as…
In this update: From the recently completed Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP 4.2), MELA is advised of a generally balanced outcome in the discussions concerning mercury – added products as follows: Only CFLi lamps for general lighting will be phased-out globally by the end of…
The Global Lighting Association has issued a Position Statement containing guidelines for measuring the inactivation of airborne pathogens by ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technologies. The guidelines are particularly relevant in the battle against COVID-19. UVGI air disinfection technology is an established method for reducing infection risks caused by a wide range of contagious airborne diseases…
