Germany: 40 watt incandescent bulbs out of the market

According to the German "Der Spiegel" reported that since September 1st, Germany will no longer allow the sale of more than 40 watt incandescent bulbs. That is to say, after the 100 watt and 75 watt incandescent exit the market, the 60 watt incandescent lamp will disappear from the market. This initiative is conducive to environmental protection, because the energy consumption of energy-saving lamps is significantly less. However, the German Federal Environment Agency pointed out that because of energy-saving lamps containing mercury, which once broken will give the user's personal safety threat. Therefore, the energy-saving lamp manufacturers should attach safety tips on all packaging and pay more attention to the safety of energy saving lamps. In view of the safety risks of energy-saving lamps, the German Warentest Foundation calls for the prohibition of the addition of liquid mercury in lighting equipment. Although the security needs to be improved, but the energy-saving lamps in the energy saving effect can not be.