What is the Mission of ELI?
The mission of ELI is to provide a transparent and simple mechanism for certifying the quality and efficiency of lighting products sold worldwide.

What is ELI’s Strategy?
ELI is a “reach” standard for lighting efficiency in developing and transition economies. It provides an endorsement of the quality and efficiency of lighting products.

Who Benefits from ELI?
ELI has three main target groups:
manufacturers and importers of lighting equipment, who benefit through the association with an international brand that signifies energy efficiency and quality;
program managers and bulk purchasers of lighting equipment, who immediately become part of a global network of purchasers who are specifying and purchasing lighting equipment that meets the ELI quality standards.
policymakers and regulators, who gain access to a “turn-key” international standard for lighting efficiency and quality

Of course the ultimate beneficiary of ELI are consumers, who are more easily able to locate and purchase high-quality, affordable, and energy-efficient lighting equipment.

How can I get involved with ELI?
If you are a manufacturer? CERTIFY
If you are an importer? SOURCE/DEMAND ONLY ELI PRODUCTS
If you are manage energy-efficiency programs are do bulk procurement of lighting equipment? SPECIFY OR PROCURE ONLY ELI PRODUCTS
If you are a policymaker or regulator? USE ELI AS YOUR SPECIFICATION

How ELI Specifications are Developed
ELI is developed as a “reach” standard for lighting efficiency in developing and transition economies. For each new product specification, the ELI Quality Certification Institute goes through the following transparent process:

1. Develop an international contact list for the product.
2. Gather and analyze market data and technical specifications on the product from developing and transition economies.
3. Review and compare international specifications for energy efficiency and quality of the product.
4. Develop draft specifications and consult with recognized international experts.
5. Launch an international consultation process with the suppliers, mediated through the ELI web site (www.efficientlighting.net).
6. Finalized and then launch the specifications and certification process for the product.

Who Should Certify for ELI Products?
Interested lighting manufacturers and/or importers can apply for ELI Certification by showing that their lighting products comply with the ELI technical specifications.

How to Certify ELI Products
Compliance with the ELI specifications will be determined by review of product performance data following the process described in the ELI Qualification Protocol

Further Information
For additional information about ELI, please direct all enquiries about ELI to