How do fixture manufacturers comply with EISA 2007 labeling requirements for metal halide lamp fixtures?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established requirements for metal halide ballast/package labeling in 2008. These requirements are contained in two Federal Register notices, 73 FR 39221, July 9, 2008, and 73 FR 63066, October 23, 2008. The FTC labeling requirements relevant to metal halide lamp fixtures are codified in FTC’s regulations at 16 CFR part 305. The FTC requires an encircled capital letter “E” (i.e., circle “E” or ) for metal halide fixtures’ product packaging, the ballast contained in the metal halide fixture, and all advertising/marketing materials (e.g., point of purchase merchandising, catalogs, manufacturer Website content). This symbol signifies that the product meets applicable DOE energy conservation standards and is consistent with the labeling requirements for other lighting products. Therefore, the covered metal halide fixtures (150W –500W) manufactured on/after January 1, 2009, will require the circle “E” identification mark. Specifically, the FTC final rule a
