LED lighting standards came into effect at the end of August

With comprehensive improvement of high brightness LED light output, energy efficiency and cost, combined with small, low voltage operation and environmental protection and many other advantages, LED lighting is a revolution of lighting. In the trend of energy saving and environmental protection, LED lighting naturally become the target of many regulatory agencies aim. As for the specification of LED lighting products, the promotion is not to repeat the early CFL due to the quality of products lead to market confusion, uneven in quality, after the release of the three draft, the U.S. Department of energy (DOE) finally to the LED lamp energy star (Energy Star) released the final version of the standard confirmation, and requirements come into force in August 31, 2010. One of the key points of the standard is to require a variety of household lighting power factor (PF), the minimum needs to reach 0.7, these products include portable desk lamp, cabinet lamps and outdoor corridor lights, etc..