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ENERGY STAR® certified CFLs are tested and approved by government agencie EPA and DOE to ensure they meet stringent technical and consumer standards. This ensures there is no hum or flickering and that the bulb comes on instantly once you turn it on. It may take a few seconds to come to full brightness. It also means the CFL is designed to meet a minimum life of 6,000 hours.
