Mexico has amended effective from 8 May the current mandatory energy efficiency standards for domestically-produced and imported general purpose lamps used in residential, commercial, services, industrial and public lighting settings. More
The region’s biggest lighting event features the latest innovative lighting products, with some 1,340 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions and 21,000 buyers, from 115 countries and regions, expected to take part in this year’s show. More
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a final rule codifying in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations certain backstop requirements for rough service lamps and vibration service lamps that Congress prescribed in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. More
In August 2016, a giant neon sign shaped like a cow was taken down from above Sammy’s Kitchen, after 37 years suspended over the restaurant in Hong Kong’s Sai Ying Pun district. More
On 31 October 2017, a new law which amends Directive 2011/65/EU, more commonly known as the “RoHS 2” Directive, was published in the EU’s Official Journal. Hong Kong sellers of electrical and electronic goods will know that RoHS 2 restricts several hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, including the substance cadmium. More
The lighting market remains promising in 2018, according to the HKTDC survey conducted at the HKTDC International Lighting Fair 2017 (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo 2017. The market for household lighting is expected to do well in the near future. LED products are likely to be popular items, while smart technology continues to facilitate the development of the lighting industry. More
In January 2004, Hong Kong’s iconic skyline lit up for the debut of Symphony of Lights, one of the world’s largest multimedia light and sound shows. More
