Language markings, warnings, voltage and Frequency.
[ Last Updated 19 August 2008 ]
Markings, instructions, warnings and labels must be in English and as a minimum, in compliance with the applicable Standards. Failure to provide adequate markings, instructions, warnings and labels could result in prosecutions under the applicable legislation.
All testing must be carried to verify compliance at NZ's nominal supply voltage and frequency i.e. 230 Volts 50 Hz.
Failure to provide suitable warnings may result in the CFLs being determined to be unsafe, hazardous, or not "fit for purpose", with resulting prosecutions, prohibitions on sale or use, and/or mandatory recalls.
Warnings shall be provided in particular relating to limitations of any CFLs to operate safely or correctly: on circuits controlled by dimmers, or two way switching, in touch lamps, with photocells or with electronic timers; or where exposed to water; or, in cold environments; or, in recessed (downlight) fittings, and, noting that NZ allows the use of festoon lighting systems outdoors, limitations on operation where exposed to weather.
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