Begin by identifying what is being placed on the market: a light source, separate control gear, or a containing product. That distinction affects the information and requirements to check.
Read the energy label in context
The EU A–G scale for light sources replaced the older label scale. Compare the actual model record and consumption data; a class letter alone does not tell you whether a product provides suitable light for the application.
Use the applicable calculation
Energy-class and ecodesign assessments depend on defined quantities, categories, and conditions. Do not apply one blanket lm/W threshold to every source or complete luminaire.
Match the database entry to the product
Where registration applies, check the EPREL model identifier, supplier, product information sheet, and label. Compare these with the packaging and the configuration in the quote. EPREL is not a general safety certificate.
Review performance beyond the class
Check output, CCT, color rendering, dimming, flicker information, standby use where relevant, and life-rating conditions. Ask for the technical evidence supporting the declared values.
Resolve document mismatches early
Different model names, missing records, and unapproved component changes can make compliance review difficult. Clarify them before production or shipment, with the responsible operator.
Build the order file
Keep the approved model, drawings, light-source arrangement, declarations, test evidence, and any required label and database records together.
Inspect the production configuration
Compare labels and components with the approved sample. Confirm how driver, LED, or optic substitutions are reviewed and how product records are updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every decorative fixture need the same energy label?
First identify whether it is a light source or a containing product and check the applicable rules.
Does EPREL registration replace safety testing?
No. Energy-label information and safety evidence address different requirements.
Official reference: European Commission: EPREL. Check the applicable product, edition, and project requirements when using this guidance.