Mandatory labelling for CFL bulbs
The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority is awaiting final Cabinet
approval shortly to three proposals made by them to save energy.
Chairman Sri Lanka Energy Authority Ananda S. Gunasekera said the
three proposals include banning of import of normal bulbs below 40
watts, providing tax concessions to import CFL bulbs and implementing a
mandatory labelling system for bulbs.
He said the objective of the ban is to discourage the use of normal
bulbs which consume more energy and giving tax concession to import CFL
bulbs.
CFL bulbs are not affordable for the public due to high prices at
present. The mandatory labelling system of CFL bulbs will protect the
consumer.
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