FTC Approves Extension of 'Lighting Facts' Labels to New Bulb Types, Other Energy Labeling Changes
The Federal Trade Commission approved changes to its energy-use labeling rules, including an extension of “lighting facts” label requirements to non-general service light bulbs (here). Under the FTC’s rule (here), lighting facts labels would be required for decorative consumer bulbs not currently covered by label requirements. The FTC also set new marking requirements for decorative bulbs. Lighting facts labels were previously required only on general service medium screw base incandescent, compact fluorescent, and LED bulbs, said the FTC. Other types of consumer light bulbs like decorative bulbs, non-medium screw base bulbs, shatter-resistant bulbs, and vibration service bulbs are excluded from the requirement.
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Separately, the FTC requested comment on several proposed amendments (here) for "issues that have arisen recently or require additional consideration, including a new online database, revised central air conditioner labels, refrigerator ranges, new ceiling fan labels, and revised labels for heating and cooling equipment in response to recent DOE efforts," it said.