EUCCC Lighting Forum
Tele-Conference +86 (10) 6565.2889
3pm, Monday 13th October

<!--[endif]--> Dear Forum Member,

We are delighted to invite you to join a teleconference call on Monday October 13th from 15h00 to 16h00. At this meeting we will discuss the lobby action plan for the year ahead. Please find attached the draft Action Plan for your reference.

Proposed Agenda

1. Discussion of Lobby Plan (please log in to see Action Plan
2. Forward Agenda

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Lighting Forum Action Plan for 2008- 2009


1. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Adapt the China RoHS so it allows products with specific materials as exemptions in the key catalog. <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->On a regular basis (3 years), review the allowed exemptions levels <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Drive the mercury levels down on a gradual basis. Action: <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Meeting with Energy-saving & Comprehensive Resource Utilization Dept of MIIT: Contact: Director Liu, 1370 127 9907 <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Meeting with NDRC? <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Attend any stakeholder meetings 2. Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Develop a specific approach for collection and recycling for lamps and do not apply automatically the same principles as for other EEE
Action: <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Engaged with CALI on WEEE Feasibility Study <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Meeting with NDRC? <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Attend any stakeholder meetings

3. Efficacy labeling required by NDRC <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The requirements should be mandatory only for products produced after implementation date and not for products already in the distribution system in the market. <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The system should be clear to consumers, and encourage them to buy best energy saving products on market <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The relation between Chinese and outside China systems should be clear. Action: <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--> Meeting with CNIS <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Closely monitor and report developments. <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--> Attend any stakeholder meetings 4. Energy Saving through Lighting (EUP Energy Saving Products) or Standardization <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->A phasing-out plan will be proposed by the Working Group. Action: <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]--> Closely monitor and report developments. <!--[if !supportLists]-->        · <!--[endif]--> Cooperation with CALI?


Attendees:  

Company	Name
Philips	Michael Ye
Philips	Anna An
GE	Gao Ming
GE	Xie Dong
OSRAM	Zhang Junbin
EUCCC	Maggie Xie

Minutes: <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->
<!--[endif]--> 1. Discussion of Lobby Plan
2. Forward Agenda

Minutes:

1. Discussion of Lobby Plan

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->The members will share with each other the newly published Formulation Procedure for China RoHS’s Key Catalogue. <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->The long-term strategy should focus on policy following up instead of pro-active actions. <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->Closely monitor and report developments.
Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->Fully engage with CALI in the WEEE feasibility study <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->Meeting with Zhao Jiarong, Dept of Resources Saving & Environment Protection
Efficacy Labeling <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->Meeting with Wang Ruohong & Zhao Yuejin of CNIS Topics include – production date as policy start date; category and new standards As regards to Energy Efficiency Requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lighting,  GB17896－1999 is being revised. Please refer to Attachments # 2,3, and 5.
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<!--[endif]--> Energy Saving through Lighting/Standards <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->The members will share with each other documents about energy saving through lighting to be provided by OSRAM. (Attachment #3) <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->Engage with CALI in phase-out initiatives that serve members’ objectives and interest <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->Closely monitor the development of standards <!--[if !supportLists]-->·          <!--[endif]-->The members will decide later which one of these two topics as the 4th issue.
2. Forward Agenda

The Forum Members will meet face to face on November 26, 2008.

Attachments:   <!--[if !supportLists]-->1.        <!--[endif]-->Formulation Procedure for China RoHS’s Key Catalogue released by MIIT on Oct 10, 2008 (Shared by GE) <!--[if !supportLists]-->2.        <!--[endif]-->CELMA’s Guide for the application of Directive 2000/55/EC on Energy Efficiency Requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lighting (Shared by OSRAM) <!--[if !supportLists]-->3.        <!--[endif]-->EU Draft Regulation on tertiary sector lighting products (Shared by OSRAM) <!--[if !supportLists]-->4.        <!--[endif]-->GB17896－1999 (Shared by OSRAM) <!--[if !supportLists]-->5.        <!--[endif]-->Meeting Notes, Energy Efficiency Standard Seminar for Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps & Luminaries (Shared by OSRAM)

 

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