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, ensuring continuity beyond 2027.
  • High-brightness projector lamps (e.g. P-VIP® > 2000 ANSI lumen) are covered under RoHS exemption 4(f)-II, renewal request from August 2025 pending (exemption remains valid during renewal evaluation even past expiry dates).
  • Low-brightness projector and entertainment lamps (e.g. SIRIUS HRI® < 2000 ANSI lumen) are covered under RoHS exemption 4(f)-I, which remains valid during the renewal evaluation.

• No immediate regulatory change
  • These lamps are still permitted under EU RoHS and Mercury Regulation frameworks.
  • RoHS exemptions remain valid during renewal evaluation, even past expiry dates. If denied, a 12-18 month transition period applies.

• 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).

Read the full LightingEurope statement from September, 2025

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.

Read the full LightingEurope statement from May, 2025

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 lampsExempt 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.

Read the full LightingEurope statement from April, 2024

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