There has been a gradual phasing out of lamps that do not meet the minimum efficiency standards. Additionally, the EU Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) forbids the use of fluorescent lamps for general lighting because all low pressure discharge lamps contain mercury albeit in small amounts.  

How will this banning be a chance for the industry? Use learning content Ledvance created for you to understand how the lamp ban could actually be to your advantage. 

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