The Ecodesign for Energy-Using Products Regulations 2007

PART 4Ballasts for fluorescent lighting

1.  “A ballast for fluorescent lighting” means a ballast—

(a)operated by mains electricity; and

(b)used for fluorescent lighting,

as defined in point 3.4 of European Standard EN 50294.

2.  The following are not within the definition in paragraph 1—

(a)a ballast integrated within a lamp;

(b)a ballast—

(i)designed specifically for a luminaire to be mounted in furniture;

(ii)which forms a non-replaceable part of the luminaire; and

(iii)which cannot be tested separately from the luminaire, according to point 2.1.3 of European Standard 60920;

or

(c)a ballast to be exported from the Community either as a single component or incorporated in a luminaire.