ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for CF
Partner Commitments
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Eligible Organizations:
Manufacturers and Distributors of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
Commitment
The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
manufacturing and/or distributing of ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs. The ENERGY STAR PARTNER must
adhere to the following program requirements:
• Comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria, defining the performance criteria that must be met
for use of the ENERGY STAR certification mark on CFLs and the testing criteria for CFLs. DOE may, at
its discretion, conduct tests on products that are referred to as ENERGY STAR qualified. These products
may be obtained on the open market, or voluntarily supplied by PARTNER at DOE's request;
• Comply with current ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines, describing how the ENERGY STAR marks and
name must be used. PARTNER is responsible for adhering to these guidelines and for ensuring that all
its authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, dealers, and distributors, are also in
compliance;
• Qualify, or private label at least one ENERGY STAR qualified CFL model within one year of activating the
CFL portion of the agreement. When PARTNER qualifies the product, it must meet the criteria in effect at
• Once the PARTNER submits its first qualified model to ENERGY STAR, the PARTNER'S organization
name will be listed as an ENERGY STAR PARTNER (http://www.energystar.gov);
• Provide clear and consistent labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs. The ENERGY STAR certification
mark must be clearly displayed on qualified product packaging, on the PARTNER'S Internet web site
where information about its ENERGY STAR qualified models is displayed, and in qualified product
literature (i.e., catalogs, user manuals, spec sheets, etc.). It is also required that the ENERGY STAR
certification mark appear on the front of the qualified product's packaging;
• Provide to DOE quarterly, an updated list of its ENERGY STAR qualifying CFL models. Partners must
inform DOE in these updates if any existing qualified CFL models have updated test data or reports,
revised model numbers and/or product numbers, or will be discontinued or phased out and the timing of
such. PARTNER will provide these quarterly updates in order to remain on the list of participating
ENERGY STAR CFL partners;
• Notify DOE, within 30 days, if the designated supplier of any qualified private labeled CFLs changes to a
new supplier. The PARTNER is required to submit, in writing, an updated Private Labeler Qualification
Form that identifies the new original equipment manufacturer, specific model, and other packaging
information;
• For each qualifying CFL model, provide to DOE accredited laboratory test data reports for the specific
model(s) to certify that the lamp(s) have met the required safety and performance tests criteria;
• For each qualifying CFL model, provide to DOE product packaging samples (either electronic or hard copy
for the specific model(s)) to certify that the lamps meet the required packaging requirements. DOE will
only add models to its Qualified Product List after review and approval of the product test results and
product packaging;
that time;
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Financially contribute to an independent third-party verification and testing program. ENERGY STAR
requires verification of partners' participation and will remove partners from the program who do not
participate in an approved verification and testing program.
Provide to the ENERGY STAR CFL contractor to DOE, on a bi-annual basis, unit shipment data for
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs. Specifically, PARTNER must submit the total number of ENERGY STAR
qualified CFLs shipped in units by model type/designs, wattage, and if possible, model or product number.
The model type/designs are grouped in the following categories:
o Bare: mini-spiral, spiral, 2-D, circline, twin-tube, triple-tube, quad-tube
o Covered: A-shaped, bullet, candle, post
o Globes: G-25, G-30, G-40
o Reflectors: R-30, R-40, PAR38
PARTNER is also encouraged to provide ENERGY STAR qualified unit shipment data segmented by total
unit shipments for each model in its product line and percent of total unit shipments that qualify as
ENERGY STAR.
The data for each half of the calendar year should be submitted to the ENERGY STAR CFL program
contractor, in an electronic spreadsheet format (Microsoft Excel) that is provided by ENERGY STAR, no
later than February 15th (for July-December) and August 15th (for January-June), and may be provided
directly from the PARTNER or through a third party that works directly with the PARTNER.
• Notify DOE of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for CFLs within 30 days.
Performance for Special Distinction
In order to receive additional recognition and/or support from DOE for its efforts within the Partnership, the
PARTNER may consider the following voluntary measures and should keep DOE informed on the progress of
these efforts:
• Consider energy efficiency improvements in company facilities and pursue to benchmark their buildings
through the ENERGY STAR Buildings program;
• Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products. Revise the company purchasing or procurement criteria to
include ENERGY STAR. Provide procurement officials' contact information to DOE for periodic updates
and coordination. Circulate general ENERGY STAR qualified product information to employees for use
when purchasing products for their homes;
• Ensure the power management feature is enabled on all ENERGY STAR qualified monitors in use in
company facilities, particularly upon installation and after service is performed;
• Provide general information about the ENERGY STAR program to employees whose jobs are relevant to
the development, marketing, sales, and service of current ENERGY STAR qualified product models;
• Feature the ENERGY STAR mark(s) on PARTNER web site and in other promotional materials. If
information concerning ENERGY STAR is provided on the PARTNER web site, DOE may provide links
where appropriate to the PARTNER web site;
• Provide a simple plan to DOE outlining specific measures PARTNER plans to undertake beyond the
program requirements listed above. By doing so, DOE may be able to coordinate, communicate, and/or
promote PARTNER'S activities, provide a DOE representative, or include news about the event in the
ENERGY STAR newsletter, on the ENERGY STAR web pages, etc. The plan may be as simple as
providing a list of planned activities or planned milestones that PARTNER would like DOE to be aware of.
For example, activities may include: (1) increase the availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products by
converting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines; (2) demonstrate the
economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency through special in-store displays twice a year;
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(3) provide information to users (via the web site and user's manual) about energy-saving features and
operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and (4) build awareness of the ENERGY
STAR Partnership and brand identity by collaborating with DOE on one print advertorial and one live press
event;
• Provide quarterly, written updates to DOE as to the efforts undertaken by PARTNER to increase
availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR and its
message.
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ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for CFLs
ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria
Energy-Efficiency Criteria - Version 3.0
Below are the product criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) - Version 3.0. A
product must meet all of the criteria in order to be qualified as ENERGY STAR by its manufacturer or distributor.
1) Scope: This ENERGY STAR CFL criteria covers the requirements for self-ballasted, screw-based CFLs and
lamp systems, including:
A. Medium-based, compact fluorescent lamps with integral electronic ballasts;
B. Circline lamps with a maximum diameter of 9 inches and square lamps, with a maximum side length
of 8 inches with medium base electronic ballasts that are tested and packaged with the lamp.
C. Medium-based compact fluorescent lamps with integral electronic ballasts, which have a translucent
cover over the bare fluorescent tube. The cover may be globe, bullet, pear, torpedo, or any other
shape.
D. Medium-based compact fluorescent lamps with integral electronic ballasts, which have a reflector that
may be open or enclosed. The lamp shall be primarily intended to replace wide beam incandescent
reflector lamps.
The intent of this ENERGY STAR program is to move consumers from incandescent to energy-efficient compact
fluorescent lighting.
The ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lamps program is primarily intended to qualify products for
residential applications.
2) Definitions:
A. Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp - A compact fluorescent lamp unit that incorporates,
permanently enclosed, all elements that are necessary for the starting and stable operation of the
lamp, and which does not include any replaceable or interchangeable parts.
B. Rated voltage - The voltage marked on the lamp.
C. Rated wattage - The wattage marked on the lamp.
D. Rated supply freguencv - The frequency marked on the lamp.
E. Initial performance values - The photometric and electrical characteristics at the end of the 100-hour
aging period.
F. Rated luminous flux or lumen output - Initial lumen rating (100-hour) declared by the manufacturer.
G. Lumen maintenance - The luminous flux or lumen output at a given time in the life of the lamp and
expressed as a percentage of the initial luminous flux. The mean lumens are the value at 40% of
rated life.
H. Average rated lamp life - The length of time declared by the manufacturer at which 50% of any large
number of lamps reaches the end of their individual lives.
I. Lamp color - The color characteristics of a lamp as defined by the color appearance and the color
rendition.
J. Color appearance - The actual color of the lamp is called the color appearance and is defined in
terms of the spectral tri-stimulus values (color coordinates) according to the recommendations of the
CIE Publication No. 13.3- 1995. For color coordinates near the black body loci, the correlated color
temperature (Kelvin) can be used to define color appearance.
K. Color rendition - The effect the spectral characteristic of the light emitted by the lamp has on the color
appearance of the objects illuminated by it is called color rendition. The color-rendering index is
defined in terms of a comparison of the spectral tri-stimulus values of the objects under test
illumination and standard illumination according to the recommendations of CIE Publication No.13.3-
1995
L. Starting time - The time needed after switching on for the lamp to start fully and remain lighted.
M. Run-up time - The time needed after switching on the supply for the lamp to reach 80.0% of its
stabilized luminous flux.
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N. Starting temperature - The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the lamp will reliably start.
O. Power factor - The active power divided by the apparent power (i.e. product of the rms input voltage
and rms input current of a ballast).
P. Private Labeled CFL - An ENERGY STAR qualified CFL lamp purchased and marketed under the
brand of an ENERGY STAR partner other than the manufacturer of the product.
Q. Retired or Discontinued Product - A product that was properly qualified as ENERGY STAR, but is no
longer manufactured (as of the date on the list), but may still be available in the market.
3) Reference Standards: ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lamps and lamp systems shall comply
with the relevant clauses of the following standards, unless the requirements of the ENERGY STAR CFL
criteria are more restrictive:
ANSI C78.901-2001
ANSI C78.5 - 1997
ANSI C78.375 - 1997
ANSI/IEEE C62.41 - 1991 (01-May-
1991)
CIE Publication No. 13.3 - 1995
IESNA LM-9- 1999
IESNA LM-40 - 2001
IESNA LM-65 - 2001
IESNA LM-66-00 - 2000
UL 1993 - 1993
American National Standard for Electric Lamps - Single Base Fluorescent Lamps -
Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics
Specifications for Performance of Self-Ballasted Compacted Fluorescent Lamps
Guide for Electrical Measurements of Fluorescent Lamps
Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits, Recommended Practice for
Method of Measuring and Specifying Color Rendering of Light Sources
Electric & Photometric Measurement of Fluorescent Lamps
Approved Method for Life Performance Testing of Fluorescent Lamps
Life Testing of Single-ended Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Single Ended Compact Fluorescent
Lamps
Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters
ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lamps and lamp systems must comply as applicable with the labeling requirements of the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission (16 CFR Part 305.1-.19; more information can be found on this web site:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/applince.htm#howcomplv or
http://www.access.apo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml 00/Title 16/16cfr305 00.html and the EMI requirements of the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission located under 47 CFR including Part 2 (Equipment Authorization) and Part 18 (Technical Standards and Emission Limits) for
consumer RF Lighting Equipment.
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4. CFL Requirements for testing
Photometric Performance Requirements
Criteria Item
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Sample Size
Laboratory
Requirement
Submittal
Time
Lamp Power (Watts) &
Configuration 1
Minimum Efficacy: Lumens/watt
(Based upon initial lumen data2)
10 units per model - 5 base-
up/5 base-down unless
specific use or position is
restricted by the
manufacturer. If position
restricted, manufacturer
must test all 10 samples in
restricted position.
Must use a
laboratory
accredited by
the National
Voluntary
Laboratory
Accreditation
Program
(NVLAP)3
Initial
Qualification
Bare lamp:
Lamp power < 15
Lamp power > 15
45.0
60.0
Covered lamp (no
reflector)
Lamp power < 15
15 < lamp power < 19
19 < lamp power < 25
Lamp power >25
40.0
48.0
50.0
55.0
With Reflector:
Lamp power < 20
Lamp power >20
33.0
40.0
1,000-hour Lumen
Maintenance
Average lumen output
measurement of the 10 lamps
tested must be greater than 90.0% i
of initial (100-hour) lumen output @
1,000 hours of rated life.
Color Rendering (CRI)
Average of the 10 samples tested
must be greater than 80.0
Correlated Color
Temperature (CCT)
Between 2700K and 3000K. If not,
packaging should clearly state the
temperature and color of product
(cool or warm).
Lumen Maintenance
Average of the 10 samples tested
must be greater than 80.0% of
initial (100-hour) rating at 40% of
model's rated life (Per ANSI C78.5,
Clause 4.10)
1Take performance and electrical requirements at the end of the 100-hour aging period according to ANSI C78.5. The lamp efficacy shall be
the average of the lesser of the lumens per watt measured in the base-up and base-down positions an/or other specified positions. Use
wattages placed on packaging to select proper specification efficacy in this table, not measured wattage.
2 Efficacies are based on measured values for lumens and wattages from pertinent test data. Wattages and lumens placed on packages may
not be used in calculation and are not governed by this criterion. For multi-level, such as 3-way, or dimmable systems, measurement must be
at the highest wattage setting listed for model. Acceptable efficacy and 1,000-hour and lumen maintenance at 40% of rated life average lumen
output measurement error is - 3%.
3 For a list of NVLAP accredited labs, visit http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/214/scopes/eelit.htm
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Electrical Performance Requirements4 i
Criteria Item
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Sample Size
Laboratory
Requirement
Submittal i
Time
Power Factor
Average of 10 samples tested must i
be greater than 0.50
10 units per model - 5
base-up/5 base-down
unless specific use or
position is restricted by the :
manufacturer. If position
restricted, manufacturer
must test all 10 samples in i
restricted position.
Run-up Time
Average of 10 samples tested must :
be less than 3.0 minutes per ANSI
C78.5, clause 3.11 and 4.8
Use NVLAP or ;
A2LA5 accredited i
labs
Starting Time
Time after switching on until full
start (and remain lighted) shall be
an average of less than 1.00
second
Transient
Protection
Per ANSI/IEEE C62.41 (01-May-
1991), Category A, 7 strikes
Note: One failure to meet 7 strikes
will result in test failure and
therefore, failure to meet the
criteria.
A minimum of five (5)
lamps tested in the base up >
position unless the product :
is labeled as a position-
restricted by the
manufacturer. If position
restricted, test lamps in
specified position Must be
unique sample for this test
only).
Self-certification6 i
Initial
Qualification
Operating
Frequency
>40.0 kHz
Electromagnetic i
Interference
Compliance with FCC 47 CFR
including Part 2 (Equipment
Authorization) and Part 18
(Technical Standards and Emission \
Limits) for consumer RF Lighting
Equipment requirements for
consumer limits
Determined by Test Lab
FCC laboratory •
or manufacturer's •
laboratory7
Base
Medium screw base - E26/24
Self-certification"
4lnput voltage must be 120 V and frequency must be 60 Hz.
5For a list of American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), visit www.a2la2.net.
6Self-certification is a declaration of conformance by the manufacturer to the requirement. For self-certification where data are required
(sample size is specified in the requirement), the manufacturer may use data obtained directly from the manufacturer's own facilities that are
neither NVLAP nor A2LA accredited.
7Laboratory must be listed on FCC Office of Engineering & Technology web site, and with either NVLAP or A2LA accreditation.
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Lifetime Performance and Packaging Requirements
Criteria Item
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Sample Size/Specific
Requirements
Laboratory
Requirement
Submittal
Time
Rapid Cycle Stress
Test
Per ANSI C78.5 and IESNA LM-65
(clauses 2,3,5, and 6)
Exception: Cvcle times must be 5
minutes on, 5 minutes off. Lamp will
be cycled once for every two hours of
rated lamp life. At least 5 out of the 6
sample lamps must meet or exceed
the minimum number of cycles.
6 units, base up or down as
stated by manufacturer.
Must be unique sample for
this test only.
NVLAP, A2LA, !
or IS09000 |
certified
laboratories or i
facilities
Initial
Qualification
Interim Life Test
@ 40% of rated life report on lamp life:
o One sample failure, acceptable;
o Two sample failures, requires
submission of a self-certification
product failure report to describe
in detail the specific reasons for
sample product failures,
o Three sample failures, does not
qualify
10 units per model, 5 base-
up/5 base-down, unless
specific use or position
appears on packaging.
Interim and final average
rated lifetime tests must use
the same samples.
Initial
Qualification
Average Rated
Lamp Life
> 6,000 hours as declared by the
manufacturer on packaging and
qualification form. Partner must
complete lifetime test to stated rated
lamp life on packaging (i.e. - if CFL is
marketed as a 10,000 hour CFL, it
must complete the life time test to
10,000 hours).
Full
Qualification
Warranty
Product packaging must state
"Warranty" or "Limited Warranty" and
have an "800" number, or mailing
address, or web site address (if
applicable) for consumer complaint
resolution.
For Residential Applications:
Warranty or limited warranty statement
must cover at least a minimum of 24
months, or 2 years, from date of
purchase based on no less than 3
hour per day of use (normal household
use - follow the chart below).
For Commercial Applications:
Warranty or limited warranty statement
must cover at least a minimum of 12
months, or 1 year, from date of
purchase.
Must submit electronic draft
or hard-copy draft of specific
CFL model. Packaging must
include the following
information to be reviewed for
qualification requirements:
- Model number
- Wattage
- Lumen output (must be 100 :
hour average)
- Average rated lifetime
- Correlated color
temperature (if outside 2700-
3000K range)
- Warranty (based on
application type and standard
average hours/day)
- 800 number, or address, or \
web address
- Equivalency to
incandescent (if applicable)
- Starting temperature
- Electromagnetic
interference
- Known incompatibility with
controls and application
exceptions
Self-
certification
Initial
Qualification
Product Packaging :
Language
In English, or English with additional
languages.
For products that will be sold in
Canada, packaging must include both :
English and French.
FTC Labeling
Requirements
ENERGY STAR qualified compact
fluorescent lamps and lamp systems
must comply with the labeling
requirements of the U.S. Federal
Trade Commission Packaging Laws -
FTC 16CFR Part 305.1 -.19.®
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Starting
Temperature
Packaae must state the minimum
starting temperatures or geographical
zone of use and any other conditions
for reliable starting to meet the starting
time requirements of ANSI C78.5,
Clause 4.7
Incompatibility with :
Controls and
Application
Exceptions
LamD Dackaae must clearlv state anv
known incompatibility with photo
controls, dimmers or timing devices. In
addition, packaging should state
specific applications exceptions, (i.e. -
applications that the CFL should not
be used in).
CFL/lncandescent
Equivalency9
Partner must use the chart below to
declare an incandescent equivalency
based on the initial average 100-hour
lumen output measurement. If the
luminous flux falls outside of the
specified range, either do not display
an incandescent equivalent or display
the lower incandescent wattage
equivalence.
Average of data used from
100-hour lumen output
measurement
NVLAP only |
8For information on how CFLs must comply with the FTC's Appliance labeling act, visit
http://www.ftc.goV/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/applince.htm#howcomplv.
9lf displaying an incandescent equivalence for commonly used A-shaped bulbs (for all bare type models and covered type models that replace
an A-shaped incandescent bulb), the CFL's initial 100-hour luminous flux or lumen output must meet or exceed the following levels. The table
shows typical luminous flux for A-shaped, soft white, incandescent bulbs. Based on research conducted by NLPIP
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Referenced Standards/Procedures
Performance i
Characteristics
Test Procedure
Compact Fluorescent (see note below)
Circle design
Lumen Output and Efficacy
IESNA - LM66-00
IESNA-LM9
Lumen Depreciation and Life
IESNA - LM65 & ANSI - C78.5
IESNA - LM40
Color Rendering Index
CIE Publication 13.3 -1995
Transient Protection
ANSI/IEEE C62.41 (01-May-1991), Category A, 7 strikes
Electromagnetic Interference
FCC 47 CFR including Part 2 (Equipment Authorization) and Part 18 (Technical Standards ;
and Emission Limits) for consumer RF Lighting Equipment limits
Note: Testing with a reference ballast shall not apply to integrally ballasted compact fluorescent lamps.
These lamps shall be measured with their integral ballasts at 120 volts and 60 Hz.
5) Certification: Manufacturers shall certify that ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lamps sold using
the ENERGY STAR certification mark have:
1) Been tested and third party listed to UL Standard 1993 for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters
by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) accredited by Occupational, Safety, and
Health Administration (OSHA),
2) Meet the manufacturers' declared performance and use criteria that are found on the packaging,
3) Meet or exceed the minimum performance criteria contained in this ENERGY STAR Specification for
the characteristics shown above.
61 Qualification: Manufacturers can submit their CFL for ENERGY STAR qualification by the following 2-step
procedure:
STEP 1: Initial Qualification
Partners must submit a report that includes the following completed tests (see below) from either their properly
accredited laboratories or properly accredited third-party testing facilities, which must certify to the authenticity and
integrity of the test data. In addition, partners must complete PAGE 1 and the accredited laboratories must
complete PAGE 2 of the ENERGY STAR CFL Qualification Form and submit it with the packaging proofs. The test
reports must indicate that the model meets all initial requirements. Incomplete test reports, product packaging, or
qualification forms will not be accepted or processed for ENERGY STAR qualification. Partners must complete
the following tests before they will be considered for INITIAL ENERGY STAR qualification:
o Efficacy (which includes 100-hour lumen output)
o Rapid Cycle Stress Test
o 1,000-hour lumen maintenance
o Color Rendering (CRI)
o Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)
o Power Factor
o Run-up Time
o Starting-up Time
o Transient Protection
o Operating Frequency
o Electromagnetic Interference
o Lumen Maintenance at 40% of rated life
o Interim Life Time Test at 40% of rated life
o Submission of product packaging
A model that meets the above requirements will be considered initially qualified for ENERGY STAR and will
receive a letter stating they have met all necessary initial requirements and can begin to market this CFL model
as ENERGY STAR by using the certification mark on the product packaging, and identifying the product in
marketing materials, and web site.
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STEP 2: Full Qualification
Manufacturers will be given a due date in their initial qualification letter to submit the final average rated life time
test report to complete their ENERGY STAR CFL qualification process and fulfill the Full Qualification
requirements. This due date will be based on the date the average rated lifetime test began and the rated lifetime
of the CFL. Failure to submit this final test report within 45 days of completion of the test will result in an immediate
disqualification of the model.
7) Private Labeling Products: Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other ENERGY STAR partners may
purchase existing qualified CFL products and submit them for listing on the qualified product list by completing and
submitting a Private Labeler qualification form (available from your ENERGY STAR CFL account manager) and
product packaging draft for review and approval. Once the private labeler form and product packaging have been
reviewed and accepted, the private labeling partner will receive a letter from ENERGY STAR stating that this
model will be added to the CFL qualified product list and can begin to use the ENERGY STAR certification mark
on its packaging and marketed as an ENERGY STAR product.
Packaging for Private Labeled CFLs: Partners must submit packaging proofs for each of their privately labeled
CFLs with the exact information (wattage, lumen output, rated lifetime, equivalency, etc.) their supplier has
submitted to ENERGY STAR, since the products are exactly the same. If packaging is submitted with incorrect
information, the model will not be qualified as ENERGY STAR until the correct packaging has been submitted.
Changing of Qualified CFL Supplier: Partners are required to inform ENERGY STAR within 30 days of changing
their supplier of one or more of their privately labeled CFLs. Partners must submit a new Private Labeler Form
and new product packaging for each product to reflect the updated information.
NOTE: The private labeled products, or products with different model or product numbers, fall under the same
quality assurance and de-listing protocol as the originally tested model. Therefore, if the original qualified model is
removed from the ENERGY STAR qualified list by the manufacturer or by DOE, the corresponding privately
labeled model(s) will be disqualified immediately on the ENERGY STAR CFL qualified product list.
8) Labeling and Product Packaging Review: All partners who are qualifying a CFL must submit electronic or
hard copy labeling and packaging samples for the specific CFL model. Packaging must meet all of the
requirements that are identified under the Lifetime Performance and Packaging Requirements (on page 8-9).
Failure to meet the packaging requirements will delay the qualification process and the CFL model in question will
not be qualified until all packaging requirements are met. The specific qualified model must be distributed within
this approved product packaging. If products are found being sold or distributed in alternative non-approved
packaging, that model will be immediately disqualified from the ENERGY STAR for failure to meet the criteria. If a
partner has multiple cases where products are being sold in unapproved packaging, then it may result in their
ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement to be terminated.
Commercial Packaging of Products: ENERGY STAR qualified CFL products that will be bulk packaged for
commercial sales must submit a package proof for the container that the qualified products will be shipped in and
that clearly displays all of the required criteria to fulfill the packaging requirements for ENERGY STAR.
NOTE: Those partners found distributing qualified CFL products in unidentified packaging or white boxes will be
contacted immediately and may immediately have that specific model disqualified from the program.
Once all requirements have been met for packaging, ENERGY STAR will list the new qualified model on the
www.energystar.gov web site. All labeling must be in accordance with ENERGY STAR identity guidelines found in
the Partnership Agreement/Program Requirements and FTC's Appliance Labeling Act regulations. Packaging and
promotional materials using the certification mark should be submitted to your ENERGY STAR account manager
for final review and approval.
9) Quality Assurance/Retirement and/or Disqualification of CFL Products: Manufacturer, distributor, and
retailer partners who are active members of the ENERGY STAR CFL program must participate in the on-going,
independent, third-party quality control verification and testing program, which use 3r party, NVLAP or A2LA
accredited facilities. This third-party quality control program is necessary to provide an active system to verify
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quality of CFL products that are out in the marketplace as ENERGY STAR qualified. This program will conduct
random off-the-shelf testing of ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs and provide the results to the partner.
Additional and/or separate off-the-shelf testing may be conducted on behalf of DOE by a NVLAP accredited facility
based on complaints or other suspicion of non-compliance, or as part of additional random testing procedures. If
a model fails a requirement in the independent, third party quality control verification and tests or off-the-shelf
testing, ENERGY STAR may request further testing by the partner to demonstrate why the product should keep its
qualification status. Or if the data shows clear proof that the product in question has overwhelmingly failed to meet
the criteria, ENERGY STAR will immediately disqualify and remove the CFL model from the qualified product list.
Disqualification, or de-listing, of a model may also result from evidence of non-compliance with the ENERGY
STAR partnership agreement and/or criteria.
If a product is disqualified, the manufacturer must retest that specific model and complete ALL criteria
requirements before it will be reviewed for ENERGY STAR qualification status again. If a partner submits a new
CFL product under a previously qualified model number and has not completed the full qualification set of tests,
the program will not accept the test information. In addition, a pattern of de-listings may result in termination of the
partnership agreement.
Product De-listinq/Disqualification Procedure: If a qualified CFL does not meet the ENERGY STAR criteria for
CFLs, ENERGY STAR will contact the partner by e-mail to inform of the intent to disqualify the model(s) and
provide 30 days for the partner to respond to the notification. Should a CFL model be disqualified or de-listed,
ENERGY STAR will send a letter to specify the following actions the partner must complete:
1) The manufacturer, distributor, or retailer must immediately stop shipment on the specific model (and
corresponding product or packaging configurations) so it inhibits the product from entering into the
retail or distribution markets further.
2) In addition, the partner must cease use of the ENERGY STAR certification mark on the disqualified
model's packaging design, web page, and other marketing materials.
3) Partners found with disqualified product out in the market still identified as ENERGY STAR (with an
ENERGY STAR certification mark), will receive an ENERGY STAR certification mark use violation
letter and may face the possible termination of the partner's Partnership Agreement.
4) To requalify a disqualified model, the partner must submit all completed test reports (including final
average rated lifetime test), qualification forms, and corresponding packaging proofs to meet the
requirements of the current ENERGY STAR criteria for CFLs.
Retailers, distributors, or other consumer channels have 30 days to remove or sell off existing inventory or cover
up the ENERGY STAR certification mark on the product packaging so that is it not identified as an ENERGY
STAR qualified product.
ENERGY STAR will alert utilities, REPS, and retailers to this specific product's change in qualification by using the
following communication avenues:
o E-mail announcement will be distributed on a monthly basis to alert partners to status changes for
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs
o Posting as "disqualified" on the ENERGY STAR CFL qualified product list
Retirement/Discontinuation of Products: Partners who are discontinuing or retiring a model need to submit to
their ENERGY STAR account representative a formal letter stating the specific date this model will be out of the
marketplace so it can be identified on the qualified product list as "retired/discontinued " since it will no longer be
available.
10) Effective Date: The effective date for the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements and Criteria for CFLs -
Version 3.0 will be January 1, 2004 and replaces all previous versions. Partners who wish to qualify new products
per the existing criteria (dated 8/9/01) must inform ENERGY STAR, by October 31, 2003, by filing a completed
page 1 of the Early Labeling Qualification Form for each model they intend to submit by the end of 2003. Initial
test reports and packaging proofs for each of these models must be submitted by December 31, 2003. If a
partner fails to submit the proper documentation by October 31, 2003, then their submissions will not be accepted
to qualify against the 8/9/01 criteria.
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On January 1, 2004, those partners who wish to submit new products for qualification must comply with all criteria
detailed in Version 3.0. Those partners who have qualified products based on the 8/9/01 CFL criteria and have
outstanding test data still due will be required to continue testing based on issued due dates they received in their
initial qualification letter. Any partner who fails to submit test data according to their due dates for specific
model(s) will have their products immediately removed from the qualified product list for failure to complete the full
qualification process.
In addition, all existing fully qualified models will be required to submit new product packaging by February 15,
2004, to show compliance with the Version 3.0 packaging criteria. Inventories of existing packaging may be
used through June 30, 2004.
11) Future Criteria Revisions: ENERGY STAR reserves the right to change the criteria should technological
and/or market changes affect its usefulness to consumers, industry, or the environment. Within one year of the
effective date of this version, ENERGY STAR will review comments and suggestions for future revisions to the
current criteria.
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