2025 EU LED Export Compliance Guide: ERP Certification & Energy Label Registration Process

To export LED lights to the EU, products must comply with the following standards:

Energy Efficiency (ERP Directive (EU) 2019/2020)

Energy Efficiency Label (A–G): Effective September 2021, the A+++ to E labels are replaced with a stricter A–G scale. By 2025, all products must use this new classification.

Minimum Luminous Efficiency:

Non-directional LEDs (e.g., bulbs): ≥85 lm/W (2025 standard)

Directional LEDs (e.g., spotlights): ≥80 lm/W

Color Rendering Index (CRI): Minimum 80 (≥90 for high-demand applications).

Lumen Maintenance: ≥80% of initial luminous flux after 6,000 hours.

Flicker/Glare Control: Compliance with IEEE PAR1789 standards.

EPREL Registration: Mandatory entry into the EU EPREL database with energy labels displayed on packaging/websites.

2. LED Products Requiring ERP Registration

Mandatory Registration:
✅ LED bulbs (E27, GU10, etc.)
✅ LED tubes (T8, T5)
✅ LED spotlights (MR16, PAR30)
✅ LED panel lights (flat/downlights)
✅ LED street/industrial lights (must also meet EN 13032 standard)

Exemptions:

Low-voltage DC LEDs (e.g., 12V/24V strips) only require LVD Directive (2014/35/EU).

Smart LEDs (dimmable, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) need additional EMC (2014/30/EU) and RED directives.

3. ERP Registration Process
Step 1: Laboratory Testing
Conduct tests in accredited labs for:

Luminous efficiency (lm/W)

CRI and color temperature

Lumen maintenance (L70/L80 lifespan)

Switching cycle durability

Compliance with EN 62560 (safety), EN 62031 (LED modules), and EN 13032 (photometry).

Step 2: EPREL Database Registration

Create an EU Login account.

Upload documents:

Test reports

Energy label (format per (EU) 2019/2015)

Technical parameters (power, lumens, etc.)

Review typically takes 3–5 business days.

Step 3: Labeling

Affix the A–G energy label on packaging and online product info.

4. FAQs
Q1: How long is ERP registration valid?

No expiration, but updates are required if product specs or regulations change (e.g., revised efficiency standards).

Q2: How does ERP relate to CE marking?

ERP is one component of CE certification. Full compliance requires:

LVD Directive (safety)

EMC Directive (electromagnetic compatibility)

RED Directive (wireless devices).

Q3: Why do registrations fail?

❌ Substandard test data (e.g., low lm/W).

❌ Missing documentation (e.g., incomplete test reports).

❌ Incorrect label format (e.g., using outdated A++ labels).

5. Streamlining Compliance
Consider partnering with a certified testing agency to:

Simplify testing and documentation.

Ensure accurate EPREL registration.

Design compliant energy labels.

Navigate LVD, EMC, and RED directives for smart/low-voltage products.