Green bulbs alleged false propaganda energy consumption decreased by ten times

According to the environmental protection organization Coolproducts survey found that the European Union shops are now suspected of false propaganda bulbs, part of the "Eco" of the energy efficiency of the bulb and its advertising inconsistent.

The Belgium, Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain market investigation, Coolproducts said, in fact, the "environmental protection" (Eco) halogen lamp energy consumption is ten times higher than that of the new LED lamps.

In accordance with the provisions of the European Commission, "green" label on behalf of similar products in the group, compared to other products, the product has less impact on the environment. But in fact, there are many companies for the majority of the classification should be classified as the worst energy efficiency of C and D halogen products labeled "green" label.

"Whether it's" green "or misleading consumers, the effect is the same: consumers think they buy energy-efficient products, and in fact, they are buying the market's worst bulbs. "Stephane Arditi representation of Coolproducts organization.

A PHILPS staff member said, "all the products on the company's packaging are marked with all the necessary information, so that consumers will be able to buy PHILPS light bulb when making a wise decision".

On the use of ECO tag, OSRAM said, ECO can be seen as the economy (ECOnomy) or ecological environment (ECOlogy) acronym".

"Halogen lamps are Mercury free. It can be treated with household waste, and it does not contain electronic components, so it does not emit electrons. OSRAM staff said.

It is reported that, Coolproducts is considering to mislead consumers to buy non energy-saving light bulbs to take legal action. Currently, Coolproducts has been in France and Denmark, the company launched a complaint, the next step is to take action in germany. (compile / China LED network Nicole)

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