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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…

The Board of Directors of the Saudi Standers, Metrology and Quality Organization has approved  the technical regulation for the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic  appliances and equipment. It is one of the technical regulations targeted within the plan of the  Saudi Program for Product Safety, which aims to protect the health and…

This update is to inform our readers that the Global Lighting Association, of which MELA is an associate member, has published a position statement as a contribution for the UN Minamata COP 4.2 meeting. The position paper is available on the following link Library – Global Lighting Association. GLA and its members consider it feasible…

For those lighting industry & other stakeholders with an interest in this issue, this position statement on the Phasing-out of Fluorescent Lamps outlines the global lighting industry’s position in relation to the 4th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (specifically, COP – 4.2 scheduled for March 2022). Due…