Traditional Filament Light Bulb Ban
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BAN IN EFFECT since 1st September 2009 |
Traditional Bulbs Still Available!
Below are some of the more popular bulbs that are have been banned. Since the 1st September 2009, we can only sell these while stocks last. |
 150W BC Pearl |
 100W BC Pearl |
60W BC Pearl |
 More styles… |
The FactsIn March, the European Union passed a directive banning traditional-style filament light bulbs, the first stage of which came into effect on Tuesday, 1st September 2009. The Directive is quite complex and includes a number of exceptions but, in essence, this means that virtually all incandescent frosted bulbs will be banned from September and clear bulbs which are not category C energy efficiency rating or better will be phased out over the next four years. It will not be illegal to sell or use existing stocks of these items, but retailers will not be allowed to re-stock after the dates detailed below.Frosted Bulbs Any bulb with a frosted, opal, pearl or other opaque finish - unless they are category A energy savers - have been banned since 1st September 2009. Clear Bulbs Recognising that it is more difficult to replace clear bulbs with energy saving versions, the Directive provides for these not to be banned outright. Instead, a phasing out of the least efficient bulbs is scheduled as follows, although this effectively means that only the best types of halogen energy saver bulbs will be able to meet the new requirements:
Click on any of the numbers in the table below to see which clear bulbs are banned:
ExceptionsWhat bulbs are not affected by the ban?
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