EU Legislations & LightingEurope Statements

What you need to know

We understand there’s been some uncertainty surrounding ultra high-performance lamps  - such as our P-VIP projector lamps  and SIRIUS HRI entertainment lamps . As your trusted partner, we’re here to set the record straight and provide the facts. 

22 September 2025 - LightingEurope statement on RoHS lamp exemptions (update)

Key facts 

  • Exemptions remain valid / Renewal applications submitted 
    • LightingEurope has formally applied to renew these exemptions.
    • SIRIUS HRI lamps are covered under RoHS exemption 4(f)-I. A valid renewal request was submitted in August 2023 and evaluation is pending .
    • P-VIP lamps used in projectors ≥ 2000 lm ANSI are covered under RoHS exemption 4(f)-II. A valid renewal request was submitted in August 2025 and is pending evaluation. 
  • No immediate regulatory change 
    • These lamps are still permitted under EU RoHS and Mercury Regulation frameworks.
    • During the evaluation period of renewal request, the existing exemption remains valid - even beyond the listed expiry date. If a renewal request is not granted, the European Commission must still grant a transition period of 12-18 months to give time to the market for a final phase-out. 
  • Spare parts clarification 
    • Spare parts remain critical for maintaining EEE functionality and are covered under RoHS provisions. 
  • UK Alignment  
    • Five RoHS exemption requests have also been submitted for prolongation to the UK-DEFRA authorities in 2025 (similar to EU exemptions 1(f)-I, 2(b)(4)-II, 4a-I, 4(f)-II and 4(f)-IV). 

26 May 2025 - LightingEurope statement on RoHS lamp exemptions

Key facts 

  • No immediate change to key projector & entertainment exemptions: Existing mercury exemptions under RoHS still remain valid during EU review - including for projector and entertainment lamps. 

10 April 2024 - LightingEurope statement on ultra high-performance lamps for projectors and entertainment

Key facts 

  • Still permitted: Ultra high-performance lamps continue to be allowed under current EU regulations. 
  • No new mercury restrictions: Recent EU reviews have not placed additional restrictions on mercury-containing projector or entertainment lamps. 
  • RoHS Directive:  
    • High brightness projector lamps Exempt under RoHS 4(f)-II — valid until 24 February 2027. 
    • Low brightness projector & entertainment lamps Exempt under RoHS 4(f)-I — currently not restricted, with the exemption valid until a decision is made. The renewal application was submitted on time. 
    • Ongoing industry action: The lighting industry is actively preparing renewal applications to maintain these exemptions beyond 2027. 

Who is LightingEurope?

LightingEurope is the voice of the lighting industry, based in Brussels and representing 32 companies and national associations. Together these members account for over 1,000 European companies, a majority of which are small or medium-sized. They represent a total European workforce of over 80,000 people and an annual turnover exceeding 15 billion euro. LightingEurope is committed to promoting efficient lighting that benefits human comfort, safety and well-being, and the environment. LightingEurope advocates a positive business and regulatory environment to foster fair competition and growth for the European lighting industry. More information is available at www.lightingeurope.org