Global Lighting Association and International Ultraviolet Association to co-operate on UV disinfection technology

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…

An update from the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP 4.2)

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…

Global Lighting Association Releases Guidelines for UVGI Quantification

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…

SASO launches Technical Regulation for RoHS in Electrical & Electronic Appliances & Equipment Guidelines

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…

New Regulation in Saudi Arabia for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

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…

MELA ‘sister organisation’ Global Lighting Association launches dedicated webpage on UV-C & Disinfection

The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has just launched a dedicated webpage on UV-C & Disinfection which can be accessed via the following link UV-C & Disinfection – Global Lighting Association What is UV-C? UV-C forms part of the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum and is defined within ISO standard ISO-21348 as having wavelengths between 100 – 280 nanometers.…

GLA Regulatory Guidelines Published – A simple, practical, balanced approach

A simple, practical, balanced approach The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has published a document containing a recommended set of regulatory guidelines for general service and linear LED lamps. Based on international standards, they are intended for use by regulatory authorities in developing and emerging economies considering national legislation and associated regulations to accelerate the transition…

SASO Approves Amendment of Saudi Standard No. SASO 2902:2017/AMD1:2021

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has approved the Amendment of Saudi Standard No. “SASO 2902:2017/AMD1:2021″ “Energy efficiency, functionality and labelling requirements for lighting products Part 2″ based on relevant International and National Foreign Standards and references. This amendment has been approved as a complementary part of the Saudi Standard No. “SASO 2902:2018″…