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Recently Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (Shenzhen) has been recognized by the ELI Quality Certification Institute to undertake the Self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps, Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts for Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps testing tasks entrusted by manufacturers or ELI according to ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps and ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Ballasts for Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps. The details of the institute are as bellow:
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ELI at A Glance
What is ELI?
ELI is the Efficient Lighting Initiative, an international program for certifying the quality and efficiency of lighting products. It is operated by a non-profit organization, the ELI Quality Certification Institute, for the benefit of end users, policymakers, and lighting suppliers worldwide.

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Energy-Efficient Lighting in Latin America: discussing strategies

I Workshop Energy-Efficient Lighting in Latin America: discussing a roadmap

The Workshop Energy-Efficient Lighting in Latin America: discussing strategies took place during November 27 – 28, 2006. It was the first one held in Latin America as part of the activities of the Efficient Lighting Initiative – ELI.
Various energy specialists were invited from a diverse set of decision-making bodies, such as from governmental sectors, representatives from research centers, universities and companies based in Latin America.

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Launching of ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Ballasts for Double-capped FLs

ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Ballasts for Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps is a high performance specification for developing and transition economies, which becomes valid on 1st February 2007. Ballasts covered by this specification are of magnetic or electronic type, that are used with double-capped fluorescent lamps having preheated cathodes with a rated lamp power from 14W to 80W, for 50Hz, 60Hz or high frequency alternating power supply.

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ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps Available for Download
This specification is a high performance specification in developing and transition economies, which becomes valid on August 1, 2006.
The specification is applicable to double-capped fluorescent lamps with a rated power between 14W and 65W. The lamps may have preheated cathodes and be designed for operation on AC mains frequencies with the use of a starter, or they may be of the type designed for operation at high frequency.
Manufacturers interested in applying ELI Certification for Double-capped FLs can download application forms from this website or contact the ELI Quality Certification Institute for more information by email or fax to +86 10 58811549.
ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps
ELI Voluntary Technical Specification for CFL Available for Download
Voluntary Technical Specification for Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) for Download

This specification applies exclusively to self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps-with or without a cover, and without any reflector element. These lamps have an integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation intended for general lighting purposes. The specification becomes valid on March 1st, 2006.
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