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…
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…
On the 16th December 2021, Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) circulated a notification regarding the implementation dates for the new RoHS technical regulation. See “Technical Regulation for Restriction of hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment” In order to allow manufacturers and suppliers an additional period to comply with the technical requirements of…